--- title: "Laurel T. Colins Holistic Style and Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/laurel-t-colins-holistic-style-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629301185 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629301185.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Laurel T. Colins Holistic Style and Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/de3329bf00627624_8663-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Nelson, British Columbia V1L4S5, Canada" phone: "(250) 354-9122" website: https://www.laureltcolins.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 61 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Laurel T. Colins Holistic Style and Design Original Houzz profile: [Laurel T. Colins Holistic Style and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/laurel-t-colins-holistic-style-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629301185) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Nelson, BC - **Serves:** Ambleside, Blueridge, Castlegar, Caufield, Deep Cove, Dollarton, Dundarave, Edgemont Village, Lower Londsdale, Lynn Valley, Nelson, North Vancouver, Queensbury, Rossland, Tiddly Cove, Trail, Upper Lonsdale, Vancouver, West Vancouver - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2019–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work Hi I am Laurel and I started my working life as a hairdresser, which led me to the film industry and then transitioned into a 20 year career as a professional stylist for television commercials. I worked with countless directors, advertising agencies and corporate clients such as JEEP, Kelloggs, and Hasbro. During this time I honed my communication skills and ability to interpret my clients needs and help them find and create their vision. It was during my Film Biz days that I began learning about Feng Shui. When my kids were six and eight I move back to Nelson BC for a change of lifestyle. I wanted to have more time home with my family. My career and passion has always been around creating beauty and style and naturally that includes decorating and by this point I had had my own home featured in Canadian Home and Country Magazine Cottage Style edition. I began working as a decorator, eventually went to work in a Furniture and Home Décor Store where I became a furniture, decor and bedding expert. I was also the merchandiser and buyer for the store and I had the opportunity to travel internationally to shop for the store. While working as a Decorator, I decided I wanted to know more about how to make the decorating experience more profound and beneficial for my clients and so I travelled to California to study at The Western School of Feng Shui. I also trained with Maria Killam as a True Colour Expert. Now I reside between Nelson and West Vancouver. and help people to live more beautiful lives. I work as a styling and decorating consultant specializing in spatial orientation and positive energy flow within physical environments. With over three decades of experience I have developed a keen sense and a strong intuition that enables me to fully support the needs of my clients. Using a variety of practical hands on methods including colour placement, principals of Feng Shui and elemental design theories that complement, I offer a unique, and intentional, decor and design service. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Art Selection - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Sustainable Design - Home Staging - Downsizing - Feng Shui Design - Feng Shui - Home Office Design - Interior Decorating - Interior Styling - Paint Colour consulting - Vision Boards - event decorating - virtual room makeovers ### Areas Served - Ambleside - Blueridge - Castlegar - Caufield - Deep Cove - Dollarton - Dundarave - Edgemont Village - Lower Londsdale - Lynn Valley - Nelson - North Vancouver - Queensbury - Rossland - Tiddly Cove - Trail - Upper Lonsdale - Vancouver - West Vancouver ### Typical Job Cost CAD 197 - CAD 500,000 small jobs to small hotels are in my scope of work ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Laurel T. Colins Holistic Style and Design | | Address | Nelson, British Columbia V1L4S5, Canada | | Phone | (250) 354-9122 | | Website | https://www.laureltcolins.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 61 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulLivingbylaurelTColins/ - X (Twitter) — laureltcolins - LinkedIn — linkedin.com/laureltcolins ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Laurel T. Colins Holistic Style and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/laurel-t-colins-holistic-style-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629301185) - **Website:** https://www.laureltcolins.com/ - **Phone:** (250) 354-9122 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Terah Kathryn Collins Western School of Essential Feng Shui - Maria Killam True Colour Paint Expert - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2019–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Heather, June 2024** > I had the pleasure of working with Laurel and witnessing first hand how valuable staging a home is when selling. The house was located in a small town, and we were about to come into the late fall/winter season. The seller still wanted to list, even though my broker was encouraging us to wait until Spring when the market picks up. We decided to take the risk and list right away. Laurel staged each room in this newly renovated vacant home with her unique style of mixing modern and retro chic. The house sold in one month! I’m looking forward to working with Laurel