About Nicole Levesque Design Studio

Nicole Levesque Design Studio (previously NLQ Designs) was created in 2013 due to Nicole's deep-seated love for residential design. Initially, its purpose was to support interior designers by providing drawing packages and supplementary documents. Today, Nicole Levesque Design Studio is fully equipped to help clients bring their dream spaces to life. With Nicole's extensive knowledge in architectural design and construction, she offers invaluable assistance throughout the entire design process. In 2021, Nicole made the bold decision to leave the corporate world behind and focus solely on residential interior design, which truly ignites her passion. Her primary goal is to help clients transform their ideas into tangible creations. Nothing brings her more joy and contentment than crafting a space that not only aligns with the client's vision but also brings them immense satisfaction. She strives to create purposeful, beautiful, and practical spaces, working transparently, ensuring that every client is fully satisfied with the end result.

Nicole McDonald

Nicole's love for residential design grew from the time she was a little girl - rearranging her bedroom with furniture layouts created with an HB pencil and imagining new colour schemes. Her parents were often renovating or building new homes where she gained hands-on knowledge and experience.

Nicole received her diploma for Architecture and Building Engineering Technology from BCIT in 2005.

In 2009, Nicole began working with an architectural design firm. She found herself drawn to the interior details of residential design and bringing those details into the vision for the client.

For 10 years, Nicole worked with Save On Foods as a Store Planner. As a store planner, she designed stores and coordinated those store projects - from starting with the developers and a footprint, to coordinating with the department specialists, architect, mechanical and electrical engineers and interior designers, to implementing the drawings with the project managers and contractors with a brand-new store.

In 2021, Nicole left her position as Save On Foods to pursue her dreams in residential interior design.

Nicole spends her spare time with her 8 year old daughter and husband, hunting crabs and sea stars on local beaches or snuggling her Bulldogs and occasionally breaking out in dance and an off tune song.

Founder & Principal Designer

"I hired Nicole to consult with refreshing my therapy office. She was a pleasure to work with. She carefully considered my small space and how to create a soothing and comfortable environment for both my clients and myself. Nicole provided options for different style choices and creatively worked with my small budget by incorporating items I already had that could be repurposed for the new look. Her drawings were invaluable in helping me visualize her design and gave me confidence in finding items from home that could fit the aesthetic. Nicole's excellent communication made the process smooth, as she was always ready to respond to any questions or concerns I had along the way."

-Rocca Family Therapy & Counselling

Steinbach, Manitoba

★★★★★

"I used to feel intimidated and nervous about hiring a designer in the past, but Nicole completely changed my perspective. I hired Nicole on an impulse to assist me with an idea I had for the entry of my home. While Nicole is on the West Coast and my family is in the prairies, we relied heavily on video calls and sharing photos to stay connected. She was incredibly approachable and understood our needs as a family with young children. Nicole went above and beyond to incorporate small design ideas that would improve our day-to-day life. This project was a collaborative effort, and she seamlessly coordinated with a carpenter, cabinet maker, and flooring installer of our choice. Without Nicole's guidance, we would have made many mistakes along the way. She supported our ideas and offered her expertise to lead us towards a finished project that we absolutely love.

As someone who had never worked with a designer before, I couldn't have anticipated how essential she would be in bringing my concept to life. Both my partner and I are in complete agreement that we will continue to collaborate with Nicole to undertake additional projects in our house in the future!"

- Lise M.

Steinbach, Manitoba

★★★★★

"Nicole was an invaluable asset in the final stages of our renovation project for our 115-year-old heritage house. She helped us in choosing the perfect lighting fixtures and hardware, adding the finishing touches that brought our vision to life. Nicole's approachable nature and excellent communication skills made her a pleasure to work with. She promptly presented us with various options, always mindful of our budget and overall design concept. What truly set Nicole apart was her ability to surprise us with innovative ideas and recommendations that we would have never considered on our own. Her extensive knowledge of available products and her understanding of what would make our house truly unique and special made the entire process enjoyable and rewarding."

-Stefanie V.

New Westminster

★★★★★