kristyn iman

Kristyn has practiced interior design in Kansas City since 2007, and founded Design Spout in 2021.

I have always loved design, and I am 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, 19 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 teenagers is my biggest joy. My senior is headed to college! I love playing tennis, baking for my family on Saturday mornings and getaways to NYC.

We’d love to connect with you and hear about your project—let’s create something beautiful together!

Kristyn Iman, LEED AP

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caitlin beary

Caitlin Beary joined Design Spout as a full time business manager and procurement director in March of 2025. Caitlin received a degree in interior design from Johnson County Community College in 2017. With eight years of experience in the industry handling all sides of specifications and procurement, Caitlin is behind the scenes bringing all of the pieces together. She grew up in Shawnee, Kansas and attended Desoto High School. Outside of work, Caitlin is a Disney and Star Wars fan and has quite a following. She enjoys trips to Disney, reading, going to the movies and her most recent concert was Kelsea Ballerini.

We take pride in…

  • 01 — TWENTY YEARS

    Kristyn is coming up on 20 years of experience executing a wide range of projects with architects, contractors and clients. This experience brings a high level of collaboration to the project; understanding responsibilities and holding contractors accountable. We build clients trust early in the project to execute the design with confidence.

  • 02 — CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

    It is important to understand how your Interior Designer will document and communicate the design to your contractor. We deliver a scaled set of construction drawings for the contractor and sub contractors to bid and later build from with schedules with all specifications in one place. We make sure full size sets of these drawings are on the job site and that the sub contractors refer to the construction drawings! This confirms the design intent is played out to the final details. It simplifies the process and clarifies roles on the project.

  • 03 — INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

    The Devil is in the Details! I am passionate about interior architecture. No matter the architectural style - harmony is created when the details are planned and executed with care.

  • 04 — LIBRARY OF RESOURCES

    We have a vast array of resources for materials, lighting, furnishings, custom fabricators, which allows us to offer a one-of-a-kind look for our clients. I love to find unique pieces that are right for the space.

  • 05 — Customization

    We take every opportunity to design, execute and deliver fully custom one-of-a-kind designs for our clients. Whether this be your front door, a hand knotted rug, a dining table…eventually custom lighting…designing special pieces is one of the biggest joys of being a designer!

  • 06 — Environmentally Sustainable

    Kristyn is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional and can design for project certification. It provides a framework for healthy, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable buildings, covering design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Project Inquiry

FASHION AND INTERIORS MEET

FASHION AND INTERIORS MEET

"I draw inspiration from the world of fashion. Connecting fashion with interior design gives energy to our 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

Fashion model walking on runway on the left, interior living room with blue wall, beige sofa, and art on the right.
Split image showing two scenes: on the left, an indoor living space with a staircase, a painting, and a sofa; on the right, a smiling woman with dark skin wearing a striped top, a blue head wrap, and making a peace sign with her hand.
A fashion photo of a young woman in beige oversized shirt and wide-leg pants, standing on sand, paired with a minimalist room interior featuring a wooden desk, a beige table lamp, a chair, and white shelves with books and artwork.
Side-by-side images of a woman in a black suit and a black abstract painting on a white wall.
Left side shows a person sitting on a wooden chair with legs crossed, reading a book, wearing a white T-shirt with 'COMMON SENSE' printed on it, rust-colored velvety pants, and red sneakers. Right side shows a bedroom with two beds, a red headboard,
Left side shows a woman walking outside on a brick pathway with a railing and boats in the background. Right side shows a bright, modern bathroom with white walls, a long counter with a sink, a mirror, and a large window with vertical blinds.
A female model walking on a runway wearing a pink striped trench coat, striped pants, a striped shirt, a large woven hat, and decorative jewelry. She has knee-high padded footwear with pom-pom details. The background shows an audience seated along th
Split image; left shows a male model walking on a runway wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and black hat. right depicts a modern, minimalist room with a white chaise lounge, gray blanket, gray pillow, large window, and simple decor.
Left side: woman standing outside a vintage shop, wearing a brown blazer, beige pleated trousers, polka dot heels, and holding a wide-brimmed hat, with the text 'Citizen of the World' on her t-shirt. Right side: modern cafe interior with brown leathe
Left side: a person with no head wearing a black-and-white checkered suit, standing on a beige cushioned stool with legs spread wide. Right side: a gallery wall with black-and-white plaid wallpaper, displaying two portraits of women; the left woman h
A side profile of a woman wearing a beige coat and a wide-brimmed hat on the left, and an empty stairwell with wooden stairs on the right.
Side-by-side images showing a runway fashion show with models walking on the left and a modern living room with shelves, a sofa, and decorative items on the right.

