Category Archives: Interior Design, Dayton Ohio

Nest Designs LLC is conveniently located near Miami Valley Hospital and the University of Dayton.

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 The outdated kitchen had too many doorways and one extra large window that limited the cabinetry options in the previous design.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.

McPherson Town Kitchen

April 27, 2011Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer in Dayton Ohio, Kitchen DesignInterior Design Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohio, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Renovation in Historic McPherson Towndesignmanager

Prior to the renovation, there was a window in the wall where the stove is now placed. Removing that window allowed for a wall of cabinetry and a lot of added storage for the homeowners. The two contrasting quartz counter-tops and a fun glass mosaic back-splash gives those surfaces a punch of color and adds some visual interest along with some textural accents.

2011 DPVA Designer Show House

March 15, 2011Bathroom Remodel, Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer in Dayton OhioBathroom Remodel, Bathroom Renovation, Designer Show House, Interior Design Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohiodesignmanager

Before image of the Master Bathroom for DPVA Designers Show House 2011 — Before image of Bathroom

Nest Designs participated in the DPVA’s Designer Show House for the third consecutive year. At the end of the room selection process, I was fortunate to get the Master Bathroom. As you can see from the before image, the bathroom already had a nice layout. I decided to leave all the existing tile work, vanity, bathtub and flooring. I even kept the red walls but changed the shade of red to a more vibrant color for this space. As you can see from the images below a color change with some fun accent pieces can really transform a space.

Master Bathroom at the 2011 DPVA Designer Show House — After photo of the master bathroom

Here is the after photo of the Master Bathroom. Nest Designs changed the wall color to Sherwin-Williams Cherry Tomato SW6864. I found the man and woman wall vases online and knew instantly that they were going to be the focal point of the bathroom. I decided to hang them en mass on the walls. To add a punch of color, I added lime green spider mums. Those selections resulted in a space that was vivid, fun and energetic. Photos by Bealer Photographic Arts.

Oakwood Kitchen Remodel

February 20, 2011Interior Design, Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer in Dayton Ohio, Kitchen DesignInterior Design, Interior Design Dayton Ohio, Interior Designer - Dayton Ohio, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeldesignmanager

Over the course several months Nest Designs LLC helped transform this space from an empty shell into this showpiece. From the original design concept to the finished space, this is definitely one of my favorite interior design projects to date. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.

Oakwood Kitchen Remodel - View 2 — Oakwood Kitchen Remodel – View 2

It’s hard to believe looking at this image that this kitchen was in a house that had been totally gutted. No plumbing, no lights, no appliances, no cabinetry just the support beam across the middle of the ceiling. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.

Oakwood Kitchen Remodel - View 3 — Oakwood Kitchen Remodel – View 3

This view allows you to see the custom built range hood. There is a beautiful farm sink and two contrasting granite counter-tops. Notice the bar sink in the island. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.