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10/12/2026

Folks, it’s been too long.

Over the course of these last four+ months, we’ve been nothing but crickets on the squares. If you’ve been following along in our stories, then you’ll know it is not because we haven’t been busy. If anything it’s been the complete opposite.

While I have moved thru busy seasons, this last chapter has felt different. I fell into a ‘chase dreams, not likes’ attitude and while I had every intention of sharing our experiences as we navigated moves, travels, projects, soft launches, and our passions, it simply didn’t happen. I felt this insane pull of ‘head down, let’s do this.” And, that to me didn’t include showing up on IG the way I used to.

What has transpired this last year has been transformational and although we aren’t completely out of the woods just yet, I did want to take this opportunity to come back on here. To say ‘Hello’. And, to say ‘Thank you.’ Thank you for being here, for following along, listening and watching my stories (since currently it’s the only place I am being present), and for being curious.

I do have a lot to say, to share, and to unpack. We’ll get there though.

For now, Happy Thanksgiving!!

I am wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday with whomever and however you choose to spend it.

with gratitude
-n

07/03/2026

For a while there I felt as though life was really “sticky”. Both personally and professionally. Big decisions were on hamster wheels and every time we took even one step forward, I felt the immediate dance of having to back track two. I don’t have to explain what that’s like. I’m sure at one point or another, you’ve been in the same position.

Then something shifts. Something happens.

And when Karl and I decided in April to sell our townhouse, it was exactly the shift we needed. I needed. Selling our house in less than a week opened the floodgates and I started to really trust the journey we were embarking on. I kind of felt like I was living the story Jillian Schecher | Chief Joy Officer ✨ shared about her journey to her dream house and dream job last year at the Wildrose festival.

When you act from a place of abundance, the universe responds.

And respond it has! The last couple of months have been truly incredible and when I look at what’s to come, I am filled with gratitude and pride. It’s not going to be easy, however knowing I chose all of this from a grounded place of alignment fills me with so much JOY. I am ready for it.

I was sharing all of this with a friend the other day and thought “perhaps I should share it here too”. She agreed, wholeheartedly.

So, here we are folks. A small look into what has transpired for us, what’s been a work in progress, and what’s about to come!! It’s going to be a wild ride .. but then again hasn’t it always?!

06/26/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to share that NAKO Design has again been named a Finalist in Western Living’s 2026 DOTY for the Robert Ledingham Memorial Award as an emerging Interior Designer.

We are truly appreciative of the continued support and recognition that Western Living continues to show our studio, especially amongst the roster of incredible talent we have here on the West. Thank you Western Living Magazine Anicka Quin !!

While we work hard, these projects don’t make themselves! We are here first in part to the trust our clients have in us and second due to the brilliant work and attention to detail that our builders and trades take pride in to make our designs a reality. Thank you to our teams on The Stair House (EtchBuilt ), Windsor (b l o c 53 developments ) and MCM Mac (Quadrant ).

There is a PEOPLE’s choice award; if you enjoy our work and care to share some love, the link is in our BIO.

Voting is now open!!

05/29/2026

The Sliver.

An architectural design element that slices the entirety of the home from ground floor up thru to the loft. It is emphasized by change in space, finish, and detail. And it can be experienced both within the home and on the exterior.

At this level, the divide of finish expertly hides access to the half bath while accentuating the height of the space, revealing the expert details of the stair above.

Private Architect
Custom Home Builder
Interior Photography

05/23/2026

The transformation of our clients kitchen gives me hope for the magic we’ll be able to create in our new home.

Our style will be quite a bit different than the Parisian inspired details here, yet I love everything about this space; how the warmth of the wood is complimented by the colours of the Taj Mahal quartzite, the honed finishes, how our clients hand picked the slips of wood veneer, the raised island (which was a feat to accomplish!), the rounded bead detail on the metal, traditional profiling on the cabinet doors made modern by not having it on every single door, to the lighting and furniture.

Only to name a few.

And, it takes a team to make that level of magic happen:

Custom interiors
Custom cabinets
Contractor
Lighting &
Stone
Custom Metal work River City Metal
Flooring
Interior Photography

05/20/2026

A moody and masculine kitchen design, made playful with a random (but completely intentional) display of lights over the island!

Home Builder
Lights .concepts
Custom Cabinets
Countertops
Custom Metal
Photography

05/18/2026

Even though I have great relationships with my clients long after we’ve completed their projects, I’m sure they wouldn’t like me ‘popping in’ all the time.

The exception to the rule: our commercial clients.

Case in point .yeg ❤️ I can’t help but be a regular, especially during the summer season with their lovely patio & their line up of rose. A bucket list project for this designer, it was wonderful to collaborate with Justin & Derrick to bring to life a little MCM meets Scandì design for their intimate w**e bar. With we teamed up with local YEG favourites .upholstery and to bring to it together beautifully.

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05/14/2026

Maximizing the potential for an entryway. Not quite the typical designated foyer space of a new build, the front door of this home opens into a space directly adjacent to the dining room. With an open concept floor plan it could have felt less like an entry and more like walking into the dining room.

That’s not the experience.

A clever built in of millwork delineates a spot for hanging coats, a bench to kick off (or put on) the shoes and an open to below spot to tuck it all away. I love how the mirror reflects our clients art back into the space!

Vertical slat wood wraps the central element providing a warm entry feature while tucking away the powder room door. The interior here provides a dark contrast to the otherwise light palette of white and warm wood. Colour drenching the walls in deep charcoal, selecting a textured tile for a feature wall, and introducing an ambient glow from the wall sconce effectively create the moody aesthetic our client wanted.

Custom interiors by
Custom home builder
Millwork
Lighting with .concepts
Photography

05/13/2026

It is the little pockets of detail that can truly make a house a home. The “I can’t quite put my finger on why this space feels good” kind of details.

05/11/2026

D E S I G N
We are currently working with some wonderful clients on the design for a full main floor renovation located in the heart of Glenora. While their unique bungalow saw a small renovation 10+ years ago, they are ready to revitalize it - mid century modern style!

Our dream.

While we are embracing slightly more colour and pattern than the funky house we completed a few years ago, the ethos of our design remains consistent: Warmth, layers, and lots of personality!

Address

Edmonton, AB

Website

http://www.nakodesign.ca/

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