About

Our mission is to provide custom design solutions, excellent service, and peace of mind to each of our clients.

Whether it is your home or your office, we believe that you should LOVE your interiors.  And it’s our job to make that happen.  What we do is so much more than simply picking pretty colors.  We simplify the design process for you and make it as seamless as possible.  We’re here to make sure that your project runs smoothly so that you can start enjoying your space sooner…and with fewer headaches!  We not only develop the “big picture” design concept, but we can also coordinate even the smallest (but critical) details.   Every project has its own unique set of goals and challenges, so we offer flexible services to meet your specific needs.

 Nadine Reyes SchmidtAbout Nadine

Nadine Reyes Schmidt is the owner and principal designer of NRS Design Studio.  She created her design business to follow her bliss and change the world one room at a time!  Her dream was to use her artistic talent to create amazing interiors for her clients to enjoy, and in 2007 NRS Design Studio emerged from that dream.  Since the beginning of her career in 1996, Nadine has worked on design projects ranging from home remodels, kitchen designs, one-room makeovers, retail space, medical clinics, professional offices, and even a bar.  She believes the design process should always be a partnership with clients, and has enjoyed designing for a diverse group of clients that includes homeowners, renters, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, CEOs, supermoms, empty-nesters, and other busy individuals.

Nadine’s love for art and design began at a very young age; she inherited her creativity and attention to detail from her father.  Her grandfather was a builder, so Nadine grew up around construction all her life and loves to be involved in how things are built.  This gives her a unique edge in her field because she approaches design not only from an aesthetic perspective, but also from a constructability standpoint.  On projects she often collaborates with architects, contractors, fabricators, and installers– and it is that “team” approach that makes her projects successful.

Nadine’s formal training includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Architecture and an Associate of Arts in Interior Design.  She has earned several honors and recognition throughout her career.  Her renderings were featured in a winning design presentation on HGTV’s “Designer’s Challenge” show, and later published in the 2005 book titled The Best of Designer’s Challenge.  In 2006 Nadine earned a certificate from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), and became a Certified Interior Designer in the state of California in 2008.  Recognizing the importance of sustainability in interiors, she earned her LEED AP title in Commercial Interiors in 2009.  Nadine is a current member of USGBC, NAWIC, IADIE, BNI, and the Duarte Chamber of Commerce.

When she’s not wearing her entrepreneurial hat, Nadine enjoys yoga, dance lessons, scrapbooking, travelling, and camping.  But there’s nothing better than a quiet, lazy afternoon spent with her husband, their two cats, and the newest addition to their family– a sweet but rambunctious Labrador puppy!