Eco‑minded design from concept to detail
Creating interiors that reflect your lifestyle, tell a story, and support sustainable living. Penticton’s eco‑minded interior design studio.
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At Modterra, interiors are shaped by clean lines, honest materials, and a connection to nature.
About me
I’m Nicola Nuttgens, founder and interior designer at Modterra — a Penticton interior designer serving the South Okanagan. With a background in both design and construction, I balance creativity, practicality, and collaboration in every project.
My work focuses on creating beautiful, functional, and sustainable spaces guided by circular design principles. I love reimagining and up‑cycling meaningful pieces to give them new life in fresh, harmonious ways.
By combining energy‑efficient and wellness‑focused design with respect for craftsmanship and community, Modterra creates interiors that feel authentic, balanced, and deeply personal.
Solutions for every corner
Three phases, followed in order, take a project from a loose idea to a finished room.
Conceptual Design
We begin with mood boards, color palettes, and 3D renderings that capture your vision and the atmosphere of your space. This stage helps you visualize materials, textures, and finishes for a cohesive design story.
Drafting & Space Planning
Our detailed plans and 3D perspectives bring clarity and precision to your project. We create floor plans, elevations, and custom details that ensure your design is both beautiful and practical.
Finish & Furniture Sourcing
We curate furniture, finishes, and lighting selections that align with your aesthetic, lifestyle, and budget. Every element is thoughtfully coordinated to create balance, flow, and comfort.
Sustainability is central to everything we do — eco‑conscious materials, energy‑efficient solutions, wellness‑centered strategies.
What guides the work
Sustainability & Craftsmanship
Eco‑conscious materials and considered detail, chosen to last and to give something back.
Partnership & Transparency
Clear communication and honest guidance at every step, so decisions are always yours to make.
Calm & Intentional Living
Spaces edited down to what supports you, so a room feels quiet before it feels finished.
Trade & Builder Collaboration
MODTERRA collaborates with design studios, trades, and construction teams that need flexible, reliable support. With experience in both design and construction, Nicola provides services tailored to your workflow, helping clarify decisions and ensure the design intent is understood before work begins. From concept development to client presentations and detailed drawings, MODTERRA offers professional behind‑the‑scenes support that integrates seamlessly with your team.
Planning a renovation or a new build?
Book a free 45‑minute discovery call to walk through your vision, style, and space needs.