Nan Tofanelli – Nantucket Home

"Being a design junkie myself, I am forever on the hunt for inspiration and fresh ideas. My expertise lies in my ability to mix tradition with modernity to match my clients' taste. By understanding my clients requests and desires we work together to ultimately transform their rooms into beautiful places to live, work, nurture and enjoy life. I have been fortunate to work with fascinating people whose individual style have come to life in my designs"

Nan Tofanelli

Principal Designer

Bay Area transplant Nan Tofanelli founded her well-known look in Chico in 1975. Tofanelli began to formally train her artistic eye at CSU Chico as an Art major and Photography minor. She then worked her way up to a business owner, retailer and design principal in the 35 years which ensued.

She is a prominent figure in interior design in the North state and is well-known for the functional, nonchalant feeling she brings to each of her projects. With an eye for evolving style and an enthusiasm for introducing personal elements and heirloom pieces into a space, Tofanelli extends the same professional interest for projects new and old.

In her current role as co-president, design principal, buyer and merchandiser for Nantucket Home her casual, elegant design influence can be seen throughout the Nantucket Home showroom and in her client’s homes. She draws on her experience of 35 years and uses her creative instincts to come forth with evolved projects that meet the needs, budgets and styles of her clients.

“I am going to give up my concerns and my micro-managing of the redesign of my restaurant. This reopening is going to be a big deal and I love your style and trust you completely to make it look and feel wonderful (no pressure)!”

“Her keen sense of color, proportion, texture, form and her outstanding ‘taste’ make decorating your home fun and successful.”

“Nan listens to you. She encourages you to think about what you really want… look, function and style. She has great design sense but doesn’t feel the need to impose on you, rather makes you a partner. She worked with things I already had and wanted to keep into the design.”

“…assisted me in making my home a retreat that my family and I enjoy each and every day.”

“Excellent, innovative. Increased sales and sales price of our (model) homes.”

“… great vision and in her quiet manner she dramatically enhances your original intent.”

“Over many years I have called on Nantucket to design the interiors of my historic house and five rentals, for which my object is to attract prime tenants. Whether for my personal or business needs, Nantucket designers have presented coordinated fabrics and rugs that work with favorite existing furnishings or period designs. The designers have always satisfied my design needs and their efficient work has given me comfort, pleasure and a sense of accomplishment. It would not even occur to me to consider any other designers.”

Nantucket and Nan are an integral part of our design and decorating team for the remodel and expansion of our third home, as they have already created two warm, inviting, comfortable, livable homes for us. Always keeping our lifestyle, goals, and preferences in mind, Nan has collaborated with us to provide innovative, creative, timeless design ideas that provide lasting quality and value. Nantucket’s wide range of services and products and personal, caring approach have provided solutions not imagined, avoided mistakes, and created beautiful, functional homes that have brought joy and created the setting for fun, memorable life moments. Nantucket has taken the stress and effort out of creating the home we want. Nan and Nantucket are our “go to” trusted advisors for our home.

Warmly,

Tom and Marsha Martin

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