MakeNest Interiors

03/29/2026

A trip to DC to protest fascism included a visit to the Hirshhorn, where the storytelling in the current exhibits did not disappoint. The power that artists have to convey complex emotions and concepts never fails to inspire awe.

03/26/2026

Daffodils and forsythia are popping. Tender leaves are unfurling along the roadways. Longer, warmer days are whispering hopeful notes of spring. If you’re like me, you’re finding more time to get outdoors and take it all in. Here is a tour of some of my designs that celebrate the many versatile and beautiful shades of green.

03/25/2026

Progress on our designs at Nest 6031, with the hearth nearing readiness for tile and the main level guest bath about set for fixtures. Things are looking great.

01/29/2026

Our 2026 studio design has landed. A beautiful, curated collection that reflects our passion for joyful, honest and fearless design.

01/29/2026

Tour our new studio design for 2026. The yield of local tradespeople, artisan furniture crafters from Appalachia and beyond, and Virginia-based fabricators, the studio is a reflection of our love of joyful, honest and fearless design.

Back in October, with autumn curling up like a cat against the chill, I began to plan yet another iteration for my design studio. The result is the yield of artisans throughout Appalachia and points beyond. People who are part of diverse communities, who show up to work with pride despite a host of

01/27/2026

In twenty-one years of business, we have maintained an apolitical brand, hoping to create content in a divisive world that appeals to people’s shared love of home and family. We also feel that political affiliation is very private.

Still, with ICE entering homes in some cases without judicial warrants and creating havoc and terror in communities, it has become ever more difficult not to speak up. Many Americans feel less safe because of ICE practices. If you do not agree with what you are seeing, call your representatives and demand change.

If your media sources are telling you that what has been happening in Minneapolis and elsewhere is okay, do your own independent research and we believe you will discover that ICE has made American communities less safe. We hope all of us can come together to demand change.

01/22/2026

Overwhelmed with trying to imagine what your home could be? Here is our simple primer on how to cut past the noise and get to the heart of what matters to you.

Does the mere notion of a new design for your home flood you with uncertainty? Maybe you’ve looked at a dizzying array of ideas online and found your excitement fizzling? If you long for your dream home to become reality but find putting your ideas together overwhelming, this post was written to h

12/31/2025

Let 2025 go out on a dreamy note with our 2025 design highlight reel.

12/29/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we wish all of our friends and patrons a year ahead of creativity, community and joy. Now is the time for replenishment and here is a glimpse at the source of all of my design magic: nature, with its diverse forms, textures, and colors; its balance and harmony and infinite surprises, gathered on my walks at and around our getaway home over the holiday break. Peace be with you in 2026! - Paul

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12/28/2025

How about a bit of joy in the sleepy dip between Christmas and New Years? Tour our 2025 design highlights!

2026 is fast approaching, so we're taking a beat to luxuriate in the functional beauty we delivered in 2025. Enjoy the transformations!

12/13/2025

The holiday magic was sparkling at Nest 601 this week when we came to install new window treatments. We hope the wonder is warming your homes, too.

12/05/2025