The Studio

Nubuor Designs was founded on a simple belief: that a beautifully designed home should be as livable as it is elevated.

Every project is approached as a true partnership. Our work is collaborative by nature and decisive in direction, guided by close listening, careful planning, and a commitment to bringing clarity and joy to every no matter the project scale.

For us, the goal is always a home that feels well thought-out, and entirely personal.

The Aesthetic

No two projects ever look the same, even when the homes do, because a home should always reflect the people living in it. Rather than arriving with a signature style, we draw from the property's architecture, and the way our clients live.

Our aesthetic leans modern, and we love finding how that sensibility translates across different eras and styles. A city brownstone and a suburban colonial will each call for a completely different expression. Finding that interpretation, with our clients in mind, is our favorite part of the design puzzle.

That sensibility shows up in every detail, from color choices to where we source. We work with artisans, specialty vendors, and makers near and far, mixing custom pieces with carefully chosen vintage finds.

Margaret Nubuor

I grew up in Ghana before moving to the US, and being surrounded by different materials, landscapes, and ways of living gave me an early sense of how a home reflects the people inside it. Years of travel have only deepened that. I bring that perspective to every project, along with a love of color, rich textiles, and quality handmade craft.

Over a decade of high-end residential work across Boston, Cape Cod, New York, and coastal Maine has shaped how I run every project: close listening, clear communication, and meticulous planning from first conversation through final installation. I work directly with every client, on every project. Many return for second homes, refer family members, or stay in touch long after a project wraps. That, to me, says more than any award or feature ever could.

When not designing, you will find me walking my black lab mix, Jasper, through Beacon Hill, hunting for treasures at antique markets, painting watercolors, or traveling for design inspiration. I am a devoted candle connoisseur and maintain an ever-growing collection of sewing projects I fully intend to finish… someday.

  • “I have been fortunate to work with Margaret while designing our new home. She is both extremely creative while also being pragmatic and an absolute pleasure to work with!! We have future renovation plans and she was able to design spaces and choose furniture that will still work for us in post-renovation. She made the entire process fun and easy! She is extremely organized and doesn’t forget any details. I’m so grateful for her help and support. Our home turned out beautifully and I cannot wait to work with her again in the future when we renovate!!

    — Client, Jenn V.

  • "Margaret brings a rare mix of refined taste, technical precision, and calm leadership to high-end residential projects. She’s thoughtful about how a home feels and functions day-to-day, while also having the design horsepower to execute at a truly custom, elevated level. "

    — General Contractor, Boston

  • “We hired Margaret, before we moved in, to fully decorate and design our single-family brownstone in the south end. Her partnership, unique style and attention to every detail has exceeded our expectations. She has made the entire process easy and enjoyable and the end result continues to amaze us. She takes the time to understand your families needs and style and provides fantastic options of how to achieve that vision. We would highly recommend Nubuor Design.”

    — Client, Jamie W.

Designing homes that feel like no one else's.