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“Working with Kara was an absolute dream.”

My husband and I engaged Kara early in the process of building our family home just as we were fine tuning the floorplan. Fast forward 2+ years and we are living in our dream home.

We were originally drawn to Kara for her design aesthetic which is impeccable and speaks for itself. After a few meetings it became very clear how far her skills extend beyond design. Her project management skills (which won the highest regard of my super organized husband), upfront planning and understanding of critical construction milestones undoubtedly saved us months on the build side and money along the way. Kara earns the respect of all the trades and vendors she works with for her team’s organization, detailed planning and overall execution.

Kara is such a delight to work with, making what could have been a stressful process into a fun experience. My recommendation for any future clients lucky enough to work with Kara would be to let her get to know you, your style preferences and desired feel for the space and then let her work her magic. She has a whole vision of how all the patterns, colors, textures, fixtures, etc. sing together from one room to the next. We trusted her full heartedly and are so happy that we did! The result is a fun, family-friendly home exuding a sense of elegance with touches of whimsy. Kara is a real talent, and she has built a fantastic team to support her in the process! — Steve and Kelly

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“Kara clearly has both the vision and expertise, but also has the "heart" behind those qualities, and that translated into the "heart" of this home. That has made a world of difference.”

Building a home is a journey. Our journey began in Jupiter, but took us home to our beloved South Carolina. Thankfully, Kara and her amazing team at KMI were willing to take that journey with us. From the initial design phase and drawings, to the ordering of materials, and on to the installation, Kara and her team worked tirelessly to see this project through. Working seamlessly alongside the incredible team at Beau Clowney Architects and the fantastic group at Daly and Sawyer, they managed the project long-distance and through a pandemic of all things. From the very beginning, Kara understood exactly what we envisioned. We wanted Brightside to be a bright and welcoming home for family and friends to relax, refresh, and have fellowship together. Looking back, I genuinely believe it was a gift of the Lord to cross our paths. Kara clearly has both the vision and expertise, but also has the "heart" behind those qualities, and that translated into the "heart" of this home. That has made a world of difference.— Amy and Joe

“She has an innate ability to bring a space to life in a way that exceeds expectations all the while reflecting the unique personalities of her clients.”

We have worked with Kara for years and have enjoyed every minute. Her kind nature and vision for any project make working with her an absolute delight. She has an innate ability to bring a space to life in a way that exceeds expectations all the while reflecting the unique personalities of her clients. Kara’s guidance to not compromise on key elements of design and to embrace being bold in just the right places is a testament to the depth of her talent. She helped us create a home that is a tried retreat and sanctuary for our family. We are forever grateful for her expertise. — Tina and Brian


“Working with Kara is like working with a friend you have known for years.”

It was a true blessing to work with Kara on the remodeling of our home. Kara helped us create a home that is beautiful but also functional for our four kids and two dogs. During every step of the process, not only was Kara extremely professional but she was extremely efficient. She has an amazing ability to incorporate old items and new items, creating an environment that is happy, warm and colorful. Working with Kara is like working with a friend you have known for years. — Matt and Kerry


“I am honored to give Kara my very highest recommendation.”

The call we made to Kara was by far the best decision we made when building our new home. She was with us from start to finish and helped us build our dream home.  She truly understood our vision and helped guide us through the whole process. Her taste is impeccable and her work ethic is impressive. Her entire team is outstanding. I am honored to give her my very highest recommendation. — Erin


“She took our house and made it our dream home.”

Kara was by far the most exciting and fun aspect of our new build. When I first met her, I had no idea what my style was or what I wanted, but I knew that I loved everything I had seen of her work. She helped me find my true vision and love my home even more than I ever imagined. Thanks to her, I have a beautiful and welcoming home that’s still livable and works for a family with three small children. I will never forget my family’s reaction on install day. Everyone was beyond amazed. She took our house and made it our dream home. Every little touch is perfection. She takes the time to really get to know her clients, and her hard work and dedication shows. She will be not only your designer, but your friend as well. I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with her whole team. They were all so warm and friendly and made me feel like I was their top priority at all times. They put my mind at ease with a process that was entirely new to me. Kara has a true gift, and we were so blessed to have found her. I look forward to an ongoing relationship. — Kristin

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“Kara’s expert guidance.”

You are impressed with Kara as soon as you meet her. Kara’s warmth, sincerity, and friendly nature immediately puts you at ease. We recently had a new home constructed in Florida and decorating would have been a challenge, as we lived over a thousand miles away. Kara’s expert guidance helped eliminate what could have been a very stressful experience. Kara created a serene and calm atmosphere where everything balances just perfectly. Our new home is beyond belief, yet livable for us and our four dogs. Kara definitely goes the extra mile and her dedication is truly appreciated. Working with Kara and her amazing staff was a wonderful experience and there are simply no words to express how grateful we are! — Gail and Jim


“A Gem In Her Field.”

We have had an unbelievable experience with Kara designing and building our coastal home in Indialantic, Florida. She learns your style quickly and understands your needs and wants, while keeping you from going off the “deep end.” Kara understands the big picture, but cares about the most minute detail. She maintains good open communication with you so you never feel out of the loop. She is confident when speaking with General Contractors, and in return General Contractors truly enjoy working with her. Kara is a gem in her field and passionate about what she does! This combination is as rare as it gets! — Mike and Kristin


“Could Not Have Been More Blessed.”

