Kristine Mullaney, Principal of Boston interiors firm Kristine Mullaney Design, is known for elegant interiors that are at once sophisticated and approachable. She sources one-of-a-kind antique and vintage pieces from around the world, and also creates bespoke pieces for her clients. This makes all of her designs as unique as each of the clients themselves and their home a true reflection of their personal style. She also believes that art is a critical element to finish the home, and sources unique works in galleries from Boston to London and beyond.

Today we will tour a beautiful family home Kristine designed in Back Bay, Boston. Her client wanted a classic but updated traditional home. “I mixed in lots of antiques and reproduction antiques/vintage pieces and then more transitional upholstery to achieve this,” Kristine said. “I love that the client was not afraid of saturated color, fun prints and bold pieces of art. Lots of the artwork is very playful, which also makes the house feel more modern and not so ‘stuffy.'”

Kristine discovered an antique Oushak runner Kristine on 1stDibs and customized the stair runner in the entrance based on the pattern, punching up the colors to make it feel more current. The leopard-print bench at the bottom of the stairs is custom from Dennis & Leen in Los Angeles, providing a dash of Hollywood glam.

The antique china case took over a year to fill, boasting a beautiful collection of antique and vintage fine china.

“The client showed me lots of pictures from books of old school Beacon Hill homes, however he did not want it to feel stuffy or too old-fashioned. The client also let me select all his artwork throughout the house. Some pretty amazing pieces; Wolf Kann, David Burdeny, Rodney Smith — just to name a few. It was so fun choosing art for this client!”

We adored touring this colorful, elegant home with a delightful touch of whimsey! To learn more, please visit Kristine Mullaney Design and follow @kristinemullaneydes for ongoing inspiration on Instagram.