House of Nomad in an interview with NiT

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Ana Lemos's father, a journalist who travelled the world, always brought back souvenirs from the countries he visited. Her mother, in turn, “had a strong taste for art and design,” always bringing back a memento — in the form of objects — from places they vacationed. She argued that it was a way to always remember that moment.

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This plan took shape, gained a name, and transformed into House of Nomad, a catalogue full of unique pieces that she carefully selects from markets and workshops. This offering is complemented by HON Studios, a studio where she dedicates herself to designing “cosy interiors with intention.”

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“I always want to accumulate many things. I go to Switzerland, for example, and I’m surrounded by beautiful second-hand shops. Normally, there are always more artisanal or imperfect pieces, part of the craftsmanship of that area, which I gradually started collecting,” she recalls.

It is from this “lovingly curated” selection that Ana’s projects are born, which can involve the full project and final styling or just one of the two aspects. “From my experience, clients have a lot of difficulty with the final decorating part. They say it lacks that ‘homey’ feeling.”

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Above all, Ana Lemos wants to “give a stage” to artists and artisans who “carry tradition forward.” But without ever neglecting her taste for “small touches” from past decades that give personality to any home.

Still this year, she intends to launch two capsule collections in collaboration with emerging artists, specifically. She plans to launch exclusive lines with creations made from wicker, ceramics, or other “slightly more traditional” Portuguese techniques, but without being stuck in the past.

House of Nomad is also available online, where you can consult the studio's services and discover its portfolio. You can find proposals starting from €8.95.

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