Business Details
Custom Interior Design & Staging Solutions
Established by Kirsten Smith, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), INTERIOR No.3 blends innovative design with financial expertise to deliver tailored interior solutions. With over 20 years of experience in financial consulting and eight years leading residential and commercial design projects, our approach prioritizes both aesthetics and fiscal responsibility. Our team collaborates with top-tier remodelers, designers, and real estate professionals to ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. Certified in staging and licensed in real estate, we specialize in enhancing property value through strategic design.Serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond, we partner with clients to create spaces that reflect their unique lifestyles while maintaining a meticulous focus on cost efficiency. Our expertise extends to new builds, renovations, and staging for sale or lease, supported by partnerships with distinguished design-build firms. Backed by a proven track record in both design and finance, INTERIOR No.3 delivers results that harmonize creativity with practicality, ensuring client satisfaction at every project stage.
Services
Interior Design
Home Staging
Remodel & Build
Commercial Staging
Design Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer 8 years of combined interior design and real estate staging expertise.
- Our team holds certifications from ASID and RESA for industry-recognized standards.
- Kirsten Smith combines design leadership with over 20 years of financial consulting experience.
- We partner with top-tier remodeling and design/build firms for quality execution.
- Third-party staging certification ensures data-driven, market-responsive solutions.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)
What people say
Better than I could have ever imagined
Tremendously talented, resourceful
Highly professional
Extremely reliable
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates personalized spaces for residential and commercial clients. Using innovative principles, we craft warm, elegant environments that reflect current lifestyles. With ASID-certified expertise and financial acumen, we ensure cost-effective solutions that balance creativity with practicality across new builds and renovations.
Home Staging
We specialize in staging homes for sale or lease, focusing on buyer trends and ROI. Leveraging real estate expertise and third-party certification, we enhance market appeal through strategic design. Our partnerships with top Twin Cities agencies ensure data-driven staging that accelerates sales and maximizes property value.
Remodel & Build
Our remodel and design/build service delivers end-to-end project management from initial design to move-in. Partnering with elite contractors, we combine quality craftsmanship with financial oversight. This approach ensures efficient execution of residential renovations, new builds, and commercial property upgrades while maintaining strict cost controls.
People
Kirsten Smith
Owner & Lead Designer
Kirsten Smith leads INTERIOR No.3 with 8 years of design experience and ASID/RESA certifications. A CPA and financial consultant for over 20 years, she merges creative vision with fiscal expertise. Previously an audit manager at a Big 4 firm, she holds a BBA in Accounting from Hofstra University.
Questions
What areas does INTERIOR No.3 serve?
We proudly serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and surrounding regions for all design and staging projects.
Are INTERIOR No.3's designers certified?
Yes – we hold certifications from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA).
How does INTERIOR No.3 ensure cost-effectiveness?
Our team integrates financial consulting expertise with design processes to optimize budgets while maintaining high-quality results.
Can you assist with commercial property staging?
Yes – we provide commercial staging and redesign services, including tenant build-outs and property remodels for owners and leasing agents.
What distinguishes INTERIOR No.3 from competitors?
We uniquely combine ASID-certified design talent with CPA-level financial analysis and 20+ years of real estate development experience.