I could not have been more blessed than with Kara by my side during our kitchen, two bath renovation, as well as our master bedroom and living room spruce up.  Because, let's be honest, once you start a renovation, the rest just needs to match up! She got me, she knew what I would love before I even knew it. She taught me and lead me, challenging me to leave my comfort zone, and chose the perfect design for us. She created a warm and inviting, yet elegant space that our family of five could “live” in and love spending our days in! Functional elegance is what I’d call this space she imagined and carried out in a way that was more than I could dream of. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is kind and one of the loveliest people I know. Hire her! You’ll love every moment of your experience and you will gain a friend in the process! — Megan

“Kara exuded professional artistry, design acumen, and personal radiance on every level.”

Kara is that very rare combination of someone who is exceptionally gifted in her field, while simultaneously being the most compassionate and genuine soul. Her design talent is evident in everything she touches. From our initial meeting, we knew that Kara intuitively understood us and our vision, but we NEVER could have imagined the heights to which she would take that vision! Her eye for color, scale, flow, light, comfort, contrast, and detail are beyond compare, all while incorporating her clients' tastes and personalities to perfection! She is a joy to work with, intelligent, organized, and efficient, as is every member of her team! On top of all that, she is a truly lovely person- someone we now are honored to call a friend. Throughout the entire process of designing, building, and furnishing our new home, Kara exuded professional artistry, design acumen, and personal radiance on every level. Words cannot convey the depth of our gratitude to Kara and her amazing team- it's been a true joy and a dream come true! -Susan and Norm

“Kara took the time to truly know my heart and has made my dreams a reality.”

When we were blessed with the opportunity to custom build our next home, we were so excited to take the many ideas that had been dancing around in our heads for many years, garnered from places we had traveled and stayed, and parlay those visions into our new forever home. I was introduced to Kara by a mutual friend and thought I’d lean on her for some guidance on how to professionally execute those ideas into reality. We thought we knew exactly what we wanted…. By our third meeting with Kara, we realized that she knew what we wanted more than we knew what we wanted and saw our vision even more clearly than we could ever see it. It was in that third consultation, that I took a deep breath (and a big sigh of relief) and handed over the wheel. Best decision of our lives!!!

We moved in at the beginning of May and almost two months later, I still wake up in awe and amazement at the place that we get to call home. Kara and her team, through careful coordination with our general contractor, created an oasis. Each and every room speaks to all those visions of what we wanted in a dream house, and beyond. Each room has a stated elegance, while not feeling stuffy. Each room provides peace and comfort through the carefully appointed pieces, textures and color selections. Some rooms are fun and whimsical, while others have an ethereal vibe, and sprinkled in here and there, are areas that feel like jewel boxes. It is truly magical and everyone who has come to visit describes it as such.

Kara is also such a delight to work with, as is her staff. Not only did I build my dream home, I made good friends along the way which is not something I take lightly. Kara took the time to truly know my heart and has made my dreams a reality. I feel like we found the best designer in the entire world to work with and anyone who is lucky enough to get that opportunity will feel the same. There was not a single moment in this process where we ever felt stressed about timing or that something could be overlooked. She and her team were so far ahead of the overall build schedule, by meeting with us to make selections early on in the process and placing orders to avoid delays caused by long lead times. Having a project management past myself, I was extremely impressed by their attention to detail, efficiency and execution of the overall process. In fact I loved working with her team so much, when the project came to an end, I’ve joked that I would just volunteer my time so I could continue working with them. I pinch myself every day and wish everyone could live in such a beautiful home! — Nika and Family

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“I look forward to a long partnership with Kara!”

I could not be more happy with the results of working with Kara! She is a complete professional and working with her has been a joy. I came to Kara feeling frustrated with our home, though unable to clearly articulate why. After showing Kara a few images of things I liked, she was able to put together the most amazing proposal for us. She has impeccable taste that is both timeless and current, as well as, incredible attention to detail. Kara is able to strike just the right balance of listening to my like/dislikes while providing her opinions and the results are warm, inviting spaces that I would never have been able to achieve on my own and yet feel like me. I look forward to a long partnership with Kara as we now want her to update the rest of our home! Cannot recommend her highly enough! — Kate


“I feel truly blessed that she shared her gift with me.”

Kara is a true master in her field! When I asked for her help with our addition, as well as a face lift for other areas of our home, I had no idea she would miraculously and skillfully sift through my jumbled ideas, and combine them with her unique and creative vision, to transform my home into a beautiful, warm, and inviting space that mirrored the many I have envied in my favorite magazines for years! Even better, she worked within my budget and knew exactly where to save and where to splurge to ensure that the end result was nothing less than spectacular! Kara is a pleasure to work with, always attentive, yet efficient, and she partners with and employs only the best. Kara more than exceeded my expectations and I feel truly blessed that she shared her gift with me to create a home that will bring my family joy for many years to come! — Lauren


“Exceeded My Expectations.”

Kara Miller Interiors far exceeded my expectations. From her initial consultation to the final punch list at completion, she and her staff displayed extreme professionalism, efficiency, great attention to detail and cost, and she was readily available to me throughout the project. The construction was efficient, tidy, and dare I say a fun process. If you give Kara an idea, she’ll hand you a masterpiece. Her attention to detail sets her apart... a fun, yet sophisticated, flair to all things Coastal Chic. I can’t wait for our next project together. — Kelly


“A True Gift.”

When we first decided to renovate our home, I was overwhelmed with the enormity of the project. I had no idea how I was going to put together all the thousands of different pieces of the interior to create our dream home for our family of seven. Kara has been a true gift for us! She not only made the process easy, but extremely fun. She quickly figured out what we wanted and found ways to make it functional for our large tribe! Her eye for design, concept of space and dynamic personality made this journey to our new home absolutely perfect!! — Emily

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