Heather Kilmer here with our Monday morning Nest Design Crush. This week we are highlighting the chic interiors of Beth Martin of the Martin Group SF. Martin has a knack for making modern interiors feel effortless. "My work skews casual and bohemian," states Martin. I love her soulful laid-back aesthetic juxtaposed with her eye for fine art. Her neutral palette combined with luxurious wall... Read more
Hi, Kate Cabiltes here!There are zillions of summer homes bringing me inspiration lately and this Hamptons beaut by designer Tamara Magelis a clear favorite. She reimagined this 12,600 square foot estate and executed a fabulous mid century modern update. Her plays with finishes and shapes is noteworthy as is her use of fun catchy artwork. My jaw dropped to the floor when I saw her living room. I... Read more
Hi Everyone! Jess D here. We were so thrilled that House Beautiful featured my Millburn house's kitchen in its June 2017 issue and thought it would be a good idea to revisit the kitchen floor stenciling process before we dive into the painting of my new kitchen floor.It's hard to believe this is what our kitchen looked like before we purchased our home.After some demo, new cabinets, french... Read more
Hi all, it's me Kate Cabiltes!I came across the charming flat of London retailer Alex Eagle on Dominorecently. Each room is thoughtfully designed and filled with beautiful vignettes much like one of her shops. My favorite spot is her 6 month old's nursery which is bold yet refined and can be appreciated for its design sensibilities. The paper mache animal head statement wall is adorable but the... Read more
Heather here . . . with our Monday Nest Studio Design Spotlight. This week we are featuring the transformative work of Atlanta's Musso Design Group. Musso takes their charge of inspiring clients seriously. As evidenced by their work, Musso curates places of beauty that fundamentally lift the human spirit. The Musso team states:"Our deepest purpose is to help draw from within all we touch,... Read more
Hi folks, Heather here with our Monday Design Crush. This week we are featuring the sophisticated stylings of Annie Downing. Annie's interiors are a livable luxurious combination of eclectic and bold. Downing has an knack for timeless detailing, distinctive accessorizing and unique color combinations. Annie also has a fashionable showroom in the 'Design District' of Austin, Texas. Here you can... Read more
Hi, it's Kate Cabiltes!I came across this home tour featured on Domino by Studio McGeeand was in awe of how this Salt Lake City based firm transformed a drab 1930s kitchen to a cozy yet bold room. The open shelving on the squared (as opposed to typically rectangular) subway tiles makes for endless storage and display possibilities. The colors throughout are simple yet eye catching. The jewel toned... Read more
It's Heather Kilmer here, with our Monday morning Design Crush. This week we are featuring the impeccable work of NYC designer, Young Huh. Known for her irreproachable attention to detail, Huh intimately layers her clients' history, personality and cultural experiences into their homes. She states,"A rule that I dofollow is to decorate with family heirlooms even if some of them are... Read more
Heather Kilmer here . . . and this week is all about leather. We are seeing lots of innovation in interior artisan leather these days. From chairs to accessories to fashion, here are some of our favorite leather trends:Ngala Trading from South Africa is one of my favorite leather artisans. Their handcrafted Urchin Chandeliers and Shaggy Leather Chairs are meticulously constructed with... Read more
Hey there, it's Kate Cabiltes!This kids bedroom by Shannon Wollack of LA design firm Studio Life.Styleis the ultimate kids retreat. The space features built in bunk beds coated in a custom paint by Soho House and outfitted in neutral hued sheets and mud cloth pillows. While the space reads fresh and minimalist, fun outdoorsy details like the Pendleton blanket and rope handles keep it playful. The... Read more
Happy Monday, it's Heather Kilmer with this week's Nest Studio Design Spotlight. This week we are spotlighting one of the most important 20th century architects, editors, illustrators, furniture designers and curators, Lina Bo Bardi. Her bold, distinctive and prolific work successfully integrates the values of the modern movement with popular culture. Living the majority of her professional life... Read more
This week we are featuring the work of the fabulously soulful Jon Call from Mr. Call Designs.Mr. Call's work is tailored, masculine, stylish but not the least bit stuffy. I love how his aesthetic combines classic American style with quirky elements of surprise and cleverly crafted details. Appealing to an often untapped interior design clientele, the 30-40 downtown crowd, Mr. Call Designs has a... Read more