We first have to give Nahem props for an awesome website. Viewing the various photos of his past projects is made a snap and fun by a neat rolling-over-the-photo and enlarging effect. His work certainly doesn’t need a cool online feature to make it stand out, though; we’re enamored with all of his projects, which range from Park Avenue lofts to beach houses to townhouses.
The first thing we noticed was just how different each project came out; he really grasps how to make each client’s home specific to them, and not just push his own style onto someone’s home. Each house, duplex or apartment has a specific tone and theme that carries throughout each room in a sophisticated and interesting way.
Spaces are just lovely. There are rooms where texture and softness is treasured, with lots of cushions and soft wall colors and flowers and more. There are masculine rooms where architectural details win out. We love that he seems to be an expert at any time period or style—we saw Art Nouveau-inspired spaces, Mid-Century Modern spaces and more.
From New York City, Nahem went to the prestigious Parsons School of Design both in New York and in Paris. He had the opportunity to study under talented designers like Joe D’Urso and John Saladino. He eventually founded, with his late partner Tom Fox, the firm Fox-Nahem. As soon as they paired up, their work was recognized for its freshness by The New York Times.
The press and accolades didn’t stop with The New York Times; the firm’s projects have made it into Elle Décor, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Architectural Digest, New York Magazine, Interior Design, Hamptons Magazine, Robb Report and more. Having recently completed projects like Park Avenue duplexes, Hamptons’ beach houses and a number or residences in states like Florida, Pennsylvania and California, Nahem doesn’t show signs of stopping. You can find more information about him and his inspiring work on his website.Love what you see in this post but want more? Like fun perfect pairs, designer influence profiles and profiles of contemporary designers? Thank goodness for you we’ve got a Facebook page and tweet a lot; you can keep up with everything Swank Lighting does.
