Nicole Fulton Founder
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Since 1993, we've been chatting about your favorite place - your home! Building YOUR perfect nest is something we take very seriously, so pull up a (stylish) seat and let's talk........

Cozy, Layered Living: A Wisconsin Cabin Refresh

Cozy, Layered Living: A Wisconsin Cabin Refresh

There’s something about a Wisconsin cabin that invites you to slow down, curl up, and savor the view. For this long-time client, we wanted their Northwoods retreat to feel both deeply personal and timelessly stylish—the kind of place where every corner tells a story and every piece has a purpose.

How to Design a Family Room for Special Needs and Typical Children

How to Design a Family Room for Special Needs and Typical Children

In so many homes, the family room is where real life happens—the joyful, the messy, the everyday magic. For families with both neurotypical and special needs children, this space becomes even more important. It needs to invite everyone in, offer comfort and safety, and adapt beautifully to a range of sensory, physical, and emotional needs. That’s exactly what we designed this room to do.

A New Arrival:  'Wisconsin Crossroads'

A New Arrival: 'Wisconsin Crossroads'

There’s a special kind of magic when an artwork feels both timeless and familiar — like it has always belonged in your home. That’s exactly how we feel about the newest piece to arrive in our shop: Wisconsin Crossroads, a 30” x 30” ink and watercolor sketch on heavy cold-pressed paper.

A French Style Flea Market Comes to Sun Prairie – This Week Only!

A French Style Flea Market Comes to Sun Prairie – This Week Only!

The charm of a French street market has landed right here in downtown Sun Prairie, and we couldn’t be more excited! This week through Saturday, the sidewalk outside A Nested Home is brimming with treasures you won’t find anywhere else—think wicker baskets stacked high, cozy textiles spilling over tables, vintage-inspired home décor, and even bolts of designer fabric ready for your next creative project.

The August Edit: Vintage for a Happy House

The August Edit: Vintage for a Happy House

Our August vintage product drop has arrived—and it’s brimming with character, craftsmanship, and those perfectly imperfect details that make a home feel warm, storied, and uniquely yours.

Botanical Beauty: A Fresh Layer in the Primary Bedroom

Botanical Beauty: A Fresh Layer in the Primary Bedroom

There’s something about adding artwork that brings a room to life—and in this serene primary bedroom, it was the final touch that made everything sing.

Where Old Meets New: A Wall of Wonders

Where Old Meets New: A Wall of Wonders

There’s something magical about a well-curated gallery wall—and this one, featured in our brick-and-mortar shop, is a perfect example of how to mix eras, styles, and textures in a way that feels layered and lived-in.

From Builder Basic to Blooming Beauty—A Bathroom That Works Hard & Wows

From Builder Basic to Blooming Beauty—A Bathroom That Works Hard & Wows

This bathroom started as a purely functional space—bland and dated finishes, limited storage, and a layout that made everything just feel cramped. The vision: a retreat that felt elevated and fresh, full of color, light, character, and purpose.

A Jewel Box Moment—Historic Powder Room, Reimagined

A Jewel Box Moment—Historic Powder Room, Reimagined

Tucked inside a gracious 1860s home, this petite powder room needed more than an update—it deserved a moment. The space may be small, but the opportunity to infuse character and charm was huge.

A Family Room That Works for Everyone: Cozy, Connected, and Designed for Togetherness

A Family Room That Works for Everyone: Cozy, Connected, and Designed for Togetherness

In so many homes, the family room is where real life happens—the joyful, the messy, the everyday magic. For families with both neurotypical and special needs children, this space becomes even more important. It needs to invite everyone in, offer comfort and safety, and adapt beautifully to a range of sensory, physical, and emotional needs. That’s exactly what we designed this room to do.

Where Comfort Meets Style: A Family Room You’ll Actually Use

Where Comfort Meets Style: A Family Room You’ll Actually Use

Sunlight spills across leafy wallpaper and settles into every soft layer of this inviting Wisconsin den. Designed with texture, comfort, and connection in mind, this space now stands as the heart of the home. A deep green sectional wraps the room in a cozy embrace, offering plenty of lounge-worthy spots for movie marathons, weekend naps, and catch-ups with friends.

Designing Upward – A Family Kitchen with Purpose and Presence

Designing Upward – A Family Kitchen with Purpose and Presence

Today’s loose design sketch captures the early vision for a dream kitchen in progress—a renovation that blends timeless materials, family-friendly functionality, and visual drama in all the right ways.