February 15, 2022
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Kathie Chrisicos, Interior Designer
What is your name?
Kathie Chrisicos.
What is your occupation?
I am an Interior Designer.
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than 1 year.
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What is your linked in URL?
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
I was born and raised in New Hampshire, and moved to Boston to pursue my career in Interior Design. I often visit New Hampshire and family, but Boston is my home now.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I am an accredited Interior Designer who left corporate America 19 years ago to fulfill a lifelong love and passion for all things design. My strong business background guides my customer service skills along with my unerring attention to detail.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
I believe that current testimonials speak volumes: “Kathie is an absolute delight to work with. She is professional, meticulous, organized, patient and very resourceful. The people and companies she works with have long track records of delivering high quality products and services. I like the way she finds a balance between respecting her client’s preferences and emphasizing her own design principles and preferences. Some of the ideas she put forward resulted in a look I had never imagined but is totally consistent with what I was aiming for. I am thrilled with the results - elegant, harmonious and somewhat unexpected.” - Raghav Bansal (Intercontinental Residences Client)
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be confident, and trust yourself in your professional life.
What is your favorite book?
Veranda - The Romance of Flowers is an all time favorite, but I have a favorite bookcase and that is my design bookcase which is chock full of inspiration!
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
Communication is talked about a lot, but effective communication is my secret weapon behind all of my design projects. I communicate and listen attentively to my clients, contractors and suppliers. When I first meet with a client, I discuss their ideas, pay close attention to what they have to say and understand their requirements. My creativity and skills turn ideas into reality, yet each project is created to turn the client’s needs and wishes into a design that is perfect for them.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
Very happy customers are always the greatest win. And when your work is recognized in print as was a recent project in North Shore home!
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Move to a location where you can think BIG!
How do you enjoy your free time?
I love to travel all over the Globe, taking in museums, locations and design inspiration along the way - plus golf and socializing are two of my favorite things to do with my free time.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I always live with a darling little bird and my current bird is named Zoe and she is a love!
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