Sue James Design

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I specialise in thoughtfully crafted interiors, coordinating key design elements to create enduring, unique, life enhancing spaces.

Recycled textiles, the sourcing of fine art, restoring classic furniture, and salvage are a particular focus - bringing depth and story to the spaces I design.

Textiles, lighting, art, furnishings, flooring, and finishing touches are sourced internationally and locally (where possible).

I take great pleasure in the collaborative journey, discovering your personal style, understanding how you live, and working together to realise your dreams with versatile and bespoke design. Whether a new build, full renovation, or just a wee zhoosh up, please contact me.

Testimonials

This is a fabulous example of how Sue puts together fabrics that zing! Sue has helped put together the interior design in our new home from fabrics to furniture. So patient and helpful bringing fabrics and ideas to our home for me to decide. Many thanks. I can recommend your design business to anyone who may need some help and guidance in choosing from colour to style that suits both yourself and the style of the house.

Julia True

Clever, interpretive and a brilliant listener, Sue is an artful, thoughtful interior designer. She has provided solutions for my home that have added a new dimension to our rooms. Her selections show both understanding of the brief, as well as 'pushing the envelope' which I love. There is absolutely no doubt that Sue loves her work and delivers more than expected. And a pleasant surprise, I can see that working with Sue has actually saved me money which has busted that myth of 'being too expensive'. (Smiley face!) As well, Sue agreed to develop a scheme for a large theater foyer for a Theatre I am involved with. Its current state is sad and shabby but Sue has developed a scheme that will lift it to an exciting and vibrant level. This mean't navigating a committee with very diverse ideas... she did well! Very well! I have no hesitation in recommending Sue at JamesJames Design. She has a high work ethic and an excellent eye!

Jane Kennelly

I have relied on Jamesjames Design for advice on interior décor and furnishings for 15+ years. Sue has always gone the extra mile including visiting furniture shops in Wellington to view pieces I was considering and advise on choice of colour and texture. She has commissioned pieces on my behalf and I have always been very happy with their effect and quality. Sue has the ability to view a room and quickly know what needs to be changed to bring it up to its full potential. The workman ship of the drapes and soft furnishings she has had made for me has been excellent. I thoroughly recommend her.

Jean

Sue was extremely helpful in colour co-ordinating my favourite pieces of furniture by adding new and exciting furnishings to produce a more modern look without having to start from scratch.

Dale Bain