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.
What Sets Nyla Free Designs Apart?
What sets Nyla Free Designs apart? Nyla shares six ways they may be different from other interior designers.
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.
WHERE To Find An Interior Designer
The next segment in our 5W’s and an H series discusses WHERE to enlist the help of an interior designer. Calgary Interior Designer, Nyla Free, shares a few avenues for finding a designer.
WHEN To Hire An Interior Designer?
The next segment in our 5W’s and an H series discusses WHEN to enlist the help of an interior designer. Calgary Interior Designer, Nyla Free, is giving her thoughts on the matter.
WHAT Does An Interior Designer Do?
The next segment in our 5W’s and an H series discusses WHAT an interior designer does, and the service they provide to YOU the client. Calgary Interior Designer, Nyla Free, is giving her thoughts on the matter.
WHO Should Hire An Interior Designer?
The first in our 5W and an H series which features WHO should hire an interior designer. Calgary Interior Designer, Nyla Free, shares insight into this common question.
Soak It Up!
With the frigid temperatures outside, what better way to keep warm than with a nice bath. We’re keying in on the bathing experience with tips to make the most of your bath time ritual!
Summer Solstice Party
An impromptu gathering with several friends 15 years ago, has led to an annual tradition of celebration. Summer solstice is for me, a cherished time spent with close friends, ringing in the change of seasons.
Two Mistakes People Make When Hiring/Working With An Interior Designer
Calgary interior design studio, Nyla Free Designs, share the top mistakes people can often make when enlisting an interior designer to help them with their project.
11 Ways To Bring Wellness Into Your Home
Calgary Interior Design studio, Nyla Free Designs share their top 9 tips for integrating wellness into your home.
How & Why Interior Designer Rates Differ
Calgary interior designer, Nyla Free Designs shares insight into why and how rates differ amongst interior designers.
Confessions Of An Interior Designer: Why We Don't Share Product Information
We are regularly asked about where we’ve sourced product from, whether on instagram or directly via email. Inquiring minds are eager to know where they too, can purchase the items we’ve selected for our clients. This topic is filled with opinion and expectation. There are many things to consider within the realms of sharing our sources, so we thought an excerpt from Nyla’s Notebook would be a great way to shed light on this subject matter. Stay with us! There’s a lot to cover.
Tea Time with Ollia Macaron & Tea
Celebrate mom in style with a special high tea. We’re talking with Lindsay Rousseau, owner of Ollia Macarons & Tea, to bring you her top tips for making the perfect cup of tea and more!
7 Questions to Ask an Interior Designer
The design process is an integral part of any new build, renovation or even furniture & decor project! Every designer works differently so it’s important you find the right fit for your project. Here are the 7 questions we feel YOU should ask us, in determining if we’re the right fit for your project!
Vintage Glossary: Antique vs. Vintage vs. Retro vs. Architectural Salvage
What’s the difference between vintage vs. retro? Antique vs. Architectural Salvage? If you’re interested in adding items with character, and history into your home, we’ve got you covered with a glossary of definitions depending on the age and era of each item.
6 Important Design Decisions to Make Prior to Framing
There are a few key details to consider prior to the framing stage of any renovation or new build; here are our top 6!
3 Reasons Your Furniture May Not Be Meeting Your Needs
Is your furniture suited to your lifestyle? Nyla Free Designs shares 3 reasons why your furniture may not be meeting your needs and tips on how to improve it.
And So To Bed
There are a few key things to consider when selecting bedding. From thread count to sheet types, we’re breaking the world of bedding down for you.
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!
Lessons & Learnings from 2024
Nyla Free of Nyla Free Designs, reflects back on the lessons and learnings from 2024.