
Spin Design

About
We believe that design is more than aesthetics—it's a holistic approach that brings harmony to every space. We specialize in creating beautiful, bespoke environments that improve the way people live, work, and play. With extensive experience in design, building, and project management, our team instinctively breaks down spaces to unlock their full potential. We combine functional space planning with creative interior design, using texture, light, pattern, and color to craft environments that enrich your experience. Each project is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a space you'll love.
Testimonials
Nicole added tremendous value to our renovation project. She became an integral member of our team and was instrumental in helping create a complete transformation of our home. She grasped our vision and was willing to implement many ideas we had previously acquired on our design journey. Nicole also patiently worked with us to further define and refine our other choices. She was a great ‘speaking partner’ offering insight and guidance. Her management of many suppliers and logistics also made a tremendous contribution. Nicole was always readily available, totally reliable, and forever diligent in turning our dream into a reality. Meeting Nicole was a breath of fresh air. We highly recommend Nicole. She is an angel.
Dr Rodger and Dr Chellie Spiller
We had an amazing experience with Spin Design. Our 1920's bungalow was getting too small for us as our children got older. We went from 3 smallish bedrooms, 1 bathroom and little lounge to 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large open plan living area with new kitchen. It has made the world of difference to us. So glad we did it. Spin Design helped our dream become a reality. Would not hesitate to recommend them to others. Great service & ideas!
Our home also needed redecoration so we engaged Nicole who visited our house promptly. Shortly after she presented us with us with plans and a display board showing tiles, paint colours, carpets, window dressings and bathroom fittings.
We have been delighted with our bathroom renovation. Our redecorated rooms look great and the paint colours, blinds and carpet blend perfectly with our existing furnishings. We have no hesitation in recommending Spin Design.
This wouldn’t have happened without Paul fully throwing himself into the job, getting his hands dirty…literally..repeatedly, and marshaling a superhuman effort from the tradesmen involved. It was extraordinary and above and beyond the call of duty.
After our first experience, we had no hesitation in going straight to Paul and Nicole for our next work which involved a major kitchen overhaul and a partial bathroom renovation. The combination of Nicole’s interior design vision and Paul’s trade nous and technical knowledge is a winner, and their professionalism was top-notch throughout, especially when there were a number of the on-the-spot challenges during the project that required quick thought and action.
Jim Pinckney
As we needed to move out for the duration and weren’t staying close by, it was a great comfort knowing that Paul and Nicole were on hand to keep an eye on things when we couldn’t. Of course it wasn’t all plain sailing but we were very impressed with Paul and Nicole’s approach to problem-solving. They have operated with huge integrity and have taken ownership of issues when they’ve arisen and made sure they’re put right – sometimes at their expense. Overall we’re very happy with our house and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul and Nicole to any potential client.
Rachael Trotman
The design they presented was pretty much spot on the first time around. Some great suggestions on products, and always going the extra effort - I’m sure Nicole pretty much phoned every lighting place in Auckland to find the pendant light I was looking for. Nicole and Paul were introduced to me by Jim Gleeson at Refresh Renovations, who did the works. Together they worked hand in hand really well. I liked the work Nicole and Paul did so much, I brought them back for a second large project, that’s just about to kick off. The design looks great again, and I’m sure I’ll love the end result.
When it came time to put in a new kitchen we did not hesitate to ask for Spin to design it. We enjoyed working with Nicole, her warmth and friendliness shines through her very professional approach and we felt that she understood what we valued, practically and emotionally. We are delighted with the finished kitchen - it works very well for us and looks great!
Ann and Mark Northover
My first and biggest project was to design my loft conversion and have it furnished in a way that allowed the space to be used in multiple different ways – it was to become a guest bedroom/suite but with additional facilities. Nicole was able to design the space in a way that allowed for four different functional areas: sleeping space, relaxing space, small study/desk space and a kitchenette and dining space.
Everyone who sees the loft conversion is taken aback by how well it is designed and how great it looks. Everyone is highly complimentary about the design, layout and furnishings. Nicole has superb attention to detail. She’s a great communicator and very personable. She stays within budget and clearly indicates what things will cost and works within any budget given.
Her interior design knowledge and ability to apply it has been well proven to me through the projects I’ve hired her for. She’s got a real skill for putting the right things together, in a way that works for the space. She put together interactive 3D drawings that really helped to see what it would look like. At times I wanted Nicole to provide me with options, whereas sometimes I wanted her just to tell me what she thought would work the best. She worked excellently within any remit given.
