Venice Beach California Residential Interior Stairway Design with unique artist made crochet pendant lights

UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL
interiors to come home to

About

Joyful, inviting and personal design with an emphasis on natural materials.

KristenTMessina

Welcome!

A storyteller at heart, my many years as a set decorator for feature films have informed my approach to interior design. I listen to and collaborate with each client to reveal their own unique story reflecting their lives in broad strokes & subtle details.

With an emphasis on natural materials, I am passionate about creating one of a kind spaces with a sense of heart and whimsy. I love combining the new and the old, the "high" and the "low" to design rooms that evoke both a sense of serenity and wonder."

Kristen Toscano Messina

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Venice Beach, California Interior Designer

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SPACES

Pops of color bring this living room to life with salon style art wall of unique pieces made by local Venice Beach Boardwalk artists and hot pink hand dyed silk velvet pillows.

White zellige tile, white Ikea cabinets, white french LaCornu range, live edge floating oak wood shelves and quartzite countertops come together in this bright and cheerful high-low coastal kitchen.

A luxurious soaking tub, a modern take on moroccan style cement tiles, custom ash vanity and an antique curiosity cabinet with original curved glass give this primary bathroom lots of character.

A carefully curated collection of antique and new objects and creatures from travels around the world bring this rustic salvaged floating wood shelf to life.

With a vintage handmade seashell mirror and painted antique dresser as a sink vanity, this powder room has lots of coastal character.

Bright and airy coastal bedroom in Venice Beach California home

Original art and antique hand model add a personal touch to this carefully curated display.

THE HELP YOU NEED...

Whether you want to start from scratch or make the most of what you have, I can help you with everything from space planning and material selections to designing the perfect window treatments and choosing art that you will love to live with. From kitchen and bathroom renovations or new ADUs to just refreshing your bedroom I can be your lifesaver or a fresh set of eyes.