House Beautiful Advisory Board Member and one of the Top 20 African-American Interior Designers in the U.S., Nile Johnson is the multi-award-winning Principal of Nile Johnson Interior Design. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Nile brings a worldly, editorial sensibility to the deeply personal spaces he creates.

Though his work spans the country and abroad, Nile remains deeply rooted in the Philadelphia region—serving clients in Kennett Square, the Main Line, Wilmington, and beyond. His ability to blend approachable luxury with global influence has made his work stand out in both residential and boutique commercial spaces.

Nile’s designs have been featured on HGTV and in national and regional publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Better Homes & Gardens, and Business of Home. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Master of Science in Interior Architecture.

A respected thought leader in the design industry, Nile currently resides in Kennett Square, a western suburb of Philadelphia. He serves as an adjunct faculty member in a local Interior Design program, sits on the Interior Design Advisory Board at Sinclair College, and is a Board Member for the Interior Design Community. He is also a proud member of the Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG).

Nile is the co-host of the popular design podcast To The Trade, where he interviews industry leaders and offers an inside look at what it truly takes to thrive in the world of interior design. In recognition of his impact and innovation, Nile was named a Rising Star of Design by Traditional Home magazine.

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