--- title: "First/Person: Krista Watterworth" description: When it comes to classic beachy interiors, designer Krista Watterworth of Krista + Home has rewritten the script on what to expect upon entry to a coastal home. image: https://textured.sharris.com/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/KristaHeader3.png --- [![TexturedHeaderNew\_2](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TexturedHeaderNew_2.png?width=1000&height=458&name=TexturedHeaderNew_2.png "TexturedHeaderNew_2")](https://textured.sharris.com/) - [Behind The Threads](https://inspiration.sharris.com/tag/behind-the-threads) - [New / Now](https://inspiration.sharris.com/tag/new-now) - [Still / Life](https://inspiration.sharris.com/tag/still-life) - [First / Person](https://inspiration.sharris.com/tag/first-person) - [Seen / Heard](https://inspiration.sharris.com/tag/seen-heard) - [It's All Material](https://inspiration.sharris.com/tag/its-all-material) - [S. Harris](http://sharris.com/) # First/Person: Krista Watterworth ### Cara Gibbs ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5b583a7ff4d46c804bb3a5ad/5bab8d1453bd6735f7212933_icn-calendar.svg) 08 July 2021 ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5b583a7ff4d46c804bb3a5ad/5bab8d144254bf5484cf5aa3_icn-comments.svg) 0 Comments Share this ![BeachBeautyBlue](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/ElementsSwatches/BeachBeautyBlue.png?width=620&name=BeachBeautyBlue.png) When it comes to classic beachy interiors, designer Krista Watterworth of [Krista + Home](https://kristahome.com/) has rewritten the script on what to expect upon entry to a coastal home. The South Florida-based design personality continues to create unexpected spaces that tap into nature and the surrounding elements through a lens of sophistication—livable luxury, you could say. Here, Krista shares a few of her iconic design muses, the beauty of beach living and the magic of texture. ![Krista\_Headshots\_059\_web](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/Krista_Headshots_059_web.png?width=315&name=Krista_Headshots_059_web.png)![KristaBedroom\_web](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/KristaBedroom_web.png?width=315&name=KristaBedroom_web.png) ## **RAPID FIRE** ***Sign…*** Aries. ***Coffee or tea…*** Starbucks or die. ***Never without…*** Music. ***Color you couldn’t live without…*** Periwinkle. ***Fave color combo…*** Cream + happy snap of pink. ***Design muse…*** Kelly Wearstler. ***Favorite museum…*** Museum of Natural History. ***Last book you read…*** Joyful, by Ingrid Fetell Lee. ***Favorite restaurant…*** NoMad, NYC. ***Favorite hotel…*** L’Eau Palm Beach. ***Design is…*** Love. ***Art will always…*** Make me think. ***If you were a color it would be…*** blush. ***If you were a texture it would be…*** Woven. ***I’m a firm believer in…*** One day at a time. ***I’m deeply grateful for…*** My family and close tribe of girlfriends. ***The world needs more…*** Kindness. ## ![ForwardSlash](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/ForwardSlash.png?width=320&name=ForwardSlash.png) ## **DEEP DIVE** ***What’s the greatest lesson you’ve taken away from the past year?*** Slowing things down and truly taking a pause can be invaluable. It gives you a chance to re-evaluate and make positive changes. ***Give us a little day-in-the-life of Krista…***  I am designing like crazy. My office is 10 minutes from my home and it has been helpful to be there so I can access our design library. The rest of my team is working from home, and I miss them but am grateful for the quiet time alone at the office to focus on my work.  ## ***![KristaMainRoomStaircase\_web](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/KristaMainRoomStaircase_web.png?width=360&name=KristaMainRoomStaircase_web.png)*** ***Can you share any tips or tricks with us from your routine? How are you staying fit, motivated, inspired?*** Daily bike rides, daily meditation and some solo time away from kids and husband each day. I am also trying to maintain clean eating for our family and have loved how many of the local farms are offering curbside pickups for fresh produce. ***What are your top 3 IG accounts for inspiration these days?