--- title: "Barbara Krai Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-krai-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~788818036 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~788818036.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Barbara Krai Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5df392d101d7ffce_4462-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Available upon request, Clearwater, Florida 33755, United States" latitude: 27.9781 longitude: -82.7815 phone: "(813) 891-9999" website: https://www.BarbaraKrai.com rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 210 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Barbara Krai Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Barbara Krai Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-krai-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~788818036) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Clearwater, FL - **Serves:** Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, East Lake, Seminole, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Belleair, Indian Rocks Beach, Feather Sound, Harbor Bluffs, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Beach, Indian Shores, Belleair Shore, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Ozona - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Creating more than a gorgeous home - when you join Barbara’s exclusive family of design clients, you can expect to have a uniquely designed home that will enrich your life – a home that will inspire and energize you and your family – a source of pride and joy and happiness in your everyday life.. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Custom Storage - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater - Largo - Palm Harbor - Pinellas Park - Dunedin - East Lake - Seminole - Safety Harbor - Oldsmar - Belleair - Indian Rocks Beach - Feather Sound - Harbor Bluffs - Belleair Bluffs - Belleair Beach - Indian Shores - Belleair Shore - Clearwater Beach - Crystal Beach - Ozona ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Barbara Krai Interior Design | | Address | Available upon request, Clearwater, Florida 33755, United States | | Phone | (813) 891-9999 | | Website | https://www.BarbaraKrai.com | | License Number | FL Lic\# ID0004540 | | Followers on Houzz | 210 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Barbara Krai Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-krai-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~788818036) - **Website:** https://www.BarbaraKrai.com - **Phone:** (813) 891-9999 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - American Society of Interior Designers - Professional Member Status; NCIDQ - Certified (National Council for Interior Design Qualification; Licensed Interior Designer, Florida License \#ID0004540; The Home Trust; Numerous Awards - see website - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2019), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jeana Stanley, Dec. 2018** > Wow! I don't know where to begin... having Barbara Krai design, consult and manage our project was the best decision of the hundreds we had to make over the course of the project. Barbara is a consummate professional and wants / expects nothing but perfection - from herself, our decisions and most importantly the contractors working on the job. She was able to take the dream of converting our dark wood, cabinet heavy vacation home and create the amazing inter-coastal escape you see in these pictures. > > Barbara's vision and her attention to every single detail no matter how big or small was exactly what we needed since this was a long distance project for us. She was in constant communication, worked tirelessly and sent us daily pictures on the progress to keep us up to date. We couldn't have done it without her and are happy with every decision that was made along the way, the quality of work by her and her oversight of the trades. We always felt engaged and whenever we made changes or had an idea she made it happen in the best way possible. > > Barbara was such a pleasure to work with, she brought great experience and vision to our project. Her ability to work with furniture, lighting, color and materials to bring it all together was perfect. She took a good space and make it great, we absolutely love our updated home that is light bright, airy and much more relaxing than we ever could have hoped for. All thanks to Barbara. **★★★★★ — Fatima DiPiazza, Dec. 2018** > We truly enjoyed working with Barbara Krai on decorating our formal living and dining rooms. She is a very knowledgeable and experienced designer, with a unique talent and an amazing eye for details. Barbara created an awesome space for us, better than we could ever imagine. We definitely will recommend Barbra’s services and would love to work with her again. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. **★★★★★ — Michele Cyr, Oct. 2017** > "I recently referred Barbara to a long time friend of mine who had just moved here from another state. I had just met Barbara, but was so impressed with her style and easy manner, I knew she would work well with my friend. Now that the project is complete, I know I made the right referral. My friend’s condo looks amazing - full of color and light - and he loves it!" **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thanks, Michele. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with your friend. I really appreciate your referral! **★★★★★ — Monique Knowles, Jan. 2017** > Barbara is an excellent interior designer coordinstor. She exemplified true professionalism and knowledgeable skills for passion. