Interior Designer North Vancouver — Nandwani Design Studio
Nandwani Design Studio is a luxury interior designer serving North Vancouver homeowners. Led by Sunaina Nandwani, the studio designs warm, grounded interiors for the character homes, new builds, and nature-connected properties found across the North Shore. The approach is full-service, story-first, and shaped around how a family actually lives day to day.
Urban connection, natural rhythm
North Vancouver has a distinct character compared to the rest of the city. Lonsdale is urban and connected, with easy access to the SeaBus and a growing restaurant scene. Lynn Valley and Deep Cove are deeply tied to the surrounding forest and water, with a slower, more outdoor-oriented pace of life.
Homes across the North Shore reflect that range — 1960s character houses in Edgemont Village, new builds in Upper Lonsdale, and heritage cottages tucked near Deep Cove. Sunaina designs each one differently, but with a consistent thread: interiors that feel warm and lived-in rather than showroom-perfect.
The North Shore lifestyle is unpretentious and community-rooted. Good interior design here should feel like an extension of that, not a departure from it.
How we work together
Suits North Vancouver homeowners renovating a family home or building new, who want one person managing the process from concept through installation. Sunaina remains the single point of contact throughout.
See what full-service design includesWorks well for clients undertaking a smaller renovation, such as a kitchen or primary suite, who want expert guidance on materials and layout without full project management.
Learn about design directionThe kind of homes we design for
Family home renovations make up a large part of the studio's North Vancouver work, particularly character houses in Edgemont Village and Norgate that need updated layouts without losing their original charm. New builds in Upper Lonsdale call for a different approach, where interiors are planned alongside the architecture from the start.
Character home restorations near Deep Cove and Lynn Valley require careful material choices that respect a cottage's original scale while improving light and function. Across all three project types, the studio favours natural materials that age well and suit the North Shore's forested, coastal setting.
Lonsdale to Deep Cove
Urban townhomes and new builds close to the SeaBus, where interiors balance city convenience with a warm, residential feel.
Character houses from the 1960s, renovated to keep their original charm while gaining better light and function.
Forest- and water-adjacent homes and cottages, designed to connect to the landscape rather than shut it out.
Interiors that sit quietly alongside the landscape
North Vancouver clients often choose Nandwani because the studio's material language already suits the setting. Stone, timber, linen, and plaster feel at home in a neighbourhood surrounded by forest and mountain, in a way that glossier, more formal interiors don't.
“On the North Shore, the outside is always part of the conversation,” says Sunaina Nandwani. “I'm constantly asking how a room reads next to the trees or the water outside it. The best North Vancouver interiors don't compete with that view — they sit quietly alongside it.”
That sensitivity, combined with the studio's story-first process, is why North Vancouver families keep returning for second and third projects as their homes evolve.
The design process, from first call to final reveal
A conversation about your North Vancouver home, your neighbourhood, and how your family actually lives.
Sunaina visits the property to understand its relationship to the surrounding landscape, light, and layout.
Mood direction, material palette, and spatial planning are presented for feedback before anything is sourced.
Furniture, finishes, and fixtures are sourced; drawings are finalised for contractors and trades.
The studio oversees final install and styles the space so every room reads exactly as intended.
Common questions about working with a North Vancouver interior designer
Do you take on renovation projects in North Vancouver?
Yes, renovations are a core part of the studio's North Vancouver work, particularly character homes in Edgemont Village, Norgate, and near Deep Cove. Sunaina assesses each home in person to understand what can be preserved and what needs updating.
How much does it cost to hire an interior designer in North Vancouver?
Cost depends on project scope, from a single-room refresh to a full home renovation or new build. Nandwani provides a specific quote after the in-home consultation, once the scope and finish level are clear.
How do you approach designing homes in nature-oriented neighbourhoods like Deep Cove or Lynn Valley?
Sunaina treats the surrounding landscape as part of the brief, choosing materials and sightlines that connect the interior to the forest or water outside. The goal is a home that feels grounded in its setting rather than closed off from it.
What is your process from first contact to project completion?
The process starts with a discovery call, followed by an in-home consultation, concept development, sourcing and documentation, and finally installation and styling. Sunaina remains the single point of contact through every stage.
Start your North Vancouver project
Book a discovery call with Sunaina Nandwani to talk through your home, your neighbourhood, and how your family wants to live in it. North Vancouver projects begin with an in-home consultation, not a generic proposal.
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