Category Archives: Interior Designer Dayton Oh

I am an energetic designer with experience in both residential design and commercial design. Located near downtown Dayton Ohio.

South Park Porch

June 17, 2013Eclectic Design, Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer Dayton Oh, Interior Designer in Dayton Ohio, PorchInterior Design, Interior Design Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohio, Porch, South Park Historic Districtdesignmanager

The only black and white image you will find on my website. I re-vamped my own back porch last year and am tickled with the final product. I used shakes (shingles) to side the interior walls and kept the exposed beams on the ceiling. The addition of a space heater in the cooler months allows me to ‘winter’ all of my outdoor plants. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.

Here is a color version of the same porch. We moved the chairs around for this angle. The lime green chairs were purchased at a garage sale in South Park. The raspberry paint is a custom color from Sherwin Williams. The sisal rug is perfect for this space. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.

ECO Rehabarama

June 1, 2013Dining Room Design, Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer Dayton Oh, Interior Designer in Dayton Ohio, Kitchen RemodelBarn Door, ECO Rehabarama, Interior Design Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohiodesignmanager

Nest Designs was hired by a local contractor to design the floor plan for the ECO Rehabarama home they were rehabbing. My design was based on maximizing floor space and creating a distinct look for the interior of the house. Using a barn door to divide two adjacent spaces made perfect sense. No door swing = more floor space. The bright red door also created a dramatic backdrop for the dining area. The paint color is Sherwin Williams SW7590 Red Obsession. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.

ECO Rehabarama Office — Here is an image of the home office in the ECO Rehabarama home.

Spring Valley Kitchen Remodel

April 7, 2012Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer Dayton Oh, Interior Designer in Dayton Ohio, Kitchen Design, Kitchen RemodelInterior Design Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohio, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeldesignmanager

There were some major changes in this kitchen renovation. The first thing Nest Designs created was a u-shaped kitchen floor-plan that incorporated a breakfast bar/peninsula with two different heights for the counter-tops. The homeowner’s requested that their existing flooring be incorporated into the new design and that is the only part of the old kitchen that remains.

Before - Spring Valley Kitchen Remodel — Before – Kitchen Remodel

Spring Valley Kitchen - Soapstone Sink — Spring Valley Kitchen – Soapstone Sink

: After – Spring Valley Kitchen

The soapstone counter-tops really compliment the custom cherry cabinetry. Nest Designs selected gorgeous slate tile for the back-splash. All new stainless steel appliances, a contemporary island hood and great lighting fixtures (selected by the homeowner’s) really add to the transformation of this kitchen. And yes, that is a soapstone sink. After photos by Bealer Photographic Arts.

South Park Kitchen Remodel

April 6, 2012Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer Dayton Oh, Interior Designer in Dayton Ohio, Kitchen Design, Kitchen RemodelInterior Design, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohio, Kitchen Design, South Park Historic Districtdesignmanager

Before - South Park Kitchen — Before – South Park Kitchen

Some pretty dramatic changes to a kitchen renovation in South Park. The outdated kitchen had too many doorways and one extra large window that limited the cabinetry options in the previous design. Nest Designs LLC created a new floor plan that eliminated two doorways and one window. Removing those items allowed for a wall of cabinetry and a large amount of surface area on the counter-tops. The area to the left of the stove used to be a doorway that led to the outside of the house while the area to the right of the stove use to be a window.

Repositioning the island and the stove helped create better flow in the kitchen. This historic home had 9′ ceilings and running the cabinetry the height of the ceiling added much needed storage, along with adding a lot of visual appeal. Notice the support beams above the opening that lead into the mudroom and additional pantry (not pictured). By opening up the doorway that had a very small passageway, we were able to make those two spaces more unified. It also allowed for more natural light to flood into the kitchen. After photos by Bealer Photographic Arts.

Simms Patterson Square Condo – Upper Level

December 9, 2011Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer Dayton Oh, Simms Patterson Square CondoBedroom Design, Interior Design Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohiodesignmanager

The upper level of the condo features two bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry room and a linen closet. This picture is of the Master Bedroom. I chose a gorgeous green color for the wall, a queen sized bed with a rough, natural finish and two ottomans as nightstands. Soft natural bedding and pillows with text and texture give the bedroom a very comfortable and cozy feel. Photo by Nest Designs LLC.

For fun I chose a dresser that was made from reclaimed wood. The lamp carries the wooden texture over from the bed. The dress form with the metal helmet and the vintage luggage add style and playfulness to the bedroom. Hanging the mirror on the vertical instead of the horizontal pulls all of the elements together. Photo by The Next Wave.

Here is an image from the bathroom. I’ve used the wall vases in the past in a bathroom and they were perfect for this space too. This time is used a green grass to add a punch of color against the gray wall color. The numbered basket is perfect for holding hand towels. Photo by The Next Wave.