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends and family seeking a interior design coordinator. **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thank you, Monique. I really enjoyed working with you on your new home! **★★★★★ — Debbie Walker O'Neal, Oct. 2016** > When we decided it was time to explore renovating our kitchen, we called Barbara. She had been highly recommended by our neighbor who had Barbara manage their extensive renovation - and we loved the results next door. However, we were a little unsure of what kind of improvements could be accomplished within our existing walls. So we were very pleased when Barbara offered us the opportunity to start with her designing an initial plan so we could determine if the improvements would be worth the hassle and investment. Barbara presented us with detailed drawings that were easy to understand and we were very excited to see the creative ideas she incorporated to meet our goals and greatly improve our kitchen. We now love, love, love our new kitchen. Everything is easier. The new layout takes full advantage of our bank of windows for a beautiful water view. Barbara was very diplomatic throughout the process and worked well with multiple trades on the site. We highly recommend Barbara as a highly skilled renovation expert, easy to work with, detailed oriented and very creative. She improved our kitchen in a way that we never even imagined! **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thank you Debbie, It's been my pleasure to work with you and Bill. It's exciting for me to hear that my design has made a real difference in the everyday quality of your lives. **★★★★★ — Tom Morrison, Aug. 2016** > It was a pleasure to work with Barbara again on an interior design project in our home. it was time for updating our large family room, so we turned to this fine professional who had helped make our home beautiful in the past. Once again, Barbara worked tirelessly to make sure the outcome exceeded our expectations. Our newly refurbished room is, in a word, awesome, due to her hard work. Wall coverings, furniture, fabrics, leather easy chair for me, accessories, all are perfect. Barbara has our highest recommendation. We won't hesitate to call on her again. Great job, done on time, and in budget. We look forward to our next project with her. **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thanks, Tom. It's always my pleasure to work with you and Theresa. You are a fun couple and your home reflects your good taste and upbeat personalities! **★★★★★ — Tampa Bay Millworks & Home Design Center, March 2016** > We worked with Barbara on a beautiful safety harbor house. She has a great eye for colors and textures. She worked great with us and the home owner and was on top of entire project. We would love to work with her again and would highly recommend her to anyone else. **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thank you Tampa Bay Millworks! I appreciate your comments. Yes, that was an amazing project that was completed beautifully. **★★★★★ — kqbenson17, Nov. 2015** > After working with Barbara for the past three years on many home projects, we could not imagine ever trying to do anything without hiring her! Her experience and attention to detail is very evident in all that she does. She is an excellent communicator and has wonderful follow through. Barbara has managed some large renovation projects for us and also helped with small accessory details. Barbara's wealth of knowledge, combined with her ability to listen well to our families wants and needs, has helped us create the perfect house that is uniquely ours, and we are proud to call home :) **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thank you, Kathleen. You have an awesome home and excellent taste! I love that you are always open to unique and creative ideas. It is my pleasure to continue our work together! **★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2015** > I am a finish carpenter who has worked side by side with Barbara for over 2 years. She has been very attentive to details and has incredible designs. I can say that my clients love her. She stays in direct communication with the client and the contractor. At the end of the day, I can say that Barbara makes sure that her clients are happy. It has been a pleasure working with her. **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thank you, Jason. We make a good team. Looking forward to working with you on more projects. **★★★★★ — richman\_amy52, Sept. 2015** > Barbara Krai has helped me with a couple projects. The first was a bathroom remodel where her advice was immeasurable. We used the same basic footprint to control costs but made a few structural changes. Those together with the finishes turned the bathroom into a showplace! > I had been struggling with a 26 ft wall in my family room for 10 years. Barbara's suggestions together with suggestions on how to dress my wall of windows were creative and gorgeous. Her subs were all fantastic. > She listened to me, was sensitive to my tastes, and her work is magnificent. I highly recommend her to anyone. **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thanks so much, Amy! You have a great design sense and it has always been a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — richardcarlson, Jan. 2015** > I am a builder of high end homes and I've been working wiht Barbara for over 10 years. She has been exemplary in her work and design. Every job has come in on time and on budget, and the results have been amazying. I credit her with a having a signifigant impact on our ability to sucessfull market and sell our homes. Bottom Line - Barbara is extremely good at what she does! **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thank you, Richard. It is a pleasure working with such a high quality builder that truly understands the luxury market! **★★★★★ — Lindross Remodeling, Dec. 2014** > We worked with Barbara on one of her recent projects. Her overall design was such a joy to bring to life. She is very attentive to every detail for her clients and has such an impeccable taste. We highly recommend her to anyone who has a project they are thinking about doing and we look forward to working with her in the future again. She will certainly be assisting us with our own personal home design. **Comment from Barbara Krai Interior Design:** > Thanks, Brian and Erin! It is a pleasure to work with you! ## Selected projects - [Palm Harbor Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-harbor-residence-pj-vj~5509426) - Location: