Designing for Authenticity with Lisa Gilmore
What does it actually mean to design an authentic home?
In this episode of Highly Affected by Her Surroundings, Nicole Roe records live from the KBIS podcast studio in Orlando with interior designer Lisa Gilmore. Lisa is the founder and principal designer of Lisa Gilmore Design, a St. Petersburg based luxury design firm known for creating bold interiors that balance personality with what she calls livable glamour.
Together, Nicole and Lisa explore how authenticity plays a role in interior design and why a home should reflect the person living in it rather than simply following trends.
From personal brand to Pinterest inspiration, they discuss how designers help clients move beyond surface level inspiration and uncover what they truly love. The conversation also dives into how interiors evolve over time, the balance between beauty and functionality, and why the most memorable spaces often include something unexpected.
If you have ever wondered how to create a home that truly reflects who you are, this episode offers an inside look at how thoughtful design can shape the way we live and experience our spaces.
In This Episode We Discuss
• What authentic design actually means
• Why Pinterest inspiration can sometimes limit creativity
• How designers uncover a client’s true personal style
• The connection between personal brand and interior design
• Balancing aspirational design with everyday function
• Why every home needs at least one unexpected design element
• How homes evolve alongside the people living in them
About Lisa Gilmore
Lisa Gilmore is the founder and principal designer of Lisa Gilmore Design, a luxury interior design firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Her work blends bold color, personality, and livable glamour to create homes that feel expressive and layered.
Her firm has been named an Architectural Digest leading Southwest Florida designer and a Top 25 Florida firm by Design & Decor. Her work has also been featured in Homes & Gardens UK, The Washington Post, Rue Magazine, and more.
Follow Lisa Gilmore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisagilmoredesign/
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About the Podcast
Highly Affected by Her Surroundings explores the powerful connection between our environments and how they shape the way we live, work, and feel. Hosted by interior designer Nicole Roe, each episode features conversations with designers, creatives, and entrepreneurs about the spaces that influence our lives.
Website
https://rnicksoninteriors.com
Follow Nicole
https://www.instagram.com/rnicksoninteriors/
