DELIGHT/DRIVEN/DESIGN

DELIGHT/DRIVEN/DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGNER KRISTIN ALVARADO has been designing delightful spaces for happy clients since 1994. SHE holds a B.F.A in Interior Planning and Design with minors in Architecture and Art.

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color consultATION

REMODEL PLANNING

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We take our fun seriously. Just kidding! There’s nothing serious happening around here. It’s Viking Fest and for this family, that means a hoard of now grown cousins, friends, partners and my 81 year old dad “running” the race
This project was easy to name. Ferociously Feminine. It's easy to see why. There was no shrinking back on this one. Our lady-boss client needed a home office from which she could continue to rule her corner of the universe. A space befitting her b
Materials “Boards” (or in our case trays)101: We LOVE the part of the design process where we present the curated selection of materials, colors and finishes to our clients. This is an old school designer tried and true method to communic
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These clients *wanted* a white kitchen. This is a peek at their final product choices. How on earth did we end up here?!! Since you asked…..When clients come to us, we listen carefully to what they (say they) want. We ask for inspiration image
It all began with the fireplace.... Continuing on with the progressive revelation that is our Battlepoint project...behold....the living room. Once that luscious dark grasscloth and moody-muddy wainscoting went up in the dining room, it was hard to
A Semi-surprise birthday party for my VERY dear and gorgeous friend. The winning ingredients? Sequins, 2 live bands, so many friends who love Tanna, yummy food, shots of tequila, perfect weather and a whole lot of silly and fun. How do you go about c
Did you know that we do design as a team? We do! Having more eyes and brains on a project brings more creativity and diversity of solutions and aesthetics. Typically the first step of a project is for us to create the overall aesthetic direction in
We are so excited to welcome Emily Ritter to the KAD team!! “I feel so fortunate to be able to add my creative mind, people loving skills, and thoughtful detail into the designs of each individual client's special space. My love for people he
Please DON'T save the drama for your mama!! Entry spaces are the first impression our homes make on those who visit. Why save the drama for the more interior spaces when you can make a great first impression the moment the door is opened? Seen he
The very short story of a Powder Room Refresh. I'm going to go ahead and keep banging on this drum......Sometimes "re-doing" a room can be accomplished without a full blown remodel and with only a small handful of, admittedly, big-impact i
Exhibit A: Kitchen Refresh What does that even mean, you may be asking? It translates to: upgrading the room without a full blown remodel. Continuing on the theme of this-room-was-fine-before, behold, the kitchen. Swipe all the way to see what thi