Cape Charles, VA – Kristina Anne Designs, a luxury kitchen design firm inspired by the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, is opening a business in Cape Charles. Led by Virginia Tech graduate and National Kitchen & Bath Association member Kristina Schmidt, the firm draws on a deep appreciation for historical architecture and culinary arts to create spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Kristina’s approach to design is rooted in a belief in the transformative power of curated environments. “Our designs are not just about creating visually stunning spaces; they’re about telling a story,” she says. By incorporating elements of the rich history surrounding the Chesapeake Bay, Kristina Anne Designs ensures that each home reflects both the client’s personal style and the unique heritage of the area.
Signature Service: Full-Service Custom Kitchen & Bath Design
Kristina Anne Designs offers a signature full-service custom kitchen and bath design, guiding clients through a personalized journey tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. The process begins with a free discovery call, a 20-30 minute conversation to understand the client’s vision and requirements. This is followed by a pre-paid 1.5-hour in-home consultation, known as a ‘Working Design Session,’ which aims to reduce stress and tackle design issues quickly.
For more extensive projects, the firm engages in a detailed design exploration phase, creating a customized budget plan and strategizing to maximize the client’s investment. This leads to the design creation phase, where detailed design plans, technical drawings, and 3D renderings are developed. Meetings with tradespeople are scheduled, and a new contract for design execution is signed.
The design implementation phase marks the beginning of turning the client’s vision into reality. Optional project management services are available for custom furniture, minor enhancements, or major renovations. Finally, the journey culminates in the ‘Big Reveal,’ where the transformation is complete, and the new space is unveiled with meticulous attention to detail, including cleaning, styling, and photography.
Services Offered Kristina Anne Designs offers a wide range of services to cater to every client’s needs:
- Design Consultation: A 1.5-hour in-home consultation to tackle design challenges and review inspiration images, ensuring clients get innovative solutions tailored to their space.
- Custom Kitchen & Bath Designs: Detailed floorplans, elevations, and schedules provide a structured framework for sophisticated renovations. Kristina’s experience ensures functional and stylish spaces.
- Custom Cabinetry: Collaboration with local artisans to create fully customized cabinets, from doors and drawers to inserts and trim. High-quality, locally-made cabinetry is a hallmark of the firm.
- Custom Wood Furniture & Millwork: Tailored to suit each client’s style, the custom wood furniture enhances home decor with pieces crafted from raw-edge slabs or reclaimed wood.
The Design Process Clients embark on a transformative journey with Kristina Anne Designs through a structured process:
- Discovery Call: An initial 20-30 minute call to get to know the client and their needs.
- Design Consultation: A pre-paid 1.5-hour in-home consultation to address design issues and strategize for more extensive projects.
- Design Exploration & Planning: Developing detailed design plans, technical drawings, and 3D renderings. Meetings with tradespeople are scheduled, and contracts are signed.
- Design Implementation: Turning vision into reality with optional project management services for custom furniture or major renovations.
- The Big Reveal: The final transformation is revealed, complete with cleaning, styling, and photography.
Bespoke Custom Cabinetry
One of the standout offerings from Kristina Anne Designs is their bespoke custom cabinetry. Proudly crafted locally on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, these cabinets are fully customizable, including door and drawer styles, finishes, and wood types. Kristina’s extensive knowledge and experience in kitchen design enable her to create cabinet plans for other designers, contractors, builders, and architects, ensuring high-quality results across various projects.
A Unique Approach to Design
Kristina Anne Designs stands out in the industry due to its comprehensive design philosophy and client-centric approach. The firm blends art and science to create well-organized, functional workspaces that are also aesthetically pleasing. By focusing on storytelling through design, Kristina ensures that each space reflects the client’s personal stories alongside the rich heritage of the location.

For more details about Kristina Anne Designs and to explore their portfolio of stunning projects, visit www.kristinaannedesigns.com.
Contact: Kristina Schmidt Email: kris@kristinaannedesigns.com Website: www.kristinaannedesigns.com
LOL!
The end of CC is at hand.
Hmmmm, correct me if I’m wrong but it sounds like you two are denigrating a woman’s entrepreneurial spirit.
Can’t say much other than thank God for the 1st amendment for without it we wouldn’t know who the assholes are.
Better to Remain Silent and Be Thought a Fool than to Speak and Remove All Doubt
I suggest you take your own advice………..or at the very least, recall your mamma’s words “”If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”
People remaining silent in this country is why we have corrupt, inept, incompetent, non-responsive government in this country just the same as the GOOD GERMANS in Germany staying silent were responsible for Hitler.
Just saying.
Personally, I think “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all” is stupid advice for any American citizen to follow.
Ah yes, the poster boy for all things stupid and foolish chimes in.
Let the pontification commence!
And I very strongly suggest that you recall your mamma’s words that if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
Fun fact.
The 1st amendment also gives you the right to keep your mouth shut.
You should try it sometime, it’s neat.
And lest I too be accused of being a misogynistic woman-hating, knuckle-dragging troglodyte, let me make is incandescently clear that I applaud this young woman’s initiative and wish her success in her endeavor.
This type of business would do a lot better in Nags Head.
But best of luck!