New builds can be horrendously boring and void of all character. In the case of designer Krysta Gibbons of Kipling House Interiors and her newly built home in a historic neighbouhood of Minneapolis, she set out to create a space for her and her family that is utterly charming, overflowing with character and details, and with a healthy dose of soothing colours. ‘Contemporary elegance meets historic soul’ with European and Southern influences which translates to as warm and cozy as can be. Architect: Murphy & Co. Design; Photos: Matt Kisiday; Styling: Lucy Bamman.