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# Kristy Kropat Design

Original Houzz profile: [Kristy Kropat Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-decorators/kristy-kropat-design-pfvwus-pf~2080431013)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Decorators
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2021), for Service, Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves
- Free consultation
- 12 years in business
- Speaks English, German

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Kristy Kropat Design |
| Address | San Diego, California 91902, United States |
| Phone | (858) 405-3535 |
| Website | http:// |
| Followers on Houzz | 421 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/kristykropatdesign
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristykropat/
- Blog — https://www.kristykropatdesign.com/

## Offers

Intersection of design, art, engineering

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Kristy Kropat Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-decorators/kristy-kropat-design-pfvwus-pf~2080431013)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (858) 405-3535

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2021), for Service, Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — tarnaldo, Dec. 2020**

> I have known Kristy for many years and had been dreaming of the day she would be able to remodel my California home.  When she moved to Germany I was worried I may have to find a local designer but Kristy was up for the cross Atlantic design challenge!  Yes, she remodeled my home from Berlin!  One of the reasons this worked is that Kristy is a great listener.  During our many phone conversations she listened to my ideas and needs for the remodel and pushed my vision even further.  I couldn’t be happier with the result.
>
> Kristy has impeccable taste and guided me toward resources I would have never known about.  She knows where to find the right products, materials, and professionals.  The skilled workers and contractors she works with are first rate and artists at their craft.  They were easy to work with and when issues or questions came up Kristy was accessible and quickly resolved them.
>
> Kristy is a truly gifted interior designer who has helped create our dream home.

**★★★★★ — house1313, Nov. 2020**

> I hired Kristy and her colleagues to install large fabric panels in our living room to serve as a wall covering for a wall we use as a movie screen. We chose Kristy because we wanted our home to reflect the city by using the Berlin-inspired fabrics she designed. In addition to the panels, we ordered several pillows to bring a couple rooms together - and leveraged the installer to hang art/decor throughout the house. Kristy is easy to work with, responsive, and professional in her attention to detail. She and her team encountered and professionally resolved minor setbacks during the installation. Kristy did not consider the job done until everything was completed to her (and my) high standard. We are very happy with the striking result of this project.

**★★★★★ — Larry McNamara, April 2017**

> We recently completed the renovation of our kitchen.  This was our second renovation project we did with Kristy, our first being our master suite and bathroom.  Since completing our first project, Kristy had relocated to San Francisco so we asked her if she would be willing to work with us remotely.  We had previously developed an excellent relationship with Kristy, both working, and we had become friends, so we thought this would work for us.  We sent Kristy photos of our space along with some measurements.  She sketched up some initial ideas which we discussed and modified over several iterations.  Kristy gave us some excellent ideas about space utilization and functional layout.  Toward the  end of the design phase, Kristy came to our home and we verified our design and selected our materials over a marathon session, she was a trooper!  The final result was amazing, exceeding our expectations!  Our new space is just fantastic and really reflects the way we live.  We loved working with Kristy, again!

**★★★★★ — Andrea May Hunter/Gatherer, May 2014**

> Kristi Kropat is an intelligent, experienced designer with a unique, unexpected and colorful style.  She brings enthusiasm, creativity, energy and professionalism to every project.  Kropat Interior Design is an easy Five Stars!

**★★★★★ — Mason Yarnell, Nov. 2013**

> Kristy helped us with designing our living room fireplace and niche shelves. She has impeccable taste, finding the perfect glass tile for our modern fireplace and media shelves that are beautiful and functional. We can't wait to work with Kristy again!

**★★★★★ — radical1022, Nov. 2013**

> Kropat design did a wonderful job with design and selection of paint, wallpaper,  furniture and fixtures.  In addition, the vendors whom she introduced me to for construction were excellent, they completed the projects on time and on budget.

**★★★★★ — barbaratourtellott, Nov. 2013**

> Kristy worked with my husband and I on a major remodel that included our master bathroom, kitchen and great room.  We wanted the bathroom to focus on safety so we could "age in place" complete with a walk-in shower and accessible via wheelchair if needed.  We also wanted the new kitchen and great room to be a well functioning and beautiful space with a coastal feel.  The remodel would have been good without her, but came out spectacular because of her great ideas and attention to detail.  Kristy's personal style is very contemporary, whereas ours is more transitional.  She was able to respect our design ideas but bring new and fresh ideas that fit our vision.  The bathroom was a very technical project and because of her excellent design skills we were able to pack a lot into a fairly small space.  The kitchen is gorgeous and everyone comments on our spectacular open space and grand fireplace.

