Journal

10 Things I can’t live without: Sharon Michaels

Hi Everyone. So you've read about the 10 things I (Jess Davis) can't live without and we've heard from Jessica Burne and Elizabeth Boland.  Next up is Sharon Michaels who is in charge of orders and customer service - our account manager so to speak. Sharon comes to love and appreciate luxury hardware by way of musical theatre and advertising. Although the closest Sharon has been to hardware in the... Read more

Design Crush: Lilly Bunn

This week's Design Crush is the chic NYC interior designer, Lilly Bunn.  Lilly pulls together sophisticated functional and family friendly interiors.  One Kings Lane describes her work as "fuss-free (interiors) where everything is beautiful, but nothing overly precious."Lilly Bunn is a designer after our own heart and one who knows how to create spaces for stylish living with children. Check out... Read more

Gold Geometric Powder Room

Hi again, it's Kate Cabiltes!After moving into my new home recently I'm in full on nesting mode and after years of going wallpaper free in rental after rental, I am finally considering wallpapering my own half bath. I have noticed lots of fun looks involving metallics with a focus on geometric shapes with a few favorites. A few of my faves that I came across while doing my rabbit hole of Pinterest... Read more

Carlos Scarpa: Modernism in Detail

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

Urban Farmhouse Reveal: The Playroom

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

Design Crush: Ken Fulk

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

Modern Office Space

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

Urban Farmhouse Reveal: the Master Bath

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

Design Crush: Elizabeth Metcalfe

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

Narrowing down our exterior color

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

Urban Farmhouse Reveal: The Master Bedroom

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

Design Crush: Catherine Kwong

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