“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

Left side: Female runway model with red hair wearing a loose grayish-green jumpsuit and white shoes, walking on a runway. Right side: Interior of a modern house with a pool, large windows, wooden ceiling, and a gray sofa.
A woman walking on a snowy landscape wearing black and white houndstooth patterned outfit and a wide-brimmed hat on the left, and a modern black and white interior with two striped armchairs, a small black side table with white flowers, and a framed
Left side: a decorative chair made of textured dark material with rounded edges, holding a large arrangement of pale yellow flowers and long green leaves in a black vase. Right side: a black-and-white profile portrait of a woman with curly hair, wear
A side-by-side image showing a woman in a black and white checkered dress with a flowing train on the left, and a modern interior dining room with a wooden table, black and white striped chairs, a green sectional sofa, and hanging pendant lights on t
Split image showing on the left a woman in a shiny blue satin outfit with matching wide-legged pants and a matching top, holding a small cream-colored bag. On the right, a modern minimalist living room with a large window, white walls, a blue velvet
Split image, left side shows a woman in a matching light blue pleated top and long skirt with a white background, right side shows a modern teal-colored room with a table and cabinets filled with bottles and products.
Left side: woman wearing a colorful patterned dress, standing against a plain background. Right side: modern dining room with black and white furniture, colorful abstract artwork on the wall, and large windows with curtains.
Side-by-side images: on the left, a woman walking on a sidewalk in a city street wearing a pastel blue blazer, beige shirt, bright green wide-leg pants with a slit, white boots, yellow sunglasses, and carrying a small tan handbag; on the right, a mod
Split image showing a fashion model on the left and a modern interior room on the right.
A split image shows a bedroom on the left with a bed, pillows, artwork, and a bedside table. On the right, a fashion runway with a model wearing a black and white striped ensemble, sunglasses, and a headwrap.
A split-screen image with a male model walking on a runway on the left, dressed in beige summer casual wear, and an interior living room on the right, featuring a modern design with white walls, built-in wall niches, a leather and wood armchair, and
Left side: close-up of a person wearing a transparent chain necklace and a cream-colored shirt. Right side: modern wall sconce with a gold base, a frosted glass globe, and clear chain decorative elements, mounted on a plain wall with some branches an
Split image showing a fashion runway on the left with a model wearing a flowing pink pleated gown and audience on the sides, and a minimalistic dining space on the right with a round table, two black chairs, pink curtains, a hanging lamp, and simple
Left side shows a person with dark skin and short curly black hair wearing a beige oversized t-shirt, white sweatpants, beige slippers, and carrying a beige crossbody bag. Right side shows a modern interior with a beige sectional sofa, floor lamp, an
A fashion model walking down a runway on the left, wearing a brown dress with puffed sleeves and beige boots, and a bathroom with a stone basin, a mirror, and gold fixtures on the right.
Split image showing a woman in beige clothing standing on sand on the left and an interior wooden desk with a lamp and chair in a minimalist room on the right.
Left side shows a group of seven women in colorful vintage-style clothing, posing indoors against a textured wall, with a basket of decorative balls on the floor. Right side shows a modern living room with minimal decor, a mounted black-and-white pho
A fashion model walking on a runway wearing a matching green patterned jacket and pants with bird prints. Next to the image of the runway, there is a green wall with a shelving unit displaying decorative vases, artwork, and sculptures in a modern int
Left side: Female model walking on runway, wearing pastel-colored quilted jacket and skirt, holding a matching clutch bag. Right side: Modern, minimalist living room with light-colored sofa, two orange chairs, a glass coffee table, a large framed abs
A woman walking on a city street wearing a long, textured rust-colored dress, patterned blouse, and carrying a handbag; a modern bathroom with a round window, marble wall, and a showerhead.
Left side: a young woman with blonde hair, wearing a white and green color-blocked t-shirt, a beige pleated maxi skirt with a purple stripe, and white shoes, standing against a plain background. Right side: a bedroom with beige curtains covering a wi
Left side shows a female model wearing a pink long coat, pink shirt, striped pants, pink hat, and carrying a pink handbag on a runway. Right side shows a minimalist pink desk with two framed black-and-white nude sketches, a modern white desk lamp, an
A woman walking on the street wearing a white dress with puffed sleeves, holding a red handbag, and wearing white heels. The interior scene shows a minimalist living room with a pink chair, a potted plant, a fireplace with logs, and a gray couch with
Fashion runway model wearing an orange outfit and fur coat walking down the runway on the left, modern decor with geometric sculptures on a table and a large woven lampshade hanging above on the right.
