Interior Designer in Highland Park, NJ
Every home should be a sanctuary, a place that feels peaceful and entirely yours. At Lily and Nest Homes, we help Highland Park homeowners create rooms that honor their home’s history while feeling fresh, comfortable and easy to live in.
Our signature blend of soft neutrals, natural materials and vintage character feels right at home in this walkable borough, with its tree-lined streets, Raritan Avenue downtown and parks along the river.
Respecting Older Homes, Designing for Today
Many Highland Park houses date from the early twentieth century, with original woodwork, built-ins, cozy proportions and plenty of charm. We start by noticing what makes your home special, then build a calm palette around it: warm whites, flax, sage, aged oak and natural stone.
From there, we layer in comfortable, well-scaled furniture, better lighting and a few antique or vintage pieces, so your home feels collected over time rather than renovated all at once.
“Your home is your sanctuary that nurtures your soul, ignites your creativity, and inspires you to live your best life”
Our Services in Highland Park
Design services for Highland Park homes:
Residential Design
Space Planning
Color Consultation
Furniture Selection
Interior Styling
Window Treatment
Accessories & Decor
Bathroom Design
Kitchen Design
Nursery Design
Designing for the Way Highland Park Lives
Highland Park’s homes each come with their own design questions. A few we love solving:
Colonials, Tudors and Victorians: balancing period details with modern comfort, storage and lighting.
Bungalows and smaller homes: furniture scaled to cozy rooms and clever storage that keeps spaces calm.
Kitchens and baths: choosing cabinetry, tile and fixtures that suit an older home rather than fighting it.
Porches and sunrooms: relaxed, light-filled spaces for reading, dining and gathering.
Home offices: quiet, beautiful workspaces tucked into existing rooms.
How We Work
On-site consultation: we visit your Highland Park home to understand your goals, budget, timeline and how you use each room.
Design and presentation: we develop the plan and present it in person, with real samples of fabrics, finishes, tile and stone.
Procurement: we order, track and manage furnishings and materials and coordinate with your trades.
Final styling: we install and style every finishing layer, from art to the last pillow.
Interior Design Services in Highland Park
Full-Service Design: whole-home or multi-room projects managed from concept to final styling.
Room-Specific Design: focused design for one space, such as a kitchen, living room, primary suite or nursery.
Virtual Design: a complete design plan and shopping list to carry out at your own pace.
Hourly Consultations: a designer’s eye for paint colors, layouts and finishing decisions.
Learn more about our services and our story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with older homes in Highland Park?
Yes. Older homes are some of our favorite projects. We highlight original character while making the house more comfortable and functional.
Can you incorporate antiques and family heirlooms?
Absolutely. Pieces with history are at the heart of our style, and we will help you showcase them alongside new and vintage finds.
Do you serve towns near Highland Park?
Yes. We work throughout central New Jersey, including nearby New Brunswick, Edison, Piscataway and East Brunswick.
Is your consultation free?
Our consultations are paid. That time is dedicated entirely to your home and gives you real design direction from the very first meeting.
Let’s Create Your Highland Park Sanctuary
Tell us about your home and how you would like it to feel. We will help you get there, one thoughtful decision at a time.