Home Renovation Professionals to Know 2025

Founder of Interiors Fit Out, a leading interior decoration and Design company in Dubai. We specialize in office renovations, luxury home interiors, bathroom upgrades, and commercial fit outs. My mission is to deliver high-quality, stylish, and functional spaces that inspire productivity and comfort.

I am the Founder of Revive Hub Renovations Dubai, a company built on the belief that people should understand a renovation clearly before they commit to it.⁶ My work is focused on helping Dubai homeowners and property investors make informed decisions around renovation scope, budgeting, design direction, and execution readiness across villas, apartments, and value driven residential upgrades. With years of hands on exposure to the realities of renovation in Dubai, I have seen that the biggest cost is often not construction itself, but uncertainty before construction begins. That insight shaped our First See Then Pay model at Revive Hub. We created it to bring more transparency, more confidence, and more decision clarity into a process that too often feels rushed, vague, or overly sales driven. I believe clients deserve to see where their money is going, understand what is practical, and move forward with greater control. My role is not simply to discuss finishes or timelines. It is to help clients think better before work starts, by identifying what adds value, what reduces risk, what improves real usability, and what can be executed responsibly in the real world. In a city like Dubai, where expectations are high and mistakes are expensive, that clarity matters. For me, renovation is not just about transforming property. It is about building trust early, aligning vision with execution, and helping people make decisions they feel confident about long before the first day on site.

A design-build professional with Rusch Design Build, a Calgary-based firm specializing in high-end residential renovations. With experience in projects ranging from kitchens, bathrooms to full home renovations and additions, Oliver works closely with homeowners on high-end kitchen renovations, full-home remodels, and custom design solutions that prioritize both performance and aesthetics. His expertise spans layout planning, premium material selection, and integrating modern features such as smart home technology into functional living spaces. Oliver is part of a team known for delivering streamlined, design-build projects that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and produce long-lasting results. Through his work, he has contributed to transforming homes across Calgary into highly tailored spaces that reflect how clients live, entertain, and use their homes every day.

Founder of Interiors Fit Out, a leading interior decoration and fit out company in Dubai. We specialize in office renovations, luxury home interiors, bathroom upgrades, and commercial fit outs. My mission is to deliver high-quality, stylish, and functional spaces that inspire productivity and comfort. Founder | Interiors Fit Out Dubai | Office & Home Renovation Expert Interior Fit Out Specialist | Helping Dubai Businesses & Homeowners Transform Their Spaces

Mark Lumpkin is a residential design and renovation leader specializing in short-term-rental properties. At STR Cribs, he has helped design, renovate, furnish, and set up more than 500 short-term rentals across the United States. Before focusing on vacation-rental design, Mark worked as a property flipper and developed firsthand experience with tiling, flooring, cabinetry, siding, painting, finishes, and residential renovation. His work combines construction knowledge with an understanding of guest experience, rental performance, and return on investment. Mark can speak to the practical decisions that determine whether an Airbnb or vacation rental performs well, including layout, materials, furniture, amenities, durability, lighting, design differentiation, renovation budgets, and guest-ready setup. He is best suited for questions about home renovation, construction, interior design, Airbnb design, property flipping, design ROI, building materials, outdoor lighting, project execution, and short-term-rental setup. Strongest subjects: Short-term-rental interior design Airbnb and vacation-rental setup Residential renovation Property flipping Flooring, cabinetry, siding, and painting Paint colors and finishes Furniture and amenity selection Design return on investment Guest-ready property setup Renovation planning and budgeting Outdoor lighting Building codes Construction waste and sustainability Resilient design Renovation-team management Relevant evidence: More than 500 STR designs and setups Former property flipper Hands-on construction-trade experience Multi-market renovation experience Published commentary on construction, property value, building codes, lighting, delegation, pricing, and resilient design