Split image featuring a minimalist beige living room wall with framed art and decor on the left, and a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a black and white sweater and a black vinyl skirt, walking outdoors among people on the right.
Side-by-side image of a fashion runway with a model walking and an interior marble fireplace.
A woman walking on a runway in an all-black outfit with a cutout top and long sleeves, and a glass vase with green palm leaves on a black table against a white background.
A split-screen image showing a modern living room on the left with a beige sofa, black shelving unit, and abstract artwork, and a woman with curly hair wearing a yellow sweater, dark pants, and sandals standing against a plain white wall on the right
Three women standing and talking on the street; interior of a bedroom with a canopy bed, striped bedding, a lion wall decoration, and a small wooden side table.
Side-by-side photo of a woman in an outdoor urban setting on the left and a cozy indoor living room on the right. The woman has long dark hair, glasses, gold hoop earrings, a green quilted jacket, a green and white scarf, and a backpack. The living r
Split image showing a modern living room with a white wall, fireplace, and pink velvet chair on the left, and a woman walking outside wearing a leopard print jacket, shiny pink skirt, blue leopard print boots, and carrying a pink purse on the right.
Side-by-side images of a woman with a towel on her head and the other of classical Ionic columns.
Left side: a woman wearing a beige T-shirt and wide black pants standing on sand. Right side: a vintage black velvet couch with pillows, set against a white brick wall with beige curtains in an interior space.
Side-by-side images of a person wearing beige clothing and standing against a plain white background, and a minimalist interior wall with a mid-century modern credenza, wall-mounted lamp, framed artwork, and wooden sculpture.
Two fashionable women walking outdoors on the left, one wearing a fur coat and patterned dress, the other in black top and olive green pants. On the right, an interior scene with a dark green leather sofa, abstract art on the wall, and a tall, white
Side-by-side images: The left shows a female model walking on a runway wearing a beige crochet top and a long crochet skirt with openwork design, carrying a small beige bag. The right shows a room with a wooden dining table, four chairs, a potted pla
Side-by-side images, left: woman in a shiny silver dress with black sunglasses, outdoors with greenery; right: minimalistic interior with a gold-colored cabinet, black and white wall art, a black standing lamp, and decor including a small sculpture a
A model walking down a runway wearing a shiny pink satin dress with puffed sleeves and a high neckline on the left. On the right, a modern living room with a blue sofa, a pink marble coffee table, abstract yellow art on the wall, and colorful decor.
Left side: A female model walking on a runway wearing a gray plaid suit with a trench coat and knee-high socks. Right side: Interior of a room with a stone fireplace, beige and brown sectional sofas, and wooden flooring.
A woman in a metallic, multi-colored dress and high heels standing in front of a golden backdrop, along with a modern interior space featuring colorful layered stone or concrete counters and dark walls.
Split image with an interior of a wooden house on the left and a fashion runway with models on the right.
Left side: Female model walking on a runway wearing a light blue button-up shirt, gray high-waisted trousers, white sneakers, and a black beret. Right side: Dark bathroom scene with a black sink, gold faucet, mirror, dried flowers in a vase, and a to
A woman standing next to a water cooler on the left, and a modern dining table with white chairs on the right, in a bright, minimalistic home interior.
Left side: a model wearing a black and white striped dress, with platform shoes and holding a white handbag, standing against a red background. Right side: a black and white striped sofa with a matching pillow, set against a red textured wall.
Split image showing an interior living room with modern decor and a woman walking outdoors. The living room features a colorful cactus sculpture, abstract wall art, a fireplace, and contemporary furniture in earthy tones. The woman is dressed fashion
Split image showing a cozy living room on the left with a rust-colored sofa, patterned pillows, a black coffee table, a table lamp, potted plant, and curtains. On the right, a woman wearing a beige pleated dress with puffed sleeves and a red stripe n
Portrait of a woman smiling, wearing a navy pleated sleeveless top and a navy beret, standing against a white background. Adjacent image shows a modern dining area with a marble and wood table, black chairs, and a painting of falling autumn leaves on
Split image showing a young man in stylish clothing on the left and a modern interior with leather chairs and a window on the right.
“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.”
— John Hotchkiss, Client

REALIZATIONS

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Interior view of a modern home with wooden furniture, a decorative wooden partition with circular cutouts, a bench beneath a colorful wall hanging, and large windows with black frames revealing an outdoor patio.

Kristyn is proficient in 3D modeling and rendering. 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. Our team 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