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HGTV MAgazine
Cover Story! Tudor Refresh
A young family returns to their New Jersey roots after living in the city. They enlisted Kristina to help transform their historic Tudor home into a colorful sanctuary fit for years of memories to come. See the full spread here.
cottages & bungalows
Cover Story! Bring on the Color
Cottages & Bungalows features a cover story and full spread on Kristina Phillips’ 1907 New Jersey cottage. Step inside the renovated home, filled with color, pattern, and personalized touches. See the full spread here.
Modern Luxury Interiors
Cover Story! Sister Act
Giving a century-old Colonial in Winnetka a fresh new look was a family affair for interior designer Kristina Phillips, who completed a stunning domestic transformation for her sister’s family.
NJ Home
Cover Story! All About Hue
A historic Ridgewood home was full of possibilities but also challenges, and the client was a tough one to satisfy - me! See how I transformed a 1907 cottage into our own personalized oasis. See the full spread here.
Architectural Digest
5 Spiffy Ways to Weatherproof Outdoor Furniture From the Elements
You don’t need to splurge on new metal outdoor furniture. “Wrought iron is extremely durable and often found in flea markets and antique shops,” Phillips says. “It can easily look brand new with a bit of time and effort.” Read it.
VERANDA MAGAZINE
8 Paint Colors That Make Your House Look More Expensive, According to Designers
Hint: Not all of them are neutrals. Read it.
NJ Monthly magazine
Feature: Easy Breezy
Inside this dreamy Short Hills home, it’s always a vacation. See the full spread here.
BUSINESS OF HOME
9 Ways to Make a Statement with Hardware
Phillips believes the best rooms offer an element of surprise. Whether with whimsical wallcoverings, touchable textures or an unexpected pop of color, the New Jersey–based designer forges warm and welcoming spaces reflecting each client’s unique personality—without sacrificing comfort or functionality. Read it.
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Trouble Waking Up in the Morning? Your Bedroom Decor Can Help
Everyone except chirpy “morning people” hates getting up in the morning. Here’s how to decorate a bedroom so that you’ll be less reluctant to leave your cozy bed. Read it.
Real Simple
The Top 10 Houzz Home Design Predictions for 2023
“The use of natural materials will continue to reign, as sustainability and eco-awareness is only becoming more important,” explains interior designer Kristina Phillips of Ridgewood, N.J. But, moving forward, she says we can expect to see less of the softer, washed-out woods, and more of the textured, darker varieties. Read it.
201 Magazine
Red Barn Refresh
Kristina Phillips embarked on a personal project — converting her backyard barn, which once housed an at-home gym and playroom, into a stunning office for her interior design firm. See the feature here.
Bergen Magazine
No Time to Start a Business?
The pandemic has actually helped Ridgewood resident Kristina Phillips’ interior design business, which she launched in February 2021. “The demand was high for interior designers for obvious reasons,” she says. “Everybody was hunkering at home, working from home.” Read it.
