Kirsten Kemp is a veteran realtor and real estate developer with her own successful design company. With years of experience in flipping properties, Kirsten's on-air persona provides professional insight on the flipping process and valuable guidance for at-home viewers looking to tackle their own fix and flip projects.  

This spring, loyal fans finally got what they’ve been demanding when Kirsten released her much anticipated tell-all, Flipping Confidential: The Secrets of Renovating Property for Profit in any Market (John Wiley & Sons, 2007).

An expert in all facets of construction and design, Kirsten specializes in kitchens and baths — the two rooms that don’t just "sell a house" — but when designed properly, can make it a joy to inhabit. She is known for incorporating unique design elements, big and small, that enhance both the beauty and functionality of a space. With her gift for meticulous space-planning and keen eye for timeless yet personalized style, Kirsten knows how to infuse these key rooms with a perfect mix of impeccable form and flawless function. 

As a designer and interior decorator, Kirsten has a gift for blending the charm of the old with the practicality and comfort of the new. She has a remarkable ability to maximize any property's potential, and always has a creative stash of economical suggestions up her sleeve to keep the budget in check.  She is most well-known for achieving a comfortable elegance in a cottage, craftsman or traditional Santa Barbara setting, but her recent contemporary designs have generated considerable acclaim. When homeowners want to know how to add the most value to their property for the smallest investment, Kirsten is the one they call.

Kirsten earned a B.A. from Occidental College, and is the proud parent of two beautiful children.