The exact breakdown of Fiedler and Schastey’s responsibilities within the house has yet to be fully determined; however the Drawing Room provides some insight into the collaborative process between the decorators of the Nickerson House. Contemporary documentation identifies the overall design of the room as the work of Schastey, while the parquet floor was designed by Fiedler. A drawing room was traditionally considered to be a feminine space; decorators thus favored lighter tones for the woodwork and wall fill. Woods including maple and satinwood, which was used for the paneling of the Nickerson Drawing Room, were advocated for their warm, golden hues. Delicate colors including white, gold, and cream were preferred for the wall fill. Today the Drawing Room is upholstered in cream and gold Classical Lampas by Scalamandré.