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Drawing inspiration from meandering farmhouses of Vermont, the relaxed aesthetic of Nantucket cottages, and the natural world; Nautilus Home Design combines the sensibilities of classic New England style and old world architecture with modern living; specializing in designing interior spaces for whole house remodels, guest-suites, kitchens, baths, and home-wellness spaces.

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Design Philosophy

Our surroundings impact how we feel, how we think, and how we interact with one another.

Nautilus Home Design prioritizes in designing spaces that allow for focusing on what's most important in life, by creating 'interior-scapes' that improve functionality, promote harmony and inspiration, and enhance comfort within your home.

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Founder of Nautilus Home Design, Natalia is a thoughtful interior designer with an intuitive understanding of how flow within a space and visual weight can enhance any environment.

She studied Interior Design at the Rhode Island School of Design, and has a Bachelors in Studio Art from Rhode Island College.

Natalia has a creative spark which fuels her attention to detail, problem solving, and quick thinking. She can easily imagine and demonstrate what a home might look like with a few small changes or a complete transformation through hand sketches or computer aided design.

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"What a pleasure it was to work with you. You are really gifted at what you do! The way you present yourself and the amount of care you displayed was very important and meaningful during this process.
Thank you for being you."

Rich +Sue

This fun little project started as a mismatched dark brown kitchen. I transformed it into a cheery, bright and inviting space by adding light and bold color.

Duo tone cabinets, tile all the way up, hand-painted tile (by yours truly), bright white farm sink and quartzite countertop, crystal knobs, and polished nickel cup pulls, as well as pops of red; blue and white stripes on the walls, and wainscotting and trim, painted a periwinkle blue, all helped to bring a cohesive coastal vibe to the original kitchen layout.

Install is officially a wrap— next step is to dress her up!

#riinteriordesigner #coastalkitchen #beachcottage

Baby blue and white are cool, fresh & bright! These colors evoke a sunny winters day, and a pop of red brings it all to life ❄️☀️🩵🤍♥️ Clean lines paired with this color palette have a fun, clean aesthetic— and makes for a cheerful space. Especially suitable for a guest bath, child’s bedroom or playroom, or even a playfully inviting kitchen.

#riinteriordesigner
#letitsnow
#babyblueandwhite

Had a Snow White moment today 🕊�️

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#birdsofri
#enchanted

Scope creep! This is a rendering for a bathroom, which wasn’t originally part of the plan for this whole house remodel. The bathroom was actually previously renovated in recent years, and in good shape. However, with everything else being so new, and having a certain aesthetic, I couldn’t help but model a few minor changes. Keeping the countertop, sinks, faucets, floor and shower tile— and swapping out the large mirror for two arch top recessed medicine cabinets, three sconces instead of an overhead bath light, a modern wall niche for storage, a few accessories and a change in paint color, this relatively untouched bathroom will have an entirely new look! 🩶

#lightremodel
#bathrenovation
#riinteriordesigner

Windy Blue by @sherwinwilliams paired with Saint-Tropez wallcovering by @phillipjeffriesltd complement this adorably cheerful, colorful, coastal cottage kitchen, with duo tone cabinets in navy and white. 🤍🩵💙 Stay tuned for the finished product!

#riinteriordesigner
#cottagekitchen
#coastalkitchen

Oooo it’s about to come together! Beautiful blue-green quartzite selected for the kitchen countertop, paired with speckle glazed slim rectangular tiles from Japan for the backsplash.

As the foliage fades, and we move into the next season, we might notice, that beauty also lies in subtle earthy tones. Pairing soft hues of cream and tan with a rich evergreen color and a warm wood will create a contrast, that evokes a peaceful feeling.

#riinteriordesigner

Firmly in the “worse before it gets better” phase. Can only look brighter from here!! ☀️😎

#wholehouseremodel
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#midcenturyranch

Rust, mustard, and burgundy.. paired with accents of silvery grey mirror the splendour of the falling leaves 🍂

This time of year entices us to get cozy, to light a candle, bake a warm treat, and surround ourselves with rich warm colors. Embrace it, and enjoy it! 🧡

#riinteriordesigner
#autumninspiration

Why have a basement when you can have a speakeasy? 🍸

Loose concept here, for space planning a future basement project, complete with secret bookshelf door, billiards, wet bar, and lounge area with drop down projector screen. Velvet drapes and glossy swirled concrete flooring will pair surprisingly well I think!

