I have been in denial that summer is over. But this past weekend of rain and chill has beat me down. Ok fall I’ll embrace you now. Bringing out the sweaters. 📷 @kirstenrfrancis
The office turned out to be my favorite room in our Turks & Caicos project. The vintage tapestry made in the style of the Egyptian Ramses Wissa Wassef school was gifted by the clients’ friend in remembrance of a safari they went on together
Painting in an abstract style is so much more difficult than realistic. The composition, balance, brush strokes, and color choices are each so much more important. I would say @shellypaint nailed it, wouldn’t you? And the antique Spanish consol
Some favorite details from our install yesterday! There’s still more to come but this house is shaping up to be one of my favorites. When clients appreciate quality, beauty and all the details, and trust you to implement them, not to mention ar
One of the guest bedrooms in our Turks project features custom rattan headboards made in France and an antique table. All of the rooms needed texture and patina. The fabric on the ottomans is one of my favorites. Sign up for our newsletter at the lin
First look at our project in Turks & Caicos! Sign up for The KPD Brief at the link in bio for the tour. 📷 @kirstenrfrancis Styling @anthony_amiano
Mark your calendar! I’m honored to be an Ambassador for What’s New, What’s Next, 100th Anniversary Edition! This milestone event honors a century in the design industry with a day full of standout programming, networking, and produc
More progress at our Ridgewood #joyfullhouse renovation project! Floors are next, then wallpaper, window treatments, carpet, furniture, etc, etc! @brooks_builders @ulrichinc
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