--- title: "Kristina Crestin Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kristina-crestin-design-pfvwus-pf~1736530684 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1736530684.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kristina Crestin Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/830313070d68f273_3443-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "7 SUMMER STREET, UNIT 3, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts 01944, United States" latitude: 42.5796 longitude: -70.7674 phone: "(978) 890-7186" website: http://www.kristinacrestindesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 1019 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Kristina Crestin Design Original Houzz profile: [Kristina Crestin Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kristina-crestin-design-pfvwus-pf~1736530684) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA - **Serves:** Lynn, Peabody, South Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Beverly Cove, Andover, Gloucester, Danvers, Marblehead, Swampscott, Ipswich, Hamilton, Rockport, Topsfield, Rowley, Wenham, Essex, Byfield, Manchester, Prides Crossing, South Hamilton, West Boxford - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Specializing in high-end residential interior design, we work with clients in the Greater Boston area, all over New England and of course wherever else our clients take us! For us the design process begins with listening to the story you want to tell with your space. It’s about picking up that thread and running with it. It’s about architectural details that bring a room together, and a love of materials that make a room special. It’s about balancing trends by being current but not cold; adding vintage without looking stale. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - House Plans - 3D Rendering - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Lynn - Peabody - South Peabody - Salem - Beverly - Beverly Cove - Andover - Gloucester - Danvers - Marblehead - Swampscott - Ipswich - Hamilton - Rockport - Topsfield - Rowley - Wenham - Essex - Byfield - Manchester - Prides Crossing - South Hamilton - West Boxford ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 6 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kristina Crestin Design | | Address | 7 SUMMER STREET, UNIT 3, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts 01944, United States | | Phone | (978) 890-7186 | | Website | http://www.kristinacrestindesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1019 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/studiokckristinacrestindesign - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/kristinacrestin - Blog — http://www.eatsleepbreatheinteriordesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kristina Crestin Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kristina-crestin-design-pfvwus-pf~1736530684) - **Website:** http://www.kristinacrestindesign.com - **Phone:** (978) 890-7186 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Builders & Remodelers Assoc. of Gr. Boston (BRAGB)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/builders-and-remodelers-assoc-of-gr-boston-bragb-pfvwus-pf~1762063391) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Monica Madruga, Sept. 2020** > Kristina was wonderful to work with and is so incredibly talented!!! She was able to take my grandparents old, outdated, well loved house and transform it into a beautiful, well functioning home for me and my family. She heard everything my husband and I wanted and needed, (at times those were very different things) and she was able to find the perfect balance of new (what my husband wanted) without completely losing the old charm I loved so much. I am blown away by the thoughtfulness of her design and will be forever grateful for the amazing home she created for us. When I walk in the house, I still cannot believe it is mine. She exceeded all of our expectations and we couldn't be more happy with the outcome! **★★★★★ — Kerry Ward, Oct. 2017** > Kristina, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you. The counter stools came in (the final pop of color!) and as I was adjusting them, I had this feeling of oh my god I love this kitchen. Now that we've lived in it a bit and it feels more like home, I couldn't be more pleased with it. > > You are so good at your job -- you took the look and feel of what I was going for and completely nailed it, making it even better than I could have imagined. I am in love with this room and since we are in here as a family the most, it means even more. > > Thank you so much! **★★★★ — Katie katiequick525@gmail.com, Oct. 2017** > We had never done any renovations or major redecorating before embarking on a new kitchen/bathroom/dining room addition and a complete make-over to our living room. Both of us can pretty quickly identify furnishings, colors, fixtures, etc. that we like, but have a hard time putting together a cohesive design ourselves and so we sought help. We’re very glad we went with Kristina because we could not be happier with the final project. She struck the perfect balance between offering us options to consider and more firm recommendations on a direction she thought we should take. We took most of her suggestions and are very happy we did. Overall, Kristina was energetic and enthusiastic and helped make the renovation process (which can be frustrating) fun. **★★★★★ — Covenant LLC, Sept. 2017** > We have worked with Kristina on numerous projects. Her creativity and energy always bring the most to projects. She never repeats herself and delivers a look and feel to customers that surpasses expectations. Usually this much creativity translates into scatter brained and difficult to work with.....quite the opposite. Kristina has an incredible attention to detail and is totally professional. If you are doing something that you expect to turn out special, Kristina should