Thistle House Design
Interior Design
Thistle House Design is an interior design studio in Greater Vancouver, Canada, creating quietly luxurious interiors with classic lines and modern comfort. Full-service interior design, real estate styling, furnishings, and e-design led by Nicola.
You should love your home as much as the people in it.
Quiet luxury, lived in. View selected interiors from the studio.
Nicola is an interior designer with extensive experience in construction and project planning. After spending twenty years living in the UK and travelling the world, her design perspective has been shaped by global influences — the depth of colour, the nuance of texture, the craftsmanship of different cultures, and the many ways people create a sense of home.
With a foundation built in her family’s construction business, she brings a rare blend of creative vision and technical knowledge, guiding every project with clarity, precision, and exceptional project management. From historic 19th‑century renovations in Scotland to modern new builds, her work spans eras, styles, and stories, always with an elevated, quietly luxurious touch.
Driven by a lifelong passion for design, Nicola creates spaces that feel meaningful, functional, and beautifully lived‑in. Her philosophy is at the heart of every project, you should love your home as much as you love the people in it.
Comprehensive design for new builds, renovations, and complete home transformations. We oversee every detail — layout, materials, finishes, furnishings, and project coordination — bringing together construction knowledge and refined design perspective to create spaces that feel intentional, elevated, and beautifully lived‑in.
Transforming homes for sale with curated styling that highlights architectural strengths, enhances flow, and creates an emotional connection for buyers. Modern, luxurious, and designed to make a lasting impression.
Thoughtful selection of furniture, lighting, textiles, art, and accessories to bring depth, warmth, and personality to your home. We blend classic structure with modern luxury to craft spaces that feel both refined and deeply comfortable.
A flexible, remote design service offering curated plans, layouts, colour palettes, and furnishing selections. Perfect for clients seeking our signature aesthetic and guidance from anywhere in the world.
We had an unexpected structural issue and were debating adding a post or paying a bit more for a beam. Nicola helped us through the decision and how to shuffle our budget so we wouldn't sacrifice the design. We are so grateful as we would have regretted making a different choice. Reno's are stressful and Nicola's support and guidance was invaluable.
Nicola was an amazing collaborator and totally got our taste. She also had great connections with trustworthy tradespeople within our budget. Any roadblock that we hit she found a solution for, I got everything I wanted!
Several years in, we still remark on how much we love everything and can't believe we get to live here. It feels like home and brings us great pride to host our friends and family. We could have never achieved this on our own and are so grateful to Nicola for all her help making it happen.
My biggest frustration with our kitchen and living area was that it was just so dark. We wanted something lighter and brighter. I loved working with Nicola because she helped us translate what our nebulous feelings about the space and what wanted to achieve into tangible ideas. Plus, she has amazing taste and picks gorgeous pieces! I knew the kitchen would be fabulous when completed. Walking into the kitchen and living room each day is like stepping into vacation. I feel as if I am at a beach house and even on dreary days the bright and airy feel makes me smile.
Every project begins with a conversation, simple, relaxed, and tailored to your needs.
A boutique interior design studio based in Delta, BC, serving Greater Vancouver and virtual clients worldwide.
In person and by e-design, wherever you are