ABOUT : Interior Design

kARISA Crest Design Is a Residential Interior Design Firm based in North County - San Diego, California.

We provide design services with an emphasis on Custom Furnishings, Remodels & New Build Construction.

It does not always have to be big, to be impactful.

Our goal as your Interior Designer is to bring Confidence, Character, and Comfort into your home through well-designed interior architecture with strong bones, bold creativity, and the ease of feeling right at home.


We strive to make your home about YOU and your style.. while adding in Expertise & Experience. Life is not without evolution , we believe in building with timeless functionality and designing from the heart.

With a deep understanding of the construction process, we prefer to work closely with contractors and architects from start to finish, to ensure accuracy in execution and timely delivery. 

We are no strangers to Private Estates, NDA’s & CEO’s. While we aim to photograph & blog about each project during construction & at completion, not all photos & design specifications are subject to release on the internet and are based on personal client preferences on what we will or will not share as content.

 

ABOUT : Karisa Crest

PRINICPAL DESIGNER

 

SANDY FROM THE BEACH

I have loved Space Planning & Arrchitecture since the day I drew my first Floor Plan of my new room at age 8 in colored pencils.

As my passions grew, my heart led me to San Francisco in 2010, where I earned a degree at the Academy of Art University in Interior Architecture and began working on Residential Homes for high-profile clients. 

I’ve been working with private estates and residential remodels for almost 10 years. As a growing small business, we approach all clientele with the utmost respect for privacy and work hard at providing original creativity to each and every project.

  • My First Project

As a Junior Interior Designer at Marsh & Clark Interiors, project one was a 16,000 Sqft - 4 Story Victorian Home on the Top of the Hill in San Francisco. It was every designers dream home - everything was custom, and everything was the best you could ask for in this world. But most of all - it was that life hands you exactly what you are capable of handling, just show up & work hard. I am forever grateful to have spent time on this project & company.

  • My favorite time in the design process . . .

. . . is when our Floor Plans on paper become physical standing studs on a new build/remodel. It's the first time that our clients can feel the physical space and really get to see the dream come to life. It lights a new fire within and fuels all the burning excitement to keep pushing forward.

  • My personal style

I tend to follow Timeless Classics.

Livable luxury: Soft lines, rich wood, luxurious fabrics, and ornate furnishings elevate your space into a classy but super comfortable place.

Transitional : I am inspired by the juxtaposition of minimalist, modern designs and elevating them with Traditional Architecture OR vice versa… Modern Architecture & transitional pieces with historic accents. I am a mix of having an LA vision for bright, wide-open spaces, A History Buff with a deep passion for Historical Architecture & Interiors, and a personal flair for modern and colorful originality.  

Coastal : Give me everything natural woods, light and airy color palettes, and always a hint of blue

Glam: I like my interiors like I like my fashion, I don’t want to wait for a date night to dress up! From Luxe fabrics and fine details, to bold wallcoverings and the perfect artwork… we are not afraid to let your personality shine through like a perfect pairing of accessories to jazz up any jean / tshirt combo.

  • On the weekends!

You will usually find me with my Great Dane named Zoey whether we are in the garden after breakfast, galloping through the dog parks of north county, digging up the beach at Del Mar, or taking a break with wine and a sunset. Travel always makes the creative soul feel at balance.


 

Karsia Crest Instagram

We try to keep our “Profile Feed” an Interior Design Portfolio, with a touch of Real Life Inspiration. You’ll find that we are active in “Instagram Stories” and will post video content for project walk through & information.

 

“The light in Barcelona is quite different from the light in Tokyo. And, the light in Tokyo is different from that in Prague.

A truly great structure, one that is meant to stand the test of time never disregards its environment.

A serious architect takes that into account. He knows that if he wants presence, he must consult with nature.

He must be captivated by the light. Always the light. Always.”

-Simon Wyler, The Lake House