Laurie is recognized as the winner of 'Best of Greater Nashua' for interior design in both 2023 and 2024, her designs showcase classic elegant style, adding character and color to every project she completes.
Winner - Best of Interior Design
Congratulations to Laurie Coffey of Laurie Coffey Custom Interior Design, winner of the 2023 Best of Interior Design in Nashua, on earning her Certified Window Treatment Specialist Certification. Laurie is the dynamic energy behind her drapery design business. She has lived in Nashua, New Hampshire since childhood. She started forging her drapery path 35 years ago, opening her own business. Laurie is a mom of 6 grown adult children and now thoroughly enjoys her 5 grandchildren in her free time. She has a passion for creating homes that families can enjoy. Laurie has formed her successful design career on her love for color, fabrics, textiles, timeless style, and most importantly thoughtful details. Her design work has grown to include all of New Hampshire and the Maine Seacoast. Every stitch of her drapery designs represents years of her sewing knowledge from a young age. Laurie joins an international community of window treatment professionals, and she has demonstrated in all areas of window coverings her ability to master complex window treatment designs. This Certified Window Treatment Specials designation acknowledges her design expertise and successful experience in mastering the custom window coverings niche. To become a Certified Window Treatment Specialist, Laurie successfully met the rigorous course requirements including passing the certification exam, attendance assignments and completing client projects and case studies.
The details make the treatment
When designing the window treatments for this sun-kissed piano room, Laurie prioritized natural light to enhance the warmth and elegance of these large windows. She chose sheer, softly embroidered fabric that filters sunlight gently, creating an inviting glow while complementing the piano’s graceful presence.
Sit down and relax!
With details in mind, this interior design project added many elements to this refreshed sunroom! This two chair and ottoman combination in a natural, glossy rattan welcome guests to sit down and relax.
Beautiful custom drapery panels are held by one of my favorite corner rod selections that I frequently use in sunroom spaces. The simple yet elegant top-run window treatment for the panels provides just enough fabric to gather softly in the corners. Fabricated custom holdbacks in the same pattern gather the classic striped fabric, presented here in a pretty shade of blue and cream. Highlighting the window frames, the custom drapery color was chosen in just a hint richer than the cushion fabric below.
There is a distinct "play on color" here as all of the design elements come together. The fabric for the pillows pulls in some of the blue from the drapery and cushion colors. The seating areas is perfectly situated on a taupe colored rug which is woven with hints of subtle blue and sage colors throughout.
The ‘Shagreen’ paint color chosen for sunroom walls sets a beautiful back drop for all of the natural light streaming in through the windows. A go-to favorite color for trim paint is ‘Decorators’ white, which adds a lovely contrast that highlights the wall color.
Details Make A Design Come To Life
Designing large windows
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Adding Wallpaper
Laurie's seacoast client dreamed of infusing their dining room with vibrant personality, and the bold blue wallpaper delivered just that. The transformation brought a coastal energy to the space—crisp, expressive, and full of character—elevating the room from subtle to striking with one inspired design choice.
Fresh take of drapery panels
These beautiful cream drapes, enhanced with custom embroidered trim, add a sense of graceful movement and timeless refinement to Laurie's living room design. Flowing effortlessly with the light and air of the space, they embody an understated luxury that elevates the entire room.
Dining Room Makeover
Coastal Wedding
For her daughter’s coastal wedding in York Harbor, Maine, Laurie lovingly designed the reception table linens, selecting ocean blue hues that echoed the serene waterside setting. The result was a breathtaking table scape—elegant, personalized, and beautifully reflective of the day’s coastal charm.