the Design Principal & Creative Director of Nile Johnson Interior Design. His work has been featured on HGTV & QVC. Nile holds a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Philadelphia and received his Masters in Interior Architecture from Chatham University.
He is an adjunct faculty member in the Interior Design Department at two local colleges. A member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Nile has also recently been named one of the African American Top 20 Interior Designers in the country.
Niletakes pride in his ability to transform spaces by
bringing ideas and inspirations to life. With over a
decade of experience in the industry, he has
developed a keen eye for creating aesthetic,
functionaland emotional surroundings. Nile is also
adept at integrating research and analysis into the creative process while cultivating a client’s home or work space. His memorable quote offers a bit of insight into the soft spoken gentleman who loves music, pop culture and all aspects of design. “The furniture may be new but the feeling should be nostalgic”, Nile Johnson.
Tell me about a project or accomplishment that you consider significant in your career
I came to a decision to walk away from my full time job to pursue my dreams of doing interior design professionally. This continues to be the most significant reward to date. As far as accomplishments go, I recently completed a full house renovation and design project. For the first African American and second female vice chancellor to reside on the bench, in the history of the Chancery Court of Delaware (which is just one level below the Supreme Court). The project was fantastic and the client and her family are amazing! Love them! The nicest people ever!!
What are the rewards from your work
Sharing my design vision with my clients and realizing their dream. A bonus is their glowing referral. But one of my favorite moments is their reaction and happiness at the unveiling of their space.
If there was a movie produced about your life – who would play you
If you could be a background singer, dancer or musician – which entertainer (living or dead) would you choose as the star
background dancer for Beyonce
CHICAGO, IL – JULY 24: Beyonce performs onstage during the “On The Run Tour: Beyonce And Jay-Z” at Soldier Field on July 24, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)
background singer for Tamia
What is the last photo you took with your cell phone
One of the best lessons my parents taught me is to
be myself and see others for their character
What is your favorite work of art
Prometheus Bound
What is your favorite building in Manhattan Metropolitan Museum of Art I like the history of the Beaux-Arts architecture and how the legendary landmark continues to expand into the largest museum in the United States.
Nile is returning to Design on a Dime this year as one of the 70 top tier designers creating unforgettable room vignettes
with new merchandise, which is donated and then sold for 50 to 70 percent off retail pricing! Nile’s vignette has carpet donated from Stark Carpet, a pair of lounge chairs from Carocole, original art donated from ArtyZen Studios and lighting from LA based design legends “Zia-Priven“. ELLE DECOR sponsors the event and calls it an “unmatched shopping opportunity“. Don’t miss the 12th annual Design on a Dime Benefit. #doadnyc
