The current object of my desire: the Lou Lou Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Maybe it's just because I'm a design junky, but I've always wanted a Philippe Starck Ghost Chair. So when I saw this pink, child-sized version I couldn't help but drool. ...
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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I've been doing a little research about color trends for fall and 2010. Lots of big ideas for what's gonna be hot. But there's a big difference between what the "trendsetters" are pushing and what the public will embrace. This is my personal forecast for the...
Chandeliers
I have something of an obsession with chandeliers. You see, I hate overhead flourescent lighting. I mean, HATE it. And I HATE ceiling fans. I want to see something interesting and beautiful when I look up, something that casts a pleasant glow. When we bought this...







