The biggest lesson I learned from my renovation project: hire a designer! A million (not exaggerating) decisions have to be made and managed. I can’t tell you how many times I wished someone else could be responsible. A job, kids, a dog, a life
Thanks so much @thelistbyhouseandgarden for featuring KPD this week! Proud to be a member of the List for the past two going on three years. 📷 @kirstenrfrancis
This pretty living room is anchored by a classic chocolate velvet sofa combined with fresh color and pattern. A perfect combo! 📷 @kirstenrfrancis
Happy summer Sunday! Seems to be flying by already. It’s been a bit chaotic around here with the end of the school year, graduation, finishing up our house project and getting Jake off to Costa Rica. Maya leaves for London tomorrow so the house
It’s going to be a steamy week. Feeling like the tropics in NJ. At our Turks & Caicos project we didn’t wallpaper because of the hot and humid climate. Can you believe this is painted? 📷 @kirstenrfrancis 🌸 @anthony_amiano
Why am I sitting with Ronald McDonald you ask? I am beyond honored and excited to be designing a family guest suite at the new Ronald McDonald House in Stony Brook, NY. This charity is near to my heart but more about that later. The Ronald McDonald H
Putting a lime in the coconut and calling the week. 🍋‍🟩🥥🥱 📷 @kirstenrfrancis 🥥 @anthony_amiano
Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 📷 @kirstenrfrancis 🛏️ @martinrbourne
I have been in the client service business for the past 26 years, as an attorney for 14 and designer for 12. One of the things that I love(d) about both jobs is that you are constantly learning. And I have learned that trust is the most important thi
Nineteen years of smiling with this guy!
Lots of progress at this Ridgewood renovation project this past week. Trim work is next. Can’t wait to show you all the details in this well thought out home! @ulrichinc @brooks_builders
We’re in tennis season so seeing less of the hubby now. I think a mudroom is a chance to have some fun. These days it’s where everyone enters and leaves the house so why not make it cheerful and inviting! 📷 @kirstenrfrancis 🎾 @martinrb
Design on a Dime is tonight! Here’s my vignette from last year. I’m not participating this year but I love love this event and charity. The designers always beautifully curate amazing finds to benefit a wonderful organization. Go out and
Dreaming of having more than one bathroom for our family of four while we continue to live through our renovation. None of these bathrooms were full renovations. Sometimes you just need paint, wallpaper, lighting and a pretty towel. 📷 @kirstenrfranc
This week is the annual @lenoxhillneighborhoodhouse gala and I’m remembering our table from a few years back. Still so in love with every detail!
I had to take most of the week off due to a weird occurrence on my way to the Bruce Springsteen concert. Had to miss the concert 🙁 but I’m okay. If anyone can let the Boss know, maybe I can score tickets to another show. Here’s a breakfa
Here’s a full view of this pretty city living room. Yummy brown velvet on the sofa and shades of french blue feel sophisticated and fresh. 📷 @kirstenrfrancis
A city foyer with layers of pattern. As featured in @housebeautiful. 📷 @kirstenrfrancis Styling @lucybamman
Looks like but doesn’t feel like spring yet. Conjuring warm thoughts with these pics. 📷 @kirstenrfrancis
Whether you are staying home or traveling someplace tropical for spring break, please enjoy this juicy table moment. 🌴🥭🌸 📷 @kirstenrfrancis 🌸 @anthony_amiano