Kemble Interiors, Inc. was founded in 1982 by Palm Beach native Mimi Maddock McMakin. McMakin has been recognized for her distinctive fusion of whimsy with respectful restoration in many a storied Mizner, Volk, and Urban-designed estate or club. She has over 40 years of experience consulting and working under the direction of licensed architects and contractors to ultimately bring comfort and beauty to the homes of her clients across America.
Mimi's daughter and partner in the New York office of Kemble Interiors, Celerie Kemble, claims her childhood was in many ways a tutorial in interior decorating spent around construction sites, antique stores, and in the unique homes designed by her mother. A graduate of Harvard, Celerie worked briefly in film production before quickly succumbing to what she calls a compulsion for decoration and the creation of thoughtful interiors that “put the person in the place.” Since then, she has spent the past two decades cultivating a portfolio of much-publicized work that is as unique and diverse as her clientele.
The firm’s success is a reflection of both Mimi and Celerie’s quirky decorating ethos, which balances the aesthetic integrity of the project with the needs and personality of the client. To create a successful interior, the process must be well-managed, the client’s needs and dreams carefully considered, and the budget respected.