Philip Nimmo Brand Book

Philip Nimmo Brand Book

Interior Design & Products

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Over the past three decades, Los Angeles-based Philip Nimmo has proven again and again that he’s a rare prodigy in the world of interior design and high-end products. His sought-after skills have captured the eyes of an impressive list of celebrities, dignitaries and world leaders.

Masterful design. An acclaimed product line. An unmatched eye that has earned global esteem.

Philip Nimmo’s interior design projects span residential, commercial, office and hospitality. And his unique line of luxury furnishings — fire screens, furniture, lighting and more — are an extension of his artistic eye, attention to detail and service-minded approach to design. Nimmo’s line, crafted for and inspired by his clients, can be found in exclusive, high-end showrooms across the country.

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Ramona Console, Cali Lounge Chair, Cruz Side Table

Ramona Chandelier, Ellittico Side Table, Martin Dining Chair, Cairo Daybed, Anello Table Lamp

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Meet Philip Nimmo

Philip Nimmo grew up in the seaside town of San Clemente in Southern California. The beach was his backyard, and nature was his muse. Today, you can see echoes of those organic influences in his choices, from the agates that mark his fire screens to how he layers shadows and light.

Salone Bed, Soma Table Lamp

Nimmo’s spaces and products are captivating.

The highest quality, exceptional service and true passion are the cornerstones for everything Nimmo does.

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“There’s an amazing brilliance in nature’s patterns that I find intoxicating. No matter how two roses grow, the way they effortlessly sit next to each other is always breathtaking.”

- P H I L I P N I MMO

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Supremo Coffee Table

Calla Candlestick

Mito Chair

Although Nimmo was a gifted student who enjoyed all subjects, he has always had a penchant for art and immersed himself in art electives in high school. In one leatherworking class, he made a satchel accented by hand-hammered copper detail. Nearly 50 years later, he has held true to those early instincts, and you can see echoes of those same design elements in his furniture today.

Nimmo attended the University of Southern California to study business management, but he transitioned to join staff at the then-newly formed Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he studied under the legendary Horst Schulze.

The leather satchel Nimmo designed as a teenager.

Ramona Console

Eau Side Table

Montage Cabinet

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“A result of that training was, although we may not consciously recognize that things are perfect, our subconscious knows it. All those small details add up and give our brains peace. Why does this room feel so good? There are so many dynamics we have to pay attention to that you can’t learn in school. The more I can surrender to my natural talent, the more I can feel it.”

- P H I L I P N I MMO

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Eventually, Nimmo began working as an interior designer, and soon he was attracting big- name clients, such as singer-songwriter Randy Newman. It was Newman’s fireplace that sparked Nimmo’s product line. When Nimmo couldn’t find the right screen for Newman’s odd-shaped fireplace, Nimmo decided to create his own. But a happy accident led to the fire screen being made in the wrong size. A West Hollywood showroom offered to carry the extra screen — it sold instantly off the floor. The showroom wanted more, and the Philip Nimmo line quickly grew to include representation at multiple showrooms across the country.

Newman Sofa Soon, Nimmo was designing other fire screens and iron tools, and he began to expand his designs into other forms: sofas, cabinets, tables, lighting. The full line was born. Today, a staple in Nimmo’s furniture line is the Newman Sofa, originally custom-designed for the Newman household.

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Inspiration

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“I want to give my clients what they want in a way that allows it to be tasteful and timeless, that reflects who they are.”

– P H I L I P N I MMO

Philip Nimmo is inspired and motivated by his clients, first and foremost. The better he connects with a client, the better he can channel their style, desires and needs. His goal is to create spaces that are aesthetically pleasing and practical. Spaces that create moments that effortlessly flow and feel good. For Nimmo, it’s not just about the appearance — it’s deeper. It’s an experience.

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“What excites me is the satisfaction of a job well done. I really am motivated by my clients being happy.”

– P H I L I P N I MMO

Nimmo’s design process includes taking time to truly understand his clients: asking questions and listening. “First, I try to find their truth. What is their absolute truth in who they are?” he says. “Then, I want to understand their aspirations. The person’s core is the foundation for the room, and their aspirations are what we project into that space.” In other words, Nimmo’s design extends beyond just what the clients like and into their why. In that, Nimmo’s design is co-creation with the clients. “By participating in the outcome, it can lift them up to new heights,” he says.

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Interior Design

Philip Nimmo is the interior designer of the most discerning stars and business leaders. His circle of Hollywood homes is wide, including the properties of prolific entrepreneurs and celebrities. Recently completed projects included projects in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Jackson Hole, Las Vegas and Cabo. Nimmo’s style is diverse and impossible to fit into a box, but if there’s one design tenant he strives toward, it is comfort. After all, comfort is the greatest luxury of all.

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Interior Design Projects

Here is a closer look at a few of Nimmo’s interior design projects.

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Five Shadows This is a contemporary home in Jackson Hole inspired by a sleek mountain getaway. The goal was to make this a family house, while staying clean and slick. The design incorporates classic Italian furniture to seemingly transport you into the Italian Alps. The home includes five different pavilions, connected via glass corridors that blur the boundaries between inside and outside.

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Five Shadows

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“I’ve been gifted with the talent of design discernment. I can look at something and know yes, that’s correct. Not right or wrong, but correct in the emotion. In its vibration. In how it feels.”

– P H I L I P N I MMO

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Resort Living This is a contemporary craftsman home with Asian flavor that mainly used two materials: French limestone and exotic wenge wood. The challenge was being oceanfront in Laguna Beach with many restrictions. The inspiration was to create a unique Asian-inspired beach home with plenty of indoor-outdoor living that was great for entertaining.

