This home in the Battery Heights neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, defines cottage-cute. In each issue of NEST Magazine, our acclaimed print publication now in its 17th issue, we bring you cutting edge insights into design and home trends, including our recurring Curb Appeal column. In our most recent issue, we took an intimate look…
Interior designer Ashley Haley shares her love of transitional decor A lover of all things beautiful and balanced, Ashley Haley named her design business OSLO Design Co., in part for her own Norwegian roots, partly for her love of Scandinavian design, and for the visual symmetry the letters themselves possess. That innate sense for what…
How to Maximize the Natural Light in Your Home TEXT BY JASMINE BIBLE Let’s be honest…not every single room in our home is drenched with glorious sunlight. So what can you do to maximize the natural light in those rooms? We talked to some of our favorite designers to learn their lighting tricks. Read on…
Our in-house expert brings us fresh picks for unexpected lighting choices! We’ve rounded up unconventional light fixtures that are sure to illuminate your heart, and your home! PLANT PENDANT It’s a plant hanger and a pendant light all in one! Hang in multiples for a dramatic effect. Spherical Hanging Plant Pendant, $87,…
For interior designer Kevin Billings, plaid isn’t just a trend, it’s a way of life. FIRM: DEXTER AND PLAID INTERIOR DESIGN CO. PROJECT LOCATION: LEESBURG, VIRGINIA INSTAGRAM: @DEXTERANDPLAID “It’s a shoebox,” laughs Kevin Billings, founder of Dexter and Plaid Interior Design Co. His 1,000-square-foot home may be small, but it packs a mighty…
Preparing your home for a sale any time of year is perhaps the most important organizational task you can tackle. But fear not, we’ve created this checklist to keep the process simple and straightforward. Remember, when selling your home, you’re trying to appeal to the highest number of buyers. By minimizing your decor and neutralizing…
It’s the time of year to start getting your home ready for the holidays! How do you ready your home for the holiday season? When the cooler weather arrives, warm your home with cozy textures and festive decor. Whether your style is extravagant or minimal, here are some of our favorite, tried-and-true Nesty ideas to…
Fall is here, and that means the whirlwind of holidays is about to begin. If hosting dinner parties and holiday events makes your heart happy, here are some things you may consider when purchasing your next home. BUTLER’S PANTRY Every hosts’ dream…a space to store larger serving platters and glassware, prep food, and even keep dishes…
Use exterior surroundings to inspire your interior decor We’ve taken three inspiration images from around our Nest locations and created a mood board based on each. Some of our selections are budget savvy, some are splurge-worthy. Find what speaks to you and your personal style. Utilize the natural beauty or classic architecture that surrounds you…
The nutritional and social importance of sustainable local food sources. Text by JASMINE BIBLE + Photography by FRONTLINE FARMING You may or may not have heard of urban agriculture (also commonly referred to as urban farming and urban gardening) but what is it really? In its simplest form, urban agriculture is fresh food access for…
