Interior and kitchen designer based in Hawke’s Bay

Joinery and practicality-first, family-friendly design with photo-real renders and builder-ready plans so daily life feels calm and easy

Ways To Work Together

  • Kitchens and Bathrooms

    FROM $2,200 NZD

    Nichole maps zones, storage and flow to your family’s real routines. You’ll see photo-real visuals so decisions feel safe, then get builder-ready drawings and schedules for a smooth install and fewer site questions.

    Outcome: A kitchen/bathroom designed for your family—clear plans and specifications that bring it to life without chaos and within your agreed budget.

    Timeline: Design 2–4 weeks; manufacture/install 6–12+ weeks (supplier-dependent).

    Next step: Enquire

  • Custom Joinery

    FROM $1,800 NZD

    Pantries, laundries, wardrobes, mudrooms and living built-ins—planned around what you own and how you live. We provide finishes, storage maps and clear specs your builder/cabinetmaker can price and build from.

    Outcome: Everything has a place, surfaces stay clear, and the house resets fast—daily life feels easier.

    Timeline: Design 1–3 weeks per area; fabrication/install by your cabinetmaker.

    Next step: Enquire

  • Finishing Touches

    FROM $1,200 NZD (included in our other design services)

    Cohesive warmth without a full redesign: window treatments, lighting layers, textiles, rugs and art placed with purpose—plus an optional Install Day to pull it all together.

    Outcome: Rooms that feel finished, not fussy—calm, lived-in and uniquely you.

    Timeline: 1–3 weeks (depending on sourcing/lead times).

    Next step: Enquire

Let's Work Together

FAQ

  • Yes—regularly. We’re happy to collaborate with your builder and cabinetmaker. Our builder-ready drawings & schedules are designed for smooth hand-offs. If you don’t have a team, we can recommend trusted partners who know our process.

  • Most designs take 2–4 weeks. Manufacture/install usually takes 6–12+ weeks depending on suppliers.

  • We collaborate closely and stay responsive during install. If you want us to manage procurement/coordination, we can scope that in.

  • We aim for render → reality. Photo-real visuals match approved finishes and layouts so there are no surprises on site.

  • Our process is decision-light: two good options, one clear recommendation—in plain English.

  • Yes. While we work in primarily Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, we have completed projects across NZ from Wanaka to Herald Island. We will only do this if we feel we can support you the same as our in person clients.

  • Absolutely. We mix existing items with new window treatments, textiles, lighting and art for a calm, cohesive finish.

  • One focused revision is included to keep decisions calm and timelines moving. Further changes can be scoped if needed.

  • Start with a quick Scope Fit call. We’ll confirm fit, timeline and a fixed design fee, then get your project moving.

  • No problem, most homes are unique. Book a Scope Fit call and we’ll tailor a scope for you.