1. Carolyn Kriston
Interior Design Technologist
Design Portfolio

2. NKBA Student Design Client-The Matthews
Competition
• The National Kitchen and Bath Association • A young couple has recently purchased an
hosts a student design competition every end unit of a Federal style row house in a
year. We were given a client scenario and major northern city
asked to design both a kitchen and bath for • She is a 27 year old culinary student and
them dreams to be a professional baker
• Sub-Zero/Wolf and Waypoint Living Spaces • He is a 30 year old financial analyst
both sponsor this competition • They own a large dog, a 9-month-old
• A winning entry in this competition means Alaskan Malamute
increased industry visibility, peer recognition • The Matthews are history buffs and love the
and valuable publicity opportunities. look and feel of old homes and want to
maintain the old world charm of the old
home and are interested in a transitional
style
Kitchen Requirements: • Seating for 2 in kitchen for quick meals
• Storage for 50 pound bag of dog food • Seating for 6-8 in formal dining room
• Refrigerator and refrigerator drawer • Hanging storage for 6 coats
• Dog eating area • Two wall oven
• Wine cooler • Desk area for paying bills, charging cell phones
• Mixer lift-up and computers

3. Cala lilies with their beautiful white and
green contrast are wonderfully
sophisticated and fresh looking and like this
kitchen, it was designed to have a
traditional and somewhat formal feel but
still make the inhabitants completely
comfortable in the space. The traditional
mood was kept in the room with a crisp
color scheme, large molding, floor to ceiling
cabinetry, glass with beveled edges and era
specific accessories.
Challenges:
• Meeting all of the clients requirements
with the amount of space that was
allowed
• Incorporating two eating areas
• Follow NKBA requirements
What I learned:
• Anything is possible, you just have to be
creative and find a way

4. NKBA
Kitchen
Kitchen floor plan drafted with NKBA drafting standards
• Domitalia Lirica chair for dining
• Hillsdale Calencia Barstool

5. NKBA
Kitchen
Mechanical plan drafted with NKBA drafting standards
• Pot lights for overall light, under cabinet task
lighting, rectangular chandeliers over dining table
and island

6. NKBA
Kitchen
Drafted west kitchen elevation.

7. NKBA
Kitchen
Kitchen Perspective
• Upholstered stools and backsplash done in the same crisp
green
• Dining table and chairs have a high gloss wood finish with
white leather uphostry

8. NKBA This transitional style was attained
with a mix of old and modern elements
Bathroom combined seamlessly. The most
important addition was adding a
clerestory windows to a previously only
Calm artificially lit room. Long clean lines, a
With the simple color palette and light color palette and some transitional
materials, this bathroom is an inviting end looking fixtures keeps the feeling of the
to your busy day. With beautiful finishes, home historic but updated. Historic
natural light, a heated floor and a tub that element that were included was reeded
you could spend the whole day in, this glass in the door, tapered legs on the
bathroom will makes the inhabitants at vanity, tall baseboards, crown molding,
ease at first glance. era specific lights, damask wallpaper,
beveled edges on the mirror and
ornamental lines. Modern elements
included water fixtures, heated floors and
a towel warmer
Project Description
have made the closet in the bedroom
The Matthews also want to remodel their beside available for the renovation.
small upstairs bathroom and are interested in
a transition style for this project. Because
they want to make the bathroom larger, they

9. NKBA
Bathroom
Bathroom floor plan
drafted with NKBA
drafting standards
Bathroom Requirements • Area to hang a robe
• Full length mirror • Separate tub and shower
• Hair grooming tools and product storage • Bath/hand towel/washcloth storage
• Towel warmer • Sheets/blanket storage
• Cleaning products • Cosmetics storage
• Shoe polishing paraphernalia storage

10. NKBA
Bathroom
Drafted
bathroom
mechanical plan
Challenges: What I Learned:
• Fitting a separate tub and shower within the • There is always a solution to every
allowed space problem, you just need to be persistant.
• Being restricted with the toilet placement • Overlapping landing areas
• Follow NKBA guildlines

