Award-Winning Kitchen Designer & Interior Specialist in Hawke’s Bay

We believe your home shouldn't just look good, it should lower your mental load.

As a specialist kitchen designer and interior studio based in Hawke’s Bay, we help busy professionals and families across New Zealand turn chaotic spaces into sources of calm.

Kitchen with light green cabinets, marble countertop, and white paneled walls. Copper kettle on stove, wooden cutting boards against wall, potted plant, and a wooden tray with small dishes on counter. Towel on sink.

Which Kitchen Zone Is Letting You Down?

Find your exact pinch point and grab 4 instant-action tips to calm your kitchen. It only takes 2 minutes.

Start Your Kitchen Assessment →

What if your home finally felt easy to live in?

Enjoy a home that feels calm, organized, and truly supports your routines—no more daily overwhelm.

Experience spaces where every detail works for you, making family life smoother and more connected.

Feel proud and confident, knowing your home feels effortless, welcoming, & aligned with the life you want to lead.

WHAT WE DO

From Render to Reality: Hawkes Bay Kitchens That Match the Plan

01 see it

Photo-real visuals ensure you know exactly how the light will hit your new benchtop.
02 trust it

Builder-ready documentation keeps everyone on the same page → fewer questions, smoother installs, calmer builds.
03 live it

The result is a kitchen that works the way life actually moves → quiet mornings, steady evenings, and a daily rhythm that feels effortless.

See More Projects

Interior & Joinery Services for Busy Homes

We specialize in joinery-led design because good design and storage is the secret to sanity. Whether you need a focused bathroom designer or a complete home overhaul, our process is built around your routines.

A kitchen where you can start cooking immediately. Benches are clear, everything you reach for is exactly where you expect it to be, and you feel immediate relief instead of dread at 5:30 pm.
We design kitchens that handle the morning rush and the Sunday roast with equal ease.
A bathroom where your morning routine happens smoothly. Skincare, hair tools, and towels are all within reach, giving you the quiet ease and confidence to start the day without rushing.
Joinery that allows you to put things away in seconds. Coats, bags, bottles, toys, and paperwork finally have obvious homes.
Experience the deep satisfaction and lightness that comes from a house that stays tidy.
Our entry level service.
A focused, high-impact review of your floor plans to uncover hidden issues and missed opportunities.
This service ensures your home is functional, calm, and tailored to your family’s needs—before construction begins.

LEARN MORE

Real Homes, for Real new zealand families

Wood You Look At That

A calm, organised kitchen for a busy family of four that keeps clutter at bay creating space for connection.
The Calm Collector

A built-in bookshelf designed to corral toys, school gear, and everyday bits, keeping the home clear, calm, and easy to maintain for a family of five who needed breathing room back.
Gatsbys Kitchen and Nook

A warm, open-plan kitchen for empty nesters designing for them and their next stage of life.
Moku Mood

A Japandi-inspired kitchen for a busy family of five grounded, calm, and intentionally designed for slow moments, shared meals, and a home that holds both playing with the kids and entertaining friends.

VIEW MORE PROJECTS

Meet Nichole, Your Hawkes Bay Interior and kitchen Designer

Calm isn’t a mood, it’s something you design on purpose."

My mission in life is to help busy professionals and families create homes that take the pressure off.

As a dedicated kitchen and bathroom designer, my goal is to guide you from feeling like you’re always catching up to feeling confidently in control.

While based in beautiful Hawke’s Bay, we successfully support clients across New Zealand, bringing clarity and calm to renovations and new builds wherever you are.

Meet Your Designer

FAQ

Because it isn’t actually free; the cost is built into their cabinetry quote.
My design is independent and centered on your routines, giving you the relief of knowing your space will work beautifully for years.
As an independent kitchen designer, I am not tied to a product range, so you get the best design and the best price, not whatever fits a sales target.
Your home doesn’t need to be fancy or have 6+ bedrooms; it just needs to be yours.
Some of the biggest transformations happen in small, awkward spaces. Thoughtful design gives you relief, ease, and pride every single day.
Yes. While we primarily work in Napier, Hastings, and Havelock North, we have completed projects across New Zealand, from Wanaka to Herald Island.
We offer the same high level of support to our remote clients as we do to our in-person clients.
It’s completely normal to feel unsure about budget. That’s part of my job.
With 10+ years of experience in the New Zealand market pricing projects, you’ll get clear guidance on what your project realistically needs.
You’ll always know costs upfront, protecting your budget far more than guessing ever could.
You don’t have to do anything extra; I make the process easy for you. You get clear steps, a thought-out timeline, simple choices, and expert recommendations so you never feel stuck.
Most clients feel lighter and more organized within the first week.