Home. A love story.

Custom Nest is a boutique interior design + renovation company, specializing in vintage-character homes and high-end residential and commercial projects. Our signature aesthetic is deeply rooted in a desire to simplify without sacrificing beauty, style or comfort.

Custom Nest is a boutique interior design + renovation co., specializing in vintage-character homes and high-end residential and commercial projects. Inspired by organic textures, thoughtful minimalism and natural landscapes, we are passionate about designing and curating soulful spaces for intentional living.

Raven

Wren

Piper

Kind words…

  • "I have worked with several designers thru the years. Lisa is far and away in a class by herself. We bought a very old lakefront property. Her creative vision is turning our house into the home of our dreams. I could never recommend her enough. She is simply the BEST!!!!"

    Larry & Linda A., Cedar Circle Lakefront

  • "Lisa and Duc at Custom Nest are absolutely fantastic and it’s been a true pleasure working with them from the moment we met! They have incredible taste and helped us transform our lake house from something that was rundown and lacking love, to a true generational family home that we will enjoy for years to come. What sets Custom Nest apart from everyone else is their commitment to their craft, attention to detail and the care with which they pour into every project. Additionally, Lisa and Duc are extremely efficient and make the remote renovation process seamless. It’s with the highest regard that I recommend them for your next project!"

    Claudine B., Los Angeles, CA

  • "Thank goodness we found Custom Nest Interior Design! We needed professional help and expertise to breathe new life into our beloved 100-year-old house in Lake Arrowhead. The minute Lisa and Duc arrived for our first meeting, we could see their excitement over the possibilities of transforming our house into something extraordinary. Every interaction reassures us that we are in the best hands possible, and we are incredibly eager to see the outcome of this daunting but fun adventure. Highly recommended!"

    Susann and Richard , The Centenarian

  • "We first learned of Custom Nest as they were the design and build company on our second home in Lake Arrowhead (that we bought after it was complete). When we were trying to find someone to design our master suite in our home in Manhattan Beach, we both agreed we love the Lake Arrowhead house so much, let’s see if the designer of that house can design our new master suite! Thankfully she said yes and we’ve had a blast getting to work with Lisa and Custom Nest! Lisa and her team are so easy (and fun) to work with and made the whole process of designing our dream master suite so easy and stress free. She came up with a brilliant new floor plan we would never have envisioned and really transformed the space. Her style is exquisite and she saved us so much money with all her amazing industry connections. We tend to be pretty budget conscious and Lisa was sensitive to that while also being sure to keep the space feeling elevated. We never had to imagine what the space would look like as she creates photo-like renderings of the proposed design so we can picture exactly what the renovation will look like making decision making super easy!”

    Kelly G., Manhattan Beach

  • "Working with Lisa at Custom Nest has been an absolute dream. I love design and had a good sense of what I wanted to do with my mountain home in Lake Arrowhead, but knew I needed a designer's eye to make it special. From the moment Lisa came into my home, she saw potential I never saw, and suggested changes - both big and small - that made the whole house look and function so much better than I could have imagined. Lisa listened closely to my ideas, suggesting refinements, sharing photos for inspiration, and when she did not think some of those ideas would translate well in the design, she gently and diplomatically suggested alternatives. Even when I stubbornly decided to go a direction that she would not have chosen, Lisa went all in to make sure the design turned out as beautifully as I imagined it would. She spares no effort in her work, and is as kind and generous with her ideas, time, and good nature as she is talented with her designs. From indulging my many questions, teaching me where to splurge and save, sharing excellent resources, and squealing with me over beautiful moments we created in my home, Lisa made me feel like I had a friend at my side every step of the way. "

    Karen S., Geneva Pines

  • "When my wife and I were looking at homes to purchase in Lake Arrowhead, we kept being drawn to homes designed by Custom Nest. The first home we wanted to purchase was a CN home which was purchased by another buyer. As we were looking for another and found one that needed major TLC, we inquired if they’d be willing to help us. They agreed and the process from first discussion to completion couldn’t have gone smoother. The attention to detail by Lisa, Duc, and their crew is second to none. Timely communication, bi weekly check in reports and constant photos and videos made this remote design and remodel feel like we were on site every day. Couldn’t recommend their work more!"

    David B., Twobirds Project

Want to be inside the nest?

The master bath at Raven. And some “before love”photos. 📸 @bstanley_photo
Remember when we couldn’t decide what to do with the arch? They weighed down on the Aframe and they were dark and florally… half of you voted keep and the other half voted remove. 🤣 Truth is that I was always going to keep them. These a
Oh you know, just the mountains, showing off her glorious colors. 💕 📸 @loeylicious #projectraven
The kitchen at Raven. I labored over whether to do a peninsula kitchen (it’s not my favorite layout - ahem @kms_137 🤣). But in this home, it just felt right. As someone who cooks almost every night of the week, getting the kitchen right is alw
Looking forward to warm fires and s‘ mores this weekend. #projectpiper
We had a lovely house warming for Raven last weekend. For the first time in possibly 6 or 7 years, the home was filled with life, love and laughter. And she is ready for more. More life. More love. More memories. #gatherhere 📸 @bstanley_photo House
Glimpses of #projectraven I love the most. I also selected a few photos of the small things about her that I believe imbue her with soul. The bleached and raw solid wood vintage coffee table. The oak dining table, refinished by our crew, that made th
We were so lucky to inherit Raven from owners who loved her. This home was purchased by an architect and his partner who started the renovation work on her. The owners spent years and lots of money trying to fix her up. In the end, it was just too ha
Let’s call it a night. 💕 📸 @bstanley_photo