About us
Nested Living is pioneering a regenerative way of living, reimagining the spaces we live, work and play in, to help restore and revitalise the wellbeing of people and planet.
Mission.
To accelerate the worlds transition to regenerative living
How do we get there.
We are designing and co-creating regenerative solutions for the spaces of the future leading society into a new way of living.
Our purposeful philosophy means we go beyond the aesthetic. Working with science and nature in an integrated approach with the wellness of the human and planet at the centre, we apply our regenerative framework to all projects.
With our design studio and workshop in-house this allows us to truly follow a circular process. By designing out waste, using non-polluting materials and developing a system of reuse, repair and repurposing we are reducing our carbon emissions and toxins.
From the design stage through to creation, to installation and occupation, our spaces and furniture ensure increased health, stimulate creativity, wellness and encourage positive behaviour, where what we produce will stand the test of time and enable numerous lifecycles.
Why does Nested Living exist?
Can you imagine a new world of living where health is the new indicator of increasing value, rather than simply for financial gains?
Fresh air, clean water and healthy communities are essential for human existence. All three are threatened by the toxic materials we use and the waste that is created.
To achieve net zero by 2050 requires a revision of how we design, make and use products and materials, and how we use land.
We have a responsibility as designers and businesses to lead the way and implement change. It’s our actions in the next 10 years that will help shape the future health of people and planet.
We believe that to truly minimise our impact on the environment and restore our wellness we have to focus not just on the exteriors of buildings but also on the interior spaces and the furniture that occupies them.
A product and the space it occupies must deserve its place in the world and it must be proven we can make it with the least environmental impact possible.
Our Values
We are…
Who we are;
Our hands on conscious Multi-disciplinary Studio and Workshop based in Oxfordshire is run by co-founders Helen and Bruce Gordon
Helen Gordon
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Co-Founder & Creative Director
BA Hons Fashion and Textile Design (specialising in Printed Textiles), MSC In Fashion Marketing (with Logistics), Diploma in Architectural Interior Design. Various Regenerative Courses
A creative designer, facilitator, systems thinker and regenerative practioner, Helen is collaborating with individuals, communities and businesses to drive transformative change. Helping to shift mindsets to unlock new potential, she is co-creating spaces, places and products that nurture connections and enable life to flourish.
With over 30 years of diverse experience across retail, the built environment, and manufacturing, designing, developing, sourcing, managing, and directing the creation of products and brands across a wide range of sectors including interiors, homewares, fashion, and textiles, she has witnessed first-hand the unsustainable practices that occur, the escalating global consumption and waste, highlighting the need for urgent change.
As co-founder of Nested Living a multidisciplinary studio and workshop in Oxfordshire, specialising in interior design, bespoke kitchens, custom furniture and one off pieces, Helen is guided by life-centred and circular design principles. The studio reimagines beautiful, functional living spaces that are regenerative for the people and the places they inhabit. By sourcing locally, designing out waste, using sustainable materials with low toxicity and construction methods for repurposability they craft legacy pieces that enhance the health and wellbeing of both people and planet.
Bruce Gordon
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Creative, practical, and with a wealth of experience across multiple mediums Bruce has a passion for building beautiful things.
Bruce’s career as a designer maker, and his work on major Hollywood films, shows in the flawless craftsmanship, fit and finish of each project we design and create for. Along with his 3D spatial expertise at designing and planning spaces, furniture and products and his practical experience in bringing major projects to completion within tight deadlines, he’s a reassuringly calm presence to direct our team on the construction and effectively oversee client projects both large and small.
About our Founders
Nested Living brings together 60 years of combined experience in diverse industry sectors such as the built environment, film, retail and manufacturing, designing and creating spaces, furniture and products for renowned brands. A huge insight has been gained into the enormous amount of unsustainable and unethical practices that occur throughout the supply chain along with the increasing amounts of global consumption and waste. Passionate about creating change Nested Living believes that by shifting from a competitive mindset to a collaborative one, by remapping supply chains locally and building in social impact we will help to restore and support communities, in turn allowing us and our planet to live and flourish
Inspired by nature and living systems, they apply holistic thinking to projects, where problems are seen as possibilities, innovation is encouraged, and attention to detail and quality ensured, where every space, piece of furniture or object is crafted to speak with authenticity and soul.
Our portfolio
Completing multiple turnkey design and build projects aswell as individual interior design projects, we have extensive experience of refurbishing period properties to a high standard and an in-depth understanding of the complicated skills these properties require.
Now focusing on creating regenerative interior spaces and the furniture that occupies them we bring the added benefits of our build expertise to every project.
Start a project
Good design is a process of collaboration and communication, and that’s why we start with a clear understanding of our clients’ needs. If you like the look of our work and the thinking behind our approach, why not get in touch? With no obligation on your part, it’s the ideal way to find out if you’d like us to take things further.