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STUDIO

A rustic kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, shelves filled with books, a gas stove, a window with a mountain view, and a patterned rug on wooden floors.

image 001, Jackson hole kitchen RESPONDS TO NATURE, DARK SPACES ARE DEEP RICH TONES, THE LIGHT SPACES RESPOND TO NATURAL LIGHT. in collaboration with anderson wise, hammer and spear, and osm construction. photo: roger davies

Nurture by Nature is dedicated to realizing the full potential of human relationships with their environments for intimate living, gathering, respite, and ritual.

Founded in 2020 by designer Kate Swanson, the Vermont-based interior and architectural design studio works across residential, commercial, and boutique hospitality formats, from ground-up builds to renovations and the fine curation of contemporary art and design objects.

The studio’s work and philosophy have been recognized in leading international design publications, including Wallpaper*, Interior Design, AN Interior, and Galerie magazine. Each feature has highlighted the studio’s distinctive ability to merge conceptual depth with emotional resonance, underscoring its influence within contemporary design discourse.

Guided by a devotion to craftsmanship, rich histories, and the stories that shape place, Nurture by Nature creates immersive worlds that balance experimentation with precision.At every scale - from granular refinement to complete reimagination, Swanson and her team deliver work that provides clients with a renewed sense of grounding, connection, and aspiration.

Interior of a modern home gym with wooden floors, concrete walls, and gym equipment including kettlebells, a medicine ball, and a squat rack, illuminated by natural light from a window.
Front view of a modern house with large glass doors and windows, black wooden exterior, stone steps leading up to the entrance, and a dog lying on the grass on the right side.
Bathroom with green tiled walls and ceiling, shower area with handheld showerhead, outdoor view through open door shows trees and cloudy sky.
A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a countertop, and a vase with purple flowers next to a window.
Interior of a rustic loft apartment with high wooden ceiling, black kitchen cabinets, a leather armchair with striped pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a loft area above with a wooden railing.
Interior view of a modern living room featuring a staircase made of wood slats and a black handrail, with a white wall and minimalist decor.
A room with large windows overlooking a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, trees, and a river. Inside, a telescope is set up near the window, and a colorful rug covers part of the wooden floor. A curtain hangs to the side.
Close-up of a wooden dresser with brass handles, a glass vase with white flowers, and a couple of books on top, with a bathtub visible in the background.
Round wooden coffee table with a magazine featuring a person holding a guitar on top, a lit incense stick, and a pink decorative object, placed on a black and white patterned rug.
Interior view of a modern staircase landing with wooden flooring, metal railings, a stone wall on the left, and natural light coming through upper windows.

GALLERY

Interior of an art gallery with a brick wall, large windows, and modern sculptures on wooden pedestals.

image 002, OUR UNKNOWN FRIENDS INAGUGURAL SHOW, DISPLAYING WORK BY LUKE MALENY, ANNA GUSKOV, YUXUAN HAUNG AND MORE. photo: CharLIE SCHUCK

A clear glass vase with water and a dark branch inside, seen through blurred green leaves in the foreground.
Close-up of water splashing against a blue wall with green leaves visible on the right side of the image.
Close-up view of a partially open wooden door, revealing a room with a shelf holding two decorative vases.

Located in a brick industrial building on Burlington's waterfront, the gallery will host an inaugural group show, titled ‘Unknown Friends’, featuring furniture and more by Northeast makers. The aim? To connect artists, designers and collectors within Burlington, and help establish a blossoming creative community.

Black text on a white background that says 'UNKNOWN FRIENDS'.

‘Craft is the new luxury,’ says Swanson, who returned to her home state in 2022 after years working as a project manager and interior designer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. ‘It’s unique, personal and there is always a face behind the piece, not just a name; it’s true opulence

Gallery Nurture by Nature grows out of the philosophy that design is a deeply human and collaborative process. Founded by Vermont-based designer Kate Swanson, the gallery extends the work of her interior and architectural design studio into a platform that celebrates collectible objects and the makers behind them.

A close-up view of a dark brown wooden bookshelf with three empty shelves.
A ceramic sculpture resembling a bottle with a loop handle on top, placed on a wooden surface with shadows and muted lighting.
Close-up of a wooden cabinet with hammered copper drawers and a wooden knob, against a brick wall background.
Decorative lamp with a fabric shade on wooden legs, placed on a light-colored table near a vase of flowers.
Close-up of a modern, minimalist green and gray electronic device with a smooth surface.
Close-up of a ceramic vase on a table, with blurred background including a striped bowl and some leaves.
Decorative lamp with a black lampshade on a wooden stand next to a small wooden stool, on a wooden floor against a light-colored wall.
A decorative table with a leafy, multicolored pattern and several blank sticky notes attached.
Close-up of a wooden table with a smooth top and a natural, irregular-shaped base, illuminated by sunlight.
A vintage wooden chair with a green cushioned seat next to a glass-fronted wooden bookcase on a hardwood floor, with a brick wall in the background.
A wooden chair with a modern, geometric design, made of light-colored wood with visible grain patterns, illuminated by sunlight creating shadows.
Interior view of an art gallery with various sculptures and design pieces, featuring a brick wall, large windows letting in natural light, and a wooden floor.
A woman with dark hair and tattoos, wearing a black sleeveless dress, standing sideways inside a room with sunlight streaming through a window, casting shadows on the wooden floor and furniture.

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A spiral-shaped metal object placed on a white notebook, which is on a green folder, all on a wooden surface.
Ceramic dove figurine on a wooden surface against a brick wall background
Small ceramic bowl with colorful abstract patterns sitting on a dark wooden surface.

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Words : Tianna Williams

Images : Charlie schuck

Each item – from ceramic vessels to hand-crafted furniture – embodies how the artists see Vermont. ‘There’s no single, anchored "Vermont look", says Swanson, ‘and when people ask for a “Vermont house”, it invites conversation rather than certainty.'

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This new collectible design gallery is looking to put Vermont on the map

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Images : Charlie schuck

That shift not only changed how I design, but also how I curate. With both the studio and the gallery, I’m guided less by “what’s in” and more by what feels resonant, human, and enduring. It’s been freeing to move away from design as performance and toward design as connection.

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What I’m most proud of is creating environments - whether interiors or exhibitions - where people feel a sense of connection.