11. NKBA
Bathroom
Drafted bathroom elevations
• Tiled wall panel
• Large painting overtop of tub
• Axor brand bathroom fixtures

12. NKBA
Bathroom
Rendered Perspective
Floor plan and north
elevation

13. Trout Pond The Clients
“East meet West” explores the release of • Rob and Rachel, ages 27 and 29 respectively
Japanese design into the western world. The • Looking for a informal, casual summer home
exterior of the building reflects the Rocky located on the banks of a trout pond
Mountains, one thing our country is noted for • Enjoy cooking
which can be seen in the irregular roof plane. • Like to entertain medium size groups on the
But the interior of the design boast weekends
horizontality- a typical Japanese trend. The • Interested in sustainable design
color palette reflects the Japanese roots with • Both work from home and also teach small
the color red while the green ties into the classes from their home
indoor-outdoor feel with floor to ceiling • Rachel like to restore old 50’s furniture in her
glazing. The interior has a mix furnishings, 50’s spare time
furniture and other western elements along
with sliding doors, the use of bamboo wood
screens circular hanging lights and Japanese
inspired furniture to bring the two concepts
together
House Requirements: • Separate offices for him and her
• 2000 sq/ft • 20’x20’ parking area
• Entry: area for greeting guests • Room to display their art collection
• Living/Dining: Area to seat 6 people min. • Garden or outdoor area to take advantage of
• 2 person guest sleeping area the site
• Studio work space • Open plan
• Fireplace

14. Trout Pond
Challenges: Kitchen, Dining and Living Perspective
• Model building Drawn by: Carolyn Kriston
• All the different slopes of the ceiling plane Rendered by: Danielle Haughian
and drawing them in perspective

15. Trout Pond-Model

16. Trout Pond
Green Characteristics
• Bamboo cabinetry and
flooring
• Low flow fixtures
• Recycled glass
countertop
• 2x6 framing with blown
in insulation
• Passive solar gain
• Natural ventilation-night
flushing
• LED lights
• Triple pane low-e argon
filled windows
What I learned: Gallery, Library and Breakfast Nook Perspective
• How to construct a model Drawn By: Carolyn Kriston
• Thinking of creative design solutions Rendered by: Danielle Haughian

17. Airport Kiosk

18. Airport Kiosk
Design Problem: create a Kiosk for the Challenges:
Toronto Airport which is lockable and sell • Working within a tight area maximum
something useful for travellers • Designing something with an
interesting shape that can still be
secured after hours

19. Airport Kiosk
Inspiration
What I learned:
• Better understand of Sketch Up
• Requirements for Commercial spaces
• Possible options for locking a space as
this

20. Airport Kiosk
Sketch Up Model

21. Airport Kiosk
Sketch Up Model
Top view, and views of kiosk open
and closed

22. Retail Project

23. Retail Project
The requirement of this
project was to design a
retail store in an
existing mall stall.
I chose a clothing store
which sold selling semi
formal cocktail dresses.
Challenges What I learned:
• Working with a long narrow space • How displays are built
• Integrating an accessible bathroom • How a cash desk would be built
• Commercial grades finishes

24. Retail Project
The exploration of the project began with the beauty of the female body and the
empowerment behind it. Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O were the pioneers
of the age where women could express themselves by the way they dressed their body and
this shop carries elegant dresses which compliment that historic time. It’s not about the
exposure or modification of the body but the appreciation of the form naturally.

25. Retail Project

26. Retail Project
1 9 6 Material Schedule
1. Brick- Main Wall
Color
2. Concrete- Flooring
2
3. Damask Wallpaper
4. Chandelier- Hudson
8 Furniture Ltd.
3 5. Wood- Furniture
6. Small Chandelier-
Hudson Furniture Ltd.
7. Round Pull-
7 Richelieu
4
5 8. Curtains
9. Glass Knob- Curtain
hook

27. Retail Project

28. Retail Project

29. Carolyn Kriston
Interior Design Technologist
Design Portfolio