Navin Kanodia is a distinguished trailblazer in the luxury interiors industry with over three decades of elite experience. As the co-founder, Principal Interior Stylist, and Creative Director at Spacio, he has revolutionised the landscape of premium interior styling in India and internationally. Active since 1995, he is recognised as one of India's pioneering interior stylists, setting benchmarks for high-end residential and commercial architecture. Career Milestones & Achievements: • Scale of Impact: Conceptually styled over 25,000 residential and commercial spaces, delivering over 100 million square feet of premium luxury interiors. • Global Footprint: Orchestrated and styled elite design projects across 7 countries. • Brand Authority: Collaborates directly with more than 300 luxury international brands and global artists from over 50 countries. • Market Pioneer: Exclusively introduced more than 100 international luxury brands to the Indian market. • Industry Recognition: Recipient of numerous design honors, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Architects, Builders, Interior Designers and Allied Business (ABID). Design & Brand Philosophy: Navin's signature styling philosophy seamlessly blends contemporary global design movements with timeless elegance, ensuring every space is tailored to structural perfection. Under his leadership, Spacio has evolved into India's premier destination for luxury furniture, decor accessories, decorative lighting, art surfaces, and advanced fireplace technologies. He serves as an authoritative industry source on luxury consumer lifestyles, global design trends, and elite home curation.

Kam Oveisy is the founder and owner of Desire Basements, a family-owned renovation company that has finished basements across the Greater Toronto Area since 2017. His team of licensed professionals has completed 400+ projects, from luxury home theatres and gyms to legal second-unit basement apartments, backed by fixed itemized quotes, free 3D design, a lifetime craftsmanship warranty and a $200/day on-time guarantee. Kam speaks from daily, on-site experience about renovation costs and pricing in the GTA, Ontario Building Code and permit requirements, legal basement apartments and rental-suite economics, below-grade construction (waterproofing, subfloors, moisture control), and how homeowners can vet contractors and avoid renovation horror stories. He also publishes weekly, data-driven articles for GTA homeowners on desirebasements.com covering costs, permits, materials and hiring decisions. Based in Richmond Hill, Ontario; available for quick-turnaround quotes, data and commentary on home renovation, housing and real-estate stories.

As the Founder and Principal Interior Designer at New Leaf Designs, I am building more than just beautiful interiors - I am shaping a movement toward smart, functionality-forward living in India. We bring clarity and usability to spaces, by helping home owners in the mid range segment create intelligent interiors with affordable and smart choices. With every project, my goal is to help people experience the joy and ease of spaces they live in.

Media Contact & PR Representative for Next Stage Design + Build, a premier interior design and remodeling firm in Santa Clara County. I connect journalists with industry experts on home renovation, interior design trends, space optimization, and residential build strategy. Representing: Joy Allen - Design Supervisor Shelly Yoder - Project Designer, UDCP Keith Ostendorf - Project Developer Access to high-resolution before-and-after photography for all listed topics under expertise.

Owner of BMR Belmax Remodeling, a licensed remodeling contractor serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Specializing in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, residential renovations, and value-driven home improvements with a strong focus on permits, inspections, and long-term ROI. I provide practical insights on renovation costs, remodeling mistakes, contractor best practices, and how strategic renovations impact home value.

I am Jake Woods, a Florida-based Lighting and Interior Designer dedicated to creating spaces that unite functionality with aesthetic balance. I work with Residence Supply, where I focus on crafting customized interiors and lighting solutions that transform residential spaces with elegance and atmosphere.

Kanika Bakshi Khurana is the Founder and Principal Designer of Kanika Design, with over 20 years of experience transforming interiors through a blend of global influences and bold creativity. Born in India and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kanika draws inspiration from her vibrant heritage and world travels to create distinctive, multi-stylistic designs that marry fearless color choices and thoughtful functionality. Kanika’s work focuses on creating an emotional connection between people and their spaces—spaces that are not just beautiful, but also feel warm, personal, and inviting. Her work has earned her firm multiple awards and mentions in national media. Kanika also hosts the video series "Design Hopping with Kanika" (https://www.youtube.com/@kanikadesign), where she explores international design inspirations. Through her travels, she highlights how different cultures approach interiors, showcasing stunning architecture and the stories behind exceptional spaces.

My name is Yoni Asulin, a licensed design-build contractor, Home Design & Remodeling Expert serving the San Francisco Bay Area. I am the Owner of ASL Remodeling. I specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodels, full-home renovations, additions, and new construction, managing design, permits, and building all in one place.

Brittany Shepard is the creator of The Sentimental Decorator, a home and lifestyle brand built on the philosophy that your home is not a project to perfect. It's a living story to tend. She specializes in heirloom and vintage decorating, sentimental style, seasonal home styling, intentional entertaining, and the everyday rituals that turn a house into a sanctuary. Through her writing, teaching, and community (The Storykeepers Circle), Brittany helps women move away from the pressure of a perfect home and toward the peace of a deeply personal one. She is currently at work creating "Legacy, Not Clutter: The 30-Day Heirloom Edit," a course helping women navigate inherited items after loss with meaning-first methods and ritual-based closure. Her expertise spans home decor, heirloom styling, intentional living, seasonal decorating, tablescaping, and helping women process life transitions through the lens of home. You can find her work at www.thesentimentaldecorator.com and on her Instagram @brittanyshepard.

