Our Story
Design With Intention. Built on Trust.
Founded by childhood sweethearts Jessie and Tavia Christal, Christal Clear Designs is where master-level structural artistry meets innate, visionary design.
Where It All Began
Jessie and Tavia Christal met in a language arts class at just 12 years old. What started as a childhood friendship became a lifelong partnership — and eventually, a design firm that is taking the industry by storm.
Founded a decade ago, Christal Clear Designs was built on a simple but powerful premise: that the most extraordinary spaces are born from the intersection of structural mastery and intuitive design vision. That intersection is exactly where Jessie and Tavia live.
Following a powerful brand evolution in 2023, the firm overcame industry complexities to be named among NYC's Top 20 Interior Designers — standing proud as the only married couple of color on the prestigious list. Today, they manage an impressive portfolio of over 200 projects annually, serving clients from everyday working-class families to high-end celebrity clientele.
Named Top 20 Interior Designers
NYC, 2023 — The only married couple of color on the list
Recognition & Experience
10+
Years in Practice
200+
Projects Annually
Top 20
NYC Designers 2023
15+
Years Construction Experience
Meet the Dynamic Duo
Two complementary backgrounds. One unstoppable creative force. Jessie and Tavia Christal have built a life and a legacy together — and their firm reflects every bit of that synergy.
Jessie Christal
Co-Founder — Structural Artistry & Construction
Jessie brings over 15 years of elite construction experience to every project. Having worked with the world's top global construction firm, he contributed to landmark builds including major sports stadiums, the Four Seasons, The Houston Galleria, and Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport — where he personally applied his artistic brushwork and refined craftsmanship across each iconic structure. His structural expertise gives Christal Clear Designs a foundation that most design firms simply cannot offer.
Tavia Christal
Co-Founder — Creative Director & Principal Designer
Tavia possesses a lifelong, intuitive eye for aesthetics — a gift she has carried since childhood. After building a successful corporate career as a dental hygienist, she stepped out on faith to turn her natural design talents into a thriving reality. Her ability to see a space's full potential before a single piece is moved is what defines the Christal Clear aesthetic: authentic, non-homogeneous, and impossible to ignore.
Childhood sweethearts. Business partners. Creative force.
#TheDynamicDuo
What We Stand For
Authenticity Over Formula
We reject trend-chasing and formulaic concepts. Every space we design is built on absolute integrity — a true reflection of the people who live there, not a copy of what is popular this season.
Structure Meets Vision
The marriage of Jessie's construction mastery and Tavia's design intuition gives our work a depth that goes beyond aesthetics. We build spaces that are as sound as they are stunning.
Accessible Excellence
Our versatile approach ensures that extraordinary design is not reserved for the few. We serve a diverse clientele — from working-class families to celebrity clients — with the same level of care and craft.
Built to Last
We are driven by longevity. The spaces we create are not designed for a moment — they are designed for a lifetime, built to grow with you and refuse to blend into the crowd.
Ready to Work With the Dynamic Duo?
Every extraordinary home begins with a single conversation. Tell us about your space and we will take it from there.
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