FASHION AND INTERIORS MEET
FASHION AND INTERIORS MEET
"I draw inspiration from the world of fashion. Connecting fashion with interior design gives energy to my work. Fashion is on the forefront of experimentation and discovery. This way of designing really keeps my eyes fresh. I love it, like truly love it.”
- Kristyn
HELLO THERE
I’ve always loved design, and I’m deeply grateful for the people and experiences that led me to launch Design Spout. My creative spirit began as a little girl with my Grandma. She designed her own homes, that my uncle would build. I have her hand drafted plans of my favorite house she designed. My dad was an auctioneer, and he and my mom taught me about hard work. They sold estates full of period furniture and collectibles. I attended many auctions and remember the first time I was paid for helping. My mom designed and renovated all of our homes. She upholstered, made custom frames, and ran a furniture store in a historic building in my hometown, full of collections from dad’s auctions. It was a rich childhood.
After graduating from Mizzou with a degree in Architectural Studies, I went to work designing sports stadiums—a fast-paced and exhilarating start to my career. I worked hard, stayed late, and had the privilege of learning under an incredible mentor who gave me autonomy and guidance. He was lighthearted and funny. I loved learning from him.
After that chapter, I was invited to join a high-end residential design firm. With young kids at home, I started part-time, but my love for the work quickly grew into a full-time role. Residential design was more intimate and personal, and I found so much joy in connecting with clients and creating spaces that truly reflected their lives.
Now, 18 years later, I love design even more. Building long-term client relationships and working through every detail of custom interiors is energizing. Bringing a project to life takes collaboration, organization, and a talented team, and I feel lucky to work with people who share my passion for excellence.
Being a mother to three kids and a golden retriever are the biggest joys in my life. I love baking for my family on Saturday mornings and going dancing with friends. For my 40th birthday we moved all of the furniture out of the living room and a DJ set up and we dance the night away.
We’d love to connect with you and hear about your project—let’s create something beautiful together!
Kristyn Iman, LEED AP
“Kristyn is a talented designer who is so pleasant to work with. The Design Spout team is very responsive. They will make sure things are done right to create beautiful and pleasing spaces for your home.”
-Kathy Levy, Client
“Working with Design Spout was a great experience from day one. They pay attention to details and bring an incredible amount of experience and creativity to the project. I highly recommend.”
CAPABILITIES
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Kristyn is proficient in 3D modeling and rendering in Sketch Up. Studying your project in 3D is an easy way to discuss the design intent and receive your feedback. It is a great tool for the entire team (client, designer, architect, contractor) to work through details and make sure the aesthetic and function are well planned, making it easier to execute. She uses Revit to create drawings from schematic layouts to a set of construction drawings for the contractor to accurately bid and build the project. Whether doing a project solo, or with a team, these tools streamline execution of the project.
Sources for fashion and interior mash ups are at @designspoutstyle
