By Shayna Mace | Photography by Shanna Wolf | Styling by Nicole Fulton and Kaitlyn Adams
Nicole Fulton, owner and lead designer at Nest Interior Design, pulls together what’s inspiring her now.
Clockwise from top:
- Olive wood rolling pin, $32, anestedhome.com
- white rectangle mod charcuterie board, $142, anestedhome.com
- beechwood cooking spoons, $20, anestedhome.com
- Oyster Aquarius dining plate, $15, anestedhome.com
- olive wood cheese utensils (set of three), $25, anestedhome.com
- striped tea towels (set of two), $22, anestedhome.com
- olive wood round spoon, $15, anestedhome.com
- footed ramekin, $7, anestedhome.com
- Casablanca 5×5 matte ceramic tile in Attia, $8.79/sq. ft., bedrosians.com
- brass oil cruet, $42, anestedhome.com
- bobbin salt or pepper grinder, $87.50, anestedhome.com
- twister salt or pepper grinder, $87.50, anestedhome.com
- olive wood paddle board, $30, anestedhome.com
- vine element mug, $15, anestedhome.com
- vintage ceramic pie pan, $9, anestedhome.com
- alabaster opus dish, $9, anestedhome.com
- Schumacher Horst Stripe fabric, schumacher.com
- Benjamin Moore Sea View 836, benjaminmoore.com
- Mont Blanc quartzite countertop, capitalstone.biz
- Hicks large pendant light finishes, anestedhome.com
- black wishbone dining table finish sample, anestedhome.com
GET THE LOOK
When pulling together her mood board (pictured above), Nest Interior Design’s Fulton was inspired by a recent kitchen/dining space she concepted for a client who needed more room for gatherings. She explains that the use of neutrals, along with strategic splashes of blue in the backsplash, wall color and throw pillows, guarantees the space has longevity — but can be changed down the road.
- Mont Blanc quartzite countertop, capitalstone.biz
- Casablanca 5×5 matte ceramic tile in Attia, $8.79/sq. ft., bedrosians.com
- Benjamin Moore Sea View 836, benjaminmoore.com
- Hicks extra large pendant light, $1,165, anestedhome.com
EXPERT OPINION
Fulton explains what makes a space really look polished.
Color Cues
“I’m happy to see a mix of warm and cool woods. Embracing warm and cool neutrals (instead of everything being so cool the last few years) … gives spaces longevity. And because our winters are so long in Wisconsin, it’s nice to have warmer tones to visually warm up a space as well.”
Mix It Up
“A kitchen that’s going to stand the test of time has a healthy mix of textures. Using all matte textures (such as honed countertops, matte cabinetry and scrubbed oak floors) can look flat. Weaving in polished metals or countertops can really lift a space.”
Luxe Lighting
“Lighting is so important! If everything is light and you’ve got good task lighting, that is a space you’re going to want to be in and love for the long term. With lighting, we do a mix of under-cabinet lighting, general lighting and pendant lights.”