more in the future. **★★★★★ — tfellowes, April 2023** > Laurel worked with us for almost 4 years on our whole house renovation from exterior paint colours to every detail inside from flooring to furniture, tile, backsplashes, light, and even art placement including reframing existing pieces. We needed a home that is beautiful but also practical. We live on Kootenay Lake and there is sand in our house all the time, kids, and dogs. Our floors, finishes, and furniture needed to be durable and gorgeous. The entire project was daunting. We saved a fortune using Laurel because we avoided many of the costly mistakes people make because they are not design experts. Most importantly, our marriage survived the process because Laurel was so good at helping achieve want we both wanted. > > When you work with a pro like Laurel who knows the timelines and sources to get products, what exact shade of white isn’t too grey or too yellow in your particular light, and is willing to push you a little outside your comfort zone you will get a not just finished product that exceeds your expectations but a real home with heart built in. Laurel held our hand, pushed our boundaries, and kept us sane. Each project is unique and special and Lauren can work with clients from those who love modern to the most traditional heritage designs and everything in between. Laurel is so good at what she does because she listens and learns who her client are as people and what they care about most and that is the number one reason to work with her on your project. **★★★★★ — Lana Donaldson, April 2023** > Thank you Laurel for your help in preparing my Vancouver condo for rental. As we had worked well together on my own home, I knew you were the person to call upon. With your suggestions, it ended up looking amazing and I received a lot of interest. And, it has been rented. So again, thank you so much. I couldn’t have done it without you. **★★★★★ — Christina Kasperczyk, April 2023** > I have been lucky to have had Laurel's creative and passionate advice over the years. Her understanding of space, energy flow and identifying the steps needed to help make your personal space reflect who you are and what "works for you". Laurel is truly a visionary. **★★★★★ — Barb MacKay, April 2023** > Laurel has an innate ability to assess any space and transcend it into the vision you always hoped it could be. > I love how she works with what you already have in place and communicates the vision and pairing of colour, fabrics, and the use of the space into an updated reflection of what you are wanting in your life. Thanks Laurel! **★★★★★ — Home staging for sale of 3M home!, April 2023** > Laurel is a talent!! She confidently assessed my space, immediately rearranged and edited to maximize the aesthetic! Her understanding of energy and Fung Shui really supported her to make the space as inviting as possible! Also, Laurel works with what you have first, which I loved. She moved things from room to room, she opened drawers and cupboards to see what "treasures" I might have. She glided from room to room moving, rearranging, and fine-tuning the space. > Laurel's personality, experience and expertise take your stress right down. She rolls up her sleeves and gets straight to work with her amazing design eye! My home was ready for photos on time and the realtor were very impressed with the results. **★★★★★ — Gail Ross, June 2019** > Three hours with Laurel and it looks like I have a new condo. I am so happy with what we accomplished with her suggestions and knowledge. We moved all the furniture, chose new colours for the space, identified the problem areas which were, to my surprise, not what I thought they were, and helped me remove unwanted items from my home. I am just so pleased! **★★★★★ — Lana Donaldson, Oct. 2018** > Laurel was a delight to work with. She helped me with my kitchen renovation and then again with an entry/laundry room addition. I love the traditional flavour of my 100+ year old home and had a vague idea of what I wanted but not really how to get there. Laurel was able to read my taste and helped me achieve fresh, beautiful rooms that integrate with the character of my home. She was readily available when I had questions or needed to make quick decisions along the way. Laurel is very creative yet practical and I look forward to working with her again soon. **★★★★★ — parksmum, Oct. 2018** > From start to finish of designing our renovation and decorating our home, Laurel was with us every step of the way with a professional, yet very personal touch. > I knew from our initial consultation that Laurel was exactly the right person to help shape our unique vision. > Thank you Laurel-you are a true master of your craft! **★★★★★ — fern sabo, Oct. 2018** > Amazing service with exceptional skills. Laurel helped me design my office so it would have style and flow. I couldn’t believe the difference it made for my work productivity and the comfort of my clients. Can’t wait to have her come back again. **★★★★★ — Morgan LeBlond, Oct. 2018** > Laurel has been a godsend for us. She helped us decorate and style our Airbnb and saved us thousands of dollars while making it look fantastic! Our bookings increased dramatically after we hired her. > > For our personal home she has helped with wall colours, fireplace style, tile choice, carpet selection, living room furniture and more. Every time we have worked with Laurel I have felt a sense of peace, satisfaction and pride with the results. > Not only does Laurel have an excellent eye and a ton of experience but she listens to her clients and personalizes her recommendations. I really felt