## Selected projects

- [Emerald Plum Ensuite Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/emerald-plum-ensuite-bathroom-pj-vj~6760847)
  - Location: Berlin, Germany
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Small and sophisticated emerald and plum color scheme with a punch of floral drama turned this old kitchen pantry into a secret garden tiny en-suite bath. Our design changed the door location to the bedroom side and the old arched doorway became a tiled focal point behind the toilet. The angled walls created a slight challenge, but became the perfect backdrop for the Cole & Sons Allium wallpaper. This bathroom also includes a shower toilet (bidet toilet).
- [Berlin Altbau Bathroom in Sage Green](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berlin-altbau-bathroom-in-sage-green-pj-vj~6768750)
  - Location: Berlin, Germany
  - Photos: 9
- [Charming Pink Powder Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-pink-powder-bath-pj-vj~6767567)
  - Location: Berlin, Germany
  - Photos: 8
- [Hexagon Haus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hexagon-haus-pj-vj~6446633)
  - Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This mid-century modern mountain vacation home was one of my favorite projects. It had huge logistical challenges, but our perseverance was worth it to spend time in this modern retreat. I stayed true to the mid-century modern 1960s architecture. The inspiration for the design came from a local national natural monument of huge hexagonal basalt columns. Look closely you'll see many hexagonal shapes, which are also abundant in nature. The large art installation in the living area was inspired by…
- [Purple Powder Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/purple-powder-bath-pj-vj~6438039)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 1
- [Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-mid-century-modern-residence-pj-vj~115879)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: A 1960's track home gets a colorful remodel bringing it back to it's mid century modern roots. Many new integrated storage solutions were added through the home. The kitchen layout was completely changed to open the space to the adjoining room and add more storage and functionality. The bedrooms and living spaces also accommodate more storage and plenty of cheerful color.
- [custom matching veneer cabinets & stainless inlay glass island counter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-matching-veneer-cabinets-and-stainless-inlay-glass-island-counter-pj-vj~6328544)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Kitchen with an ocean view](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-with-an-ocean-view-pj-vj~6328519)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Mid Century Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~1988932)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Open kitchen in an iconic mid-century modern California home. Concrete dimensional large backsplash tile and the pop of yellow top hinge upper cabinets steal the show in this space.
- [Graffiti Garden Child and Teen's Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graffiti-garden-child-and-teen-s-rooms-pj-vj~1988862)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Beach Cottage Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-cottage-kitchen-pj-vj~1991333)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Up High Downtown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/up-high-downtown-pj-vj~1991321)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Vibrant Entry, Dining and Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vibrant-entry-dining-and-living-space-pj-vj~1990648)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Beach Country Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-country-kitchen-pj-vj~1988999)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Gradient of Orange Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gradient-of-orange-kitchen-pj-vj~1988845)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Modern Bungalow kitchen and bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bungalow-kitchen-and-bath-pj-vj~1193640)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Ocean View Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-view-master-suite-pj-vj~367313)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: This master suite was design with the ocean view as the focal point. We turned the 2nd story of this home into a wonderful modern master suite. The couple wanted to enjoy the ocean view from their bedroom and bathroom. The layout was designed to take advantage of the ocean view from the bedroom and from the amazing walk in shower. The shower is the main feature in this bathroom. One wall has color changing LED lights that wash the dimensional wave tile. The design is very European like, seamless…
- [Restful Modern Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restful-modern-guest-bath-pj-vj~522768)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Pop of Green Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pop-of-green-kitchen-pj-vj~522759)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Colorful stairwell, entry, dining and living area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-stairwell-entry-dining-and-living-area-pj-vj~235059)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8

[See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-decorators/kristy-kropat-design-pfvwus-pf~2080431013)

## Ideabooks

- [Heidi & Doug](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/170277163/list/heidi-doug) — 21 ideas
- [Bookcase wall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157570705/list/bookcase-wall) — 8 ideas
- [Wallpaper With Foreground Items](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143603240/list/wallpaper-with-foreground-items) — 6 ideas
- [Tiffany's House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123830458/list/tiffany-s-house) — 15 ideas
- [GrantAve](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86005254/list/grantave) — 4 ideas
- [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85238389/list/kitchens) — 2 ideas
- [Holland Aubert Upstairs Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79914199/list/holland-aubert-upstairs-bath) — 6 ideas
- [Holland Aubert Living Room Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80733898/list/holland-aubert-living-room-fireplace) — 7 ideas
- [McNamara Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77513061/list/mcnamara-kitchen) — 15 ideas
- [JT Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73722461/list/jt-living) — 16 ideas
- [JT Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73417615/list/jt-stairs) — 1 idea
- [Ward](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28411489/list/ward) — 5 ideas
- [Uebel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24489061/list/uebel) — 4 ideas
- [Pedersen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27429652/list/pedersen) — 3 ideas
- [Gowda](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26571548/list/gowda) — 9 ideas
- [Johnson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20075990/list/johnson) — 40 ideas
- [Mager](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8730729/list/mager) — 27 ideas
- [Kerry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5182645/list/kerry) — 12 ideas
- [Peter](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3182282/list/peter) — 49 ideas

[See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kkropat)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Loft bed** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is the Loft Bed from

A: Thanks for your question. I custom designed this loft bed. 
-Kristy
kristy@kristykropatdesign.com

**Q: What was your cost?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What was your cost?  Or better put, can u make another?  We have the door, but my contractor says it would be "pricey".  I'm guessing most the cost is in the beautiful hardware?

A: I don't remember the exact cost, but it was less than $2,000 for everything.  The large metal plate was custom made.  We started with a slab door and cut the circles and put laminated glass in them.

**Q: Where can I find that bookshelf** *(in Photo Questions)*

Bookshelf

A: It was custom made.

**Q: tile!** *(in Photo Questions)*

where is the tile from?

A: The tile is from BDG Design Group in San Diego.

**Q: rug!** *(in Photo Questions)*

cute rug! can you please tell me where it's from?

A: The rug is carpet tiles from flor.com

**Q: I love the chairs .. .where are they from** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: If you are talking about the dining chairs, they are the Jam chair from Calligaris.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*