KARRIE FRANKS

NEW BUILD.

COMING SOON

Timeline: Winter 2021-Spring 2025

E-design

A cabin remodel on a remote island in British Columbia, Canada.

My clients provided photos, videos, and a hand-drawn plan of the current layout with measurements via email. We communicated through text, email, and Zoom calls. Our clients were very hands-on and resourceful, moving the project forward with the inspiration boards and computer drawings of the new design and layouts I provided. It was a fantastic experience and the second opportunity to work with them on an e-design project. The remodel turned out amazing!

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Timeline: July 2020 - Aug 2022.

Remodel and Styling.

Over the years, I have worked on many projects for this client, from styling their home in San Jose, CA, to renovating their rental properties.

For this home, my clients provided me with carte blanche to update the house and fully furnish it within the specified budget and short timeframe—the goal for my clients to arrive and enjoy their stay in Tuscon.

I managed the project from Laguna Niguel, CA, traveling to Tuscon, AZ, about once a month over ten months.

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Timeline: Dec 2020-Nov 2021

CALIFORNIA HEAD OFFICE

The goal was to update the lower-level common areas - a showroom, lobby, kitchen, and main conference room: the challenge, a conservative budget, and a tight timeline. I needed to create spaces that could work for three brands, each with its distinct look. The first step was that all areas, including the adjoining hallways, needed to have the walls, windows, doors, and trim color updated. With the paint using 60% of the budget, I worked with as much existing furniture and artwork as possible. I created an inexpensive solution for product display that provides flexibility across the three brands.

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Timeline: Dec 2018-Mar 2019

Commercial Interior Design | San Jose, CA

The owners of The Creek Eatery were looking for an urban, modern design to elevate the Chef’s menu and showcase their extensive wine and craft beer menu. The collaboration in design with Santa Cruz metal and concrete artists Five Feet from the Moon, Vector Architectural Metals, and Sweet Lime Gardens brought my vision to life, and the results turned out better than I could have imagined. It is such a unique space. The look and feel of The Creek has an industrial masculine feel yet is softened by the warm colors, textures, live plants, and the creek-inspired murals on the walls.

Timeline Jul. 2015 - Jun. 2016

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Remodel | Interior Design Styling

Santa Cruz, CA

We initially worked on Redwood Street as a staging project. The new owners hired KFI to remodel the upstairs space to function for their growing family needs. The new design included a larger bathroom and closets in each bedroom. We worked with our clients in other rooms, including the bathroom remodel in the guest unit, styled the main living areas, and consulted on the design of the backyard.

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This was the second office space I had the opportunity to re-design for Strock Real Estate. By adding an opening in the wall, we combined two separate office spaces to meet the growing demands of Strock's real estate team. We designed a kitchen, private conference room, and reception area in the new space. We added additional furnishings and accessories to compliment the existing color palette and furniture.

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Aptos, CA

The homeowner wanted an updated and more functional kitchen. Still, it was just as important to her that we keep as much of this beach cottage’s original elements for environmental and sentimental reasons.

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Commercial Interior Design

Aptos, CA

Cantine Wine Pub was my first commercial project, and I had an incredible experience working with the owner (contractor) through creative collaboration and hands-on construction education. We worked with a short timeframe and tight budget. We up-cycled, recycled, and DIY'd this once children's physical therapy office into one of Aptos local's favorite meet-up places.

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Timeline Feb. 2014 - Oct. 2014

Paint Consult | Finishes Consult

Buena Vista first came to us as a vacant staging project; then, the new owner hired Karrie for a Post-Closing Consultation. KFI helped guide her on color/finish selections: paint for walls and cabinets, countertops, hardwood flooring in the kitchen, living and master bath.

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Interior Design | Semi-Occupied Home Staging San Jose, CA

An interior design client for many years, turned home staging client. KFI worked with the owners on editing and placing the owner's furnishing and accessories, enhancing the space even further with additional rentals. Owner occupied Willow Glen, San Jose, CA, was in contract in 10 days, sold for full asking $1,749,000.

