About
NICOLEHOLLIS conceives timeless interiors that elevate the human spirit. This award-winning collective of interior designers, interior architects, and furniture designers is led by creative director and principal Nicole Hollis in partnership with her husband, CEO Lewis Heathcote.
NICOLEHOLLIS offers a holistic approach to the art of living through residential, hospitality, and product design. The studio’s portfolio of clients includes global leaders and notable innovators who appreciate the ability to create a home that supports and enhances their family's chosen lifestyle.
A belief in the meritocracy of good ideas underpins NICOLEHOLLIS’ desire to channel the spirit of collaboration, both within the firm and when working with clients, architects, and artisans. Curating pared-down spaces with great attention to their context and purpose reflects the studio’s design philosophy.
NICOLEHOLLIS has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Elle Décor, Wallpaper*, Surface, 1stDibs Introspective, and many other publications. The firm has received numerous prestigious awards including being named to Architectural Digest’s “AD100” in 2021 and 2022, recognizing the firm as one of the top 100 architectural or design studios in the world. NICOLEHOLLIS has received several Boutique Hospitality Gold Key Awards, five Hospitality Magazine awards and has been named repeatedly as one of Interior Design Magazine’s “Hospitality Giants”.
Leadership
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
CONTROLLER
PURCHASING MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY DESIGN
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY DESIGN
DIRECTOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Awards
2022
LIV HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARDS
WINNER — INTERIOR DESIGN, LIVING SPACE
HONORABLE MENTION
EL PRADO HOTEL
CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
WINNER — BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
SAUSALITO, CA
AIA SF DESIGN AWARDS
MERIT — ARCHITECTURE
LAKE TAHOE, CA
1STDIBS 50 DESIGNERS
HONOREE
AD100 LIST
TOP ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS
NICOLEHOLLIS
2021
GOLD KEY AWARDS
WINNER — BEST HOTEL UPPER MIDSCALE
THE CANDLER HOTEL, ATLANTA, GA
CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON
AD100 LIST
DEBUT — TOP ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS
NICOLEHOLLIS
2020
CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD
PACIFIC HEIGHTS, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Interior Design Magazine Design Giants
Honoree #93
2019
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE HOSPITALITY GIANTS
HONOREE #56
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE DESIGN GIANTS
HONOREE #91
CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
WINNER — BEST HOTEL DESIGN
ANGLER’S HOTEL
AIA SF DESIGN AWARDS
WINNER — ARCHITECTURE
KONA PARADISE EDGE, KONA, HI
SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER DESIGNER
OF DISTINCTION
WINNER — RESIDENTIAL/TRANSITIONAL
2018
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE BEST OF YEAR AWARDS
WINNER — BEST COUNTRY HOUSE
THOUSAND OAKS RANCH, THOUSAND OAKS, CA
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE HOSPITALITY GIANTS
HONOREE #61
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE RISING GIANTS
HONOREE #24
LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN GOLD LIST
HONOREE
CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
WINNER — BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR
TIBURON BAY VIEW, MARIN COUNTY, CA
2017
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE RISING GIANTS
HONOREE #42
FANTINI ANNUAL DESIGN AWARDS
WINNER
NOE VALLEY RESIDENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
2016
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE BEST OF YEAR AWARDS
FINALIST — OFFICE
FIRM’S OWN, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER
DESIGNER OF DISTINCTION
NOMINEE — CREATIVE SPACES
HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
FINALIST — BEST LIFESTYLE GUESTROOM
THE BUCHANAN HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN GOLD LIST
HONOREE
2015
GOLD KEY AWARDS
WINNER — BEST GUEST ROOM UPSCALE
PALLADIAN HOTEL, SEATTLE, WA
GOLD KEY AWARDS
FINALIST — BEST LOBBY UPSCALE
PALLADIAN HOTEL, SEATTLE, WA
HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
FINALIST — BEST BOUTIQUE/LIFESTYLE HOTEL
PALLADIAN HOTEL, SEATTLE, WA
HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
FINALIST — BEST BOUTIQUE/LIFESTYLE GUESTROOM
PALLADIAN HOTEL, SEATTLE, WA
SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER DESIGNER
OF DISTINCTION
WINNER — RESIDENTIAL/TRANSITIONAL
CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR — +3,000 SQ FT
KONA COAST RETREAT, KONA, HI
2014
HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
FINALIST — OTHER CATEGORY
HALL WINES TASTING ROOM & WINERY, ST HELENA, CA
CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR — +3,000 SQ FT
PACIFIC HEIGHTS TUDOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
2013
SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER
DESIGNER OF DISTINCTION
WINNER — CREATIVE SPACES
