Meet Cristeta
Interior Designer | Story-Driven Design | Purposeful Living
Cristeta Kontorinis’ journey in design began long before it became her profession. Born and raised in the Philippines, she spent her childhood immersed in architecture and design magazines, sketching spaces that felt purposeful, balanced, and emotionally alive. What started as a fascination quickly became a lifelong passion.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of the Philippines, where she developed a deep appreciation for the balance between beauty and function. After graduating in 1996, Cristeta founded her own interior design firm and collaborated closely with her architect brother-in-law, blending creativity with structure to bring thoughtful, well-planned spaces to life.
In 1998, Cristeta relocated to the United States, where a temporary role in finance evolved into a decades-long career across Fortune 500 financial operations, enterprise technology consulting, and data analytics. This chapter sharpened her strategic mindset, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex projects—skills that now inform her design process in a powerful and distinctive way.
Today, Cristeta has come full circle, aligning her creative roots and professional expertise through Decorating Den Interiors. This proven design model allows her to deliver inspired, personalized interiors while offering clients the confidence of established systems, trusted resources, and a guided, stress-free experience from concept to completion.
“Every space tells a story.”