Nichola Clare Designs Ltd

We are delighted with the work that Nichola and Caroline did on our house. They transformed a traditional suburban two-storey into a warm minimalist modern showpiece. Nichola introduced us to a new terrific contractor (Sartori Custom Homes) when our first contractor failed to perform. See our house “Minimal Sublime Interior”.

Nichola is not only an extraordinary interior designer, she is a phenomenal person. We own a two storey home and Nichola helped us with our main floor renovation. She met with my husband and I asked us specific questions to help her understand what we were hoping to achieve with our renovation. The final result satisfied both of us from colour choices to furniture, accessories and lighting. She managed to please our entire family with the results as she has exquisite taste. Nichola helped us with choosing fixtures, flooring, tiles and artwork and she knew what we would love before we knew what we would love...she had a knack for understanding what would work in every room of our house from the bathroom to the kitchen to the living and family rooms. Our renovation won many awards and I truly believe it was because of the work that Nichola did to make our house shine. We often comment that we would not change anything at all. She is a lot of fun to work with, and was super kind to my kids and pets.

We completed a major renovation that involved a full reno of the entire upstairs in our 1630 sq.ft. 1990 vintage bungalow. Nichola demonstrated an uncanny ability to beautifully influence the design and finishing while listening to and incorporating our ideas. More than once Nichola found a way to meld two different visions into a final product that was better than we ever thought it could be. Excellent taste in decor, Nichola helps us select fantastic furniture that just fits the theme perfectly. Nichola has a bubbly and bright personality to go with her deep knowledge of building and design; she was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Highly principled and ethical, Nichola earned our trust in all aspects of the project. We would recommend Nichola Claire Designs to anyone planning a large or small renovation. Everyone who has seen the transformation of our home is impressed.

Working with Nicola was nothing short of wonderful She takes the time to listen to her clients and understand their vision, wants and needs. I would highly recommend working with. Such a pleasurable experience for our family. We love her❣️

In preparing to invest in building out a new Showroom to assist homeowner and trades, I met with and interviewed a number of recommended Interior Designers. Ultimately I decided to work with Nichola and her team. The showroom she designed is one of the best in Calgary, no doubt. Not only did Nichola almost immediately have a concept for the design (one that was not even close to what I envisioned), but within a week she had added the details. If that wasn't enough she introduced me to amazing suppliers and trades whose contribution, influenced by Nichola, have augmented the showroom beyond expectations. But perhaps the most impressive was how personally she made the project. At every turn, I learned to rely on her expertise and judgement. Thanks Nichola.

Our project went extremely well upon engaging Nichola Clare Designs to assist with and help us make the right selections for all aspects of the upgrade work. It did not matter what the topic was they always had a great wealth of knowledge and contacts to make things happen in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend them.

I recently hired Nichola to stage my home for sale and have hired her again to stage my new home. She has an amazing gift to transform a home from ordinary to truly outstanding! I would highly recommend Nichola Clare Designs without the slightest hesitation.

I had the pleasure of working with Nichola Clare Designs to renovate the main and master bathrooms in our home. Use of this full-service design firm eliminated the need to hire a contractor for our project. During the design process, Nichola was very patient and collaborative in her approach, gently guiding the overall design process while allowing me to participate to the extent that I wanted. Nichola has a keen eye for design and detail, but is also able to see the ‘big picture’ and understand how various design elements fit together. Her expertise was invaluable to ensuring that our renovated bathrooms were both beautiful and functional spaces. As a full-service designer, Nichola was also responsible for procuring all materials and labor, and related scheduling. Nichola worked hard to ensure that we stayed within budget and communicated all pricing information with complete transparency. The renovation schedule was efficient and Nichola checked in regularly to ensure quality workmanship and that our project was completed in a timely manner. As minor issues arose, Nichola was quick to adapt the schedule and communicated effectively. Finally, it’s important to mention Nichola herself! Nichola is undoubtedly one of the most honest, decent, and ridiculously hardworking people that I have had the pleasure of getting to know. My husband and I could not be happier with our new bathrooms and I would not hesitate to recommend Nichola Clare Designs to anyone!

Nichola is a talented and compassionate interior designer with a desire to listen to her clients. She simplifies the process of looking for furniture and accessories through her great connections with suppliers in our area. We are thrilled with how cozy, beautiful and natural our living room looks and feels! We have a heartfelt thank you for Nichola for her ability to help us create our home and for her continued support with decorating details.

Nichola helped us with the design of our modern Kitchen, and powder room. The professionalism and skill that Nichola has to bring and tie the whole project together really made the process of the whole reno enjoyable! We are very happy and it really is a showcase of our home. Thank you Nichola we are forever grateful for your help:)

Nichola did a great job with our kitchen renovation. She was very helpful with picking out appliances and her talent with color coordination pulled everything together. She is very pleasant to work with and kept us informed as to dates & times of completion. It was a pleasure working with her.

