Get quiet.
how does a space make you feel?
The core of my work is understanding how physical spaces influence human behavior, emotions, and well-being. Design directly shapes how people experience your business. The right space encourages connection, invites people to stay longer, and keeps them coming back.
I design branded commercial interiors that are both visually striking and highly functional. The human experience always comes first. When a space feels intuitive, welcoming, and distinctive, it naturally draws people in and supports the success of the business within it.
But beyond beauty and function, the real question is: is the space memorable? Does it spark curiosity? Does it invite people to linger, explore, and share the experience with others?
The most successful restaurants, boutiques, hotels, and gathering spaces don’t just look good—they create a feeling people remember. This is the power of placemaking: transforming commercial spaces into destinations people experience, photograph, and return to again and again.
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Home Space and Reason available anywhere you listen
I produce and host Home Space and Reason, an internationally distributed podcast with over 100,000 downloads across 100+ countries. This isn't your typical house podcast—it's a deep dive into home aesthetics, automation, organization, and functionality, infused with history and psychology. Kid-friendly and always positive, Home Space and Reason is designed to inspire by posing questions about your space and your reason.
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While my listed services highlight my expertise, I’m always open to conversations about unique opportunities. I’m particularly interested in adaptive reuse projects, and high-budget special projects that blend preservation and original character with modern functionality. I'm also very interested in partnering in the automation space where tech enhances the home and business experience. ~ Kristina
"From Wasted Space to Destination Space"
"We had a large room that contained an old pool table that never got used, lots of bulletin boards on the wall, and other miscellaneous clutter. It was technically the biggest room in the building, yet it sat empty because it was also the ugliest. It lacked purpose, felt cavernous, and offered no reason to linger.
We brought Kristina in to reimagine the space, and the transformation has been remarkable. She infused it with color, soul, and story—elements we didn’t know were missing until we saw the results. She added murals that capture attention, layered in antiques and maps that spark conversation, and introduced thoughtful details that encourage residents to share their travel stories.
Now the room is not just beautiful—it’s magnetic. Residents gather here to people-watch, to swap memories, and to connect. What was once wasted square footage has become a vibrant, purposeful hub. The space feels like it belongs in a boutique resort: curated, engaging, and deeply memorable. We are getting so much more value and enjoyment out of this room than we ever imagined."
Regarding Chandlers Square Retirement Community, Anacortes Washington
Creating Places that Feel like Possibility
Whether you’re trying to draw in more customers or start generating word of mouth referrals, you’re in the right place. I’m someone who understands that creating great spaces starts with the location, and unfolds through the psychology of space. I’m a placemaker, muralist and designer. Whether we’re reimagining it so you can love it more, or making odd spaces work better, I bring both logic and emotion into the design process.
If it’s an Airbnb, bakery, boutique hotel, or salon—I design for your customer’s experience. I explore your brand’s personality and value proposition, and shape your environment into a place that draws people in, makes them feel something, and encourages them to snap photos, share online, and return again and again. As a placemaker, I help make your business unforgettable. That is key.
In a world competing for attention, offline joy matters. Spaces should inspire—they should ground us, delight us, and give us something real to hold onto. That’s the thread running through everything I do: helping people experience something wonderful, whether in their living room or at a resort in a tropical location. Let's make it memorable.
Want more ideas and insights?
👉 [Visit my blog] or listen to my podcast, Home Space and Reason, where I explore how thoughtful design can bring more intention—and joy—into everyday life.