We Create Innovative Design Solutions

Serving the Greater Toronto Area & All of Southern Ontario

Creative   Inspiration   colour   style   concept

REPURPOSE  RUSTIC  MODERN   RETRO   CLASSIC

Creative   Inspiration 

RETRO  RUSTIC   MODERN     CLASSIC

colour   style   concept

Blending aesthetics, personal style and preferences, design function, timelessness and budget, the Niva Creative team designs from concept to completion.

Our Services

Services To Fit Any Style: Do you want to spend your $$ wisely, minimize mistakes that are costly, add value to your Residence or Business, keep costs down and have a beautifully decorated and designed Interior? We’re here to help!

Residential & Commercial Interior Design

Fully Insured Services

Universal Design / Build / Renovate

Aging-in-Place / Seniors Design Services

Retail Merchandising / Buying

Seasonal / Event Design Coordinator

Project Management

Coordinate with fully qualified trades and consultants

Project management supervision during construction and installation to completion of the project

Make site visits to ensure workmanship in accordance to specifications

Teaching

Seminars & “Hands-On” workshops for any group, business or organization

Host an “At-Home” party

Group shopping excursions

For All Your Interior Needs

Consultations

Determination of Needs/Goals

Obtain site dimensions

Determine style, colour, preferences, etc.

Discuss design budgets

Total design concepts for business, commercial, home or any room

Space/furniture planning, architectural drawings & designs, cabinets, millwork, custom furniture, electrical/lighting specifications

Customized window treatments, upholstery, furnishings, wall treatments, flooring, cabinetry and more

Final touches of art & accessories

Procurement of furniture & furnishing orders to suppliers

Gift Certificates For All Occasions

Employee incentives, customer thank you

In any denomination

Our Team

Nick Vatalaro

Principal

Nick Vatalaro (BES, IRDC, CAPS), is Principal at niva creative inc., an interior design studio specializing in assisting aging adults stay in their own homes with dignity and respect for as long as possible.

From consulting and design to project management and renovation, Nick leads a team offering renovation and assistive technologies solutions that help eliminate physical barriers, enabling people to stay and thrive in their homes as they age.

Nick is an approved NAHB instructor teaching CAPS and Universal Design designation courses throughout North America.

He is also one of a select group of Canadian design professionals to earn the industry leading Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation as well as a designation in Universal Design from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Washington, D.C. He holds design certificates in Universal Design and Home Modification and Universal Design and Interior Environments from the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. He is also a Design Trade Professional member of Interior Décor Resources Canada.

His talent, knowledge and resources allow him to design spaces that are accessible and functional regardless of age or abilities. His skills are focused on helping people live their lives at home for as long as possible with dignity, safety and independence.

Nick Vatalaro (BES, IRDC, CAPS), is Principal at niva creative inc., an interior design studio specializing in assisting aging adults stay in their own homes with dignity and respect for as long as possible.

From consulting and design to project management and renovation, Nick leads a team offering renovation and assistive technologies solutions that help eliminate physical barriers, enabling people to stay and thrive in their homes as they age.

Nick is an approved NAHB instructor teaching CAPS and Universal Design designation courses throughout North America.

He is also one of a select group of Canadian design professionals to earn the industry leading Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation as well as a designation in Universal Design from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Washington, D.C. He holds design certificates in Universal Design and Home Modification and Universal Design and Interior Environments from the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. He is also a Design Trade Professional member of Interior Décor Resources Canada.

His talent, knowledge and resources allow him to design spaces that are accessible and functional regardless of age or abilities. His skills are focused on helping people live their lives at home for as long as possible with dignity, safety and independence.

Sandra Smith

Lead Designer

Sandra Smith is the Lead Designer at niva creative inc. She holds an Interior Design Degree from Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology and has spent over 25 years in diverse fields of design ranging from Commercial, Residential, Retail Visual Merchandising, Real Estate Staging and Personal Shopping to complete project management in Design/Build/Renovate Projects.

Sandra Smith is the Lead Designer at niva creative inc. She holds an Interior Design Degree from Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology and has spent over 25 years in diverse fields of design ranging from Commercial, Residential, Retail Visual Merchandising, Real Estate Staging and Personal Shopping to complete project management in Design/Build/Renovate Projects.

Teaching

Through these years Sandra has expressed her constant learning in the design field by keeping up to date by attending local, international and consumer shows.

Attending trade conferences and business seminars, Sandra and her team share up to date knowledge through workshops and seminars to the public through publications, community organizations and group Shopping excursions.

Sandra’s work has been featured and published in publications such as Good Life Magazine, Globe and Mail, Select Homes and Crafts Plus.

Environment/Community Contributions

Sandra takes great pride in all her endeavours, both professionally and personally. Sandra and her team advocate being conscientious of our environment, communities and businesses. As active participants in schools, through co-op education, fundraising events, Hospital House Tours, Designer Showcases and community specialty services, Sandra and her team are proud to be able to give back to the community.

Testimonials

A diverse, experienced and talented team with complementary skills that span all aspects of design.
Paul Marino
The Marino Group
Simply the Best! Above all niva creative listens – to your ideas, wants and needs and then present a plan – your plan. They sourced prices, samples and contractors based on my specific budget.

I am extremely grateful for the work put into my renovations. I now have a new kitchen, living room, dining room and hallway that shout out my name when you walk through my door.
Marsha J.
Private Residence
From project design to project management, niva creative brings a steady confidence and contagious enthusiasm to everything they do. A pleasure to work with.
Daniel Rico / Owner
Sober Deer Supper Club & Lounge
Niva Creative are fantastic to deal with. They listened to what I wanted, made notes about how we were set up in the original location and took pictures. They noted what equipment needed to be allotted space, etc. It was amazing and fun.

We are very happy with the way our space turned out and everyone coming into our store comments on the layout and the colours. It was an excellent experience all around and I would highly recommend niva creative to anyone looking for a designer with experience, compassion and fun, all rolled into one!!
Margaret Holmes / Owner
Exprs Business Services
Very creative, identifying a number of innovative solutions to not only minimize cost and maximize value, but also to resolve long-standing operational issues... impressed us with the ability to develop innovative yet practical designs, that balance aesthetics with functionality.
Rob Emerson / Manager (Former)
Ryerson University

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