Kristy Sims
Founder, Gorgie Homes

From Coast to Classic: A Life Curated by Design

What began as a little girl “playing house” in small-town Illinois grew into a lifelong love for beauty, comfort, and home. My early years were shaped by resourcefulness and heart—thanks to a mother who made magic on a shoestring budget, filling every corner with warmth and music.

After moving to Chicago for college, life took me coast to coast—each home becoming a new chapter in my design evolution. A Northeastern Colonial, a Florida ranch, a California beach house, a traditional brick four-story, and my all-time favorite: a 1916 Georgian Revival. With every renovation and rebuild, my style refined itself—timeless at the core, always with a stylish edge.

In 2012, an unexpected design project turned into my first official client—and just like that, Gorgie Homes was born.

Today, I design with soul, sophistication, and a deep appreciation for the story behind each space. Every project is rooted in the same intention I learned as a girl: to create a home that feels like home. A place that welcomes, comforts, and reflects the people who live there—elevated, effortless, and entirely one-of-a-kind.