Nicole Arnold Interiors Team


Nicole Arnold
President, Principal Designer
Nicole Arnold, one of the nation’s most uniquely qualified and multi-skilled interior designers, provides a full range of extraordinary design services to luxury residential and prominent commercial clients throughout the Dallas area. Residential clients include CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, business owners and other successful professionals. Commercial and corporate clients include Dallas Market Center showrooms, ADT, ADI Global and professional service providers. She creates dazzling interiors that improve their customer experience and conveys their corporate image.

Lara Siewert
Interior Designer
Lara has been working in the design industry since 2011, and loves designing warm, inviting, beautiful spaces for clients. She prides herself on her attention to detail and her client-centered approach to projects. By listening attentively and thinking creatively, she brings the collective vision to life. In addition to her love of design, she also enjoys spending time with her family, the beach, traveling, pilates, Mexican food and the color pink!
Lara is an SMU graduate, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She raised her family in Jacksonville, Florida and has recently relocated back to the Dallas area.

Alex McGugan-Eastin
Interior Designer
Born and raised in North Carolina, Alex has always been drawn to creative pursuits and to the way structure and detail bring a design to life. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Appalachian State University and began her career in commercial design in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her transition into residential design has allowed her to combine a strong technical foundation with her passion for designing curated and intentional spaces. She believes great design should strike a balance between beauty and function, creating spaces that reflect each client’s lifestyle and vision. Outside of the office, Alex finds inspiration in traveling with her husband, discovering local restaurants, adventuring with their two dogs and practicing embroidery.

Lydia Friedrichs
Design Associate
Born in San Antonio, TX, Lydia enjoys creating spaces that are aesthetically pleasing and unique to the client. Lydia graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and began her career with Holland and Sherry in Dallas. Her end goal in any project is to bring the clients vision to life, achieved by listening to the clients wants and needs. She believes that getting to know the client’s personality and style is an important approach to a design project. She has always been creative and loves to scheme and dream. Lydia finds enjoyment in exploring coffee shops, spending time with her twin sister and has a goal to run a marathon.

Chody Fee
Design Associate
Originally from a small town in Southeastern Kansas, Chody’s Midwestern roots and accomplished parents instilled in her a strong work ethic and grounded sensibility. Though she earned her degree in Education from the University of Kansas, her passion for design began early—helping her family finish their custom home as a middle schooler.
After starting her family in Kansas City and relocating to Frisco, Texas in 2012, Chody turned her lifelong love of design into a career. She’s known for her sharp eye, especially in the structural and logistical elements of construction.
Chody thrives on collaboration and builds lasting client relationships through attentive listening and intuitive design. Her work balances beauty and functionality—culminating in the joy of installation day, her favorite part of every project.

Marie G. Turner
Purchasing and Office Manager
With more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience as a business owner and managing partner, Marie brings seasoned leadership, operational finesse, and a dedication to exceptional client service. Her career began in wedding coordination and organically expanded into event planning, professional organizing, and design—each step sharpening her eye for detail and deepening her passion for creating elevated experiences.
Known for her precision, efficiency, and warm client rapport, Marie is an indispensable part of the team, ensuring every detail behind the scenes runs seamlessly.
Originally from Naples, Florida and raised in Northern Indiana, Marie embraces both sunshine and snowfall, and finds joy in balance—whether dancing to Latin salsa rhythms or quietly photographing the unique silhouettes of historic church steeples. Her passion for life and commitment to excellence infuse every aspect of her work.

Chelsey Cole
Marketing Coordinator
Chelsey is a former student-athlete who earned her Bachelor’s in Advertising from Texas Tech University and went on to complete her MBA at the University of Maryland. With a passion for storytelling and thoughtful brand strategy, she plays a key role in shaping the voice and visibility of the firm through content creation, social media, and client engagement.
She loves bringing creative ideas to life and finding fresh ways to connect with people through digital media.
When she’s not working, you’ll find her refurbishing vintage furniture, spending time with family, trying new recipes, or taking her fur baby on long walks.







