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Kymi Beukes

@kymibeukes

I’m an interior designer who turns empty spaces into functional, beautiful environments through detailed planning and styling.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a creative, fast-paced interior design role where I can lead projects from concept to staging, collaborate with clients, and use my space-planning, lighting, and styling skills to deliver quality results.

From a young age, I’ve been passionate about transforming empty spaces into beautiful, functional environments. As a graduate of The Interior Design Institute, I’ve built strong foundations in space planning, design and colour coordination, textiles and finishes, and project execution—backed by strong results across my course modules.

As a co-owner and full-time Interior Designer, I’ve led real projects end-to-end, including curtains, paint, buying, and staging furniture and decor. I’ve also designed seasonal spaces, and I stay hands-on with interior designing projects throughout the year.

Owning and running businesses has strengthened my client relations, operations, organisation, problem-solving, and project management. I’m highly organised and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines, and I’m always eager to grow by learning new skills and techniques.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Owner Interior Designer

Current

Micro Bodytec Studio

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Co-owned Micro Bodytec Studio and worked as a full-time interior designer from 2023 to present, leading projects from concept through curtains, paint, purchasing, and furniture/decor staging.

Interior Design Space Planning Floor Plans Project Management Purchasing Styling And Staging Client Relations Financial Planning

Co-Owner & Decor Business

Gift And Home Decor Business

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Co-owned a gift and home décor business from 2022 to 2023, managing day-to-day operations and supporting customer-facing work.

Interior Design Home Styling Client Relations Project Management Space Planning Business Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Interior Design Institute

Certificate of Completion, Interior Design (Masterseries)

Completed the Masterseries with Darren Palmer and was awarded a Certificate of Completion on 16 January 2023.

The Interior Design Institute

Diploma of Interior Design, Interior Design

2021 - 2022

Grade: 94.17%

Completed the Diploma in Interior Design at The Interior Design Institute, graduating on 21 October 2022. Coursework included visual language, space planning, lighting, interior finishes, decorative textiles, and client-focused interior design business setup.

Institute of Bankers in South Africa

NCA Accreditation Examination (F Class of Business Training), Insurance & NCA (Class of Business F)

Grade: Short term personal lines: 83%; Long term insurance: 72%

Satisfactorily completed the NCA accreditation examination requirements and completed F Class of Business training (short-term personal lines and long-term insurance) via Forward Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd.