Nichols Design Group

“Award Winning”. We are delighted to announce we were recognized last week by with a award for excellence in commercial design. Our project for Holtzman Medical Group at 1180 Beacon St in Brookline was a full gut renovation in a storied prewar building. Leaning in to Dewey’s background in store design and David’s experience with luxury brands, we were able to bring Dr. Holtzman’s vision of a modern medical suite that elevated the patient experience and positioned his brand as a top tier care provider. Incorporating branded touch points in commercial work is too often overlooked by business owners and runs deeper than sticking a logo on the wall. Bringing Nichols Design Group on early, many months before the site was finalized, we got to know the client, his team and their process. The most successful parts of design work are often unseen. A good floor plan is a silent concierge guiding visitors thoughtfully through the space. Soundproofed walls and doors, acoustic ceiling tiles overhead and quality carpet under foot make patients feel safe, their privacy respected. Ample storage keeps work surfaces free of clutter and gives a sense of professional discipline and order.

Developing schemes for a client’s 20x24 dining room in her Sherborn home which reflects her understated taste and passion for horses. We want the dining room to reveal her feminine glamorous side, a colorful, sparkling jewel box. An unexpected Faberge egg amidst the tailored tweeds and camel hair. Glazed walls, silk curtains, an antique rug, golden ceiling, an enormous abstract painting in sherbet colors. Friends sitting around her parents beloved dining room table set with their Limoges china.

Worked with today to photograph a Charlestown renovation we did with - we wore many hats today: creative director, lunch runner, furniture mover, an all round grunts. An honest day’s work.