About Us
Meet Nina
Nina Liddle Design launched in 2007 with a design philosophy rooted in relationships, blending practicality and aesthetics, and infusing Nantucket’s unique character into each design space.
Originally from New Jersey, Nina attended Sarah Lawrence College and has called Nantucket home for over three decades.
Building off of her sixteen year career in real estate, Nina provides valuable perspective to clients, whether it’s to optimize rental properties, strategically add value to their homes for resale, or create a special space for generations.
Nina’s husband serves as the Head of the Upper School at Nantucket New School, and their daughter is currently pursuing her college education. Outside of work, Nina enjoys exercising, relishing beach moments, and indulging her love for travel. This well-rounded lifestyle inspires Nina’s creative endeavors, resulting in designs that reflect her passion for both her craft and the Nantucket community.
at the end of the day, relationships are what make a design project successful.
At Nina Liddle Design, we take the priviledge of designing your home seriously and do it with integrity and enthusiasm. But we certainly have fun along the way. We love being welcomed into your lives and learning about your families, traditions and dreams. We want to know what truly makes
you feel at home so that we can infuse it throughout every square inch of your space. Knowing what really matters to you beyond paint colors and Pinterest boards is what will make your home an inviting space built for making cherished memories.
Meet the team
Aveen Irwin
senior designer/project manager
Aveen has contributed her design expertise and creativity for over 8 years. Originally from Dublin, she has been year-round resident of Nantucket for over three decades, restoring, building and designing three of her own homes. Holding a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland, she draws design inspiration from spending time in the natural world on and off the island.
Outside of the office, Aveen enjoys spending time in the garden, traveling and being with her husband, friends and two college age children.
Sara Lombardi
junior designer/Design Assistant
Sara joined the NLD team as a design intern 2 years ago and seamlessly transitioned to a full-time design assistant a year later, after completing her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Endicott College. Born and raised on Nantucket, Sara brings an innate understanding of the local aesthetic and cultural nuances to Nina Liddle Design.
In her spare time, Sara enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, experimenting in the kitchen and exploring the island.
Ava Blankman
Office Manager/project manager
Ava is the newest member of Nina Liddle Design, operating as our office manager. Originally from the Midwest, she discovered the magic of Nantucket during college as a summer camp counselor and hasn’t been able to resist is charm since. She slowly made her way to becoming a full-time resident via Boston before making the leap. Previous work experience honed her organizational, problem-solving and project management skills, making her the perfect fit for the NLD team.
When she’s not working, you can find Ava relaxing on the beach, spending time with friends or soaking in a fleeting sunset.
organized.
creative.
good taste.
I built a custom home in Nantucket this past year and wanted to hire a designer who had the expertise and good taste to advise me on my project, someone who could embrace the vision I had for creating a Malibu beach vibe in a Nantucket home, and who could add her personal flare to the project…Nina and her team embraced all of my ideas and helped to find the items that created the look and feel I was focused on. They were extremely organized and able to create stunning rooms which are casual yet full of luxury. Nina advised me on the build and design features of the house and completely handled the decorating piece. I have been beyond thrilled with the results of their work, and have already spoken to them about hiring them for another project…