Orakei Bedroom

By Donna White Interior Design

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This Master Bedroom was a finalist in the NZ House & Garden Best Interior Awards 2019.  

When Donna re-imagined this master bedroom, two things were key : that the décor not detract from the garden view and that existing favourite furniture and accessories were re-used.

Central to the design was a commissioned oil painting by Tatjana Este and a Mororccan-style pendant light that had been gifted to the owners.  

In Donna’s travels she’d come across a fabric with camels which she’d always loved, and it was perfect used for cushions to tie in both the beautiful colours in the art and the Mororccan-style pendant. The final touch was a Kentia palm along with palm leaf bedside lamps.

The NZ House & Garden judges said “Working with existing pieces to create an eclectic look is hard to pull off.  This room has a romantic and colonial feel.”  

Donna's design philosophy is 'Classic Design with a Twist'.

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Auckland
Master Bedroom
Greg Natale Carpet
Original Art by Tatjana Este - Commissioned by the client
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Professional

Donna is a Professional Member of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (PDINZ).

Donna studied full-time at Inchbald School of Design in London (affiliated with the University of Wales), and graduated in 2002 with a PGDIP in Architectural Interior Design.  She is one of a few New Zealanders to have received this qualification from this prestigious design school.

Working in Europe…

After graduation, Donna chose to stay in the UK to take advantage of exciting work opportunities.  These included a 50-room Spanish Hunting Lodge (formerly owned by the King of Spain, now owned by a member of British Aristocracy), conversion of a redundant 18th century church into a contemporary home, and the design of a child’s playroom for the children of a Saudi Prince.

Back in New Zealand

Donna returned to NZ in 2005, and quickly established herself as an Interior Designer with a difference – her design philosophy being ‘Classic Design with a Twist’. 

She works with a deep knowledge of the principles and elements of Interior Design, and believes it is her professional responsibility to keep abreast of new product and innovations.  Her skill in asking a client the right questions, and turning their dreams into reality is only possible by her ability to listen.   Strong follow through and documentation support her work practice.  Please see client testimonials under ‘Projects’ on her web page.

Donna provides her clients a full interior design service throughout New Zealand from her base in Auckland.  Please see her website for a full description of the Services she provides.

Acknowledgement of her work

For three consecutive years she has been a finalist in the Dulux colour awards in both commercial and residential categories.  This is a competition open to both architects and designers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

She has also been a finalist in the New Zealand House and Garden Best Interior awards in the categories of Best Living Room and Best Bathroom. 

When you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got.'  Donna White