#riinteriordesigner
#basementdesign
#speakeasy

Cool dewy mornings and warm sunny days mark the transition from summer to autumn. Inspired by this season of change- and the vibrant flavors of early fall: berry and sage, the juxtaposition of these cool and warm colors are the basis for this month’s flat lay feature. This sweet combo is ideal for a kitchen in a country cottage or farmhouse— as well as a powder room or even a guest bedroom.

#riinteriordesigner
#berryandsage
#interiordesign

When you keep going back to the drawing board… when the color combos just aren’t hitting it right, turn to nature. The colors on display in the natural world never miss. The inherent harmony, the calming effect— it’s always a winner.

In this case, aiming for sleek, but grey, but with a pop of color, but not too colorful, was proving to be a challenge— until I went back to my old stand by method of finding an image with the right mood and feeling, and extracting colors and textures from there. A moody, yet awesome blue-green ocean wave against the backdrop of a grey storm, and a spray of white— with a hint of black in the seabirds… translated into rich sea green tile, Mont Blanc quartzite and black fixtures. 🌊

#stormysea
#inspiredbynature
#riinteriordesigner
#theseawasangrythatdaymyfriends

Refining revisions for this mid-century project. Fin-inspired corbel/legs on the island, and surfboard stringer inspired inlay detail around the perimeter of the floor. 🌊🏄‍♂️

#surfboardinspired
#midcenturymodern
#rhodeislanddesigner
#riinteriordesigner

A pink and purple sunset colored space feels like nostalgia of late summers past.

This color scheme is based on the idea of hot and steamy summer nights in Miami in the 1980s. Glossy and bold. Dark, yet playful.

I imagine this look could be fun to pull off in a modern way today— perhaps in a bonus, game room, home cinema, or poolside. Or, more subtly in a city apartment.

The use of glass blocks, high gloss cabinetry, gradient bright pinks and purples mixed with pale aqua blue, stripes would be essential to getting this vibe right. Including round, knurled knobs would be a throwback to the shape of a hi-fi stereo control, a nice touch. Bonus points for using some colored ambient lighting for that retro glow.

Shoutout to my husbands sunglasses making a cameo in this months flatlay— seemed appropriate 😎 I just wish I had a fog machine💨

#riinteriordesigner
#retrowave

A request for a grey, masculine-feeling guest bath resulted in this moody, swanky, sexy concept board and rendering. Cannot wait to see this become a reality. 🩶🖤🤍

#riinteriordesigner
#bathroomremodel
#greybathroom
#greyandgold
#007

Golden hour by the surf, in the height of summer, is pure magic.✨ Imagine a space in your home which captures the essence of the light, colors and textures from that precise moment. A bit of pink, some iridescence, gold, blue and white. Terrazzo, marble, glass and rattan. Ingredients for a summertime glow inspired home. 🌅
Watch till the end for behind the scenes blooper 🎥🌊🤣

#riinteriordesigner #inspiredbynature #interiordesign #goldenhour

Wouldn’t it be nice to remodel this cozy summer cottage kitchen?!

Using the existing footprint, flooring, ceiling, fan, appliances and faucet, the goal is to create a bright, cheerful, coastal space for this little retreat. Nautical colors paired with bright white, some simple millwork, the addition of some lighting, a farm sink, and a hand painted tile feature bring it all home. (Last photos for current setup).

#coastalkitchen
#riinteriordesigner
#redwhiteandblue
#coastalliving

That plaster didn’t stand a chance 😎 Having fun getting my hands dirty today!

#riinteriordesigner
#demo
#thefunpart
#organicmcm

Sometimes, it’s all in the details. The little flourishes like interesting textures, built up edge profiles and moulding trim can bring a design together.

In this instance, a coffered ceiling, transoms all over, and various corbels add charm and character to the space.

#craftsmanhome
#interiordesign
#kitchendesign
#riinteriordesigner

MID-CENTURY MODERN X ORGANIC
Marrying silhouettes which are true to the 1959 ranch style home, with soft earthy colors and natural textures. Bringing in a lime wash paint for the walls, fieldstone tile on the double sided fireplace, wood beams on the ceiling, a sleek minimalist kitchen with light-mid-tone wood, and an arch here and there.

#MCM
#midcenturymodern
#organic
#riinteriordesigner
#organicmcm

Our goal was to take an original, not very functional, circa 1978 kitchen- with small angled island (see last photo), and transform it by expanding the kitchen space, using a tri-tone color motif inspired by a mountain lake, as well as adding ample counter space and a built in hutch.

The most beautiful blue-grey quartzite stone was used for the countertop and backsplash; featuring a glass mosaic tile accent beneath the wood hood and on the center of the hutch. The sleek pendant lights are aligned along the center line of the island and the range/hood, offering a bit of symmetry to the design.

