DESIGN & DECOR
ROOMS TO LOVE Making Waves
KEP Interior Designs brought this client’ s coastal aesthetic dreams to life. PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON USHER III
FROM THE DESIGNER:“ This client purchased a sweet little getaway condo in Newport to use in the summer and year-round on weekends. It was somewhat renovated when I came into the project, with some changes they wanted made to establish a coastal vacation aesthetic within the home. We installed a cable railing system where there had been a solid half-wall that felt very closed in. One of my favorite contractors, Dave Tegan, owner of Tegan & Company, helped me with that. Besides swapping out all the lighting, adding a kitchen backsplash, a great striped runner to the stairway and other lovely furnishings, I used bright colors to achieve a happy yet restful space. The condo has guest quarters on the ground level, and living space and master on the second floor— getting furniture up there was a real treat and I’ m thankful for great movers!”
FROM THE CLIENT:“ Kim is so easy to work with; she was able to capture the exact comfortable atmosphere and clean look we were hoping to achieve. We love our space and every time we walk in the door, it’ s instant relaxation!”
ABOVE: A mix of cool and vibrant colors gives the upstairs living space a nautical feel. RIGHT: Lighting fixtures were swapped out with new ones, adding a modern element to the home.
6 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY’ S NEST | 2025