I just finished a lovely little decorating book: House Beautiful's The Finishing Touch - Details That Make a Room Beautiful. The writer often stops to ask designers what they think on given design subjects. What gives a room Heart and Soul? Let's see what these...
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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