2023 Year In Review

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By Paul Miller

Interior Designer

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Last year is only a few ticks back on the calendar, but 2024 is already off to a great start, with exciting new projects in various phases of development. Please enjoy our look back at some of our 2023 projects.

Nest #1110

The focus of this design was to update the front rooms of this custom home to create calming, light spaces balancing both elegance and informality. Many beautifully crafted and bespoke pieces would remain, such as the dining table and chairs and bow front living room chest, but the mandate was clear: our clients wanted to send the traditional window treatments, colors, lighting and patterns packing…

 

nest #801

Here our design was as interpretive as ever, but it was less a complete overhaul and more like that old game Operation: we took out, replaced, and reworked only what was essential to ensure beauty, comfort, and fresh energy for years to come, always mindful that the house’s well-established personality was not lost…

 

Nest #105

A lifetime of putting her own talent for design to work had created a striking and sophisticated collection, but my client sought my help to edit, expand, and interpret for an open floor plan with riches of natural light. The floor plan was a sticking point as well as a color palette from the previous owner that left her cold…

 

Nest #261

One of our nesters was fonder of the existing living room design than the other. The partner who was left cold by the space had a moniker for it: the museum. The term was not used with much fondness and she was frank that she did not enjoy spending time in the room. He saw in it a lovingly built collection of American craftsmanship. I could see both sides of the debate. Often a designer works to diplomatically address differences in opinion like this between householders…

 

Nest #115

Venice and turtles. It’s funny the elements of a home a designer calls upon for inspiration. In this project, photos of travel and a collection of our shell dwelling friends influenced choices in color, texture, and additional art…