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Kristina Crestin Design is a full-service residential interior design firm creating thoughtful, livable homes through a collaborative process that balances beauty, function, quality craftsmanship, and each client’s unique lifestyle.

11/12/2026

Want to know the hill I’ll happily die on as an interior designer?

PRELIMINARY. INTERIORS. PRICING. SETS.

And yes, I feel strongly enough about them that we won’t get involved in a project without one.
Before we get into the full design process and selecting all the gorgeous yummy things that will fill this interior we need to make some educated assumptions about what those things are going to cost.

Because “we’ll figure out the budget later” is not a strategy. It’s a future headache with a verrrrry expensive price tag.

11/11/2026

If your drapes are wearing high waters, we need to talk.⁠
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Let. Them. Touch. The. Floor.⁠
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It’s a small detail, but it makes a BIG difference. Drapery that goes all the way to the floor helps draw your eye up, makes the room feel taller, and gives everything a more finished, intentional look.⁠
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When they stop a few inches short? Well... now your windows are wearing capris.⁠
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And nobody asked for that…. ⁠
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Design | Kristina Crestin + Katie Tomko ⁠
Photography | Jared Kuzia Photography⁠
GC and Custom Cabinetry | Curran Construction

11/10/2026

Want to make your builder’s life easier? And yours, for that matter?

Stop bringing your interior designer into the project when the drywall is already up.

Your architect, builder, and designer should be working together from DAY ONE.

Because figuring out where the sconces go after the electrical is done? Not exactly my favorite group activity.

Plan together now. Your future self will thank you.

11/06/2026

Interior designer is really just the umbrella term.

Underneath that: project manager, therapist, detective, furniture wrangler, contractor translator, professional emailer, schedule chaser, budget keeper, sample hauler, problem solver, amateur engineer, part-time stylist, and full-time master planner.

11/04/2026

Things that make clients nervous and designers very happy: UNLACQUERED BRASS.

Welcome to KC University! 🎓

That darkening you see over time? It’s called patina. And no, your hardware isn’t dirty or defective. It’s doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

Personally, I think it’s getting better looking by the day. A little age never hurt anybody.

Design | Kristina Crestin + Katie Tomko
Photography |
GC and Custom Cabinetry | Curran & Sons Construction Inc

10/31/2026

The answer is pumpkins. Obviously. 🎃 Happy Halloween!

10/30/2026

Unless you’re performing surgery in your kitchen, we probably don’t need THAT many recessed lights.

Listen, I’m not saying get rid of them entirely. They serve a purpose. But relying on them for every ounce of light in your home? That’s where I draw the line.

Lighting should come from multiple sources at different heights. Lamps, sconces, pendants, you name it. That’s what gives a room warmth, comfort, and texture.

The goal is ambiance, people. Not an interrogation.

10/29/2026

Plan for what you have. Leave room for what you haven’t fallen in love with yet. Because the best finds rarely come with a heads-up.

10/23/2026

Meet Katie and Stephanie. Two very talented designers who, for reasons I still don't fully understand, have willingly signed up for years of my crazy ideas, changing timelines, antique hunting, job site visits, installations, and the occasional "I have a thought..." that turns into a whole thing.⁠
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Here's the thing about this job. No two days look alike. Plans change, timelines shift, and sometimes we're figuring things out while standing in the middle of a construction site. You need people who can think on their feet, problem-solve, get creative, and aren't afraid to tell you when your brilliant idea might need a little rethinking.⁠
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These two bring all of that AND their own incredible talents and perspectives to the table.⁠
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They've been on this journey with me for years, and somewhere along the way, they've become family. I genuinely love what we create together, but just as importantly, I really like the people I get to create it with.⁠
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Swipe for a little behind-the-scenes look at the designers who make up KCD. And yes, we're actually working in most of these photos. Mostly.⁠
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Photography | Jared Kuzia Photography

Address

Manchester, MA

Telephone

+19788907186

Website

http://www.kristinacrestindesign.com/

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