78 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM that includes hidden turtles, a nod to their Hawaiian vacations. “I enjoy working with clients and bringing out their character, making sure their homes are very individualized,” remarks Christin. For a family of music-lovers, it was important for them to have easy and functional access to their tunes. “In the living room, we placed a custom console to house their record collection,” where the family can snuggle up and watch movies together. To complement the color palette, she hung a large, colorful oil painting over the sofa titled Point Reyes, created by her artist husband Ian Norstad. Christin and Ian met in San Francisco after running the Bay to Breakers race. “We just started talking and soon we were watching the solar eclipse that night together,” Christin recounts. She also has an artistic bent and dabbles in watercolors, which comes in handy when she needs to sketch projects. One of the major transformations Christin completed for the San Mateo project included {home & design} she points out. “The kids can easily reach it to play their music.” On the top of Christin’s list of key considerations was ensuring the smaller home has enough storage for an active family. “I think the challenges are also the fun parts of the job,” she says. Christin created a custom, Spanish-inspired cabinet in the entry to hide clutter and, in the dining room, she included a long credenza to store tableware and linens. She hung open shelving in both the living and dining rooms to boost continuity, adding even more storage opportunities. “The custom floating shelves blend into the wall so the owners’ collection of art pops,” Christin says. With a living room that doubles as a family room, Christin selected a deep, velvet sofa in navy blue BEFORE AFTER
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