Business Details
Portland's Premier Interior Design Showroom for Trade Professionals
Nest Collective was founded to address the complex challenges faced by interior designers in sourcing high-quality materials and managing logistics. With decades of combined experience in interior design and project management, our team serves as an extension of design professionals' teams, handling back-end operations to allow creative focus on client projects. We specialize in curating exclusive global vendor collections, including fabrics, furnishings, wall coverings, and lighting, while providing comprehensive order tracking, status reporting, and claims management. Our Portland-based showroom offers trade professionals access to ever-changing cash-and-carry accessories, faux florals, and curated design elements.By maintaining strong industry relationships and offering personalized service, we empower designers to elevate their work through carefully selected products and streamlined processes. Our leadership team combines formal design education with practical experience from diverse creative industries, ensuring deep understanding of both aesthetic principles and operational requirements. Through strategic partnerships with international vendors and local organizations, we create value for clients while supporting community development initiatives.
Services
Interior Design Showroom
Sourcing Assistance
Logistics Management
Vendor Partnerships
Trade-Only Access
Order Tracking
Claims Processing
Curated Collections
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in interior design and project management
- We provide exclusive access to curated global vendors and exclusive designer lines
- Our team handles complete order tracking and logistics management
- We offer personalized sourcing assistance for complex design projects
- We maintain strong industry relationships with international vendors
Services
Interior Design Showroom
Our Portland showroom provides trade professionals exclusive access to curated collections from global vendors. We showcase premium fabrics, furnishings, wall coverings, and decorative elements in a dedicated space designed for design professionals. Our curated inventory helps interior designers discover unique pieces while streamlining their sourcing process.
Sourcing Assistance
We offer personalized sourcing solutions for interior designers seeking specific materials or hard-to-find items. Our team leverages international vendor relationships to locate specialty products while ensuring quality standards. This service saves designers time while connecting them with exclusive resources that enhance their projects.
Logistics Management
We handle complete order management including tracking, status reporting, and claims processing. Our system provides real-time updates on deliveries while managing documentation. This service eliminates administrative burdens for design teams, ensuring smooth project execution from purchase to delivery.
Trade-Only Access
Our showroom exclusively serves licensed interior designers through verified accounts. This ensures access to trade pricing and exclusive products not available to the general public. We maintain industry standards while providing professional resources that support design businesses.
Curated Collections
We maintain ever-changing collections of premium design elements including cash-and-carry accessories, faux florals, and decorative items. Our selections feature unique pieces from international vendors that help designers create distinctive spaces. The inventory is specifically chosen to meet the needs of professional designers.
People
Aleta Fouks
Proprietor
Founder of Nest Collective with extensive experience in interior design and project management. Former Urban Outfitters merchandiser and spa owner with formal training in apparel design. Combines decades of creative industry experience with practical business knowledge to support design professionals.
Lisa Donatelli
Showroom Coordinator
Manages showroom operations and client scheduling while providing support to visiting design professionals. Serves as primary contact for appointment coordination and showroom inquiries. Ensures smooth visitor experiences and maintains showroom organization.
Questions
Is Nest Collective Collective open to the general public?
No, we are a trade-only showroom exclusively serving licensed interior designers through verified accounts.
How do I schedule a visit to the showroom?
Please use our online scheduling system to book an appointment during our regular business hours.
What product categories do you carry?
We offer curated collections of fabrics, furnishings, wall coverings, lighting, rugs, and decorative accessories from global vendors.
Do you provide order tracking services?
Yes, we handle complete order management including tracking, status reporting, and claims processing for all purchases.
Are there cash-and-carry items available?
Yes, we maintain an ever-changing inventory of accessories, pillows, lamps, faux florals, and decorative items available for immediate purchase.
Reviews (2)
Karrie Yank
May 19, 2021
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I can't say enough about working with The Nest. They are sooooo good at what they do, which is to take care of their customers. In my work as a designer, I count on them in a dozen ways and they always come through. They know the biz inside and out, they communicate well, and they're FUN to work with! Not to mention, Michael and the team are very community minded. Top notch group of people!
Lacy Keller
Jun 09, 2018
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I absolutely LOVE visiting the Nest showroom! Michael and his entire staff amazing to work with - they are so helpful, so nice, and so much fun! My job wouldn't be the same without them! Nest has an incredible array of product lines available to see and touch in person - I feel like they are an extension of my own business!
