BOLD Summit Attendee, Kim Nadel

Kim Nadel is an award-winning, certified interior designer and LEED Accredited Professional specializing in interiors that offer relaxed, inspired coastal living. Originally from Montreal, Nadel’s career took off in New York where she worked on projects including The Millennium Tower—the city’s first green condominium high-rise, the Ritz Carlton Penthouse, and the flow of space for Aveda salons nationwide.

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In 1999, Hospitality Design named her as one of “The Industry 20: Leaders In Innovation & Influence”.  Kim’s design style, which incorporates the principles of Vastu, a holistic design approach, is highlighted in Kathleen Cox’s latest book, Space Matters. Kim’s broad knowledge and creative edge allow her to work within a diverse range of creative projects that promote eco-luxurious living.

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Constantly innovating, Kim researches and incorporates the use of best-in-class building and sustainable design strategies with the goal of creating a non-toxic, healthy and efficient environment. Her collaborative approach brings accomplished and skilled artisans to every project. Now based in Encinitas California, Kim’s coastal home and design studio, “119 Living Studio”, was selected as one of twelve new homes featured on the 2012 Dwell Modern Home Tour.

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BOLD Summit Attendee, Rachel Blindauer

Born into a community of architects and engineers, Rachel Blindauer attended the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, received her Bachelors in Interior Architecture and Product Design from Kansas State University, attended the Architectural Association in London, and well the rest is history.

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To date she is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and holds 12+ years experience designing spaces and residential furniture/seating/lighting. Rachel’s design portfolio was on display at the St. Etienne International Design Biennial in France with Matali Crasset as the curator. She also received Best of Houzz for Customer Service twice.

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Rachel Blindauer’s furniture & lighting products have been in numerous articles and blogs including: Apartment Therapy, Decor 8, Design Sponge, Domino Magazine, L.A. Times, Oh Joy, and the Seattle Times.

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