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You dream it. We build it.​​

​I’m Karin – founder, listener, and builder of your ideas.
You talk, I listen. Then I get to work. With a trusted team by my side, I turn your vision into a finished home – flawlessly and professionally.
At Kaderdesign, we handle every renovation detail so the only thing you need to do… is unlock the door.

Monique Stevens

The Netherlands

If we had not met Karin, we would not have started the renovation adventures in Portugal. We have been working with Karin for several years now. She has guided us through multiple renovation projects. Karin is accurate, thoughtful, forward-thinking, and shows a lot of ownership. She communicates clearly and pleasantly.

Hannelou

Belgium

Karin is enthusiastic, to the point, and pragmatic, always thinking in the best interest of her clients. Karin guided us through the purchase of an apartment in Tavira. The apartment is still under construction, but throughout the building process, she provided excellent advice on making changes and discussing them with the builder. When buying an apartment off-plan, unexpected issues always arise. Karin came up with very good suggestions, particularly pragmatic ones, that added value to the apartment. She monitored the construction on our behalf and acted as an intermediary with the builder. She was able to convince the builder to make certain adjustments to ensure the space was used optimally. Moreover, she put us at ease by clearly mapping out the spatial layout and interior design. I also enjoyed seeing her work on other projects and noticed that she has a great talent for furnishing apartments and truly understanding her clients' wishes. And I’m talking about clients who live on the other side of the world and entrusted her with the freedom to handle the interior design. Beyond overseeing the construction, she also helped us with various administrative matters as we became residents in the Algarve. Thanks to her, we found a good lawyer, an accountant, and received guidance on all practical questions regarding registration in Portugal. In short: Karin is enthusiastic, to the point, and pragmatic, always thinking in the best interest of her clients. She is also realistic—because in the south of Portugal, deadlines are not always met, but she knows how to navigate this well.

Josie & Bill Wells

United States

We met Karin, and she has truly been a godsend. I gave her full creative freedom to decorate our new condominium, and she handled everything beautifully — always consulting me on budget, style, and color while staying well within the parameters we set. Given my very eclectic taste and quirky personality, this was no easy task, yet Karin approached it all with professionalism, patience, and great attention to detail. Unlike others I’ve worked with, I never had to follow up — Karin is incredibly thorough and always remembers the specifics, often anticipating needs I hadn’t even considered. She handled unexpected design challenges with creativity and grace, adjusting seamlessly as needed. No task was ever too large or complicated. Since we were still in the U.S. during most of the process, she kept me updated with photos, design ideas, color samples, and even organized a detailed spreadsheet with expenses and projected costs for remaining items. I was genuinely amazed by how much she accomplished within the given budget. When we returned to the Algarve to complete the purchase and stepped into our new home for the first time, it was absolutely magical — exactly how I had envisioned it. We couldn’t be happier with the result. Josie and Bill Wells

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