Client Work

Modern Balinese Bungalow

This project was a truly a joy to work on. When I first met the client, she had compiled a thick vision book with clippings of the vibe she wanted to create for her complete gut renovation of this waterfront beauty in North Palm Beach. As I looked through her inspiration photos, I noticed that…

A Stylish Home Elevator

I recently designed a four story beach house in Juno Beach, Florida and the homeowners wanted an elevator. I worked with the builder to create something that matched the rest of the home. We wanted to elevator to have a fun, designer vibe, because why not? There is no reason that an elevator should be…

Using Millwork In Home Design

This recent project has tons of custom wall detail and millwork. I love how it turned out! It was such a pleasure to work with NNI Construction on this home. They were able to take my sketches and seamlessly make all of my designs come to life. Enjoy this video about using millwork in your…

Holiday Home Tour

Who is feeling the holiday spirit? Our KRISTA + HOME team is, after working on this fun project! One of our favorite previous client families asked us to deck the halls in their home (which we previously designed). Their primary residence is out-of-town, but they knew they were going to spend Christmas in South Florida.…

2018 ASID Design Excellence Crystal Awards

I am so honored to have won two 2018 American Society of Interior Design (ASID) Excellence Crystal Awards! It was a wonderful evening of celebrating with my team and industry peers at The Venue in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The gala featured a sit-down dinner and wonderful entertainment from a Joan Rivers impersonator (complete with red…

Backsplash Vibes

One of the most important elements of your kitchen or bathroom design is your backsplash! On a budget? Simply swapping out your backsplash can make all the difference in the look and feel of your space. The backsplash can be a major focal part of your kitchen or bathroom design. You can really make a…

How To Style Your Dining Room

While the kitchen is definitely the heart and soul of our home, I have a soft spot for the dining room. I love using the room for family dinners, adult dinner parties, game nights, holidays and really any chance to celebrate a special moment! Your dining room should be an inviting space to gather and…

Decorating With Orange

Orange is a tricky color to work with in home design. I can’t say it is one of my favorites, but when it is done right it really makes a statement! I do love the liveliness and positivity of orange. It can be a pleasing accent if you are careful and use a light touch. …

Makeover Takeover: From Dated to Fresh Bohemian

Making over a home that feels outdated is one of my favorite challenges. Mostly because renovation love is required for a successful outcome – and I’m in love with the reveal! For this home it meant an infusion of what’s clearly stylish today: bright, white, open and cozy (with a touch of color and gypsy style). These…

How to Create a Home Bar or Lounge

These days with artisanal beers, wines, scotch and kombucha – the home bar or lounge has become a popular design trend. I am always looking for fun nooks or unused spaces to create a room or built-in that has lounge-y appeal. So the question is: how do you create a home bar or lounge? There…

How to Style Your Home: The Details

The devil is in the details. I painstakingly get ready for my photo shoots, and it’s often after at least a year on a project. Get a glimpse into my detail work as I walk you through this condo I recently finished in South Florida. Warm wood cabinetry designed in my brain, put to paper…

A MOD-iterranean Makeover

Can you say faux painting everywhere ten times fast? This home had it on every surface. Faux painting artists were very well employed in South Florida in the 1990s. I remove a lot of it from my clients’ walls, light switches, ceilings, floors, base board, crown molding, tile, etc etc. It’s like a bad disease…

Make Your Shelves Magazine Worthy

It’s no secret, I’m a fan of shelves. I am feeling a little shell-fish right now (or, always!) The most important tip for accessorizing your shelves, to make them magazine worthy they have to be well thought out. And the most important rule for magazine worthy shelves: LESS is more! Below in this lounge I…

5 Living Rooms, 5 Styles

The living room is a pretty important space in your home. It’s the spot where you can unwind and relax with loved ones and guests. A lot goes on in this space…it’s called the living room for a reason! When designing this space, you should really think about what makes you happy and try to…

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