*** [@kerri.rosenthal](https://www.instagram.com/kerri.rosenthal/), [@lindrothdesign](https://www.instagram.com/lindrothdesign/), [@shityoushouldcareabout](https://www.instagram.com/shityoushouldcareabout/) ***Who or what has had the biggest influence on your design aesthetic?*** This is always such a tough question. The honest answer is it’s always changing. I fall in love often with colors, people, shapes, textures—I love Dorothy Draper’s over-styling, and [Jonathan Adler’s](https://jonathanadler.com/) purely joyful color coding. Kelly Wearstler is truly unique, she always makes me happy because she’s one of a kind. ***Where does inspiration generally start for you?*** Since I am lucky enough to live in South Florida near the beach, I am constantly inspired by nature and the beauty of our surroundings. I love to use natural, organic materials that are inspired by the beauty of our earth. *![KristaKitchen\_web](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/KristaKitchen_web.png?width=360&name=KristaKitchen_web.png)* ***What are your favorite spaces to design and why?*** I love designing bedrooms! I love traveling and staying in luxury hotels and find lots of inspiration there. A beautiful and comfortable bedroom is so essential…a place to truly retreat and relax after a busy day. ***How would you describe your signature style?*** Livable Luxury. I have developed a style that I call The New Palm Beach™. It's a fresh take on the iconic subculture of Palm Beach. This style blends classic elements with modern touches; a soft, neutral palette with pops of bright color; and a luxurious look that’s livable. My version of coastal décor is subtle, organic and fresh—It’s a look that can be implemented anywhere. ***What type of motifs are you constantly pulling or gravitating toward?***  I am drawn to organic motifs and patterns. I like non-pattern patterns! I like fluid, avant-garde and less predictable motifs. They are more artistic and creative. That is why I am so drawn to the [Nomad collection](https://inspiration.fabricut.com/s-harris-urban-nomad). It's so different from the standard geometric patterns you see everywhere. ***![KristaBedroom2\_web-1](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/KristaBedroom2_web-1.png?width=360&name=KristaBedroom2_web-1.png)*** ***Talk to us about texture. What does it bring to a space?***  Texture is everything! I use a lot of neutrals as I find them to be calming, and using textured fabrics adds dimension to a space. I love anything woven and am a huge fan of large weave linens. I also love anything embroidered. Texture makes spaces cozy and adds an earthy vibe. Anything that seems or feels handmade makes you feel a connection to people instead of machines, which I love. ***Favorite S. Harris textiles—and tell us why you’re drawn to them.**  Hartigan Black Jute* (Fabric) – I love the unpredictable and avant garde pattern, which looks like broad paint strokes. I feel like it looks hand done and I can picture the artist in her studio creating this piece. *Ubuntu Indigo* (Wallpaper) – I love the earthy and fluid pattern! We are putting this wallpaper in our new office space. I can’t wait to see how it looks. *Brushstroke Velvet* (Fabric) – This fabric is so luxurious…I am obsessed with the texture and the rich palette. I used this fabric in the bathroom I designed for the Kips Bay Show House Palm Beach.   [![KristaSwatch\_2](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/KristaSwatch_2.png?width=250&name=KristaSwatch_2.png)](https://fabricut.com/sharris/fabric/9713601/hartigan/black-jute)   [![KristaSwatch\_1](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/KristaSwatch_1.png?width=250&name=KristaSwatch_1.png)](https://fabricut.com/sharris/wallcovering/8897202/14032w-ubuntu/indigo-02)   [![BrushstrokeVelvet\_4](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/BrushstrokeVelvet_4.jpg?width=250&name=BrushstrokeVelvet_4.jpg)](https://fabricut.com/sharris/fabric/5003908/brushstroke-velvet/aegean) ![NewTanDots](https://textured.sharris.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S.%20Harris%20Blog%20Folder/NewTanDots.png?width=1000&name=NewTanDots.png)   ## Subscribe to our blog below this post, and we'll send Textured straight to your inbox. 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