Intentional Interiors
A Sense of Place
I believe the most interesting interiors are those that tell us something about the people who live in them.
My approach begins with an understanding of a home's architecture, its history, and the life unfolding within it. I bring together art, furniture, objects, color, and craftsmanship to create spaces that feel collected over time rather than assembled all at once.
I am interested in the relationship between old and new, the unexpected combinations that make a room memorable, and the small details that make everyday life more beautiful.
I approach each project as an opportunity to create something deeply individual. Some rooms call for restraint, others for color, pattern, or an unexpected gesture. What matters most is that the result feels authentic to the people who inhabit it, and that the spaces become more interesting and meaningful with time.
A Life Within the Rooms
I believe the most beautiful interiors are never truly finished. They evolve through the art we collect, the objects we discover, the places we visit, and the lives we lead.
My work is about creating the foundation for those experiences — rooms with character, a sense of belonging, and space for a life to unfold.
I collaborate with a select number of private clients on residential interiors, art collections, and creative projects.
I'd love to hear what you're imagining.
Kristen Coates is a Newport, Rhode Island-based artist, interior designer, curator, and creative director working with private collectors and residential and hospitality clients. Her practice encompasses original paintings, art advisory, historic property restoration, interior design, and the sourcing of distinctive objects.