By Kathrine McDonald Design
The Clover Design Store is a homeware and furnishing boutique based in Mount Maunganui. It was important for the interior to reflect the ethos of the store which we aimed to communicate through the design. Texture was a key start point; timber, undulating tiles and a heavily grained stunning green marble all speak to the earthy, natural and authentic artisanal appeal of the shop. Specific zoning allows for the products to tell their story, and flow is vital to the overall experience. Lifting the ceiling height by employing strategies such as vertical textured brush paneling and beautiful finger tiled columns avoided any structural changes, and these columns were also used for dramatic effect. By tiling from the exterior through to the interior a stunning entrance was created, setting the tone of the store within.
Kathrine McDonald Design is a small intimate interior design company led by Kathrine herself. With both feet firmly in the interiors market, she has an excellent knowledge of the latest trends, and an insight into where they are going – add this to her belief in the merit of classic style, and you have a designer who can offer the entire remit. With this holistic view of design she is able to help guide her clients not only in their best approach to the project, but she will also reference the best medium for them to use. While some people will want up to the minute styles, others desire a space that simply reflects their personality or their family unit.
There are myriad ways to achieve an end result, and Kathrine believes her position as a designer is to tease out ideas, and realize the dreams of her clients. Whether it is a complete renovation or simply spritzing up a space, she approaches each project with the same vigour, enthusiasm and passion.
By allowing clients to take their projects step by step, Kathrine has found that the overall project becomes far less stressful for the client – indeed the design process becomes an enjoyable experience, and it is this peace of mind and belief in the end result that professional guidance can bring.