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 boring.

The elevator I created is as beautiful and fresh as the rest of the home. The color palette of blues and creams is consistent with the entire space and many design elements from the rest of the space are echoed here.

I started with a fun text treatment on the door of the elevator, added some beautiful millwork in a crisscross pattern under the railing and installed some mirrors. Who doesn’t love a little touch up on their way upstairs? :). Even the ceiling has millwork and flattering lighting, of course!

I think the flooring is my favorite part. We did a large statement hand painted tile, that we also placed in the laundry room for consistency. Its a nice little surprise when the elevator door opens.

Krista Watterworth Alterman, creative director of KRISTA + HOME. Photo by Eve Greendale.

Interior Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photo by Eve Greendale.

Krista Watterworth Alterman, creative director of KRISTA + HOME. Photo by Eve Greendale.

House tour: Tequesta Waterfront Project

Tequesta is a sleepy beach town in South Florida with so much character! I was honored to design this home for an amazing family who is loving life on the waterfront. We helped them create their dream house by building a true chef’s kitchen for this family of cooks, beautiful outdoor areas to enjoy the Intra Coastal and a fresh, coastal vibe throughout the home from the flooring to the furnishings and accessories. Enjoy the tour!

How To Make A Beautiful Bed

I love designing bedrooms. And I always get asked about how to make beds. So I decided to make a video about it! Layering is key. Don’t use too many pillows. Less is more!

Enjoy the video and some photos of my favorite bedroom designs.

Interior Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photo by Jessica Glynn

Interior Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman, Photo by Jessica Glynn

Aero Club: Award Winning Home

We were honored to win two awards for the kitchen design of this Wellington, Florida Home. We were awarded a 2017 American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Design Excellence Award and a a 2018 LUXE Residential Excellence Design (RED) Award. The ASID Design Excellence Awards recognize outstanding design, creativity, commitment and service. The LUXE Residential Excellence Design awards honor excellence, innovation and the best residential architecture, interior design and landscape architecture projects across the country.

Project Specs:

Home in Wellington, Florida
7800 square feet
Six Bedroom, Six Bathrooms
Construction to begin September 2014

Builder/General Contractor:

Jeff Browning
Browning & Becker Construction Inc

Architect:

Mitchell E. Miller
Village Architects AIA, Inc.
www.village-architects.com

Banyan Cay

This home is ripe for a complete overhaul. It will be a brand new space when we are done taking a hammer to it! Get ready to watch the renovation. It’s going to be amazing!

BallenIsles

We are excited to take on this lovely project in the upscale BallenIsles community – one of our favorites in Palm Beach Gardens. It is a renovation with lots of fun details planned. This home is 6,000 square feet and property valued at $1.5MIL. Stay tuned for a beautiful transformation!

Valencia

Project Specs:

4,700 square feet
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Located in Jupiter

Builder/General Contractor:

None

Project Overview:

A gorgeous home in coveted Valencia Blvd in Jupiter! Krista and her team are going to refresh and furnish this Mediterranean beauty. Modern touches to come! Stay tuned.

Winding Bay

Project Specs:

4,088 square feet
3 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Located in West Palm Beach

Builder/General Contractor:

TBD

Project Overview:

Krista and her team plan to revitalize this space by removing tray ceilings, replacing the kitchen, adding a wine room, replacing the fireplace… the list goes on and on! Just wait until this dated home gets a fresh and modern overhaul!

Montant Drive

Project Specs:

• 4,800 square feet
• 4 bedrooms
• 4.5 bathrooms
• Located in Palm Beach Gardens

Builder/General Contractor:

Celtic Home Gallery

Montant Drive Project Overview:

Krista and her team plan to take this Mediterranean-style home to the next level! Although the Homeowner’s Association won’t allow any changes to the exterior of the home, Krista’s clients really want to showcase their love of modern design on the interior. Krista and her team plan to do just that! Stay tuned for updates!

For more information about Krista’s previous projects and exciting KWDS updates check out our blog.

Mockingbird Trail

Project Specs:

• 4,000 Square Feet
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Located in Palm Beach

Builder:

GliddenSpina & Partners
West Palm Beach, Florida

Mockingbird Trail Project Overview:

This Palm Beach beauty needs a bit of a pick-me-up. The homeowners have lived in the house for nearly 20 years, and they are ready to make some changes. The KWDS team is on the job and ready to tackle this design! Will the homeowners love the final result? Stay tuned to find out!

For more information about Krista’s previous projects and exciting KWDS updates check out our blog.