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Interior Styling Services | San Jose, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the homeowner's current furnishings and accessories. By editing and rearranging the placement of the homeowner's property, we provided a fresh perspective on how the space feels and functions.

Market Prep Consultation | Occupied

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the homeowner to prep this home for sale, including a paint consultation. I worked with the homeowner, suggesting which furniture pieces should stay, which to move, and which to store. We worked with a small budget to add additional furnishings and accessories to complete this home.

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Paint Consultation | Vacant Home Staging

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the realtor and homeowner to prep this home for the market, including a paint consultation. Vacant staging services included rental of interior and exterior furnishings and accessories.

Baltusrol had been on the market twice in two years and staged by another staging company without successfully selling. This time, Baltusrol was in contract in 9 days and sold for $1,335,000.

Aptos, CA

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Interior Upgrades | Paint Consultation

The owners wanted to make cosmetic updates to their home before selling. We selected fresh neutral paint colors for the walls, doors, trim, and cabinets that brightened the house and complimented the existing tile and stonework. We updated flooring, lighting, appliances, and hardware.

Rochelle Mort, who had recently bought my staging business, finished the home with furniture and accessories.

Received multiple offers, in contract in 10 days, sold for asking. $1,165,000.

Aptos, CA

Vacant Home Staging | Santa Cruz

Karrie Franks Interiors provided vacant staging services, which included rental of interior and exterior furnishings, accessories, and live plants. Sunny Lane was in contract in 6 days and sold for $100,000 over asking at $1,150,000.

Owner Occupied Staging | Paint Consultation

This project was initially a staging consultation where we suggested to the owner which furniture pieces should stay, move, or be stored; in a few rooms, we consulted on paint color. A few weeks later, we staged the home, working with a combination of the owner's furnishings and accessories from our rental inventory. Townsend sold in 5 days over asking $950,000.

Aptos, CA

Vacant Home Staging

Karrie Franks Interiors provided the interior and exterior furniture and accessories to compliment the beautiful updated finishes throughout this home. Dolphin sold in less than two weeks for $25,000 over asking.

Aptos, CA.

Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consultation

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the realtor to prep this home for sale, including a paint consultation.  Vacant staging services included renting interior and exterior furnishings, accessories, and live plants. Bayview was in contract in 14 days and sold for $1,450,000

Aptos, CA

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Interior Updates | Paint Consultation | Vacant Home Staging

Karrie Franks Interiors assisted the homeowner in prepping for sale, including paint consultation and updates to the kitchen, bathrooms, carpet, wood flooring, and lighting. Vacant staging services included rental of interior and exterior furnishings and accessories. Santa Marguarita received multiple offers, was in contract in 7 days, and sold for over asking at $1,050,000.

 Aptos, CA

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Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consultation

Karrie Franks Interiors started with a paint and flooring consultation, then provided interior and exterior rental furnishings and accessories. High Street was in contract in 14 days and sold for asking at $1,050,000.

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Santa Cruz, CA

Vacant Staging Services |

KFI provided the interior and exterior furnishings and accessories. Morrissey was in contract in two days and sold for $711,750.

Santa Cruz, CA

Interior Updates | Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consultation

Karrie Franks Interiors provided a detailed consultation,  selected the interior and exterior paint colors, carpet and roofing. We brought in our rented inventory furnishing and accessories that enhanced the homes nautical design elements. 35th sold and closed in 14 days for $1,260,000.

Capitola, CA

Interior Updates | Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consultation

This was our first home staging project! Karrie Franks Interiors selected the exterior/interior paint, updated light fixtures, landscaping and provided all furnishings and accessories. Kingsbury sold in 15 days, received multiply offers and sold over asking at $980,000

Aptos, CA

Vacant Home Staging Services |

KFI provided exterior and interior furnishings and accessories. Zayante was in contract in 14 days and sold over asking at $750,000.