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Resort Living

The design is sinuous and sexy, with reflecting pools, Buddha statues and fire and water combinations. This beach house was designed for drama, totally sublime. No matter what corner you turn, there’s a new wow factor.

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Coastal Villa

This is a Malibu hilltop home done in the style of a Tuscan farmhouse with a commanding, 360-degree view. The design needed to incorporate the clients’ outstanding art collection and seamlessly blend vintage and antique pieces from different periods.

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Coastal Villa

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“I must enhance my clients’ life and make their world a better place. I know when I change people’s worlds. I know when I enhance their worlds.”

– P H I L I P N I MMO

Zen Retreat

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Grand Salon

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Grand Salon

The Grand Salon is a 2,500-square-foot closet, complete with a sitting room, shoe closet, secondary closet, multiple bathrooms, perfume room, fireplace, bar, formal garden and more. The challenge was to transform this expansive new build into an indulgent, beautiful space with all of the clothes behind doors.

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Product Line Philip Nimmo Ironworks started in 2002 and has blossomed into an internationally desired brand. It spans ironworks (fire screens and accessories); furniture (sofas, chairs, casegoods, dining tables, coffee tables, occasional tables, consoles, benches, ottomans and beds); lighting; and outdoor elements.

Soma Table Lamp, Goccia Supremo Side Tables

Bella Fire Screen, Goccia Standing Lamp

Newman Sofa

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FIRE Fire Screen

Nimmo’s ironwork is the heart of his line and encompasses iron, brass and bronze in various finishes (gilded or painted, oxidized or polished, oil rubbed, hammered, textured, plated, you name it). The woodwork (typically walnut, sycamore and oak, although Nimmo can work with any wood) is bespoke — it’s truly benchmade with no compromises. Every piece of furniture is handmade around the Los Angeles area

and comes signed and numbered. The majority of his line showcases metal accents that pay homage to Nimmo’s iron roots. These are the kinds of pieces you pass onto your kids to keep in the family for generations to come. Nimmo’s line is the antiques of tomorrow.

Soma Table Lamp, Goccia Supremo Side Table

Pietra Santa Sconces, Brazo Dining Chair

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You can see his designs around the world, in Hollywood mega-mansions and hotels in Dubai. You can find Philip Nimmo products in exclusive showrooms across the United States, including: Jean de Merry in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas and Chicago; J Nelson in Miami; and John Brooks in Scottsdale, Aspen and Denver.

Oceano Fire Screen

“There’s an elegance and quality to everything I do, but it’s an organically inspired design.”

– P H I L I P N I MMO

Cruz Side Table, Goccia Table Lamp

Ellittico Side Table

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Products

Here is a closer look at some of Nimmo’s products, spanning fireplace design, furniture, lighting, outdoor decor and accessories. You can view the full line at PhilipNimmoDesign.com

Ellittico Side Table

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Fireplace Design

A N D I R O N S

F I R E S C R E E N S

Forte Andirons

Linea Fire Screen

FIRE Fire Screen

Serpente Fire Screen

Mattonella Andirons

Caldo Fire Screen

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Furniture

C A B I N E T S

This four-door cabinet made out of walnut features a bronze “Cruz” pattern — one of Nimmo’s signature designs. The hand-hammered detailing is a direct descendant of Nimmo’s first design nearly 50 years ago. This cabinet is fresh, unique and couture, and the metalwork is reflective and flashy — but naturally so. Montage Cabinet

Goccia Supremo Cabinet

Milano Cabinet

Montage Cabinet

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D I N I N G TA B L E S

C O N S O L E S

D I N I N G C H A I R S

Diana Console

Brazo Dining Chair

Martin Dining Chair

Forma Dining Table

This hand-hammered iron table seems to magically glow from within. The illusion comes from a matte black exterior paired with a gold leaf interior. The gold leaf interior is visible through the glass inset in the walnut tabletop.

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C O F F E E TA B L E S

S I D E TA B L E S

Luna Coffee Table

Goccia Supremo Side Table

Nato Coffee Table

Emilio Rectangular Side Table

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B E N C H E S

Torino Bench

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S O FA S

Newman Sofa

Nimmo’s best-known piece, the Newman Sofa, has a ’70s organic feel. While the body of the sofa is walnut, what sets this piece apart is the juxtaposition of the bronze base. From every angle, this sofa is truly a piece of art.

Dante Sofa

Newman Sofa

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B E D S

O C C A S I O N A L C H A I R S

Salone Bed

Dante Chair

Libro Chair

Mito Chair

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Cairo Daybed

Lighting

O U T D O O R L I G H T I N G

I N D O O R L I G H T I N G

Ramona Chandelier

Goccia Small Exterior Sconce

Linea Sconce

Punto Chandelier

Goccia Large Exterior Sconce

Pietra Santa Sconce

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Outdoor

O U T D O O R F U R N I T U R E

Filo Focal Table

Cali Lounge Chair

Cruz Drinks Table

Nato Coffee Table

Como Sofa

Cali Lounge Chair, Cruz Drinks Table, Nato Coffee Table, Como Sofa

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Accessories

Calla Candlesticks

“What I do can be a springboard for somebody with a different talent to create what they need to create for this world — because I am creating a safe space for people to experience their truth, who they are.”

– P H I L I P N I MMO

Calla Candlesticks

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Philip Nimmo & Company, Inc. PhilipNimmoDesign.com

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