About Edge & Ethos
Our Mission and passion
At Edge & Ethos Designs, we move beyond the idea of creating beautiful spaces—we shape how people live, experience, and connect within them. Through our Resimmercial Design™ methodology, we design environments that balance residential warmth with the sophistication and energy of hospitality and multifamily living.
Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of how design influences not only aesthetics, but experience, behavior, and long-term value. We approach each project with intention, creating spaces that feel layered, elevated, and inherently livable.
Guided by both ethos and expertise, our designs reflect a thoughtful alignment between our clients’ vision and the environments they seek to create. The result is a body of work that is refined yet approachable, curated yet deeply human.
At its core, we believe design is not simply about beauty or function—it is impactful, transformative, and essential to the way people experience the world around them.
About the company
Founded in 2021, Edge & Ethos Designs is built on a foundation of formal training, interdisciplinary experience, and a distinct point of view that bridges design, strategy, and human experience.
Founder and Principal Designer, Kristen Proctor, brings a unique perspective shaped by an early career in politics and policy, where she developed a deep understanding of how people engage with systems, environments, and one another. This lens continues to inform the firm’s approach to design—grounded not only in aesthetics, but in impact.
Kristen holds a Master of Arts in Interior Design with a concentration in Interior Architecture from the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University, where she refined her technical and conceptual design expertise.
With over a decade of experience spanning hospitality, multifamily, and senior living environments, she has contributed to projects for leading firms in the industry, developing a strong foundation in creating spaces that are both elevated and deeply livable.
This collective experience led to the formation of Edge & Ethos Designs and the development of its signature Resimmercial Design™ methodology—a design approach that seamlessly integrates residential warmth with the sophistication and performance of hospitality and multifamily environments.
“I hired Kristen to help with the design of our new construction home in Virginia. Kristen was very knowledgeable about the builder’s design options and helped us to develop the vision for our home. After coming up with our vision, she helped us to work with the builder to incorporate structural and design options to bring that vision to life. She also worked with us to select the color scheme, furniture, accessories and overall flow of the home to make it our sanctuary. We are still in love with the end result. The builder’s sales agent told us that we would command top dollar if we decided to sell due to this design. We are very happy with the what Edge & Ethos did for our home.”
“I absolutely love the design Edge & Ethos created for us! It’s fresh, welcoming, and just the right touch of our personal influence. We couldn’t be happier!”
“Kristen’s work is amazing and she is the consummate professional. Her ability to take your ideas and create a wonderful aesthetic is unmatched. She really enjoys understanding the client’s personality and ensuring that it shines through in the overall design.”
What Our Clients Are Saying
Our Services
Residential
Refined, livable environments designed to reflect the way you move, gather, and experience home.
Hospitality
Spaces designed to welcome, engage, and leave a lasting impression—where experience is as considered as design.
Senior Living
Thoughtfully designed environments that support comfort, connection, and a vibrant sense of living at every stage.
Multi-Family
Intentional, well-composed spaces that enhance everyday living and elevate the modern residential experience.