Expertise:  I am an IRIS Approved Interior Redesign Training Instructor in New York State, IRIS Certified Redesign/Staging Specialist, Interior Designer, as well as a Color expert. Therefore I can assist with questions regarding “Decorating With What You Already Own”, Color Design for interior and exterior projects, Real Estate Staging, and Design. Our studio is located in Central, NY for further information please visit www.BecauseItsYourHome.com and www.KDIAcademy.com to learn more about our career-orientated redesign/staging training seminars and design services. I look forward to hearing from you, Kimberly

Experience in the area
My passion for this field has turned into a rewarding career of nearly 23 years. After 16 years of working for various companies in the design industry I opened my full service interior decorating business, Kimberly DesJardins Interiors in 2001. Since becoming a IRIS Approved Training Instructor I have since established KDI Academy, a career-orientated Redesign/Staging Training Company. I am passionate about design and empowering people through collaborative teaching and motivating them to achieving their goals.

Organizations
I hold professional memberships with: Interior Redesign Industry Specialists - IRIS, Interior Design Society - IDS Associate Member, and Dewey Color System.

Publications
The IRIS Resource Newsletter, The Town Crier of New Hartford, NY., The Observer Dispatch of Utica, NY and my company's website: www.BecauseItsYourHome.com. I have been a featured guest on WUTR TV of Utica, NY with hostess Mary Chapin on the television talk show Senior Living in Mohawk Valley discussing downsizing, moving and redesign for seniors.
Education/Credentials
I received my credentials as a Professional Redesigner and Real Estate Stager through IRIS, the Interior Redesign Industry Specialists. As a professional colorist I joined the DEWEY Color System as a certified color instructor for NY State.

Awards and Honors
The first IRIS Approved Interior Redesign Training Instuctor for New York State and first elected IRIS Chapter Director for the East Coast.