Interior Designer Vancouver — Nandwani Design Studio
Nandwani Design Studio is a boutique interior design studio based in Vancouver, BC. We work with residential clients across the city — from heritage homes in Shaughnessy to contemporary apartments in Coal Harbour — delivering full-service and design direction projects rooted in calm luxury, natural materiality, and a story-first approach. Every project begins with your life: who you are, how you live, and what the space needs to become.
Story-first design for Vancouver homes
Vancouver has its own material logic. The light here is particular — softer in winter, luminous in summer — and the best interiors in the city work with it rather than against it. West Coast homes carry an inherent connection to the outside: mountain views held through full-height glazing, garden light that shifts the mood of a room hour by hour, heritage details in older Shaughnessy and West Side homes that deserve to be honoured.
At Nandwani Design Studio, we bring a calm luxury sensibility to every Vancouver project. That means restraint over abundance, natural materials over synthetic finishes, and spaces that feel considered rather than curated. Our story-first process means we understand your life before we begin to shape the space around it. The result is an interior that feels completely your own.
As a boutique Vancouver interior design studio, we work with a deliberately small number of projects at any one time. This allows us to be fully present at every stage — one point of contact, one consistent vision, from the first conversation to the final styling of the space.
How we work together
Our primary offering for Vancouver homeowners who want a designer present at every decision point. We take the project from initial concept and spatial planning through material selections, custom millwork, lighting design, furniture specification, and final styling. This is the right choice for renovations, new builds, or whole-home redesigns where the outcome matters deeply and you want expert guidance throughout.
See what full-service design includesFor Vancouver clients who need a clear design direction before moving into execution. We define the narrative, material language, and spatial logic — giving you and your team a strong spine to work from. This service suits clients who are earlier in the process, have their own trusted trades, or simply want expert creative clarity before committing to construction.
Learn about design directionWhat makes this studio different
Most Vancouver interior designers begin with a mood board. We begin with your story. Before any material is selected or spatial plan drawn, we invest time understanding who you are and how you live. That foundation shapes every decision that follows — and it is why our interiors feel genuinely personal rather than styled.
Vancouver's West Coast context informs everything we select. We source natural stone, untreated timbers, linen textiles, and hand-finished surfaces that age beautifully and respond to the particular quality of light in British Columbia. The result is an interior that feels rooted in its place — not imported from a trend catalogue.
We work with a small number of projects at any given time. That means Sunaina Nandwani is personally involved throughout — not handed off to a junior designer after the concept phase. You have one point of contact from the first call to the final reveal, and the vision stays consistent because the same person holds it throughout.
The design process, from first call to final reveal
We begin with a conversation — about your space, your life in it, your timeline, and what design support you actually need.
We develop the story behind the space: the material language, spatial logic, and overall direction that will guide every decision.
Finishes, furniture, lighting, millwork concepts, and technical documentation are developed and refined with precision.
We remain present at key phases to support decisions, coordinate with trades, and ensure the design holds through to completion.
The last layer — styling the space so that it reads exactly as intended, with objects, art, and textiles placed with care.
Common questions about working with a Vancouver interior designer
How much does an interior designer in Vancouver cost?
Interior designer fees in Vancouver vary significantly depending on the scope and level of service. Full-service residential design is typically structured as a design fee plus a percentage of procurement, or a flat project fee established at the outset. Nandwani Design Studio works with clients who are investing meaningfully in their spaces — reach out for a conversation about scope and investment range.
How long does a full-service interior design project take in Vancouver?
A full-service residential project in Vancouver typically takes six to eighteen months from first conversation to final styling, depending on the size of the project, the complexity of any construction or renovation work, and supplier lead times. We establish a realistic timeline during the discovery phase so there are no surprises.
What does full-service interior design include?
Full-service design means we are involved at every decision point — from developing the initial design narrative and spatial plan through to material selections, custom millwork concepts, furniture specification, lighting design, and final styling. It is the right level of service for clients who want a designer guiding the entire project, not just one phase of it.
How do I get started with Nandwani Design Studio?
The first step is a discovery call. From there we establish whether the project is a good fit, what level of service makes sense, and what the process looks like. There is no obligation from that initial conversation — it is simply a chance to understand your project and how we work.
Do you work on projects outside of Vancouver?
Yes. While our studio is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, we work across geographies. Travel and coordination are planned deliberately to maintain the same quality and intentionality on every project, wherever it is located.
Ready to transform your Vancouver home?
Every project begins with a conversation. Tell us about your space, your timeline, and what you are hoping to create — and we will let you know if it sounds like a good fit.
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