based in oregon /

serving nationwide

About Us

Heavily influenced by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Light and Dwell was built on the emphasis of quality over quantity and creating spaces that are both innovative and timeless while remaining whole-heartedly home. The brand was founded in Oregon in 2016 by Co-Founders Molly Kidd and Aymee Kuhlman and was named by Architectural Digest as a New American Voice in 2023 .

Light and Dwell Chief Creative and Principal designer, Molly Kidd has a design ethos of old-age European culture and the signature L&D aesthetic is highly influenced by that same elevated ease and warm refinement. Molly uses six main styles that correlate with their clients’ personality and livability: Cottage Tudor, Mountain Ranch,European, Earthy Organic, Modern and Traditional. Light and Dwell’s projects are design-forward reaching a-list celebrity clients with the location driving the design from their homeland, Oregon to California, Texas, Utah, Washington, Tennessee and more throughout the nation.

As a leader in interiors, we feel committed to being leaders in sustainability. Part of our design promise is to mix 50% well-loved vintage pieces with custom made products, increasing the life of already-made materials and supporting artisanal makers. Our initiative stems from localism as we source and antique in the homeland of each of our projects. If we have a project in Austin, TX, a lot of what you'll see is from that town. Each antique element tells a story and gives the allure that these heirlooms have been passed down generation to generation. This also ensures that each of our clients have one-of-a-kind homes.

With craftsmanship top of mind, Light and Dwell has taken on a new venture, The Light and Dwell Shop. Their shop launched in Fall 2022 and consists of one-of-a-kind foundational furniture pieces that are hand-crafted to last a lifetime. After many years of creating custom pieces for their clients, visiting inspirational places, and a growing desire to create a sensible and sustainable home collection, they plan to expand the line throughout the year. As Principal Designer, Molly takes a whole-hearted approach to each design, offering a fresh perspective on old age classics.

Molly Kidd

Molly studied interior design, always fascinated by creativity and transforming spaces. Before launching Light and Dwell, Molly was a florist and had a lifestyle blog. After Molly and Aymee met, the two instantly connected and formed a friendship that quickly turned into a business partnership. Since then, Molly has built a design-forward studio and custom furniture line that has expanded coast to coast and reached a-list celebrity clients to create a highly elevated brand that is widely known today. When she’s not designing or running the brand, Molly enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband + three kids and is building her dream countryhouse in the PNW.

aymee kuhlman

Aymee was previously an educator before meeting Molly who was studying at the local college. The two connected on lifestyle, travel, coffee, etc. Aymee believed in Molly’s creative vision and now as CEO, oversees the operations and business development of Light and Dwell. Having previously lived in New Zealand, Aymee brings an international flair to the studio’s aesthetic, as Light and Dwell’s designs are heavily influenced by their travels. Along with traveling, Aymee also loves being home in Oregon or at their family mountain house with her husband and three kids.