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.
5 Ways to Build Trust with Your Interior Designer
Having trust is one the most important aspects when hiring a professional. We all have different experiences with trust, different ways we trust, and often different reasons why we trust. It’s a powerful thing, and one not to be taken lightly. We’ve got FIVE ways to help build that trust with your interior designer. Once established, it’ll benefit you in the best possible ways.
Desert Tones for Fall
Calgary Interior Designer, Nyla Free Designs reflects on their favourite desert tones for the Fall season.
Interior Design Details We’re Excited to Embrace in 2025
A new year brings with it a celebration of new trends, design aesthetics of the moment and details the industry is focused on. While we don’t put a huge emphasis on trends per se, there’s certainly an opportunity to embrace what’s new, next and the ability to bring exciting design details into our work. This is what we’re excited to incorporate in our interiors!
Who's Driving Your Interior Design Project?
Calgary Interior Designer, Nyla Free Designs, speaks to the benefits of hiring an Interior Designer for your design project!
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.
Before & After: Nyla's Kitchen Overhaul
Nyla Free shares the before and after details of her kitchen renovation.
Confessions Of An Interior Designer: The Story of My Renovation
Nyla Free shares a candid account of her experience renovating her own home.
Nyla Free Designs 2021 Design Forecast
The team at Nyla Free Designs shares their thoughts on the design trends to keep an eye on in 2021.
Confessions of an Interior Designer: Cancel Christmas?
Nyla Free shares a candid look at what Christmas 2019 looked like during her personal renovation and her excitement towards Christmas 2020.
Mudroom Round Up: The Busiest Room for Back to School
Calgary interior designer, Nyla Free Designs share a few of their favourite mudroom projects, to help you get inspired for back to school!
Life at Home: Planning The Future Of Your Home
Canadian Interior Design Studio, Nyla Free Designs, share the last of their three-part blog series. Planning a renovation, new home or do you love your home just the way it is? You’ll find all kinds of design advice here.
Lessons and Learnings from 2019
Nyla Free Designs shares their lessons and learnings from 2019.
How to Choose a Freestanding Bathtub
Nyla Free Designs shares six questions to ask when choosing a freestanding bathtub and details to take into consideration if building a new home or renovating.
6 Essential Accessories to Style Your Shelves
Nyla Free Designs shares their six essential accessories for styling bookshelves.
Design Evolution: Conservatory
Nyla Free Designs shares the evolution of the Conservatory space in their Calgary inner city, Mount Royal project.
Let's Learn: Right vs. Wrong Area Carpet Sizes
Calgary Interior Designer Nyla Free Designs shares the right vs. wrong approach to selecting the right area carpet for your space.
Featured: Briarhill Eclectic in Rue Daily!
Nyla Free Designs’ Briarhill Eclectic Modern Home is Featured in Rue Daily.
Choosing a Fireplace with Avenue Magazine
Calgary Interior Designer studio Nyla Free Designs, shares things to consider when selecting a fireplace with Avenue Magazine.