Designing soulful homes for modern life—where beauty, function, and history meet.
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West Chester’s full-service interior design and construction studio for busy professionals and families who value craftsmanship and see time as their greatest luxury—all while wanting a look that fits real life.
I’m Krystal — principal designer, founder, and self-professed “old soul.”
I collaborate with clients who are ready to move beyond cookie-cutter design and embrace a soulful, layered approach rooted in history, artistry, and intention. As the founder of a nationally recognized, female-led design and construction studio, I specialize in transforming older homes with fresh perspective—blending timeless architecture with modern-day function.
With a background in art education, classical fine art training from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and over two decades of experience in design and construction, my work is grounded in a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and story. I believe great design is about more than just aesthetics—it’s about creating a space that feels like home, supports how you live, and evolves with you over time.
Our studio is known for striking that delicate balance between beauty and practicality, honoring architectural integrity while making room for real life. Through a thoughtful mix of color, texture, natural materials, and personalized details, we craft old-soul spaces designed to feel collected, connected, and unmistakably yours.
When I think of home, I think of my European relatives gathering around a home-cooked meal.
I think of my Oma and Opa tending their vegetable garden. I think of my father, grandfathers, great-grandfather, and all the other artists & tradespeople in my family of immigrants, who instilled their strength and love of creating with their hands.
It’s time to love every inch of where you live.
Our work has been recognized in numerous publications including The Washington Post, Architectural Digest, Good Housekeeping, and Martha Stewart. I also serve as the founding president of the Interior Design Society’s Philadelphia Chapter, where I continue to support and elevate our local design community.
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Connection to Place
Whether you’re renovating a historic home or customizing new construction, we love helping you put down roots and infuse your space with local character.
Quality Work
We believe in doing it right the first time: being on time and on budget, sourcing well-made materials, and refining the smallest details to bring your vision to life.
Open & Honest Communication
Trusting someone with your vision is no small thing. That’s why we always tell it like it is, keep you updated at every step, and make it easy and convenient for you to get in touch with us throughout your project.
Creative Collaboration
We’re honored to partner with like-minded artists and trustworthy tradespeople — and you can count on us to manage your team and keep everything running smoothly.
Outside the studio, you can find me. . .
Walking to happy hour in downtown West Chester
Renovating my Victorian-era rowhome
Playing with my two dogs and two cats
Escaping to the outdoors
Hunting for unique artwork and vintage pieces
Traveling the world in search of beauty and good food
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My team and I are here to guide you through every step of the design process.
Whether you have a clear vision for your space or you want help articulating it . . .
Together, we’ll blend the best of old and new for a look that’s both timeless and true to you.
- Danielle Ciunci
We live in a cookie-cutter neighborhood, but when you walk into our home, it’s very custom. That’s all because of Krystal and Old Soul. From a decorating standpoint, every room has a flow of intention, even though we didn’t decorate the entire house at once. On the construction side, she set us up with people like stone masons and electricians who could turn our big ideas into reality.
“Krystal made a cookie-cutter home feel custom.”
– Laura Aloisio
Krystal made us feel confident as soon as she started designing and managing our office renovation. She understood who we were as people and the direction we wanted to go, but she’s the true visionary — she puts ideas together in an incredible way. Her work made everyone at our company feel proud. She was able to make a big difference for our business.
“Krystal is a true visionary”
DARE Automotive
