
Nina Takesh
Nina Takesh is an accomplished interior designer and the founder of Nina Takesh Interiors, a Los Angeles–based design studio celebrated for its sophisticated, modern aesthetic infused with global influence and timeless elegance. Known for her sculptural approach to space, bold use of form, and carefully layered palettes, Nina creates interiors that are as refined as they are emotionally resonant.
Nina began her career in the fashion industry, serving as founder and CEO of luxury baby brand Petit Tresor. After studying at UCLA’s interior architecture program, she launched her own design studio, quickly attracting attention for her ability to merge modernism with warmth, restraint with drama.
Her work spans high-end residential properties, model homes for luxury developers, and design collaborations with notable brands. Nina’s interiors often feature sculptural furniture, organic materials, rich textures, and thoughtful architectural detailing—all hallmarks of her distinct design voice. She also designs and sells her own line of products, and has collaborated with Ruggable on a collection of rugs.
Nina has been featured in leading publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Forbes, House Beautiful, Domino, Apartment Therapy, and LUXE Interiors + Design. She also gained international recognition as the host and designer on HGTV’s Design Hunters, showcasing her work and creative philosophy to a global audience.
In 2023, she was named one of LUXE’s Designers to Watch and continues to be recognised for her fresh, editorial eye and her commitment to creating interiors that blend high style with a deep sense of personal identity.
Through her studio and platform, Nina Takesh continues to shape the contemporary design landscape with projects that celebrate elegance, individuality, and the beauty of form.
Latest articles by Nina Takesh
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5 Bathroom Decor Rules I Always Follow – Even When No One Else Does – That Make My Space Feel More Luxurious, Thoughtful, and Surprisingly FunctionalBathrooms have to work hard – but with a few thoughtful choices, they can feel just as considered as any other room.
By Nina Takesh Published
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You’re Choosing Color at the Wrong Stage of Your Decorating Plan – I Learned the Hard Way When It Actually Makes SenseWhat I’ve discovered is this: color doesn’t create interest on its own – it reveals it. That’s why it works best when it enters the room late in the process, not at the beginning
By Nina Takesh Published
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The Tiny Design Tricks I Always Use to Make a Home Feel Thoughtfully CuratedCalm, elevated homes don't happen by accident, but they come together thanks to a series of tiny, micro design decisions
By Nina Takesh Published
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Why Every Room Needs a Single Unexpected Element – The Secret to Creating Personality, Surprise, and Timeless Style (And How I Choose It)To create a spark, you need to think about adding at least one surprise, but even the surprise should feel intentional and carefully considered
By Nina Takesh Published
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How To Design A Bedroom That Feels Timeless – 4 Expert Tips I Always Return ToI've designed a lot of bedrooms but these tricks are how I keep them looking as fresh as a new set of sheets
By Nina Takesh Published
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Rust is the color I keep reaching for in interiors – here’s why it always worksThere's one color that keeps on featuring in my work, and it's a shade I encourage you to embrace, too
By Nina Takesh Published
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Why sightlines matter so much to me as an interior designer – 5 easy ways to improve yours at homeOften overlooked but essential, I know that getting your sightlines right makes the rest of your home’s decor effortlessly come together
By Nina Takesh Published
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'A home should intrigue you from the moment you walk in’ – Nina Takesh on creating layered, enticing spaces that can include even one key IKEA pieceNina Takesh explains the textures, proportions and vintage pieces that make a space unforgettable
By Pip Rich Published
