I first discovered Krystine Edwards on Instagram and immediately fell in love with her style! Her use of bright and neutral colors together plus her appreciation for fun patterns is unquestionably a winning combination.  Today, I’m so delighted to introduce you!

Krystine is a Northeast native, but after 20 years in the South, we’ll count her as one of our own! As if being a super talented designer and furniture restorer weren’t enough, Krystine is also in the real estate business in the Charleston, SC area. If you’re looking for some delicious eye candy, be sure to follow her!

When and why did you decide to become a designer?

I just started my design business less than a year ago. My husband has a construction company and we, for the past 9 years, have bought, remodeled and sold several homes. Our friends saw what we were doing and they began to reach out to me a lot on the design and decor side of things. I would happily step in and give them direction on projects that Ryan’s company Sceltas would take on. When the requests started coming in I realized I could start a business of my own.

What has been your greatest challenge as a designer?

The greatest challenge for me is helping the clients understand their style and what they want.

How would you characterize your style?

My style is eclectic and polished. My home has antiques and modern pieces, and it has high end, DIY and thrift store finds. Things have a place in my home and have a certain way to be displayed.

Does your personal home fit your design style?

It’s getting there now that my husband has given me full reign to do what I want!

How has living in Charleston influenced the way you decorate?

I have to say I don’t really think Charleston per se has influenced me as much as being married to a southern guy whose father is an antiques dealer. I do love my southern antiques!

Where do you find your inspiration?

I love coffee table books and magazines, and I also find inspiration through designers I follow. I get inspired on our travels as well.

What was your first paid design project?

My first paid project was my downtown Lilac Den project.   It has been my favorite so far.

What is the best advice you’ve received?

Be confident in who you are and trust your gut. Every time I’ve second-guessed myself it turned out wrong. (I’ve made that mistake only twice.)

Who has been your greatest professional influence?

The oldies but goodies like Dorothy Draper, then newer ones like Kelly Wearstler and my friends at Parker Kennedy Living. I love all their styles and how they are so different but all so fabulous!

What is your favorite design era?

I really love Mid Century, Art Deco and even Victorian. I love so many eras and different aspects of it. It’s hard for me to choose one. There’s too much beauty in all of those eras.

What’s at the top of your bucket list?

Travel over to Europe and finish seeing the countries that I haven’t seen. Then move over to Asia and just travel to see the history, I love history.

What do you have coming up next?

I have some exciting projects coming up next, my anxiety level is at a high! I’m not allowed to share, but I promise I will do my best not to disappoint.

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