Technically not quite finished, but in punch list mode— good enough to snap some pics though! 📸

#riinteriordesigner
#kitchenremodel

All throughout spring and summer we can easily spot soft shades of violet in lilacs, hyacinth, wisteria and other blossoms. Did you know that these colors, along with mid-tone woods, when implemented in your surroundings, can have a profound impact on your mood?

These regal hues are known to increase feelings of happiness and peace, while natural wood tones reduce stress, improve sleep, and even boost creativity!

Consider using either, or both, in a home library, office, studio, bedroom, or dressing room.🪻🪻

#riinteriordesigner
#inspiredbynature
#colorpsychology

The Little Inn is finally ready for guests!! Had so much fun crafting this space- as a coastal short term rental, I treated this almost as if it were a movie set to make the new build feel time worn, cozy, and nautical. Would you spend a beach getaway here?

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#fishermanaesthetic
#fishermandecor
#nauticaldecor

Working from a set of old hand drawn architect plans, I imagined how the interior space would look and I sketched it out. Then, making just a few updates, I replicated the original architect’s drawings using computer aided design, and modelled rendered the space.

#riinteriordesigner
#rusticelegance

✨Updated renderings for my spiral spa bath concept ✨

#dreamyhomespa
#justaconcept
#riinteriordesigner

High contrast design packs a punch In this daisy inspired motif, the contrast is softened (slightly) with organic shapes and earthy colors. The yellow in the center of the daisy is so sunny and cheerful— and underutilized in decor, in my personal opinion. When paired with moody black, green, and white, and hints of rust, everything just pops! Much like the springtime blooms popping up all over this season.🌼🌼🌼 Personally, I can see this combo working very well in a walk-in-pantry, powder room or even a laundry room.

#May2025
#riinteriordesigner
#daisydecor

Bathed in blue 💙 This bathroom concept features a backlit agate wall niche- framed in brass, gradient deep blue to ivory mosaic wall tile- with the darkest navy blue mosaic also adorning the ceiling, light marble floor tile with blue-grey, green and gold veins, and brass fixtures throughout; including a funky towel warmer.

#riinteriordesigner
#bluebathroom
#midcenturybathroom
#saunderstownmidmod

Mid-century musings.

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#midcenturymodernkitchen
#saunderstownmidmod

Swanky mid-century modern kitchen moodboard.
#swankykitchen #midcenturymodernkitchen #midmod #riinteriordesigner

Madmen x Modern-day aesthetic. #midcenturymodernbathroom #midmod #riinteriordesigner

The freshness of spring: April showers form droplets of dew on budding young blooms. Crystal and silver and blue evoke the essence of new.

#riinteriordesigner #interiordesign #rhodeislandinteriordesigner
#springinspireddesign

Evolution of a design: First, working from a set of plans(last image), loosely sketching out how I might imagine the interior space, calling to mind scenarios and imagery from my travels, and researching some reference pictures for inspiration as well. Then, drafting the space in CAD software… and finally: a “3D” rendered interior to demonstrate my version of how the potential in these plans could come to life.

#riinteriordesigner
#rusticelegance
#interiordesign
#dreamhome
#specialconceptproject

Jewel tones of emerald and ruby, accented with reflective golds and rich mid-tone woods. Warm and inviting, these colors, referenced from nature, are perfectly suited for a study, a powder room, or any cozy, intimate space.

#cozycolors
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#crimsonandclover

It’s punch list time! Paint touch ups, a few odds and ends, and some hardware. Then, the jobs is complete!

#fishermanaesthetic
#rhodeislandinteriordesigner
#coastaldecor
#charmingaf

A romantic night in, the warmth of a fire, rose petals. Curating the feeling of coziness: muted tones of pink, red, and white; soft textures contrasted with rough, and a sprinkle of sparkle and shine.🤍♥️

#romantic
#riinteriordesigner

Reflect the beauty of the season… frozen waters, evergreens, and knowing that brighter days lie ahead. Inspiration can come from anywhere, just have a look around you ❄️🌲

Kitchen remodel is underway! Cabinets installed☑️
Cannot wait to see the rest of this renovation develop! Just a few more weeks!🤞

#kitchenremodel #riinteriordesigner

December has brought with it sparkling light; in glimmering reflections of silver and gold. Like a sunset through evergreens in snow, the combination of metallic tones sparkles softly against green and blue hues. ✨🤍💎🌲

Design is done, ordered, and waiting on delivery and install. Looking forward to seeing this kitchen come to life!

