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BIO
Nina Williams earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design at the Design Institute of San Diego, and started her career with legendary designer Steve Chase at his firm in Palm Springs. Her first Project Management job was the L.A. corporate office of singer Johnny Mathis. Nina also worked with Mr. Chase for philanthropist Joan Kroc, who contracted many projects, local and abroad. One of Nina's most memorable ventures was the creation of a cave room, which entailed combining unusual elements to build a theatrical den-like space for lounging and entertaining. In 1989, Williams founded her own firm near the ocean in Solana Beach.
Nina is inspired by the intricate and ever-changing patterns of nature. Her passions reside in absorbing the colors, textures, and other natural elements of everyday living and seamlessly incorporating them into each unique project.
Her atypical approach to all of her designs shows her childhood influences, wherein she was surrounded by the juxtaposition of classic and modern architecture in Palm Springs of that era.
Though Nina's broad design background includes executive offices, yachts, and aircraft, today her passions focus on facilitating clients in attaining their ultimate vision.
Williams has designed primary and holiday homes across the globe. Today, her focus centers on clientele in North County, San Diego.
I love texture, pattern & color. I've been creating enviroments for 30+ years with interesting plans from the blending of those 3 elements. It's a geometric equation, a balancing act of mediums. Taking the clients history and personality into the mix, to make the surroundings, their own unique space is the key to each individual customers sucessful interior. The entire process is fun! I hope to enjoy the Design Business for many more years to come. NinaWilliamsDesigns.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Client contact's us (by phone), set up an appointment to meet at job (with plans). We discuss scope of work. Design agreement is issued and work begains after signing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
4 year, BA Degree in Interior Design from Design Institute of San Diego and College of the Desert, Palm Desert.
Internship and subsiquent hire at "Steve Chase Asscoiates" 1985-1989
Gerhard Design Group, La Costa Ca 1988-1989
Nina Williams Designs founded in 1989 -present
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
$150. per hour, Hourly Consultation or Flat Fee also available with our standard Design Agreements, Wholesale cost + 25% on all Designer Goods purchased for clients thru NWD
How did you get started in this business?
Family of Architects, always was my desire to carry on the family trait/tradition.
What types of customers have you worked with?
high end residential, vacation and custom homes, yachts, planes and hangers, private offices of established clients.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A client was recently married in their 9000 sq. ft. estate, on 4.5 acres, that we had completely and rapidly remodeled within Two Months! Fun stuff!!!