Taniya Nayak’s Boston upbringing was shaped by her fun-loving and
creative family, all from India, and influenced by her father, a talented
architect. It was only a matter of time before her passion for interior design
would spark.
Shortly after attending Boston Architectural College, her design style and
upbeat personality landed Taniya her first TV gig on ABC Family’s Knock
First, working for Scout Productions, the creators of Queer Eye for the
Straight Guy. Taniya was one of four designers/hosts of the hit show, geared
toward hip, ambitious teens. She then made the move to HGTV as a
designer on the edgy series FreeStyle, encouraging homeowners to get
imaginative with things they already had in their homes. Since then, Taniya
has joined the expert team of HGTV’s popular show, Designed to Sell,
where she helps homeowners transform their homes with only $2,000
before putting them on the market.
creative family, all from India, and influenced by her father, a talented
architect. It was only a matter of time before her passion for interior design
would spark.
Shortly after attending Boston Architectural College, her design style and
upbeat personality landed Taniya her first TV gig on ABC Family’s Knock
First, working for Scout Productions, the creators of Queer Eye for the
Straight Guy. Taniya was one of four designers/hosts of the hit show, geared
toward hip, ambitious teens. She then made the move to HGTV as a
designer on the edgy series FreeStyle, encouraging homeowners to get
imaginative with things they already had in their homes. Since then, Taniya
has joined the expert team of HGTV’s popular show, Designed to Sell,
where she helps homeowners transform their homes with only $2,000
before putting them on the market.
Taniya started her design firm, Design Digs, to fill a void that she saw in the design world. Having designed for a
wide range of ages and spaces, she focuses on creating affordable yet inspirational spaces that capture her
clients’ individual personalities while maintaining comfort and function. A large part of her company centers on
helping people get “uninspired” homes ready for top-dollar sales through staging and minor renovations. When
making improvements, she believes in distinguishing a home so that it stands out from the competition.
In 2004, Taniya was ranked in the top 10 of INDIA New England's Business Women of the Year. Her list of clients
includes celebrities Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Erik Per Sullivan of Malcolm
in the Middle and Tyler Christopher of General Hospital. Taniya's designs can be seen in several Boston hotspots
including Felt, BarLola Restaurant, Zita and Vinalia.
Taniya proudly conducts presentations and makes appearances to help people get a better sense of how to add
value to their homes without spending a fortune.
wide range of ages and spaces, she focuses on creating affordable yet inspirational spaces that capture her
clients’ individual personalities while maintaining comfort and function. A large part of her company centers on
helping people get “uninspired” homes ready for top-dollar sales through staging and minor renovations. When
making improvements, she believes in distinguishing a home so that it stands out from the competition.
In 2004, Taniya was ranked in the top 10 of INDIA New England's Business Women of the Year. Her list of clients
includes celebrities Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Erik Per Sullivan of Malcolm
in the Middle and Tyler Christopher of General Hospital. Taniya's designs can be seen in several Boston hotspots
including Felt, BarLola Restaurant, Zita and Vinalia.
Taniya proudly conducts presentations and makes appearances to help people get a better sense of how to add
value to their homes without spending a fortune.