From a young age, Nisha Varma was drawn to how a space should feel. But, it wasn't until she started working as a marketing manager at the New York Design Center in 2003 that she felt her true calling. She went on to attend NYU and became a certified interior designer.
Today, her company, NV Luxe Interiors in Livingston, is in high demand. “I love that when I walk into a space, I can really transform it to make it functional while not compromising on luxury or a sophisticated overall look and feel,” says Nisha.
For the last two and a half years, Nisha has been working with the owner of a historic Short Hills home that was built by Stewart Hartshorn for his daughter, Cora, in 1890. Hartshorn is considered the founder of Short Hills and was also responsible for the construction of the train station.
Many changes have already taken place, with many more to come. “Nisha's keen eye for detail ensured that every aspect - from the color scheme to the materials chosen - complemented the overall aesthetic of my space,” says the homeowner. “Her dedication to my vision is now a feature in my house that I enjoy daily.”
The homeowner wanted to keep everything bright and airy with a transitional design. “One of the things I appreciate most about Nisha is her commitment to understanding our personal style and preferences. She didn't impose her own taste, but rather curated designs that reflected our personalities and aspirations for our living space.”
Nisha has used this transitional style in her own home in Livingston. Her kitchen was actually featured in Architectural Digest and won its Kitchen Design Award. “Designing a space goes beyond beauty, it's about providing function, comfort and elegance that captures the spirit of the client and soul of the space."
She's also among one of the 18 interior designers in the country to be selected for the Thermador Design Council, which includes very experienced designers in the mid-to-high luxury market. She enjoys providing feedback and also learning about and using the latest technologies in her award-winning designs.
These technologies include Wi-Fi compatible appliances, such as ovens that can be preheated or stoves that can be turned off from phones. There are also induction stoves with flat surfaces that are easy to clean and can even turn themselves off if accidently left on.
In the laundry room, washers and dryers are being combined into one unit to save on space. “The best thing about these new washer/dryer units is that you can empty a whole bottle of detergent into the machine and it will decide how much is needed based on load weight,” she says.
Being an interior designer also allows Nisha to have access to the latest fabrics for both indoors and out. “We like using Crypton® fabric for indoor furnishing and Sunbrella® fabric for outdoor furnishings,” she says. “Crypton comes in many different options from leather to velvet and is great for keeping furniture stain free, odor free and protected. Sunbrella is an acrylic fabric that is stain, water, mildew, mold and fade resistant. It’s fantastic for outdoor furnishings It’s fantastic for outdoor furnishings and we even like to use it in sunrooms.
"Beyond creating visually stunning spaces and staying at the forefront of innovation and technology, what truly matters are the relationships I cultivate with my clients, vendors, and team members," she explains. "That's what makes the experience truly exceptional."
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