Fabdivine is a home decor and textile brand focused on creating thoughtfully designed spaces through quality fabrics, handcrafted details, and timeless styling. We share expertise on home decoration, cushion styling, block print textiles, interior trends, fabric selection, and practical ways to create comfortable and elegant living spaces. Our work combines design inspiration with functional home solutions for modern homes.

California based Interior designer with a decade of experience designing commercial and residential spaces for private clients, real estate investors and award-winning architecture firms.

Graduating with a BS degree in Architecture, cum laude, and a Diploma of Higher Education in Conservation & Sustainability from Griffiths College, Dublin, Francis has worked as a Design Architect for Aidea Philippines (one of the top 100 architectural firms in the world). He was later seconded to Brussels, working with Procter & Gamble (P&G) Architecture & Design for their Europe, Middle East and African portfolio (as architect, co-project manager, brand specialist and graphic designer). He's now based in Co. Limerick, Ireland, having previously worked for a top interior specialist in the Ireland and now practices as an interior and architectural designer, graphic designer and visual artist, as well as working in millinery and jewellery design. He had a solo exhibition in Westport, and worked on various art commissions, including HSE hospitals and hospices. iSCO Designs, his design agency, is a multidisciplinary creative studio where bespoke interior design meets eye-catching visual art and graphic design. It specializes in transforming homes and spaces through a unique blend of architectural precision and artistic, timeless flair. Whether it is to elevate interiors with professional design consultancy or browsing the gallery for original art for sale, clients are sure to have a creative experience with Francis and iSCO Designs that also reflects their personality. iSCO Designer Gifts are also available through his Etsy Shop.

Christopher Pelshaw is the owner of Renovation by Design, a Colorado kitchen and bathroom remodeling company specializing in cabinetry, countertops, and complete home renovations. With more than 20 years of hands-on construction experience, Christopher helps homeowners navigate remodeling projects with practical advice, realistic budgeting, quality craftsmanship, and functional design. His expertise includes kitchen remodeling, cabinet installation, countertop selection, remodeling costs, project planning, contractor hiring, and home improvement trends. He regularly educates homeowners through articles, videos, and digital resources while staying at the forefront of remodeling technology and customer experience.

Hi, I’m the co-founder of Manor & Meadow, a close-knit collaboration of family and friends who share a love for crafting, decorating, and all things DIY. As a Certified Interior Redecorator, I focus on a “use what you have” approach—refreshing spaces with creativity, resourcefulness, and heart. What began as a simple creative outlet has grown into a passion for transforming ordinary pieces into something beautiful and meaningful. Through handcrafted and repurposed décor, I love helping others turn their house into a home filled with warmth and personal charm.

As the owner and principal designer of Here Interiors, Kelly Murphy is recognized as one of the Boise area’s foremost leaders in luxury residential design. With over 18 years of experience in the custom home industry, she brings a wealth of expertise, artistry, and intuition to every project. Kelly began her career in Los Angeles, where she designed for celebrity clients and record-breaking luxury estates. Today, she serves business owners, and entrepreneurs throughout the western region—creating custom primary residences, vacation retreats, and family legacy homes that reflect each client’s unique lifestyle and vision. Here Interiors, offers a true one-stop experience for luxury home design. From collaborating with architects and builders in the earliest planning stages to managing every design detail through completion, her team ensures a seamless process from concept to furnishings. Acting as a trusted liaison between homeowners and their build teams, Kelly provides expert guidance and peace of mind at every step. Supported by a network of skilled local craftsmen, artisans, and tradespeople—from cabinetmakers and painters to window specialists—Kelly also has access to exclusive international vendors and manufacturers. This allows her to curate one-of-a-kind materials, finishes, and statement pieces that make each home distinctive. Guided by her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and architectural background, Kelly combines technical knowledge with a refined aesthetic to deliver spaces that are timeless, livable, and deeply personal. Her mission is simple: to take the stress out of home design while providing an exceptional experience marked by impeccable service, thoughtful creativity, and lasting results. Serving homeowners and builders throughout the West and beyond, Here Interiors transforms dream homes into reality—beautifully, effortlessly, and with heart.