Nystrom Design recently completed the interior design of a full house in the Berkeley Hills of California. From our very first meeting with the client, it was clear that the entire family ... Read More >
Happy Birthday Louis Kahn
February 20 was the birthday of Louis Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th Century. Although I wouldn’t call myself an expert on the topic of Mr. Kahn, he has certainly ... Read More >
Case Study: Designing a Haven for Creativity
When Nystrom Design was engaged to design a residence in North Beach, our clients gave us a wish list that represents a creative soul’s dream. Music, sewing, reading, and knitting were just a ... Read More >
Woodwork of Norway
In many regions, wintertime means more time spent indoors. This is especially true of the Scandinavian cultures, where there are only a few hours of sunlight each day. These long winters ... Read More >
Entertaining with Style and Ease
As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to think about entertaining, and the design touches that make it possible to host gatherings with style, ease, and comfort. When we work with ... Read More >
First Impressions
As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and the entry foyer of a home is a great place to convey the personal style of the owner and set the tone for the rest of ... Read More >
Timeless Design
Timeless Design is one of those terms that seems a little subjective, but there are spaces that remain relevant throughout the decades and even centuries. The ballroom of Château de Chenonceau in ... Read More >