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Highly Commended – 2015, NZ House & Garden Room of the Year award (Kitchen).

Commendation – 2016, Dulux Australasian award (Interior colour scheme).

This large arts and craft inspired home undertook an extensive renovation. Mindful of preserving the heritage, the interior brief was to be in keeping with tradition yet with a modern twist.

Taking cue from the outside garden, an understated and elegant colour palette of soft whites, pale blues and greens was applied by way of paint finishes and wallpapers.

A Porters distemper paint in the main living room gave a lovely chalkiness to the space.

The bathrooms followed through the colour palette in the tile selections of grey, white and marble mosaics and a vivid gold green wallpaper in one bathroom.

The traditional styled kitchen was given a twist with a patterned splashback.

Custom designed large light pendants were made for the living room. Existing light fittings were refurbished along with new lights installed.

The exterior colour scheme painted in a soft blue/green tone carried through the overall colour scheme. Encaustic tiles in keeping with the heritage of the house were incorporated into the front steps.

About the
Professional

Founded in 2003 by Auckland based Interior Designer, Helen Wilcock, Design Spec is a full-service Interior Design company with an exceptional reputation for creating beautiful, enduring interiors.  

Our work has been recognised in both NZ and Australia, receiving multiple industry commendations, including finalist nominations from several prestigious design competitions, and featuring in leading industry publications and consumer magazines.

We understand that designing a home is an intimate and personal experience that transforms our clients' homes and, ultimately, their lives. That is why our clients' desires, needs and goals sit at the heart of our design process. Given the scale, size and scope of the project we collaborate to achieve a stunning result that's true to brief and within budgetary and style frameworks.

We know that good quality design is timeless and this is the standard we bring to every project we undertake. We draw on our extensive experience, industry knowledge and network to provide you with a home that is tailored to your vision, with comfort and elegance.

  • 2016 – Commended, Australasian Dulux Colour Awards - Residential
  • 2015 -  Highly Commended, NZ House & Garden - Room of the Year (Kitchen)
  • 2014 – Finalist, NZ House & Garden - Room of the Year (Living Room)
  • 2012 – Commended, Australasian Dulux Colour Awards - Residential
  • 2012 - Finalist, Australasian Dulux Colour Awards - Commercial
  • 2010 – Finalist, Australasian Dulux Colour Awards - Residential