"I love harnessing the power that colour has to transform not only a space but also the feeling and resultant mood of its occupants."
Talented Interior Designer and founder of Curatd design service, Kirsty Ristevski fell into the interior design world during her professional marketing and business management career. Parenthood and multiple personal renovations honed her desire and natural flair to create both beauty and ultimate function in the built environment not only for her family, but for others. This passion drove her to further study and from there, the demand for her design services quickly followed, along with opportunities to develop more residential properties.
Where or with whom did you train?
For both my own renovation and development projects and the benefit of my clients, this experience has proven more valuable than all my years in client service with design studios and bathroom and kitchen specialist companies, and it continues to challenge and elevate my aesthetic, design selection and execution.
What was your first project
My first project and intro into the world of design transformation was the cliched "worst house on the best street".
Who inspires you the most?
Axel Vervoordt, Kit Kemp, Kelly Wearstler, Charlotte Perriand, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Vincent Van Duysen.

Your favourite colours?
Inspiring design period or styles
I also wrapped an inset bath in the master bedroom in Dekton, which not only looked gorgeous but was oh-so-practical with its ease for cleaning.
Applications and use of Cosentino materials
Vision for the future
Kirsty says the way we now live in our homes is changing. Having a cohesive indoor-outdoor approach that lends itself to resort style with functional and adaptable layouts focusing on natural light to maximise winter and minimise the summer sun is part of that transition.
Considered creative workspaces for hybrid working, incorporating thoughtful design that integrates well into the homes overall aesthetic and a huge push for sustainable design, manufacturing processes and raw material.




Materials trending
"We’re now looking for a tactile, multi-sensory palette with humble materials and finishes that provide a relaxed sophistication. These include lime plaster walls, brick, wood, stainless steel, and a lean toward utilising natural stone where it can safely shine in daily life, paired with sustainable porcelain materials for both beauty & practicality".
Biggest Challenge
Kirsty says through her design experience, the biggest and best challenge she has been through is designing spaces that are not only beautiful but that function day in, day out for those who live in them. "My main learning experience has been from living with the design, the products and the materials that I have chosen, allowing for that direct feedback loop".

Design desires for the future
"I would LOVE to design my own furniture range. One day, never say never! My next personal project is the restoration & elevation of an 80's architect-designed home that has a distinct nod to its previous decade: the 70s. It has incredible bones! And deserves to be nourished and brought back to life."
The priority: SUSTAINABILITY
“You can get lost in the Sensa Taj Mahal’s glossy translucent pearl ripples, like a work of art in itself. But the best part? Making citrus cocktails without a hint of a worry – the lemon simply waits for you in beads on the counter”.
Kirsty Ristevski
Interior Designer


