"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

For the past 51 years, Nan Tofanelli has been an integral part of the Chico community, shaping the landscapes and interiors of the area’s most beautiful homes. Her journey began over five decades ago with a simple, enduring passion: helping her neighbors create spaces that feel like a true sanctuary. As the founder and principal designer of Nantucket Home, Nan turned her deep love for textiles, fine furniture, and architecture into a downtown landmark. Her name has become synonymous with local heritage, trusted expertise, and an unwavering commitment to the community she calls home.

Nan’s signature design philosophy centers on a genuine, deeply personal approach to luxury—one that balances sophisticated comfort with the realities of lived-in, everyday life. Over a half-century of experience has made her a master of large-scale residential transformations, historical property preservation, and structural space planning. Because of her decades-long relationships with premier manufacturing vendors and exclusive design lines, Nan brings an unmatched level of resource authority to every project, collaborating seamlessly with local builders, architects, and multi-generational clients.

Today, Nan’s vision has beautifully evolved past the traditional brick-and-mortar storefront into a highly personalized, custom design experience. Although our physical showroom is closed, our full suite of design lines, vendor networks, and legacy expertise remains completely intact and active. Nan brings the entire design studio experience directly to your home, or welcomes you for a private consultation at our Westport Chico studio space. Pairing unparalleled material samples and bespoke structural advice with 51 years of trusted local wisdom, Nan continues to do what she loves most: transforming houses into homes.