heard and like part of the team. I would (and will) hire Laurel again. You will not be disappointed! ## Selected projects - [Cowan/LeBlond Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cowan-leblond-living-room-pj-vj~7014233) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 13 - Description: Van Gogh designs, Maxwell fabrics, Dimplex, Mexican tiles, photography by Amanda Mary Creative - [Fellowes-Gatto Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fellowes-gatto-residence-pj-vj~7054548) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 8 - [Sleek, modern kitchen for a family room, with a Mediterranean touch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleek-modern-kitchen-for-a-family-room-with-a-mediterranean-touch-pj-vj~7014271) - Location: Nelson, British Columbia - Photos: 7 - Description: Kitchen by Lasca, photogrphy by Amanda Mary Creative. - [West End Condo Refresh for staging](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-end-condo-refresh-for-staging-pj-vj~7186622) - Location: Vancouver, British Columbia - Photos: 5 - Description: Update kitchen and new furnishings to stage for rental - [Stedman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stedman-home-pj-vj~6924124) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 25 - [Party Styling by the Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/party-styling-by-the-beach-pj-vj~5339862) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 14 - [Outdoor Beach Wedding Styling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-beach-wedding-styling-pj-vj~5339012) - Location: Gray Creek, BC - Photos: 18 - [Styling for Whitewater Cooks-Lifestyle and Dining shots](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/styling-for-whitewater-cooks-lifestyle-and-dining-shots-pj-vj~5134062) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 8 - [Real Estate Staging](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/real-estate-staging-pj-vj~5032524) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 22 - Description: For this project I we used primarily what was available in the home but did purchase some items. We styled everything and this home sold over asking within a week, staging made all the difference. - [Vintage Re-works](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-re-works-pj-vj~5033294) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 4 - [Shabby Chic Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shabby-chic-home-pj-vj~5034744) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 39 - [Canadian Home & Country Magazine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canadian-home-and-country-magazine-pj-vj~5338899) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - Description: My personal home was featured in this publication. - [Exterior House Colour](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-house-colour-pj-vj~5358807) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 4 - [Vintage Style Shabby Chic Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-style-shabby-chic-office-pj-vj~5339540) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 9 - [Garden Party for Grad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-party-for-grad-pj-vj~5338963) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 2 - Description: Small party where we used what we had in the home to create a pretty event. - [Styling a Vintage Shop for a Pink Christmas Party](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/styling-a-vintage-shop-for-a-pink-christmas-party-pj-vj~5339219) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 8 - [Christmas Decorating](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/christmas-decorating-pj-vj~5338948) - Location: Nelson, BC - Photos: 14 - [Real Estate Staging with clients own furniture.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/real-estate-staging-with-clients-own-furniture-pj-vj~7198422) - Location: Nelson, British Columbia - Photos: 12 - Description: Staging Tips used for this project. 1. Remove all clutter, personal items and extraneous furniture 2. Empty about 2 thirds of your books and add decorative accents to create breathing room and flow. 3. Create pleasing vignettes so potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. 4. Add fresh blooms and vegetables to bring life to the space 5. Use directional and ambient lighting in dark corners 6. Create inviting landing areas at the top and bottom of stairways ? In this particular home, th… - [Real Estate Styling and Staging](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/real-estate-styling-and-staging-pj-vj~7182544) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 14 - [Real Estate Staging with Clients Existing Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/real-estate-staging-with-clients-existing-furniture-pj-vj~7182506) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 9 [See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/laurel-t-colins-holistic-style-and-design-pfvwus-pf~629301185) ## Ideabooks - [T's Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114526679/list/t-s-bathroom-renovation) — 8 ideas - [Colour!!!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10276645/list/colour) — 1 idea - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9714790/list/kitchens) — 9 ideas - [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9715003/list/bathroom) — 1 idea - [Shabby Girl](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4541920/list/shabby-girl) — 2 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/laureltcolins) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*