About Us

creativity is in our DNA

Meet Sarah

Bahamian born, British interior designer, Sarah Gardner, blends natural elements, a fresh, crisp coastal style and strategic splashes of vibrant colour to create utterly gorgeous getaway homes in the Bahamas.

“I have been involved in the creative arts all my life from theatre to visual merchandising and prop making. I hold a degree in interior design and I have worked in the residential, commercial and educational sectors designing projects of large scale and small. My work spans across Sydney, London and the Bahamas, and my love of travel has been instrumental in shaping my design aesthetic.”

Only the Finest

Carefully Selected & Beautifully Tailored To You

Island Nest is formed by a love for island life and city chic, creativity is in my DNA. From Coastal island style to City Loft, from English Country to Miami Modern to Balinese Tropical we can create styles to suit your dream home.

Designed In the Bahamas

Why Island Nest Interior Design Studios?

We pride ourselves on the creative process and our methods for exploring the synergies between Client and Designer, taking the time to really understand your needs. We commit to excellence and transparency and to exceeding expectations, whatever the size of the project.

We know the design process can be very daunting, so we take our role delivering your project as seriously as our dedication to creativity. Our job is to create a really lovely home for you!

We also have extensive experience in designing office spaces for new ways of working. Transforming office spaces to foster creativity and collaboration in the workplace.

We can also advise the best use of space by assessing your work style and goals for your office or co- working environment. Through efficient space planning, furniture selection and creativity we will get the best use of space out of your office foot print as well as providing an inspirational workplace which reflects your brand. Sarah, our designer, also has award-winning experience in designing schools of the future and spaces to support new ways of learning.

What projects do you do?

We can either provide full scope design services for houses, condos or offices. Or if you just want advice or a light touch for one or two rooms we can do that too!

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Sarah is a highly talented designer...

"Sarah is a highly talented designer with a rare ability to bring innovative thinking to the evolving world of academic and pedagogic architecture.

During her time with BDP Sara developed specialist skills in creating the Aspirational and Functional briefs for Universities, Colleges and Schools as part of the Architectural master planning process. She was well respected in the field for being able to reconcile the efficient use of space with the demanding requirements of the education process whilst keeping abreast of new learning methodologies."

- BDP.com

Sarah provided an attractive scheme...

"Sarah provided an attractive scheme tailored exactly to our budget, sourced all of the furniture and décor, delivered it to Eleuthera and installed a complete ‘turnkey’ package. A fully hassle-free service delivered on time and in budget.

The standard of the furniture and fittings is exceptional and the small but important décor items that Sarah has cleverly chosen provide a pleasantly ‘finished’ quality to the property.

The result is a truly well-furnished home allowing our home buyers or rental guests to arrive with simply a suitcase an begin enjoying Turtle Bay immediately. We couldn’t be more pleased and will use Sarah for future projects without a doubt."

- Turtle Bay

With a mindful approach to design...

"With a mindful approach to design, Miss Gardner has created a bright, spacious, inspired environment. This flexible space has the power to make people more collaborative, productive and even healthier."

- HG Christie, Nassau Office

A Great Experience...

"Working with Sara was great experience. Building a house from top to bottom can be and is very challenging. Sara’s professionalism, creativity and knowledge allowed us build the house we envisioned, something that “allowed the outside in. Unlike many, she also listens, and does not push her agenda onto you, but instead understands your agenda and brings your concepts to a new level. Sara helped us to build a beautiful, comfortable, inviting and quietly elegant home.

It was a joy working with her expertise and knowledge and seeing how the results unfolded. We would use her again on the next project without a doubt!"

- Happy Landings

Book A Consultation With Us

Interested in any of our services? Arrange a consultation with us, the Bahamian interior design specialists, to discover the path to your dream home.

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Blog Posts...

Just Keep Swimming…

by Sarah Gardner | May 5, 2020 | General

Dory says to his friend who is down in the dumps “Just keep swimming”. As we move through this...