Nikki Fisher - Creative Director
Nikki founded her interior decorating firm in 2011. After graduating a decade ago from the Interior Decorating program at Sheridan College with honours and earning a Canadian Decorator’s Association (CDECA) award; she started NFG Designs part-time while working beyond her day job as a kitchen designer to bring full interior design and decorating services to clients who were already utilizing her talents in the custom millwork industry.
Her career has specialized in luxurious custom cabinetry and exceptional customer service skills which have brought Nikki a refined definition of “attention to detail”.
Nikki’s clients appreciate her efficient, perceptive and meticulous nature while working with her on design projects.
Her personal style is what she calls “tailored traditional”, where neutral foundations set the tone and added layers bursting full of playful colours and patterns bring in personality. She believes these traits are the groundwork to creating interiors that are defined to each of her client's own styles.
What is your favourite piece of advice you would give to our clients?
Invest in quality pieces.
Superb Foundation = Superb Outcome
Lily Zucchiatti - Senior Designer
Lily graduated from the Interior Design program at Sheridan College with high honours. Upon graduating she began her career working specifically in cabinetry where she discovered her true passion for the detailed work of custom millwork and construction drawings.
Over a decade in the industry has allowed her to refine her detail-oriented mind. Whether it be working on her own or most importantly with a team, her experience showcases her ability to collaborate effortlessly in a way that plays to everyone's strengths to ensure the best possible outcome for both the clients and overall project.
Lily describes her interior design style as minimalistic yet functional modern Scandinavian. She enjoys showcasing the warmth of natural materials, such as woods and leather blends, with light and airy backdrops. Oh, and the odd pop of colour and pattern of course!
What is your favourite piece of advice you would give to our clients?
Invest in good lighting. Showcasing a beautiful space and embracing the overall mood of it is very dependent on having the right amount, and types of light (ie. decorative, ambient, task, etc.).
Fun Fact: Nikki and Lily use to work together back when both of their careers were in the custom millwork industry. They have remained close friends since and are reunited as Team NFG Designs!
Nicole Pugh - Junior Decorator
Nicole is a graduate of the Interior Decorating program from Sheridan College. Nikki was her Business for Interior Decorating instructor and to start her relationship with NFG Designs, Nicole was the first eager, upcoming graduate to apply as a placement student before graduation. Nicole completed her schooling with Sheridan receiving high honours and the DDA (Design & Decorators Association of Canada) Ambassador Scholarship.
With Nicole's attention to detail, technical skills, life experience and overall sweet and sarcastic personality; she joined team NFG Designs at the completion of her placement as a Junior Interior Decorator. Her main roles include working on smaller scale projects, such as single rooms, and helping Nikki and Lily with the back end details on larger projects. She is truly an asset to the team and ready to step in at an given moment!
Nicole's personal style is layered traditional elements, with contrast of light and dark neutrals and an overall airy and earthy feel. And, anything green. Oh, and plants.
What is your favourite piece of advice you would give to our clients?
Our homes shape us, so creating a beautiful, unique environment is essential for daily inspiration and productivity. Invest in the pieces that you would otherwise shy away from - these allow your space to nourish your creativity and allow your home to be an extension of your personality!
Lisa Wong - Coordinator
Lisa joins NFG Designs as the Administrative and Project Management Coordinator. Working closely with Nikki and team NFG Designs, Lisa brings immense value to the company, our clients and our incredible trades and suppliers through her previous roles of Director of Operations and Relations Management. She is the primary contact for all NFG inquiries and bookings into the calendar.
You will hear from Lisa for all quotations, billing, scheduling and project updates once tasks move into the ordering and implementation phase. Our clients, vendors and suppliers (and Nikki) adore Lisa's customer service, communication skills, organization and management. Really though, what doesn't Lisa do!?
Lisa's personal interior design style is Transitional but loves adding Modern Farmhouse elements mixing the old with the new. Lisa enjoys neutral colour palettes, and timeless finishes, creating a calming and relaxed space that manages to feel both stylish and sleek, as well as warm and inviting.
What is your favourite piece of advice you would give to our clients?
Trust in the process and revisit your goals all the way to the finish line.
Kayla Wagg - Junior Decorator
Kayla is a graduate of the Interior Decorating program from Sheridan College. Nikki was her Business for Interior Decorating instructor which launched her relationship with NFG Designs; and Kayla also completed her placement with the company.
Kayla is known around the NFG Office as 'the wizard' - always making Nikki feel old with her technical skills and magical renderings created on the iPad and current software skills. Not to mention she is the key music decision maker and the one who keeps us all laughing on the daily. Kayla's versatility to step in whenever and wherever is always appreciated!
She describes her personal style as a bit of a 'smorgasbord' that is evolving as she learns and grows within the industry. Primarily she gravitates towards the modern Victorian aesthetic (LOVE), or as her friends and family call it, "The Modern Grandma" - a neutral palette, clean lines, all accented through colour, texture and detailing.
What is your favourite piece of advice you would give to our clients?
Invest and enjoy the process. Our surroundings impact how we feel on a daily basis, which we often take for granted. Work with the professional you've hired to bring happiness and excitement to a space that you are in every day and enjoy the journey along the way!