Building a custom home is one of life’s most exciting journeys, and one of the most complex. At Nicole Bailey Designs, we help you navigate every design decision from the very beginning, ensuring your home feels cohesive, elevated, and distinctly yours the day you move in.
We work hand in hand with your architect, builder, and trades so that every finish, fixture, and furnishing is thoughtfully planned. From blueprint to final styling, we bring clarity, creativity, and calm to the entire process.
From Blueprint to Beautiful.
OUR APPROACH
We believe that great interiors start long before the walls go up. By joining your team early in the construction process, we make sure your home’s layout, lighting, and finishes all work beautifully together — both visually and functionally.
Whether you’re building on the Philadelphia Main Line, designing a coastal retreat at the Jersey Shore, or creating a dream home anywhere beyond, our goal is the same: to deliver a space that looks stunning and feels effortlessly livable.
WHY CLIENTS HIRE US
We simplify a process that can feel overwhelming, giving you clear guidance and confident decisions at every step.
We prevent expensive design mistakes by ensuring interior and architectural plans work in harmony.
We manage the details, timelines, and coordination so you can focus on the excitement of your new home.
We deliver timeless, livable luxury, not just for the photos, but for the way you truly live.
OUR NEW BUILD SERVICE INCLUDES:
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Collaboration with architects and builders to ensure design alignment
Lifestyle conversation to understand how you live and what you value
Space planning and furniture layout optimization for flow and functionality
Inspiration development and mood boards
3D Renderings and Floor Plans for visual clarity before construction
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Material and finish selections (flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, hardware, etc.)
Plumbing and appliance fixture selections
Wall Finish Selection (Paint, Wallpaper, Tile, etc.)
Custom built-ins, cabinetry, and millwork design
Window treatments and fabric selections
Detailed drawings, elevations, and specification documents for your contractor
Electrical layouts, lighting design, and fixture selection
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Dedicated Project Manager overseeing every stage of your build
Ongoing communication with your build team
Site visits to review progress and ensure accurate implementation
Sourcing and procurement management
Quality control throughout construction and installation
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Warehouse coordination
Scheduling deliveries and installations
Move-in styling and finishing touches to complete the home
Final walk-through to ensure every detail feels complete
We’re proud to serve homeowners and builders across the Philadelphia Main Line, the Jersey Shore, and select destinations beyond. Whether local or long-distance, we tailor our process to fit your project’s needs and your preferred level of involvement.
WHERE WE WORK
If you’re planning a new custom build or are already in the early stages with your architect or builder, now is the perfect time to bring us on board.
We’d love to hear about your project and show you how we can make the design process effortless and inspiring from the ground up.

