Women in Business - King & Crown

Krista Bonin

King & Crown

Even at a young age, Krista Bonin knew that she wanted to become an Interior Designer. She graduated top of her class from LSU with a degree in interior design and then worked for an architect while earning her license, expanding her skillset into interior architecture. Ten years ago, Krista successfully launched her own company, King and Crown.

“The foundation of King and Crown is built on forging a meaningful relationship with each client throughout the design process,” Krista said. “The level of trust garnered through this process enables me to deliver impressively tailored designs and curated spaces that change how people live and experience their homes.”

Krista decided to get her real estate license early in her career to better understand and educate her clients on their home’s current value and to establish a budget when investing in their homes. “Being a realtor has allowed me to help clients find property to build a new home or locate an existing house to renovate to their exact specifications. It is an incredible opportunity to envision every space with my clients and work from the ground up, taking them from concept and purchase to design, build and furnishing,” she said.

Krista has a niche skillset and experience to help her clients realize their dream homes. She meticulously designs new homes, renovates kitchens and bathrooms, provides distinct furnishings and draperies, and manages each project from concept to completion. The level of dedication and involvement offered redefines the scope of luxury home design and interior architecture. “One of my favorite undertakings is attending furniture market in High Point, North Carolina, hand-selecting and designing custom furnishings while working directly with the furniture industry’s leading manufacturers’ work rooms. This type of access is necessary to bring the level of customization that clients expect and deserve in their homes,” she said.

Krista’s husband Jared is an architect, and together they have renovated numerous investment properties on the Northshore. “Having a husband who speaks my language and can provide valuable feedback enhances my work. I thrive in the collaborative design and build process and appreciate working with other talented trade professionals, allowing me to continue to evolve as a designer and business owner,” she said.

The question most asked is why King and Crown? “God has provided every single thing that has happened to me in my career. When thinking of a name for my business, I wanted to represent something larger than myself and to honor the blessings I have received,” Krista said. She says she is fortunate to work in her hometown, to raise her children where she grew up, and to have a career she is so passionate about.

“Being an interior designer brings me fulfillment and joy beyond measure, and I am grateful for my many clients who have worked with me over the past ten years. I am committed to the Northshore and to making an impact on residential and commercial design projects now and in the future,” she said.

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