be your first call. **★★★★★ — Loretta Lang, Sept. 2016** > Kristina made my house into a stylish home. She listened to what I wanted and took it to a level (think Elle decor or House beautiful) I could never have imagined. All while keeping everything feeling like it represents my personality. She thinks of small details that are so clever, knowing how it will pull the whole thing together. We started in my downstairs, open floor plan and now have worked our way to the entry way, staircase and upstairs bathroom. She has a sixth sense of what every space needs and more importantly knows exactly where to source it. I feel so lucky to have found her. I finally feel like I'm at home in my house. **★★★★★ — OLSON LEWIS + Architects, Nov. 2013** > Kristina has been a delight to collaborate with on projects! She is an incredibly knowledgeable and organized professional who really understands the big picture. Her creative vision always adds great depth to our projects, and she is an invaluable resource to us as architects and to our clients. She listens closely to our clients, shares her knowledge with her collaborators, and is a true team player. Our many collaborations with Kristina have been easy and we hope to work with her again in the near future. **★★★★★ — gupfee, Nov. 2013** > I hired Kristina and her team to help me with a major addition/remodel project that included the kitchen, family room, dining room, laundry room, a new powder room, a new mudroom, and a new deck and screen porch. I learned very quickly to trust her design sense and ideas--I'd never worked with a designer before and I was a bit cautious about some things. Every idea she's had has been executed beautifully, and I am very happy with the results. She has an amazing sense of color, and is very capable of communicating her vision to builders and other tradespeople, checking and making sure that they have the info they need and that they are working to her specifications. Every element Kristina touched in our plans became more useful and still looked incredible. It gave my project purpose and cohesion and my only regret is I didn't hire her earlier in the process! Just one example of the numerous times Kristina helped me--I had fallen in love with these slabs of red dragon granite, which proved to be very challenging to match. Kristina and I spent a lot of time together, going over flooring, cabinet colors and more to make sure the red granite not only coordinated with everything, but was the star of the kitchen. Her choices and suggestions made me love it even more after it was installed! There are too many of these stories to fit into one review. Personally, she is bright and cheerful, and easy to talk to and work with. She was always careful to listen to my needs and wants first, and then brought her design sense to bear with those in mind. I look forward to our next project together. **★★★★★ — jquinn, Jan. 2013** > I have been working with Kristina Crestin for almost 2 years now and don't know how I would have been able to complete my whole house renovation without her expertise. She came into a job that was already underway and fit in immediately with everyone on the project. She brings a great energy and knows how to speak to the builders, plumbers, electricians, etc....she really knows their lingo. Thank goodness! There were several times where she caught things that I didn't see and was able to step in and easily handle the situation. Now that the majority of the project is done, we are currently working on the finishing touches of the interior. Kristina is extremely good at what she does and you can see right away that she has a passion for her job. She is talented and creative, with a great eye for design. I have to say I can be a bit conservatie with some of my design ideas and choices, but where Kristina has encouraged me to be a bit bolder and take chances, I have actually been even happier with the results. Plus, she keeps me on track and motivated which is really saying something as the whole decorating thing doesn't come easily to me. **★★★★★ — Lori Burke, Jan. 2013** > I was very happy with Kristina Crestin Design, not only did she provide great ideas and suggestions for the design of my kitchen but she also had a knowledge of all aspects of the project. She was great to work with, so organized and on time with everything she promised. So rare to find such an organized and creative person. **★★★★ — maryr123, Jan. 2013** > Kristina was an invaluable resource to us on our prjoect. Deadlines met, ideas brought, and inspiration provided. All with a smile. Truly a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Michele Petryk, Jan. 2013** > I have worked with Kristina Crestin Design on a major home renovation and on the construction of a new summer home. Kristina provided detailed outstanding creative vision in transforming our house into a home that is vibrant and contemporary. She really listened to all the family and was invaluable in helping us articulate what we really wanted. > > With our new summer lake house, she was an integral member of the team and worked amazingly well with our architect and our builder. The whole experience was a pleasure from start to finish. Kristina guided us through the hundreds of design decisions and it was a delight to work with her. Her creative talent elevated the final result from a house what would have been simply lovely, to something that we think is truly breathtaking. **★★★★★ — Business\_Name\_Placeholder, Jan. 2013** > Kristina Crestin is a star. Her talents are limitless and projects are some of the most amazing I have seen. I am honored and privileged any time I can assist her! ## Selected projects - [Lowland Farm Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lowland-farm-kitchen-pj-vj~5773211) - Location: Essex, MA - Photos: 11 - [Northshore Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northshore-lakehouse-pj-vj~5445682) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 90 - [California Coastal in New England!