Nicole is an excellent listener and will put your needs first and she can work to any brief. With time, I’ve trusted Nicole more and the last small project I had, I went with Nicole’s recommendation on my feature wall in the front living area and although it pushed me out of my comfort zone and is something I would never have considered on my own, it works fabulously and has really given my main space beautiful character and homeliness.
Nicole helped make my home feel like home. The quality of Nicole’s work is to the highest standard. She doesn’t take any shortcuts and checks any work done by contractors. I believe her rates to be reasonable and also believe that the value she adds really makes the “purchase” a true investment. Thank you Nicole for working so hard, putting together things that look effortless and for helping taking away the stress of getting things just so. I look forward to inviting you back for my next project.
She worked with the style of our house to design a unique room which was in keeping with the rest of our home. Her knowledge of materials came in very handy and her local connections saved us money. Her pricing was reasonable and she also provided us with working drawings for our trades people to follow. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Spin Design to anyone wanting to get a little more out of their space. Thank you so much for all your help Nicole.
As I was unsure of the exact style of kitchen I wanted, Nicole was able to offer suggestions that would compliment the style of the house. She compiled several kitchen layouts for me to look at and was always able to offer options and alternatives.
Nicole is so patient and so prompt and clear with her communication. She would offer to help me any way I needed, even offering to meet me at places to assist with my choosing of appliances, bench tops, etc. I would highly recommend Nicole.
We didn't make it easy for Nicole as we really wanted to get rid off the existing L-shape. She tried so hard and considered every possible option to do so. We were very impressed how much work and effort she put into everything to get the 'so much wanted' island in. We just love our new kitchen so much and would happily recommend Nicole to any other client who is looking for an amazing kitchen designer. Thank you Nicole
She was able to think outside the square and came up with a very clever redesign solution that overcame all the issues - A very minor expansion of the footprint expanded and modernized the bathroom, gave the bedroom a decent-sized wardrobe and more useable floor space, and produced a very functional hidden laundry. We had looked at this area ourselves for years and could never see an answer.
Nicole also designed a new kitchen to replace a dated one and again came up with a clever and innovative design that expanded storage space and enhanced functionality. While we did not in the end go ahead with the planned renovation (moved house instead), I would not hesitate in recommending Nicole as being a designer who listens and collaborates rather than dictates, is a clever lateral thinker, is enormously patient and finally but importantly, is a really pleasant person to work with.
It was not a co-incidence that my wife and I both chose the same 2 colour schemes for inside and out - Nicole really nailed our personalities and what we wanted our renovated home to look like. The job is done and we are loving what we have created.
We’re thrilled with the outcome. In the design phase, Paul and Nicole listened to what we wanted to achieve and provided a perfect balance of doing what we were asking while drawing on their expertise to suggest changes to our thinking. They were also very patient as we changed our minds a few times on our way to final drawings!
They then handled all planning requirements, right down to managing a sensitive issue with a neighbour where we needed their consent. As we needed to move out for the duration and weren’t staying close by, it was a great comfort knowing that Paul and Nicole were on hand to keep an eye on things when we couldn’t.
Of course it wasn’t all plain sailing but we have been very impressed with Paul and Nicole’s approach to problem-solving. They have operated with huge integrity and have taken ownership of issues when they’ve arisen and made sure they’re put right – sometimes at their expense. Overall we’re very happy with our house and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul and Nicole to any potential client.
The reverse brief from her was thorough and clearly showed she had understood what we were wanting to achieve aesthetically but also understood that with a toddler in the house it needed to be practical. There is so much choice out there but with her guidance we haven't felt overwhelmed and she's always been available to give us her advice and recommendations Such great value for money, we would happily recommend Spin Design. Our project is well underway now and we can't wait to see how it all comes together!
Her expertise in how the kitchen would flow and its functionality was invaluable. The kitchen has been designed into a beautiful contemporary space which is one of our favourite rooms of the house where our family spends most of our time. With the bathrooms we had limited space, so we were very pleased that Nicole was able to design and utilise the space more efficiently. We are delighted with the results of the kitchen and bathrooms and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Spin Design to other potential clients.
The collaboration between him and DJH was very smooth. I knew early on that I wanted Nicole's help with the interior design and I'm so thankful we engaged her at the start! Nicole has made the entire renovation process so much easier through her careful and detail-oriented design. Without her interior design plans upfront, I would have been faced with a myriad of questions and decisions to make on the spot. Given Spin Design work closely with DJH, our project manager Rebecca could simply call Nicole for any question she had, as everything had been decided upfront.
It also made cost estimates more detailed and so we knew more of our costs before starting than if we hadn't had a detailed interior design plan. Nicole has picked everything; right down to the kitchen handles, tap and back door handle, all of which I'm already getting compliments for. I have often felt throughout this process that Nicole could read my mind - everything she chose was perfect and far better than what I could have sourced.
