Profile
Philosophy
Nancy West believes that "smart design for living and working well" is paramount to providing sustainable, accessible, affordable and aesthetically pleasing environments for everyone. Dedicated to helping clients create homes and work places for the way they actually live and work, the end result should be the integration of enduring quality and harmony which enhances their daily activities.
In this time of economic and environmental concern there is constant emphasis on respect for both financial and natural resources and, as a problem solver and advocate, she is determined that the final space is a true reflection of her clients’ intentions. To that end, Nancy focuses on the expectations of her clients to provide results of relaxed, functional simplicity which display a visually balanced aesthetic incorporating architecture, design and decoration. And more than ever, the way one spends time with family, friends or business associates in a functional and harmonious environment, is a valuable benefit of investing in smart design.
Recognition
PhilosophyNancy West believes that "smart design for living and working well" is paramount to providing sustainable, accessible, affordable and aesthetically pleasing environments for everyone. Dedicated to helping clients create homes and work places for the way they actually live and work, the end result should be the integration of enduring quality and harmony which enhances their daily activities.
In this time of economic and environmental concern there is constant emphasis on respect for both financial and natural resources and, as a problem solver and advocate, she is determined that the final space is a true reflection of her clients’ intentions. To that end, Nancy focuses on the expectations of her clients to provide results of relaxed, functional simplicity which display a visually balanced aesthetic incorporating architecture, design and decoration. And more than ever, the way one spends time with family, friends or business associates in a functional and harmonious environment, is a valuable benefit of investing in smart design.
Recognition
- ASID Illinois Chapter – Young Members Award
- ASID Pennsylvania East - Presidential Award Citation for Distinguished Service to the Society and the Profession
- Chicago Tribune
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Family Circle Kitchen and Bath
- Progressive Architecture
- Middleburg Life - Trends
- The Washington Examiner - cover story
- The Washington Examiner - June 30. Home & Garden Section
- Washington Spaces
BioThroughout her career, Nancy West, ASID, has designed law offices, medical offices, manufacturers’ furniture showrooms, boutique retail spaces and large open plan corporate facilities, executing interiors from initial concept through the final stages of project management in the Mid-Atlantic region and the Chicago metropolitan area.
As principal of Noble-West Design, Nancy is certified by NCIDQ (National Council of Interior Design Qualification) and has been a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers since 1980. She holds a BS from University of Connecticut; AAS (with highest honors) from the FIDER accredited Interior Design Program at Chamberlayne College, Boston; and has pursued graduate studies in fine arts at Boston University. She currently serves on the Washington Metro Chapter, ASID Continuing Education committee.
Currently residing in Middleburg, Virginia, Nancy is a strong advocate for land and water conservation issues. She is a subscriber of the Middleburg Hunt, member of the Aldie Horticultural Society and the Middleburg Garden Club. She has served on the boards of the Land Trust of Virginia, Piedmont Environmental Council, Virginia League of Conservation Voters and is a former Loudoun chair for the Goose Creek Association.
Portrait by: Trent Allen Photography