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Well by Design is excited to be part of Design Victoria 2026, Victoria's celebrated four-day festival bringing together the city's design and creative community.
Join Nora Bouz at Luxe Home Interiors on Saturday, May 2nd, from 1:00–3:35 PM for two colour events: a talk exploring the art and science of the colour palette, followed by a hands-on workshop where you can build your own colour board.
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Talk: Living in Colour
One hour - Free - No Registration
Saturday May 2nd, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Luxe Home Interior, Victoria BC
Colour has the power to transform a room, changing how people feel, move, and live. This talk explores the psychology of colour, drawing from environmental psychology research, historical knowledge, and lived experience.
What attendees will learn:
The psychology of colour: separating myth from evidence
How colour impacts mood, function, and the felt sense of a space
The formula for building a balanced colour palette for different moods and functions
Layering colour for depth and harmony
Paint colours: why mistakes happen and how to avoid them
How light, materials, and pattern interact with colour
What attendees will leave with:
A clear framework for thinking about colour in interiors
The formula for colour balance
Understanding where scientific research stands on colour psychology
Understanding how paint colour works and confidence in their choices
Location: Luxe Home Interior - 564 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Nora Bouz is a wellbeing interior designer and founder of Well by Design. Her practice draws on environmental psychology and biophilic design to create healthy, nurturing environments.
Workshop: Build Your Living Colours
80 min - Free - Registration Required, Design Victoria
Saturday May 2nd, 2026 | 2:15 pm - 3:35 pm | Luxe Home Interior, Victoria BC
Following the talk, this hands-on workshop gives attendees the opportunity to put their learning into practice. Limited to 10 participants, the session offers focused guidance and individual support.
What attendees will do:
Develop two colour palettes for a room, suited to its mood and function
Choose one direction to develop further
Build a colour board using sample materials: flooring, fabric, wood, tile, accessories, and art
What to bring:
A room in mind with a simple sketch of the floor plan (hand-drawn is perfect)
Or use a project provided during the session
Notebook and pen
What attendees will leave with:
A clear colour direction for one room
Guidance on describing materials and selections (photos encouraged)
Confidence to apply the process at home
Nora Bouz guides participants through the process, helping them navigate choices and refine their selections.
Requirement: Attendees must attend the preceding talk, "Living in Colour."
Location: Luxe Home Interior - 564 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8
Time: 2:15 - 3:35 PM
Nora Bouz is a wellbeing interior designer and founder of Well by Design. Her practice draws on environmental psychology and biophilic design to create healthy, nurturing environments.
Note: Registration will open soon! We’ll link the Register Button as soon as registration is open.
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Feedback from our Workshops Attendees
“Nora’s Workshops are enlightening and inspiring.”
— Marilyn T., Calgary
“I feel more confident to decorate my space with natural elements now, and I am excited to start. I really enjoyed the class and would recommend it to anyone.”
— Donna B., Edmonton
“Nora has a wonderful ability to pass her knowledge to others.”
— Workshop participant, Edmonton
“Fantastic experience to create our own unique space in our home.”
— Workshop participant, Calgary
Meet the instructor
Nora Bouz is a place maker interior designer specializing in wellbeing design. She started facilitating workshops to empower people to transform their homes with confidence into sanctuaries that nurture them and reflect who they are at the core. If you want to know more about Nora’s journey, follow the link