
about
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Timeless interiors, reimagined in color
Nicole Lanteri Design is a Washington, DC-based interior design studio known for creating refined, design-driven homes with a distinctive point of view. From its Georgetown base, the studio produces interiors that feel collected, intentional, and enduring—where classic architecture meets a confident, expressive use of color.
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Nicole's work is grounded in the principles of timeless design—proportion, balance, and craftsmanship—but never bound by them. Color is her signature: used not as an accent, but as a defining element. Saturated tones, unexpected pairings, and nuanced palettes are layered with restraint, bringing depth, contrast, and a sense of personality that feels both elevated and quietly subversive.
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Each space is composed with precision and individuality in mind. Tailored furnishings, sculptural forms, and a considered mix of contemporary, bespoke, and vintage pieces create interiors that feel edited rather than decorated—polished, but never predictable.
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With more than 15 years of experience, Nicole brings a rare balance of creative clarity and technical rigor, ensuring that even the most expressive spaces function seamlessly. Her network of skilled artisans, makers, and galleries allows for access to the exceptional materials and one-of-a-kind elements that define each project.​​​​​​

Nicole Lanteri, Founder + Principal
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.
Aaron Trent, Principal + CFO
Aaron was born in San Diego and enjoys claiming California as his true home, but he spent his formative years in Central New York. ​His passion for decor was piqued after he met Nicole in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, and she took him shopping for real dinner- and glassware to replace his paper plates and Tupperware tumblers.
Aaron manages crucial behind-the-scenes functions including financial and business operations. He also serves as our enthusiastic cheerleader for sustainable design.


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