Felton, CA

Interior Upgrades | Paint Consultation

I worked with the Realtor to prep this home for market. We selected paint colors for the walls and cabinets that lightened the space and complimented the existing tile, and stone. We updated carpet through out and selected new tile for the entry. I collaborated with Rochelle Mort who had recently bought my staging business to select new lighting and she finished off the home with furniture and accessories.

Monroe was in contract in 4 days and sold for $25K over asking at $820,000

Aptos, CA

Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consulation Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided the interior and exterior furnishings and accessories. We chose a neutral paint color that complimented the updated floors, stone work and cabinetry. Venetian was in contract 3 weeks after being listed on the MLS and sold for $1,021,000.

Vacant Home Staging | Santa Cruz, CA

A new build construction with a perfect mix of modern, craftsman industrial. KFI provided exterior and interior furnishings and accessories. Home was in contract in 10 days and sold for full asking $1,099,000.

Vacant Home Staging | Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided exterior and interior furnishings and accessories. Seacliff was in contract in it's first week on the market, and sold for over asking at $805,000.

Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consultation Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the realtor and home owner to prep this home for market including paint consultation.  Vacant staging services included rental of interior and exterior furnishings, artwork and accessories. Dry Creek had been on the market twice without a successful dale prior to us working with the owners, Dry Creek sold for $1,062,615.

Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consultation

Karrie Franks Interiors provided an initial consultation offering paint consultation and updates that worked within the owner's budget. We staged with our rented furniture and accessories that complimented some to the owner's original artwork. King Street was in contract in it's first week on the market, received multiply offers and sold for $60,000 over asking at $1,210,000.

Santa Cruz, CA

Vacant Home Staging | Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided interior and exterior furnishings and accessories. Townsend sold in 14 days over asking at $750,000.

Vacant Home Staging |

Karrie Franks Interiors provided the interior and exterior furnishings and accessories that complimented the updated paint color, floors and light fixtures. San Juan was in contract in less then 14 days, received multiply offers, and sold for $44,000 over asking at $733,000. 

Santa Cruz, CA

Vacant Home Staging | Paint Consulation Santa Cruz, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided the interior and exterior furnishings and accessories and suggested the fresh white paint color for the walls. Sold for $913,750

Semi-Occupied Home Staging | Paint Consultation Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors started this occupied home staging project off with awalk and talk and paint consultation. We assisted the home owner in editing and rearranging their personal belongings and incorporated some of our rented furniture, artwork and accessories to complete the space. Hillcrest was in contract 9 days and sold for $847,000.

Semi-Occupied Home Staging | Santa Cruz, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the owners to prep this home for market, including staging consultation with room by room checklist. Owner occupied staging services included rental of interior and exterior furnishings and accessories. Redwood sold within 10 days, multiply offers,  $72,000 over asking at $1,020,890.

Market Prep Consultation | Vacant Home Staging

Karrie Franks Interiors consulted with the realtor and home owners before providing vacant home staging services. We brought in rented furnishings and accessories that complimented a few antique pieces and artwork of the owners. Buena Vista sold in 10 days, $53,500 over asking at $1,050,000.

Santa Cruz, CA

Occupied Home Staging

Karrie Franks Interiors provided a walk and talk consultation and assisted the home owners in editing and rearranging their furnishings, artwork and accessories. To complete the space we sprinkled in some of our rented inventory to create a coastal inspired home. Reno Way sold for $1,547,000

Santa Cruz, CA

Vacant Home Staging Services | Santa Cruz, CA

KFI provided the interior and exterior furnishings and accessories. Seaborg was in contract in 3 days, received multiply offers and sold for over asking at $1,200,000.

Vacant Home Staging | Santa Cruz, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided the interior and exterior furnishing and accessories. Peach Terrace was in contract in 7 days and sold for over asking at $570,000.

Vacant Home Staging | Santa Cruz, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided the interior and exterior furnishings and accessories. Frederick Street was in contract 5 days after being listed on the MLS and sold for full asking price of $925,000.