I highly recommend Nichola and Nichola Clare Designs. Nichola is very creative, organized, knowledgeable, and will ensure your project is completed to your satisfaction. Nichola worked extensively with us to help create and share our vision, and always steered us in the right direction, from concept to floorplans to selections to finishing. Nichola has kept our budget in mind and always provides cost options when suggesting items for our project. Nichola has gone the extra the mile for us, ensuring our contractors are following plans, and that supplied products match our specifications. Nichola is always available, and will always take the time to talk and listen. We are very pleased to have Nichola on our side, she is worth every dollar to make our project fabulous!

As a Architectural design Firm, we are always searching for interior designer to recommend to our customers. Nichola Clare Designs, are all very professional, personable and very knowledgeable about interior design. In our dealings with Nichola Clare Designs they are organized and have a talent for design and Color selections. I would highly recommend Nichola Clare Designs.

I absolutely love working with Nichola! Her unique flair and attention to detail has made our entire home beautiful. I first had the opportunity to work with Nichola Clare Design in 2015. She assisted me with a main floor, full kitchen and exterior renovation that was spectacular. Her focus on the entire project from design to furnishing and finishing touches completed the renovations perfectly. Since that first project in 2015 Nichola has assisted me with design, purchasing and staging all of my outdoor living spaces, an ensuite and master bedroom reno a full basement renovation as well as commercial space for my business. All of which I am proud to work and life in and receive compliments on regularly. As a busy professional I valued the fact that Nichola took care of EVERYTHING for me...design concepts, conceptual drawings, the hunt for furniture and accessories, purchasing of the accessories, set up and even some of the project management on our recent basement renovation. I highly recommend using Nichola Clare Designs.

Nichola is a terrific designer to work with. She is creative, has amazing resources and connections and listens to the clients and what they want and need. Every home is designed for each individual client, which many designers and builders do not do. I would use Nichola on any upcoming projects and highly recommend her.

We wanted to replace our old driveway. We got together with Nichola and she helped us turn our ideas and wishes into a wonderful statement that exceeded our dreams. She helped us with making sure the right trades understood the project and was involved throughout to make sure everything was completed to perfection. Lots of communication and she spent time with us whenever we needed it. I cannot say enough about Nichola. Next project will not happen without her!

Nichola is amazing to work with. She is very talented, with an eye for design and fantastic understanding of both large and small projects. I have know her for years and would refer her to anyone in a second.

I have worked with Nichola on a number of projects over the years and she is a consummate professional with great taste and an eye for style. I would not hesitate to hire her again for future projects.

The one bright spot in my year-long-renovation-from-hell was Nichola Clare. She is the consummate professional who took the time to collaborate with me on everything from drawings and lay out to finishings and furniture. She got to know me, and what I liked, and was able to create a living space that I love. Nichola is very responsive and will provide as much advice and assistance as you want - and she pushed me outside of my comfort zone, and I am thrilled with the final project.

Nichola was an integral partner in our home's renovation and modernization. She brought our vision of blending two cultures with functional features into reality. Nichola not only understood our needs and wants, but she also went beyond our expectations to create a bright and modern home that is warm and inviting. Every member of our family was considered to create our dream kitchen and ensuite, with all elements on the main and upper floors flowing together for a consistent look and feel. She worked closely and tirelessly with all members of the renovation team to ensure our vision was fulfilled and of the highest quality. Thank you, Nichola!

I hired Nichola to fully re-design the interior of a 2 story Craftsman style home (built in 1934) that I had just purchased. It was a major project that included re-imagining the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and living spaces. I found Nichola's design process to be very collaborative. She first took the time to understand me, the home, my design "likes" and "dislikes", and ultimately how I live my life, in order to develop a vision of the possibilities that she could create with my new house. Her design greatly exceeded my expectations, and was done in a way that would create value for the money I was spending on renovations. Through the construction phase, Nichola consulted with the contractor to ensure the end result was consistent with our design vision. I have been living in the house for a little over a year now, and I still come home and feel a "wow" factor when I walk in the door. I truly appreciate Nichola's vision, design skills and overall service that's translated into an amazing home to live in.

Nichola was an absolute delight to work with from the initial planning stages right through to the purchase of furniture for our main floor renovation. When presenting us with her initial design proposal, she made sure she stayed within our budget, and because she had taken the time to get to know us, her design ideas perfectly matched our tastes and interests. My husband loves red so she incorporated red into the plans, she added nice touches for our pets (she is an animal lover as are we), and remembered that we love New York so she helped us find artwork with a New York flare. Nichola is passionate about her work and it shows! She worked diligently with the project manager and trades to ensure that the work in our home was done properly and on time. She has extremely good taste as evidenced when people come to see our house, and gasp that it looks like a show home. We went with a modern, industrial look and Nichola found the perfect kitchen cabinets, counter tops and lighting to complement the look we were going for- we appreciated her attention to detail as she added finishes and little touches that we would not have thought of as this was our first renovation. We appreciated Nichola's great sense of humour and easygoing personality, and would not hesitate to work with her again.

