The luxury interior design world buzzed with speculation when Krista Alterman, the creative force behind Krista + Home, announced she was “joining forces” with an unnamed entity in May 2025.
Though industry insiders have yet to confirm any formal acquisition by Vesta Home, the nation’s premier luxury staging company, the details remain undisclosed. This potential partnership would align with Vesta’s aggressive expansion strategy in the luxury furnishing market.
Industry insiders await confirmation as Vesta Home’s aggressive luxury market expansion continues amid acquisition speculation.
Founded in 2017 by Julian Buckner and Brett Baer, Vesta Home has transformed from a boutique staging company into a multifaceted luxury design powerhouse.
The company now designs over 3,000 projects annually and influences approximately $9.9 billion in real estate transactions. Their journey from featuring on Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” to launching a full-scale interior design studio in 2020 demonstrates their methodical approach to market dominance.
The company’s acquisition strategy became evident with their recent purchase of Fernish and Feather, two direct-to-consumer furniture rental companies now operating under the collective “Showroom” banner.
This move extends Vesta’s reach from exclusive luxury markets into the mass consumer segment, with Julian Buckner assuming leadership as Founder and CEO of the consolidated entity.
The combined operations utilize shared software platforms and proprietary distribution systems across major metropolitan areas including New York, Southern California, and South Florida.
Krista Alterman brings considerable celebrity cachet to any potential partnership, having worked with high-profile clients including rapper Vanilla Ice.
Her innovative approach to interior design complements Vesta’s existing portfolio of services, which spans custom furniture production, e-commerce platforms, and extensive staging solutions. Alterman recently discussed tariff implications on design materials during a wpeccbs12 weekend appearance, highlighting how cost pressures are reshaping industry strategies.
Industry observer Bombachetti notes that Alterman is “changing the way some people are buying,” suggesting her influence extends beyond traditional design parameters. Her expertise aligns with Vesta’s philosophy of blending high-style design with real-life comfort, a combination that has established the company as the largest luxury home staging firm in the U.S.
As Vesta Home continues expanding its national e-commerce footprint while maintaining its luxury staging dominance, any formal acquisition of Krista + Home would represent another strategic step toward creating what the company calls a “full lifecycle solution” for diverse customer segments.
Whether confirmed or not, such partnerships reflect the evolving environment where luxury design expertise increasingly merges with accessible, scalable business models.
