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Pro Spotlight: Why Connections Are Key to Home Design
A Palm Beach Gardens interior designer shares the secrets of a successful renovation
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Who: Krista Watterworth Alterman
Where: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
In her own words: “Creating beautiful homes that are an oasis and an escape is what drives me.”
You want a home that’s beautiful, functional and a reflection of your style and personality. You might have found, however, that those results are difficult to achieve on your own. Interior designer Krista Watterworth Alterman, the creative director of Krista + Home in Palm Beach Gardens, knows that home design takes more than a flair for color and shapes — it means making personal connections.
“Design is personal because a home is a living, breathing translation of its inhabitants,” Alterman says. “My passion is to create beautiful spaces that make people feel safe and loved, and represent the best of who they are.”
Where: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
In her own words: “Creating beautiful homes that are an oasis and an escape is what drives me.”
You want a home that’s beautiful, functional and a reflection of your style and personality. You might have found, however, that those results are difficult to achieve on your own. Interior designer Krista Watterworth Alterman, the creative director of Krista + Home in Palm Beach Gardens, knows that home design takes more than a flair for color and shapes — it means making personal connections.
“Design is personal because a home is a living, breathing translation of its inhabitants,” Alterman says. “My passion is to create beautiful spaces that make people feel safe and loved, and represent the best of who they are.”
Look to Mother Nature. You spend so much time in your home that it should be a place you intrinsically connect with. “It’s really an earth connection,” Alterman says. “If you’re in tune with an environment you love and you’re inspired by what’s around you, that often means bringing earth items into spaces — connecting to the world around you via found objects.”
Collaborate and listen. Alterman acknowledges that interior design is a personal and intimate process, but one that a professional can help facilitate. “A truly good designer tailors each project and works to connect with homeowners,” she says. “They are not driven by ego and are keen on creating an environment that nurtures a collaborative wave.”
Thinking of working with an interior designer? Read Alterman’s tips below to get the most out of your design experience.
Thinking of working with an interior designer? Read Alterman’s tips below to get the most out of your design experience.
1. Move Out (Temporarily)
There’s no denying it — renovating a home can be chaotic. Alterman believes there’s rarely a good reason to stay in a home during a major renovation, and she recommends moving out while the work is being done. If that’s not possible, be prepared for disruptions.
Clients in Parkland’s Heron Estates were expecting a second child, so moving out wasn’t an option. “These black-and-white marble floors were a huge undertaking,” Alterman says. “It was messy and dusty. The final result was beautiful, but the homeowners were stressed living through that part of the install.”
There’s no denying it — renovating a home can be chaotic. Alterman believes there’s rarely a good reason to stay in a home during a major renovation, and she recommends moving out while the work is being done. If that’s not possible, be prepared for disruptions.
Clients in Parkland’s Heron Estates were expecting a second child, so moving out wasn’t an option. “These black-and-white marble floors were a huge undertaking,” Alterman says. “It was messy and dusty. The final result was beautiful, but the homeowners were stressed living through that part of the install.”
2. Relinquish Control
While sometimes a challenge, trusting your designer’s expertise is an important part of the process. “I want people to let go and let me take the reins; it’s what I do best,” Alterman says.
“This office in BallenIsles was a collaboration between me, our cabinetry artisan, wallpaper hanger, flooring installer and electrician,” she says. “It took many meetings and much creative deliberation to come to a final result, and that process is not fun for a client most of the time.” In what was previously a dark, traditional home, Alterman created a bright and airy backdrop for her clients’ art collection, seen here.
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While sometimes a challenge, trusting your designer’s expertise is an important part of the process. “I want people to let go and let me take the reins; it’s what I do best,” Alterman says.
“This office in BallenIsles was a collaboration between me, our cabinetry artisan, wallpaper hanger, flooring installer and electrician,” she says. “It took many meetings and much creative deliberation to come to a final result, and that process is not fun for a client most of the time.” In what was previously a dark, traditional home, Alterman created a bright and airy backdrop for her clients’ art collection, seen here.
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3. Take Chances
Going bold with your design choices instead of playing it safe might be the answer to your design dreams. “Black is the new beige,” Alterman says. The clients in Heron Estates wanted to go against the trend of open floor plans and instead have a dramatic, formal dining room, seen here.
Alterman worked with them to come up with a design that incorporated their love for Alice in Wonderland. The result included a tufted appearance for the mirror — representing jumping into another world — and a high-gloss white table to contrast the black millwork.
More: For more information on Krista Watterworth Alterman and examples of her work, visit Krista+ Home’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Going bold with your design choices instead of playing it safe might be the answer to your design dreams. “Black is the new beige,” Alterman says. The clients in Heron Estates wanted to go against the trend of open floor plans and instead have a dramatic, formal dining room, seen here.
Alterman worked with them to come up with a design that incorporated their love for Alice in Wonderland. The result included a tufted appearance for the mirror — representing jumping into another world — and a high-gloss white table to contrast the black millwork.
More: For more information on Krista Watterworth Alterman and examples of her work, visit Krista+ Home’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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