about
our studio
Playful and timeless magical spaces
NLD creates bespoke interiors that blend modern elegance with comfort and whimsy. Each project is tailored to reflect clients’ personalities, lifestyles, and budgets, mixing styles and materials. We focus on balancing contrasts—high / low, modern / comfortable, warm / cool—while maintaining a holistic view of the space. Color and pattern play a vital role, giving every room its particular feel.
Based in Georgetown, D.C., we serve clients across the region and beyond, crafting homes that are beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours.
Nicole Lanteri, Founder and Principal Designer
Nicole Lanteri founded her design firm in 2009, leaving behind a career in law to pursue her passion for creating layered, colorful, and personality-filled spaces. Her love for design was shaped by the grasscloth walls, paisley sofas, and Marimekko bedding of her childhood home in Florida. Today, her aesthetic blends bold color, pattern, and mixed materials, bringing a fresh perspective to each project.
Her Arlington, VA home was featured in The New York Times for its fearless use of color, and her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Dwell, Frederic, Livingetc, and more. Nicole works on homes in the Washington, DC area and beyond, creating spaces that are as functional as they are joyful.
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