Nicole Hollis - Club 1683 Member
Nicole Hollis self-defines her firm as one that “conceives timeless interiors that elevate the human spirit.” Her “award-winning collective of interior designers, interior architects and furniture designers” is led by Nicole herself in partnership with her husband, CEO Lewis Heathcote. Named to the Architectural Digest AD 100 in 2021 and 2022, the firm is recognized as one of the top studios in the world.
Offering a holistic approach to living, the NICOLEHOLLIS studio philosophy is one of collaboration that refines “pared-down spaces with attention to their context and purpose.”
Stone Cabinetry: Custom carved Breccia Capraia honed stone cabinetry by Vaselli through Elementi SF
Wood cabinetry: Custom stained oak cabinetry by Vaselli through Elementi SF
This NICOLEHOLLIS designed home in Presidio Heights, San Francisco is a 13,086 square foot remodel of an historic, four-story property. Originally designed and built in 1910 for Mary A. Huntington, wife of Henry Huntington, a railroad tycoon, by architect Hermann Barth, the Tudor-style home underwent an extensive remodel beginning in 2018. The firm NICOLEHOLLIS joined the design team in 2019, providing interior finishes, appliances, fixtures, millwork and casework designs and complete furnishings.
NICOLEHOLLIS interior architect, Inna Baranova “appreciated collaborating with the clients, who are passionate art collectors and supporters of emerging and established artists. They care deeply about craft and detail, insuring all unique architectural details, finishes and fixtures were incorporated throughout.” The kitchen is a statement of its own. Functional and beautiful, it features Vaselli custom-carved Breccia Capraia marble and oak cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances.
Double Kitchens; Entertaining in the Front; Hard working in the Back
More than ever multiple kitchens are finding their way into distinctive projects. Often referred to as the “working kitchen” the “catering kitchen” or even the “back kitchen” these spaces are designed for efficiency and function. This beautifully engineered NICOLEHOLLIS working kitchen maximizes every square inch, reminding of the functional brilliance of elegant railroad dining cars and yachts.
Fitted with beverage storage, hidden dishwashers, steam cooking and coffee machine, as well as a full run of workspace counters, a full sink and storage.
An Italianate-Victorian in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco and former residence to renown architect Julia Morgan (1872-1957) is now home to Nicole Hollis and her family. “We wanted to refresh the space to support our young family while maintaining and paying homage to the home’s rich history.” A primary goal was to create a kitchen/living/dining space that “lives” the way the Hollis-Heathcote family does, while maintaining many of the original Morgan details.
The award-winning collective includes director of interior architecture and associate partner, Inna Baranova. Responsible for coordinating interior architecture for all phases of NICOLEHOLLIS projects, Baranova collaborates with NICOLEHOLLIS staff as well as partner architects, contractors, fabricators and landscape firms. She has a keen understanding of client needs, scheduling, budgeting, installation and problem-solving, ensuring installations are technically remarkable as well as stunningly beautiful.
NICOLEHOLLIS projects have been widely published in print and online including Architectural Digest , Elle Décor, Dezeen, Architizer , Interior Design, Hospitality Design and more.
The firm’s book, Nicole Hollis: Curated Interiors is published by Rizzoli and is described by House Beautiful as “Modern sensibility meets traditional details in the design work of Nicole Hollis, whose debut book is a treasure trove of her delightfully elegant, understated interiors.”