Nystrom Design specializes in finding thoughtful ways to bridge classic and modern styles, creating spaces that strike a balance between bold choices and understated sophistication.
Ellen and her team have built a reputation for excellent client care and the ability to reimagine modern interiors that are inviting, elegant, and personalized to each client.
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Ellen founded Nystrom Design in 2009 because she craved a hands-on role that would allow her to be involved in the entire creative process. After spending several years in large architecture firms, she was ready to make a shift that would allow her to form close working relationships with clients, tradespeople, vendors, and builders.
Eternally fascinated with the human experience of design, and its power to evoke an emotional response, Ellen draws on an array of influences to design personalized homes for her clients, and especially loves the challenge of integrating family heirlooms in unexpected ways. Common threads are clean lines, a gracious flow, regard for artwork and craftsmanship, and the impactful – though not overpowering – use of color. With these underlying principles, Ellen skillfully blends classic and modern styles to create forever homes that nurture and delight her clients.
Ellen serves on the board of directors of Make It Home Bay Area, and spends her free time on outdoor adventures with her husband and two sons, or working in the garden of her San Francisco home. If you love French fries as much as she does, be sure to read her Top 5 Places To Get Fries In San Francisco.