Occupied Home Staging |

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the home Owners and Realtor first providing a consultation. Our team was scheduled to edit and rearrange the home owner's furnishings, artwork and accessories. We worked with a small budget to add additional accessories to complete the interior space. Toledo was in contract in 3 days sold for $161,000 over asking at $1,410,000.

Aptos, CA

Occupied Home Staging Services |

KFI worked with the home Owners providing a consultation,  then scheduled our team to edit and rearrange the home owner's furnishings, artwork and accessories. We worked with a small budget to add additional accessories to complete the indoor/outdoor space. Santa Marguarita was in contract in 14 days and sold for $974,000.

Aptos, CA

Occupied Home Staging | Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided a consultation and assisted the home owner in editing and rearranging their furnishings, artwork and accessories. We suggested which furniture pieces should stay, which should be moved and which should be stored. Seascape was in contract in 6 days, sold for full asking $829,000.

Occupied Home Staging

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the realtor and home owner to prep this home for market.  We started with a consultation providing the owners a detailed checklist of projects to work on before our team was scheduled to come in and edit and rearrange the home owner's furnishings, artwork and accessories.  Martin sold in less then 30 days over asking at $1,499,000.

Aptos, CA

Occupied Home Staging | Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors provided a consultation and assisted the home owner in editing and rearranging their furnishings, artwork and accessories. We suggested which furniture pieces should stay, which should be moved and which should be stored . We restyled the interior and exterior of the home. Our focus was to bring attention to the unique features the home had to offer and to enhance the overall size. Flat Fern sold for $1,150,000.

Occupied Home Staging | Furnished Beach Home

KFI worked with the Realtor providing a consultation and then scheduled our team to edit and rearrange this beach rental property's furnishings, artwork and accessories.  After we completed staging, the owners decided not to sell.

Aptos, CA

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Occupied Home Staging | Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the home owners and realtor first providing a consultation. Our team was scheduled to edit and rearrange the home owner's furnishings, artwork and accessories. We worked with a small budget to add additional accessories to complete the outdoor space. Aptos Beach Drive was in contract in 2 weeks and sold for $1,100,000.

Occupied Staging | Paint Consultation Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the realtor and home owner to prep this home for market.  Our team was scheduled to edit and rearrange the home owner's furnishings, artwork and accessories.  Martin was in contract in it's first week and sold for $40,000 over asking at $990,000.

Occupied Home Staging | Furnished Beach Home La Selva Beach, CA

KFI worked with the Realtor first providing a consultation and then we scheduled our team to edit and rearrange this beach rental property's furnishings, artwork and accessories. We worked with a small budget to add additional outdoor accessories.  Sold for $1,205,000.

Occupied Home Staging | Paint Consultation Royal Oaks, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors started with a consultation providing the owners a detailed checklist of projects to work on before our team was scheduled to come in and edit and rearrange the home owner's furnishings, artwork and accessories.  Rifle Range was in contract in 11 days, sold for $42,000 over asking at $600,000.

Occupied Home Staging | Paint Consultation Aptos, CA

Karrie Franks Interiors first provided a consultation, where we suggested updated paint in some areas, which furniture pieces should stay, which should be moved and which should be stored. We assisted the home owner in editing and rearranging their furnishings, artwork and accessories. Valencia sold for $12,000 over asking at $810,000.

Occupied Home Staging | Furnished Beach Home

Karrie Franks Interiors worked with the Realtor, first providing a consultation, we then scheduled our team to come in and edit and rearrange this beach rentals furnishings, artwork and accessories. We worked with a small budget to add additional accessories to complete the space. Sand was in contract in 11 days, sold for $26,000 over asking for $1,005,000.

Aptos, CA

Occupied Home Staging | Furnished Beach Home| Santa Cruz, CA

KFI worked with the Realtor providing a consultation, we then scheduled our team to edit and rearrange this beach rental’s furnishings, artwork and accessories. We worked with a small budget to add additional furnishings and accessories to complete the space. 9th Ave was in contract in 2 days, sold for $85,000 over asking for $1,235,000.

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