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, suprise and delight.
The human experience always comes first. When a space feels intuitive, welcoming, and distinctive, it naturally draws people in.
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? How does it make them FEEL?
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 spaces into destinations people experience, photograph, and return to again and again.
the Podcast
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 reflect my core expertise, I’m always open to conversations about unique opportunities. I’m especially drawn to adaptive reuse projects and high-budget special projects that blend preservation and original character with modern functionality. I'm also deeply interested in partnering on public art and placemaking initiatives, work that brings creativity into shared spaces and leaves a lasting, positive impact on the community. ~ 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
Offline Joy Matters
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 community or at a resort in a tropical location. Let's make it memorable.