When it comes to all things home design, Kris has a foundation and passion in creating spaces that speak to individual homeowners that spans decades. Her ability to work one on one with families is rooted in her degree in education. Taking homeowners on a journey to crafting homes that work for them both functionally and aesthetically is in and of itself a lesson – one that Kris handles with skill and ease. Rather than further her career in education specifically, Kris chose to start a design and fabrication service that allowed her to be home with her kids while still furthering a career she truly loved. 

For over 20 years Kris has been repurposing furniture and mastering the craft of upholstery. What is considered a dying art, Kris’s eye for upholstering furniture is a treasured talent that lends itself beautifully to her passion for home design. Kris has an uncanny ability to take a space and transform it into something that both honors its roots and updates it to the taste of the family living in it. Whether it be a friend’s nursery, a client’s need for updated and reupholstered dining chairs, or a family’s desire for a home that speaks to each personality living inside it – Kris navigates each design demographic with ease. 

In July of 2020, Kris joined the team at The Home Authority, Inc. Her official title is Director of Design – meaning that Kris will be working with each and every remodel and new build client to ensure each space speaks to the aesthetic the homeowner desires. She will guide each family through the selections process, helping choose flooring, wall colors, cabinet finishes, and so much more. With an eye for design that is innate and cannot be taught – Kris’s expertise is truly invaluable. When asked about her favorite element of design, Kris said she loves the personality that shines through when working with clients on design – and the fact that there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to bringing your dream home to life! Seeing people get excited about their spaces is the greatest reward. 

Kris would describe her work-related passions as home design and home transformation. Outside of her work with The Home Authority, Inc. Kris can be found spending time with her family, travelling, gardening, cooking, and spending time in her studio working on projects for her own home! She loves to remodel and repurpose within her own spaces, and takes the inspiration and skill she draws from these personal projects and incorporates them into the work she does with The Home Authority, Inc.