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-coastal-in-new-england-pj-vj~2033018) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Littles Point Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/littles-point-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~3553630) - Location: Swampscott, MA - Photos: 14 - [Bathroom Renovation & Custom Woodworking \| Essex, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-and-custom-woodworking-essex-ma-pj-vj~2635925) - Location: Essex, MA - Photos: 8 - [Bathroom Renovation \| Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-manchester-by-the-sea-ma-pj-vj~2632491) - Location: Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA - Photos: 8 - Description: Bathroom renovation with custom cabinetry and custom cabinetry for the living room console. - [Essex Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/essex-farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~2778627) - Location: Essex, MA - Photos: 17 - [Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~2741253) - Location: Essex, MA - Photos: 24 - Description: This family's kitchen had served them well for the last 17 years, but was badly in need of some love and freshening. Their circa 1900's home was starting to show its age with missing cabinet doors and grease stains on the ceiling. The kitchen was also cramped and the dining room offered less seating than desired. In the end the perfect solution was to swap their kitchen and dining rooms to give them the space they wanted. Now they have a beautiful sitting area as well as an open and inviting kit… - [Marblehead Neck House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marblehead-neck-house-pj-vj~1340130) - Location: Marblehead, MA - Photos: 14 - [Wenham Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wenham-powder-room-pj-vj~261618) - Location: Wenham, MA - Photos: 4 - [This Old House - Northshore Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/this-old-house-northshore-farmhouse-pj-vj~1813211) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: Photography by Jared Kuzia - [Maine Lakeside Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maine-lakeside-home-pj-vj~217141) - Location: Belgrade, ME - Photos: 14 - Description: With water views on three sides, this is the perfect summer home getaway for a young family. The team consisted of ARCHITECT: Art Dioli of OLSON LEWIS + Architects \| Manchester-by-the-sea MA BUILDER: Ron Dunn of Dunn Builders of Vassalboro ME INTERIOR DESIGNER: Kristina Crestin \| Manchester-by-the-sea MA This project has been featured in many magazine and online editorials. Call or email for more information. www.olsonlewis.com/contact - [Updating a Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updating-a-cape-pj-vj~1151986) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Big P](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-p-pj-vj~814095) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-pj-vj~561511) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Architect: Art Dioli, Olsen Lewis Builder: Carl Anderson Photographer - Jamie Salomon - [Lakefront Camp](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakefront-camp-pj-vj~274039) - Location: Belgrade, ME - Photos: 18 - [Ipswich CC Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ipswich-cc-bathrooms-pj-vj~133535) - Location: Ipswich, MA, MA - Photos: 12 - Description: In this home we have been working our way through the bathrooms, updating them as we go. Our intention was to keep them rather handsome and neutral in tone so that a new owner could add their own style to the spaces with color and accessories. - [North Shore Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-beach-house-pj-vj~127850) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kristina-crestin-design-pfvwus-pf~1736530684) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159475703/list/wish-list) — 4 ideas - [Dressing Rooms, Closets and cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/608161/list/dressing-rooms-closets-and-cabinetry) — 1 idea - [Thon kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/585517/list/thon-kitchen) — 31 ideas - [Art and display](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/552908/list/art-and-display) — 2 ideas - [Outdoor gardens and landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/413043/list/outdoor-gardens-and-landscape) — 2 ideas - [Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/279077/list/dining-room) — 1 idea [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kristinacrestindesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: This kitchen is gorgeous! What countertop material was used?** *(in Photo Questions)* What countertop material was used? A: Happy to help. It was Sea green quartzite, a natural material with a leathered finished we had added. **Q: what color paint is on the bookshelf??** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this color! A: Benjamin Moore : Black Pepper! **Q: what is the blue and white fabric on the upholstered footstools/poufs?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the fabric of the upholstered footstools/poufs...can you tell me the fabric name? A: Sorry but that fabric has been discontinued when we checked last! **Q: Cabinet color question** *(in Photo Questions)* The cabinet color is amazing, can you share the color? A: Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock! **Q: what kind of counter top was used?** *(in Photo Questions)* Why kind of counter top was used? A: Hello! We used a super white granite ! **Q: Love the bedding** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the blue pillow shams and duvet A: Hello! Sorry , this was a few years ago ++. I am not sure and they probably aren't available anymore. Sorry we couldn't help you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*