Hope you are all having a lovely weekend! I may be one of the few people NOT watching football - instead, I am browsing through some fun imperial trellis and quatrefoil wallpaper for a client. I'll fill you in more later on that fun project, but today I wanted to...
Design, Staging, & Color Expert
Kristie Barnett lives with her family in a restored historic home in beautiful Nashville, TN. She left a career in psychology in 2003 to pursue a more creative path in the home staging and design industry. Better known as “The Decorologist®” since 2009, Kristie has written over 1,300 design articles and has been featured in dozens of national magazines and online news outlets. She has trained and mentored hundreds of professionals across North America in home staging and paint color specification, and authored the popular book, Psychological Staging® – The Home Staging Secrets of The Decorologist.
Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist®
Kristie is one of the most recognized and awarded home stagers in the country and is a popular speaker/presenter at design and real estate events. She has specified interior and exterior color palettes for an untold number of homes across the United States and is known as one of the foremost paint color experts in the country. You can find out more about her awards and accolades here.
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Kristie is the favorite go-to consultant for Nashville and Franklin homeowners who need design consultation and the perfect paint colors. Always down to earth and resourceful, Kristie loves helping her clients express themselves through the decoration of home, adding color and furnishings that work beautifully with beloved heirlooms and favorite collections. A local Reader’s Choice favorite, Kristie has garnered awards from The Tennessean, Nashville Lifestyles, Nashville Scene, and Greater Nashville House, Home, & Garden, as well as Design and Client Satisfaction awards for ten years running on Houzz.com.
Kristie currently offers design and color consultations, both locally and online. If you would like to know how you can work with her, click below and let us know what you need!
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Recent Blog Posts
How NOT to be a Slave to Decor Trends
Do you sometimes feel like you just can't keep up with the trends? I have a friend who says she tends to redecorate on the backend of trends so that in 2 years, her whole house looks dated! source There's a fairly simple way not to fall victim to trend-chasing. ...
Butterfly Wallpaper, Oh My!
Ok, wallpaper is a big commitment. But this winter weather is getting me down! I *heart* this wallpaper from York - it would be so cute in my kitchen! I just love the avocado with the blue and yellow, don't you? This is part of the kitchen where there is...







