Reported by Jasmine Washington for Flatiron Hot! News
A new year is upon us and it is the time when our thoughts turn to improving our home along with our personal life. As the popular saying goes, “out with the old and in with the new.” And, as the Flatiron’s District has become more and more a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood, this is more true for all of us that live and work in Flatiron than ever before!
Flatiron Hot! News had the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Vaselacopoulous, an interior designer who is the founder of KMV Creative Consulting. She is also a passionate advocate of the sustainable beauty movement and works with companies like Beautycounter and The Plan Salon. With years of designing experience, Kristin adds her flare to reshape your space and make it work for you. Kristin started her career in real estate, working behind the scenes with clients to help them attain their home decorating goals. This helped her make the transition as an interior designer. “I worked with a biotech company and built out their office space and interior design.” With co-working spaces on the rise in New York City, an interior designer creates an edge to attract potential clients.
Kristin knows that there is limited space in many of the homes in New York City; therefore, optimizing apartment space is crucial to styling. For city dwellers like me, the key to making small space look bigger is to remove things from the floor. Take your shoes off the floor and put everything away. Books can be used for decoration, for example, by color-coordinating them. Adding mirrors can also make your space look larger. In the kitchen, placing things above the cabinets can create more space. Extra space in the dining room and living room areas can be created by using items that serve more than one function.
The Flatiron District is known for its rich history, residences, businesses, and vibrant nightlife. Given the history of the Flatiron District, I asked Kristin how she would recommend decorating one’s office to maintain the culture. She replied, “I would recommend using art pieces, mixing the high and low and remaining budget conscious, using secondhand items or shopping at IKEA.”
One should begin the process of designing with a story, like a painter with a canvas. Storytelling is important in designing “because we all live different lives and it takes into account what you do. With an interior designer, we can help you optimize your space to make it work for you,” states Kristin.
Creativity is important to interior designing. When I asked how she uses her style to compliment a client’s style/décor requests, Kristin said to use “artifacts,” meaning what is of value to the person. She suggests: 1) Pull 5 to 10 items from their places. 2) Go online and hang out on Pinterest to pick different designs. 3) Eclectically look over designs and artifacts to piece things together. “I use social media platforms like Instagram to help come up with ideas.”
We thank Kristin for her informative suggestions on reshaping our new New York City Seminar and Conference Center space on the 9th floor at 71 West 23rd Street. To learn more about Kristin and the services she offers, visit KMV Creative Consulting. Remember to relax and have fun with the process.
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Reshaping Your Space and Making It Work for You
Reported by Jasmine Washington for Flatiron Hot! News
A new year is upon us and it is the time when our thoughts turn to improving our home along with our personal life. As the popular saying goes, “out with the old and in with the new.” And, as the Flatiron’s District has become more and more a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood, this is more true for all of us that live and work in Flatiron than ever before!
Flatiron Hot! News had the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Vaselacopoulous, an interior designer who is the founder of KMV Creative Consulting. She is also a passionate advocate of the sustainable beauty movement and works with companies like Beautycounter and The Plan Salon. With years of designing experience, Kristin adds her flare to reshape your space and make it work for you. Kristin started her career in real estate, working behind the scenes with clients to help them attain their home decorating goals. This helped her make the transition as an interior designer. “I worked with a biotech company and built out their office space and interior design.” With co-working spaces on the rise in New York City, an interior designer creates an edge to attract potential clients.
Kristin knows that there is limited space in many of the homes in New York City; therefore, optimizing apartment space is crucial to styling. For city dwellers like me, the key to making small space look bigger is to remove things from the floor. Take your shoes off the floor and put everything away. Books can be used for decoration, for example, by color-coordinating them. Adding mirrors can also make your space look larger. In the kitchen, placing things above the cabinets can create more space. Extra space in the dining room and living room areas can be created by using items that serve more than one function.
The Flatiron District is known for its rich history, residences, businesses, and vibrant nightlife. Given the history of the Flatiron District, I asked Kristin how she would recommend decorating one’s office to maintain the culture. She replied, “I would recommend using art pieces, mixing the high and low and remaining budget conscious, using secondhand items or shopping at IKEA.”
One should begin the process of designing with a story, like a painter with a canvas. Storytelling is important in designing “because we all live different lives and it takes into account what you do. With an interior designer, we can help you optimize your space to make it work for you,” states Kristin.
We thank Kristin for her informative suggestions on reshaping our new New York City Seminar and Conference Center space on the 9th floor at 71 West 23rd Street. To learn more about Kristin and the services she offers, visit KMV Creative Consulting. Remember to relax and have fun with the process.