#rikitchendesigner
#riinteriorsesigner

November: the world around us flutters, falls and fades… leaving a backdrop of copper, bronze and brown hues. The beauty in this, is that when unexpected color appears against it, it really stands out! Whether it be a stunning sunrise, or a knit scarf in a bold, bright color.

🍂🩵 The use of muted earth tones combined with an unexpected pop of saturated color is a beautiful way to be subtle and understated, yet playful.

#November2024
#inspiredbynature
#riinteriordesigner

🌟Selections🌟 the most fun part of the interior design process!

Autumn has made her presence known: softly falling leaves dance their way to the ground in rich, dazzling color 🍁🍂 October inspires cozy vibes infused with deliciously warm spice ✨

#inspiredbynature
#riinteriordesigner
#october2024
#redandgold

Farmers markets bustle, kids go back to school, there’s a shift in the air, cooler nights and sunny days, a balancing act between seasons.

Colors and textures of September reflect this: soft light greys and warm rich golds. Opposites that play off of each other so beautifully. 🩶💛

#september2024
#riinteriordesigner

POV: When you ask to see more color! Specifically blues and greens 💙🩵💚 Pulling inspiration from my travels to Smith River in California 🌲🌲🌲

It’s sunflower season!🌻 Nature continues to inspire, with happy, earthy hues!

#inspiredbynature
#riinteriordesigner
#bathroomsesign
#sunflowers🌻

On the eve of the first anniversary of stepping out on my own to launch Nautilus Home Design, I’m contemplating milestones, achievements, setbacks, and lessons learned from the past year.

Everything happened more swiftly than I ever could’ve imagined, and some things took place that I never expected at all.

I’ve improved as a designer, and grown as a person. Most importantly, I have been reminded that anything is possible, and that nothing and no one should be taken for granted.

I am forever grateful to all who believed in me, and to those who gave me the opportunity to serve them. I am most thankful for anyone who provided words of encouragement, support, or advice- it means more to me than you could ever know.

Thoughtfully designing spaces for others which emphasize balance, harmony, function, and add “a little bit of soul” has been my passion for as long as I can remember, and will continue to be my mission going forward. I am committed to always working toward refining my talents and skills so that I may make other peoples lives and homes better.

🌀

Oh, and in case you’ve been wondering about the name, there are a few reasons why I chose it…

1. I was looking for a name that sounds solid and strong. (Check.)
2. I wanted a name which would convey a coastal vibe. (Definitely check.)
3. My favorite reason: The most defining characteristic of the nautilus shell is the Fibonacci spiral; a mathematically perfect design- formed naturally- and found everywhere from our DNA, to flowers, to the Milky Way and beyond. Something to aspire to. 😉🐚

#followyourheart
#designalifeyoulove
#chinesefarmer

Progress continues at The Little Inn at Osprey Point. I even got my hands a little dirty today; the barn door was stained blue by yours truly 💙

#firsttimeforeverything
#riinteriordesigner
#bluedecor
#coastalliving

Progress shot: backsplash is up! My intent is to paint the continuation of the backsplash pattern onto the switch plates so they kind of “disappear”..

Aside from that, there’s still lots to go! Namely: hardware, lighting, appliances, and more.

#workinprogress
#backsplashtile
#vintagestylekitchen

A recent conversation with a friend sparked a bit of inspiration to sketch what the exterior of her home might look like with a second floor expansion.

I don’t often get a moment to sketch by hand these days, so this was a fun change of pace from computer aided drafting.

I imagined a dormer front, and full height back, with an expanded front room on the lower right hand side, centering the picture window (and making it a touch more fanciful with diamond panes) and changing the position of the entry door, adding a small sweeping overhang.

The front facing garage is aesthetically less than ideal, and seems to take even more of the spotlight when increasing the height of the structure, so I dressed it up with a pretty arched garage door.

Overall, this mid century brick home has a more “storybook” feel with the subtle changes made in my drawing. What do you think?

#homedesign
#riinteriordesigner
#brickhouse
#secondflooraddition

August, the last chapter of summertime. Time to savor the heat of the summer sun, and basque in its rays🌞

Wishing to impart the essence of the sun, outdoors or inside? Feature a juxtaposition of curved arabesque shapes, formed in concrete; and a color palette of terracotta (literally translating to mean “baked earth”) and ivy, to compliment the duality of the materials shape and texture. A touch of brass adds a glint of reflected light.✨

#riinteriordesigner
#august2024
#terracottaandivy
#patiodesign
#summerhome
#beachhouse
#coastaldecor
#mediterraneanhome
#texture

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nautilus home design

Rhode Island based Interior Designer. Blending charm, serenity and a little bit of soul.