Welcome to… Hygge Kyst
Creating Coastal Comfort
Simply what we do:
I’m a professional organizer (certified KonMari® Consultant), personal shopper and lifelong health learner in Rhode Island based on Aquidneck Island (Newport, RI) and New Shoreham (Block Island, RI), offering personalized home and personal support throughout the surrounding areas.
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My husband Kevin Castner and I work together as realtors and home investment guides — supporting clients in organizing their vendors, projects, and rentals with care and clarity.
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Who are we?
My life took an unexpected turn when becoming a mother and chronic illnesses invited me to slow down and rethink my life’s priorities. The Konmari Method eased overwhelm, changed my life and Hygge Kyst was born from that turning point — a path of self advocation, healing environments, and practical home care. This space is where I share what I’ve learned and synthesize my years in service, retail and real estate industries: how to tend a home and lifestyle that truly holds you — body, mind, and spirit.
Hi there, I’m Maddy
I’ve been a lifelong islander since relocating from Los Gatos, California at the young age of 2 years old. Having lived in all three of Aquidecks’s municipalities, I spent my formative years in a quiet suburb of Portsmouth, later moving South to Middletown and finally, Newport. Cutting my teeth early in the real estate world, my adolescence was spent helping my parents Mike and Susan maintain their five rental properties. After attending a private Christian academy through middle & high school, I attended the University of Rhode Island, majoring in engineering. I have been working in real estate in Newport, RI for over a decade, specializing in investment property sales and rentals.
Hi there, I’m Kevin
Hygge Kyst means Comfort + Coast.
We offer hands-on support for homeowners, tenants, and those navigating the complexity of daily care. From ritual-based home organization to property logistics and environmental wellness, Hygge Kyst is a soft place to land — and a gentle invitation to live more intentionally.
Founded by partners in life and business, Madeline and Kevin Castner, we bring warmth, ritual, and clarity to homes across coastal Rhode Island. Rooted in Nordic ancestral values and years of professional real estate experience, we believe your home should be a vessel for wellness — not just an asset or structure.
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Why Hygge Kyst?
With deep roots in creative entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary endeavors, I proudly unfurl the offerings of Hygge Kyst. Seeded by professional experience and a personal healing journey, our work blends KonMari Method™ training with home logistics and sales management to nurture buds of clarity, wellness, and ease.
I was once taught that what you let in, on, and around you… becomes you. From timeless wardrobes to vendor coordination, I see home care as a healing ritual—one that blooms organically with joy, sustainability, and comfort.
At Hygge Kyst, the focus is on creating environments that promote serenity and well-being. Each service is tailored to honor the unique needs of individuals while fostering a sense of peace. By streamlining home logistics with my husband, Kevin Castner, of Captain’s Quarters Properties, we not only organize physical spaces but also encourage emotional clarity.
The journey towards a harmonious home begins with intention. With mindful curation, we elevate your surroundings into sacred spaces that reflect authenticity and purpose. Whether it is through reorganizing a cluttered closet or implementing efficient systems for daily tasks, Hygge Kyst is dedicated to turning everyday activities into moments of mindfulness.
Embrace the practice of home care as a transformative experience. Together, we can cultivate a sanctuary that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit, allowing the true essence of your life to unfold beautifully.