Kon-strux Developments uses the services of Nichola Claire Designs on our renovation projects. Nichola is courteous, friendly, and she listens to the clients’ wishes. Nichola has a wonderful design sense and she produces inspiring ideas for interior design. She collaborates closely with her clients to produce designs that they are comfortable with, and in keeping within the clients’ budget. Whether the clients’ style is classic and elegant, whimsical, or any style in between, Nichola produces designs to accommodate any style. We have had great success working with Nichola and we highly recommend her as a designer.

Assist with buying new furniture, decorate the entire room. Pick and buy pictures, hang paintings. Pick out rugs, home accessories. Turn house into a home.

Nichola Clare receives our highest recommendation, possessing both formal education in her chosen profession (Dip. F.A. and B.F.A. and Design), and years of practical experience. Nichola has demonstrated superb ability to work cooperatively with us *the client", as well as the General Contractor, the many sub-ciontractors, and the many suppliers; be they appliances, plumbing, granite, fabric, paint, lighting, etc. In all instances she has demonstrated ability to work with the various trades, be they electrical (lighting), painters, carpenters, etc.. Nichola has an excellent sense of colour, demonstrated when assisting in the selection of hardwood flooring, rugs, drapes, paint, stain, etc. NIchola kept finances in mind; this was appreciated when selecting the many items, be they eavestrough, garage` doors, exterior windows, outdoor and indoor paint, stain, wall colouring, etc. Nichola ensured that we received the best available pricing on the various items that we purchased. Unquestionably the most important aspect of our relationship with Nichola, is that she served as an interface between ourselves and the many suppliers; including the General Contractor, the many sub trades, cabinetry suppliers, etc. Deadlines: Nichola provided an outline of the completion times, by segment, to ourselves and the General Contractor; which proved invaluable in planning our personal lives around our major renovation (indoors and outdoor). In summary, Nichola demonstrated ability to translate our vision for our home; she was able to combine traditional elements with a modern twist. Higly recommended.

I have worked with Nichola as a supplier on several large scale projects. She is a very talented designer who has a creative flair and makes me grow as I watch her create innovative spaces. Nichola really listens to her client's needs. I respect that she conscious of the budget and timing of projects. I have extended her name to people I know who need a designer as I know they are going to get exceptional service with Nichola Clare Designs Ltd.

As a real estate photographer you come to appreciate the details and the thought that goes into making a home perfect. We have been shooting for Kon-Strux and for Nichola Clare Designs now for the past couple of years and every time we step into their homes its like a dream come true. The spaces are well thought out and designed using products that continue to compliment the carefully planned areas. However the most impressive aspect of Nichola's work is how she takes the time to really get to know her client, their tastes, and how they live their lives and this is evidenced in the great selection of artwork, decor and beyond anything else those areas which you do not see when you first walk into a space - like the hide away cantilevered mixer shelf, the dedicated spice drawers and hidden storage areas.

ADANAC Granite Inc. uses Nichola Clare designs as a preferred designer of choice. Our customers have always loved NIchola's vision and friendly approach. Clients who have had difficulty selecting the materials have always had great experiences. Nichola's knowledge of understanding different types of scenarios is almost unheard of. I have been in the construction industry for almost 30 years. And yes I have learned tonnes from Nichola as well. Nichola hands on approach to design is not common in today's construction process. Why? Because Nichola ALWAYS goes the extra mile even if that means getting her hands dirty. In closing I highly recommend Nichola Clare designs. If your project is large or small, residential, or commercial, you will not be disappointed. Jason Kowalski Owner/President ADANAC Granite Inc.

Our project was to open up the living area of our house and to update the bathroom and kitchen. With Nichola's design we have a totally remodelled main floor level; with open plan kichen / living room, powder room master bedroom & ensuite, and second bedroom / study. Nichola worked really well with us to incorporate our ideas and style preferences so that we came to a design that we loved. Nichola was extremely knowledgeable about the quality and availabiltiy of products in Calgary and what would work best in the Calgary climate and within our budget. She gave us great advice and got us appointments with the people we needed to see in order to create all the finishing touches. We would highly recommend Nichola to anyone in Calgary looking for a designer .

Nichola - had the vision to upgrade our Aesthetic Laser Centre in Calgary. With her unique vision and networking skills the whole 5200 square foot clinic was transformed into the 2014 look -- I was so impressed with her work ethic and insights and incite. Dr Kent Remington

Nichola has been a wonderful and talented designer to deal with. We have worked on many projects together over the years. I would highly recommend Nichola for any design work. Rick Nielsen President FrameSource Inc