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Nyla’s Notebook

Our journal is a space to share what’s unfolding behind the scenes—project progress, inspiration we’re drawn to, and insights from the design process. It’s an open door into how we create thoughtful, enduring spaces.

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Design Evolution: Hand Painted Mural

Calgary interior design studio, Nyla Free Designs shares the behind the scenes process of creating a hand painted mural for a young girls bedroom.

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Life at Home: Understanding Your Home

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Laundry Room Organization: Our Top 10 Tips

Nyla Free Designs shares their Top 10 tips for designing a functional and stylish laundry room, whether big or small.

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6 Essential Accessories to Style Your Shelves

Nyla Free Designs shares their six essential accessories for styling bookshelves.

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Let’s Learn: The Most Family Friendly Fabrics

What are the most family friendly fabrics? Nyla Free Designs shares their go-to fabrics for the most durable and easy maintenance options.

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Anatomy of a Window

Nyla Free Designs shares all about the different types of windows and their parts - casement, awning, double hung and sliding windows. Important terms to know when selecting windows.