Designing for the Long Game: Scaling Without Starting Over with Imparfait Design Studio

Season 7 of The Interior Collective Podcast is brought to you by Materio.This episode is brought to you in partnership with Loloi.An operating system built specifically for design projects—from start to finish. That’s what Materio is.From concept to handoff, client billing to procurement—it’s one connected workflow. Try it for free.It’s intuitive. It’s fast. The Interior Collective listeners get 50% off their first month. Just head to getmaterio.com to claim the offer. Subscribe now at patreon.com/theinteriorcollective Today on The Interior Collective, I’m joined by husband and wife team Rebekah Zaveloff and Nick Nichols, the founders of KitchenLab Interiors and Imparfait Design Studio. With a shared background in hospitality and a deep appreciation for art, culture, and design, their work is soulful, layered, and rooted in storytelling. Rebekah’s foundation in fine arts and set design has shaped her process-driven approach, while Nick’s early career in the restaurant world—and later, in real estate and renovation—fueled their shared passion for creating spaces where people truly want to linger. Together, they launched KitchenLab Interiors more than 20 years ago before expanding into full-service interiors with Imparfait. In this conversation, we’re diving into what it’s really taken to build and sustain two successful design studios, including their pivotal decision not to rebrand—and why that choice paid off in the long run. We’ll also explore how they’ve scaled through economic shifts, refined their client experience, and marketed their work for lasting growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to evolve your business without losing your momentum, this episode is for you.