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INTERIOR DESIGN  |  DESIGN & BUILD

Taranaki & New Zealand

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Welcome

Taking on a new build or renovation can be challenging in many ways.

Overwhelm of choice, expensive mistakes, differing opinions with partners or need for clarity.

Hiring a designer isn't just about creating a beautiful aesthetic and functional space.

It's refining choices to create simplicity in an ocean of options

feeling validated and confident in where the project is heading

alleviating unforeseen issues before they take place

a more harmonious experience

and LOVING the result.

Get excited.

Let's create paradise x

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Decorating

Renovating

Building

Building a new home or extension

Renovating an existing space

Possible structural or layout changes (kitchen/bathroom)

Update of finishes

Nothing structural, change of wall colours, soft finishes, updated furniture and or styling

'I was feeling overwhelmed with the choices I had made in my renovation. I got Lauren in and instead of changing everything, she saved it!

She helped us love what we had done and made it better'

Testimonials

'The process of demolishing our living spaces (due to damage) was stressful and time consuming.

We found Lauren online and the finished result fills us with joy, sunlight and a fresh, comfortable new look, thanks in no small way to Lauren and her design skills'

'We were feeling very overwhelmed with the choices of our new build, after a few consultations, we were so excited! I can't thank Lauren enough for her help.'

'You have given us a cohesive, great feeling home, updated and fresh. It is a pleasure to live in. You have done an outstanding job, you totally understood what I was wanting to achieve. Our extended family and work colleagues have been wowed through the process as well and certainly see the benefits of using an Interior Designer. Congratulations on a superb result for our home'

- Taken from email with permission.

'She had some great ideas, proposed many thoughtful suggestions and project managed the changes in a professional and timely manner.

Lauren kept in frequent contact with me and everything ran very smoothly'

'Lauren helped with my bathroom layout and finishes.

The end result was a lovely natural look which is what I wanted. She has great vision and a lovely touch.

Highly recommended'

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"Have you ever noticed how some rooms exude a certain energy, warmth, and a harmony of spirit? If you have, then you have experienced the language of the home. A language softly spoken, and universally understood."

Charlotte Moss

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