How Kristyn Harvey Interiors Transformed This Crown Point Property Into A Warm, Family-Centric Home

By: Hannah George By: Hannah George | April 3, 2025 | Home & Real Estate, Home & Real Estate, Home & Real Estate Feature, Home Feature,

After settling into Crown Point, a retired couple enlisted full-service design firm Kristyn Harvey Interiors to reimagine their cool-toned space into a warm, eclectic home that could accommodate the entire family.

Rowe Furniture pieces, a Four Hands bench and white oak floating shelves by RBMZ Studio instantly add warmth to the living room. PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE LEA

THE PROJECT

Embarking on a new chapter in life is always an exciting journey, whether moving across state lines or breathing new life into your home with well-deserved TLC. For a retired couple moving to sunny Crown Point from Washington, the closer proximity to their children—and now grandchildren—meant giving their new place charm and a touch of kid-friendly practicality. The family called on Kristyn Harvey Interiors, who began the project in July 2024 and finished six months later. “They wanted their home to have an eclectic, coastal feel and be very reflective of their love for travel by including treasures from around the world,” states Harvey. Though they didn’t make any large architectural changes, the existing space leaned more cool-toned and modern, so playing up warmth wherever possible was essential.

THE INSPIRATION

“The retired couple is extremely active and competes in outrigger canoe competitions, so proximity to the ocean was key for them,” Harvey explains of their location, just a stone’s throw from Mission Bay. “The coastal location really inspired the design. We wanted warm, coastal tones infused with eclectic humor.” The clients are also admirably well-traveled and have collected treasures from all over the world. Enter the bronze bunny statue, a piece the couple already had in their possession. “It’s an odd piece of art, and I feel like placing it in the bathroom just amps up the mystery and storytelling playfulness.” she laughs. “I am on board with the WTF ‘movement,’ although to me, it is more about the freedom to have fun in your own home and creating moments that allow for laughter when you entertain.”

RBMZ Studio was also responsible for the dining table that’s paired with the Four Hands Dara dining chair in Natural Paper Cord. PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE LEA

THE DETAILS

Harvey contrasted the icy tones of the fireplace tile, flooring and kitchen with warm-toned materials throughout the home. “The goal was to make the space more vintage-inspired and less modern and cold,” she adds. To achieve this, they started with the living room. “We wanted to deemphasize the huge, cold fireplace by adding vertical paneling in the nooks on either side.” They installed white oak floating shelves and a desk featuring eclectic styling for brightness and functionality to match the client’s desires.

The vintage coffee table—a favorite of the designer—was given a second life in the center of the living room. “It is from the 1970s and has a chip in one of the corners,” admits Harvey. “We played a game with the clients to see if they could tell which corner had been repaired, “ she shares. (They couldn’t!)

“The goal was to make the space more vintage-inspired and less modern and cold.”–KRISTYN HARVEY

The remainder of the living room was attuned to the clients’ new lifestyle as grandparents. “All furniture pieces are covered in performance fabric and have rounded corners because the clients welcomed their first grandchild during the process,” says Harvey of the Rowe Furniture pieces, which include the sofa, swivel chairs and ottomans.

“Ottomans below the floating desk provide additional storage, but the top also flips over and becomes a tray table, perfect for snacks or drinks during board game nights.” The dining room serves as an extension of the living room. “The head chairs swivel so you can be a part of the dining experience and whatever is happening in the living room,” she notes. Harvey brought in a dark-finished custom table by RBMZ Studio to add some dimension—a stunning contrast to the warm, coastal interiors.

THE RESULT

For these two new Crown Point residents, showcasing their many cherished moments and creating space to make more with their growing family was important. Harvey ensured the interior design was a testament to this, with one of the finishing touches being a 100-year-old Turkish olive tree trunk hung above the entryway. “We cleaned it up and sealed it with a marine-grade UV protectant sealer to make sure the piece held up for centuries to come,” she states. After all, “This is the client’s retirement and forever home.”