Homes designed to feel like Sunday—calm, grounded, and beautifully lived in.

Full-service interior design studio in Nova Scotia

sunday house design

With a love for simple living and meaningful design, Nora brings a grounded yet elevated approach to every project. Her process begins with listening—understanding how you live, what inspires you, and how you want your home to feel.

Blending texture, light, and timeless materials, Nora designs spaces that are both functional and full of heart. Each project is guided by her belief that your home should be more than just beautiful—it should be you.

Where Comfort Meets Intentional Design

Designs that feel like home

our philosophy

New Builds & Renovations

Interior Styling

Room Refreshes

Full-Service Design

We believe great design begins with understanding the way you live. From our first conversation to the final styling details, every step of our process is rooted in collaboration, communication, and care. Our goal is to make the design experience feel easy, enjoyable, and deeply personal — so you can feel at home long before the project is complete.

Design Services

how we work

With a love for simple living and meaningful design, Nora brings a grounded yet elevated approach to every project. Her process begins with listening—understanding how you live, what inspires you, and how you want your home to feel.

Blending texture, light, and timeless materials, Nora designs spaces that are both functional and full of heart. Each project is guided by her belief that your home should be more than just beautiful—it should be you.

the Designer Behind Sunday House

Meet Nora James

kind words from our clients

HALIFAX, NS

— Meghan & Ryan T.

“Nora immediately understood what we were envisioning and brought it to life in a way we couldn’t have imagined. Every space feels intentional, cozy, and perfectly us.”

WOLFVILLE, NS

— Laura P.

“Working with Nora was effortless from start to finish. She blended beauty and practicality so seamlessly — our home finally feels warm, functional, and uniquely ours.”

CHESTER, NS

— Andrew & Elise M.

“Nora turned what felt overwhelming into something exciting. Her process was clear, creative, and personal — the end result is a home we truly love spending time in.”

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Maple Lane Remodel

Chester, Nova Scotia

Shoreline Residence

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Willowbrook Retreat

From the Portfolio

Our Latest Projects

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From the Blog

featured posts

Whether you’re starting fresh, renovating, or simply refreshing what you already have, Sunday House Design helps you bring your vision to life—beautifully, intentionally, and effortlessly.

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