Nicolle Cairney

Nicolle Cairney directs our UK Interior Design practice with a clear vision: creating spaces that do more than look beautiful—they work beautifully. Her philosophy centers on how environments influence people and shape experiences. For clients, this means spaces designed with purpose—balancing creativity, functionality, and impact.

Nicolle’s multi-sector design experience includes Commercial, Education, Hospitality, and Transportation design across the UK and Europe, delivering projects from new builds to heritage restorations. She combines science, psychology, and design thinking to solve complex challenges, whether optimizing layouts or working within budget and structural constraints. Sustainability is integral to her approach, prioritizing reuse and selecting materials that deliver durability and long-term value. She also uses immersive technologies to help stakeholders experience spaces before they’re built, making decisions more confident and collaborative.

Clients value Nicolle’s honesty and partnership-driven style. She builds trust through transparent communication and a genuine commitment to their goals—resulting in rewarding relationships and spaces that leave a lasting impression.

Beyond the studio, Nicolle draws inspiration from travel, exploring historical and off-the-beaten-path destinations to understand how culture shapes space. This curiosity fuels her creativity, bringing fresh perspectives to every project. For her, interior design is about creating environments that connect people and purpose.