Timeless interiors that feel like home.
Designing or renovating a home can feel complex, particularly in period properties where every decision has a lasting impact.
It's not always easy to know where to begin, or how to make choices that will still feel right years from now.
I'm a London-based residential interior designer, specialising in period homes and sensitive renovations. Many clients come to me because they want to introduce colour into their home in a way that feels meaningful and personal, but aren’t sure how to do so with confidence.
Colour plays a central role in my work, used to bring depth, balance and a sense of resonance to each space.
Each palette begins with the client - the colours they're drawn to and those that help a home feel calm, happy and at ease - before being shaped by architecture, light and how the home is lived in.
My process results in layered, settled homes that feel personal and wear beautifully over time.
While I primarily work with older properties, I bring the same approach to contemporary homes that benefit from warmth, depth and a sense of permanence.
A Clear and Considered Design Process
Renovating a home - especially a period property - can feel overwhelming. My role is to bring structure and direction, helping you make confident decisions around layout, colour, finishes and materials.
Each project begins with careful listening: understanding how you live, how you want your home to feel and the building itself. From there, proportion, light and spacial rhythm shape a design direction that feels natural and considered.
By taking on a limited number of projects at a time, I ensure a calm, collaborative experience and a home that feels resolved, personal and designed to last.
Design Philosophy
Every home has a story - and good design begins by paying attention to it. At the heart of every home are the people who live there - their routines, needs and the way spaces are used day-to-day.
I specialise in the restoration and redesign of period interiors, while also working with contemporary homes, where thoughtful detailing and layered finishes add warmth and character.
Grounded in craftsmanship, careful material choices and respect for architectural integrity, my work brings old and new together to create interiors that feel balanced, timeless and authentic.
"I knew that from the moment I contacted Nina she was right for the job. She helped me tremendously, from turning an empty new house into the vision that I wanted my home to be. Her timing and attention to detail was impeccable, she really listened to my brief and created the perfect interior for my forever home.
Virginia G
Homes Designed to be Lived In
A well-designed home should feel effortless - shaped around real life and evolving needs.
I work with clients to adapt homes for modern living, whether reconfiguring layouts in Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian houses or refining the flow of contemporary properties.
From bespoke cabinetry and vintage lighting to natural finishes and carefully sourced furnishings, each element is chosen to support both style and long-term comfort.
The result is a warm, lived-in home, designed to stand the test of time.
Working Together
I offer three ways to work together, each shaped around a thoughtful, measured approach and sensitivity to your home's character.
RESTORE – Full Interior Design for period and contemporary homes, heritage properties and residential renovations
REFINE – Bespoke online design guidance
REIMAGINE – One-to-one interior design consultations
Based in London, Nina Watson Interiors works across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Essex, designing thoughtful residential interiors in areas including Hampstead, Highgate, Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Alexandra Palace, Barnet and Enfield.