East Lake, FL - Photos: 12 - [Safety Harbor Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/safety-harbor-residence-pj-vj~407961) - Location: Tampa, Safety Harbor, FL - Photos: 16 - Description: Ralph Lauren meets Tommy Bahama. Tropical, transitional and eclectic - this design reflects the client's love of everything nautical. This existing home has been totally transformed with all new furnishings, lighting, flooring and wall coverings. Custom throughout includes solid walnut cabinets in the kitchen and solid walnut panels in the master bedroom. - [Snell Isle Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/snell-isle-residence-pj-vj~594675) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Complete renovation of an outdated and dark living room. Challenge was to bring life into this room with a low ceiling and no windows due to an addition. The solution was to add new light colored upholstered pieces along with much needed new lighting. A new ceiling accent light was added to highlight the art and accessories at the fireplace and a pair of lamps were placed on the console table behind the sofa. In addition, a chandelier was hung over the side table. This stunning feature not only… - [Tierra Verde Vacation Townhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tierra-verde-vacation-townhome-pj-vj~5528041) - Location: Saint Petersburg, FL - Photos: 7 - Description: Refreshing update of a New York couple's Florida vacation home. - [Dunedin Intracoastal Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dunedin-intracoastal-residence-pj-vj~1883241) - Location: Dunedin, FL - Photos: 9 - Description: Beautiful transitional kitchen with a tropical vibe showcases cream painted cabinets accented with an ebony stained island. Custom designed booth has easy care copper tone upholstery fabric. Lighted cabinets showcase the client's cobalt glass collection. Built-in TV at the end of the counter is convenient to view while relaxing in the booth. Farmhouse sink location takes full advantage of bank of windows overlooking the intracoastal waterway. - [Lake Pretty Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-pretty-residence-pj-vj~270359) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This interior design look of this lovely Mediterranean home set on Lake Pretty and surrounded by orange groves is casual elegance. The warm and inviting decor is perfect for everyday enjoyment as well as for entertaining. Specialty finishes abound including Venetian plaster and trompe l'oeil paintings. A neutral color scheme is accented with green, burgundy, gold and black. - [Cheval Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cheval-residence-pj-vj~269987) - Location: Tampa, FL - Photos: 4 - Description: This beautiful home features contemporary furnishings, dramatic original art and lots of warm and inviting color. Every room features elements that reflect the client's personality and personal requests such as the floating bed in the master bedroom. - [Odessa Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/odessa-residence-pj-vj~270939) - Location: Odessa, FL - Photos: 5 - Description: This mountain style lodge home is quite a diversion from the typical Mediterranean style home found here in Florida. However, this client's love of Colorado drove this design. The lodge style homes found in Colorado with modern interiors is something he was passionate about creating here. The result is a very warm and inviting interior, but kept light and open with modern furnishings and works of art. - [Avila Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avila-residence-pj-vj~269957) - Location: Tampa, FL - Photos: 6 - Description: Beautiful Mediterranean home in Avila. A warm rich color palette of gold, terracotta, tan and cream is welcoming. Tropical influences of cane backed furniture, dramatic Traveler's Palm and a tropical sunset mural are featured throughout this transitional home. Coffered and beamed ceilings add drama. Marble tile flooring in a French pattern adds natural texture. Other natural elements include an onyx bathroom, copper accented kitchen backsplash, two story stone fireplace and stone range hood. - [Tampa Bay Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tampa-bay-residence-pj-vj~270803) - Location: Oldsmar, FL - Photos: 4 - Description: This eclectic home that sits 15' from Tampa Bay is very simply designed with the emphasis on the view as well as the many original works of art and accessories collected through the years. Combining traditional furniture pieces with modern pieces along with both traditional and modern works of art creates this eclectic mix. - [Intercoastal Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intercoastal-residence-pj-vj~270585) - Location: Dunedin, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: Located on the intercoastal waterway facing west toward Clearwater Beach, it was only natural that this client wanted to incorporate tropical designs throughout as the renovation plans developed. The previously separate kitchen was opened up into the dining room; the old booth that my client loved was torn out and a new one built by expanding into the family room where an unused wet bar was also eliminated; the dining room wall with the fireplace was eliminated and the whole area opened up with… - [Condo Model Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/condo-model-rooms-pj-vj~271129) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 11 - Description: Many condos have great locations and fabulous views, but can be challenging to furnish because of their small size. Here is a series of room installations in three different condo developments that hold up to the challenge and present a big presence for their small size. Careful selection of the paint color scheme added to the careful selection and placement of furniture, lighting and accessories make all the difference. [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-krai-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~788818036) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*