Like Paul, her design is thoughtful, considerate of the house's character we want to keep and always with an eye to cost too. I can't speak highly enough of Paul and Nicole. Alongside DJH (Refresh), our renovations have been smooth and actually enjoyable! I thoroughly recommend you choose Spin Design - they are professional, they produce great work for a very reasonable price and they are lovely, trustworthy people to work with.
This review comes quite a few months after the job was complete. This allowed a good amount of time to appreciate the final product, to enjoy the functional and aesthetically driven concepts from design to build and there were no callbacks needed. Spin Designs guidance and reassurance (in design, product recommendations, etc) and project management execution allowed me peace of mind as I was mostly out of the City during the build stage. The cost was very reasonable and the quality of tradespeople used were skilled in their respective fields from build, installation and finishing presentation of the remodel project was very good.
Spin Design also took on many misc tasks at my request and you really could not ask for anything more from them, I know I have missed out on all the great things I should say. Spin Design certainly delivered above and beyond and I would have no hesitation in utilising or recommending their services again. Thank you Nicole and Paul.
I can recommend Nicole and Paul without reservation for design work that may be required at your home or business.
So, thank you guys so much! Thank you for all your effort and attention with this built and also for being there and pushing through with it. We feel like we haven’t only gained a lovely home, but also a couple of good friends. And we’re looking forward to more fruition work with you guys in the near future
Indeed Nicole was just the correct person to touch up with all other renovation details to make the job even more perfect. Ultimately, I feel very comfortable and happy with the renovation, such as a new kitchen, a new awesome bathroom, perfect wooden floors and personalised wardrobe, colours that combine throughout and amazing art work.
Therefore, I would certainly recommend Paul and Nicole in terms of their professional knowledge, reasonable on price and a very responsive partner to help you through a stress free renovation task!
On our initial project Paul gave the most detailed and in-depth quote for a bathroom renovation and made it an easy choice to proceed with him for the work. He gave invaluable advice based on his knowledge of products available and the challenges that were likely to be faced with the job. Though it wound up having to be done at a very tricky time of year in order to prepare the house for sale, right before Christmas, it came in on time and on budget.
This wouldn’t have happened without Paul fully throwing himself into the job, getting his hands dirty …literally..repeatedly, and marshaling a superhuman effort from the tradesmen involved. It was extraordinary and above and beyond the call of duty.
After our first experience we had no hesitation in going straight to Paul and Nicole for our next work which involved a major kitchen overhaul and a partial bathroom renovation.
Once again the quotes were well thought through, and though there were additions, obstacles and all sorts in the process, we still came in very close.
The combination of Nicole’s interior design vision and Paul’s trade nous and technical knowledge is a winner, and their professionalism was top notch throughout, especially when there were a number of the on-the-spot challenges during the project that required quick thought and action.
We would happily recommend Paul and Nicole and are likely to be using them again ourselves in the future.
We started with a budget. As work progressed I changed some things (and he didn’t even roll his eyes at me, at least not that I noticed), he changed some things… and the end cost was still within the original quote. I thought my changes were going to blow out the cost, so I was very surprised and happy that it did not happen.
Nicole was also awesome. She helped me with curtains and a sofa. While I chose the curtains (with her encouragement), I was at first unsure of how they were going to be hung… But I love love love the end result.
I’m very, very happy with my new home. New fantastic kitchen, new awesome bathroom, polished wooden floors, carpet, insulation, personalised wardrobe, colours that flow throughout, amazing art work.
I would totally recommend Paul and Nicole. I now regard them as friends, because they comforted me, encouraged me, helped me and looked after me throughout the stressful process. I couldn’t praise them high enough.
I’ve had to keep focussed on the end goal and honour my friend as I know Stephanie would have been so grateful and overwhelmed at the renovation of her home.
Thanks again Paul and Nicole.
I felt really comfortable as both of them knew my style and preference. Paul even went out of his way on so many occasions to help me out with moving houses! I felt that Paul and Nicole were my design and renovation dream team and that I won’t have any second thoughts of asking them to work with me any other properties that I will buy in the future.
Nicole co-ordinated the tradespeople and kept us up to date with progress. Nicole was always professional, was easy to work with and gave us the kitchen we wanted. Happy to recommend anytime
They also suggested ideas how we might develop our home in the future. We are nearing completion of our renovations and are delighted with the outcome. Our 1950’s home is refreshed and modern while recognising its’ period features. Engaging Spin Design was the best decision we made and we have no hesitation in recommending Spin Design for their excellent service and wonderful designs.
Ross & Stephanie - Titirangi

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