Nicholas Moriarty is the founder of Nicholas Moriarty Interiors, a multidisciplinary, full-service design firm specializing in luxury interior renovations. Known for his forward-thinking, client-focused approach, Nicholas delivers a seamless, white-glove experience that ensures every detail is meticulously executed.
This moodboard is a love letter to a well-traveled, culturally curious family living in a turn-of-the-century home. Their lifestyle is layered—effortlessly blending history with modernity—so our design follows suit. We introduced contemporary art, sculptural furnishings, and a rich yet refined color palette to strike a balance between old and new. The addition we designed, which includes a study, bar, and lounge, is a testament to their passion for entertaining and unwinding in style. This project is about respecting the past while designing for the future—elevated, intentional, and deeply personal.
Our process is equal parts discovery and alchemy. We begin by immersing ourselves in the client’s world—through digital moodboards, questionnaires, and visual listening exercises—to decode what truly resonates with them. From there, we refine the vision through sketching, space planning, and material exploration, ensuring each element contributes to a cohesive design language. Hardware, lighting, and millwork details are never afterthoughts; they’re integral from day one. The result? A seamless translation of inspiration into construction drawings, renderings, and ultimately, a built environment that is both deeply personal and effortlessly functional.
From the very beginning. Hardware isn’t just a finishing touch—it’s a foundational element. Metal, in its many forms, plays a starring role in our projects, whether as architectural detailing, furniture accents, or, of course, hardware. We view these pieces as tactile jewelry for the home, defining mood and movement in a space. The right finish, shape, and weight can shift an entire design narrative, so we incorporate these elements at the start and use them as creative guideposts throughout the process.
Hardware is one of the most intimate design elements in a home—it’s touched daily, grounding the user in an experience of both function and beauty. The pieces in this board inspire us because they strike the perfect balance between form and feel. Whether minimal and sculptural or intricate and ornamental, hardware has the power to dictate a space’s energy. The interplay between simplicity and complexity in these selections reflects how we approach design as a whole—thoughtfully curated, highly tactile, and undeniably chic.