In celebration of Nest Studio's release our new Step Seriesline, this week we look back in time to highlight the breathtaking work of Italian architect, Carlos Scarpa, 1906-1978. Scarpa is often admired as a hands-on sculptor within his architectural work juxtaposing materials and textures and combining time-honored crafts with modern manufacturing processes. Scarpa's commitment to detail and... Read more
Hi Everyone. So for the past few weeks I've been showing you the final product on our Urban Farmhouse project. So far we have tackled the Kitchen, Living / Dining Area, Master Bedroom, and Master Bath. Today, let's take a look at how the Play Room turned out. Here is the design board we created.And here are some shots of the final product. I love how playful and bright this space is. Though... Read more
Happy Design Crush Monday! This week we are spotlighting the magical work of event planner, interior designer, and bon vivant Ken Fulk. Fulk's work is always stylish and sometimes over the top combining antiques, modern art and taxidermy. Known for designing interiors and parties with panache, his projects elicit a rich sensory experience and unfold like a movie.If you haven't had the pleasure... Read more
Hi, it's Kate Cabiltes!I bookmarked an office tour of a space designed by Meredith Heron featured on Style Me Prettyseveral years ago and I keep coming back to it. Meredith's timeless style is evident in her office makeover which resulted in a finished space that is energizing and yet sophisticated. This Toronto interior designer used neutrals and jewel tones to fill this room. With velvet chairs... Read more
Hi Everyone! Last week I shared with you the master bedroom reveal on the urban farmhouse project I worked on out in LA. Today, let's check out the master bath. As a refresher, here is the original concept.This is one of my favorite spaces. I love the hanging lights, stained wood and the gallery wall.Stay tuned next week for the play room reveal! Read more
This week we are highlighting the work of the impeccable Canadian designer, Elizabeth Metcalfe. Known for her understated luxe interiors, Metcalfe has a sophisticated style, subdued color pallet, and flawless attention to detail. Her highly personalized residences are luxurious but also welcoming, warm and authentic. Revered for her attention to detail, Metcalfe experiments with innovative... Read more
Hi Everyone. A while back I posted about our exterior color scheme. Well spring is coming and it's time to narrow things down. I had mostly decided upon a dark blue/green and have been looking at some swatches on the house. This was what I had kind of narrowed it down to.And here are some of the swatches (leaning toward the middle right).Then Scott and I went up to the Berkshires last weekend.... Read more
Hi there! Jess here with a few more Urban Farmhouse Reveal shots. Last week we showed you the living / dining space and the week before was the kitchen, featuring our bespoke hardware. Today we're showcasing the master bedroom. Here is the original concept board.And here is the space completed. I love the little reading nook with my client's father's vintage leather chair. And I absolutely... Read more
We are kicking off our new Nest Studio Design Crush series by highlighting the work of the fabulous west coast designer, Catherine Kwong. This designer is beyond crushable. Catherine seems to be able to accomplish the impossible . . . sophisticatedly tailored interiors that are simultaneously edgy, spaces that are luxurious yet intimate, and a seamless blending of different styles and materials.... Read more
Happy February, it's Kate Cabiltes again!I am a complete HGTV fan and worship any home designed by Joanna Gaines. This cozy space by Gaines lined in white subway tile backsplash and open shelving is farmhouse kitchen heaven! It boasts carrara marble countertops with a farmhouse sink and is filled with various rustic accoutrements like hanging pendant lamps and loads of wooden and cast iron serving... Read more
Hi Folks. I hope you enjoyed the reveal of the Urban Farmhouse Kitchen. I love how our decorative hardwareadds a touch of luxury to to what would otherwise feel more simple clean and a tad rustic. The kitchen is open to the living and dining areas so today I wanted to show you the rest of that space. I absolutely love how it turned out. It's clean, boho farmhouse and really a unique bespoke space... Read more
Hi Everyone. It's been a while since I posted about our Urban Farmhouse project. I finally went out to LA toward the end of last year and finished up the accessorizing and styling and shot the house for my portfolio. Now it's time to share. First up is the kitchen. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out and am more than a little jealous of my clients' space. If you recall here is the design plan from... Read more