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Finalist – 2014, NZ House & Garden Room of the Year award (Living Room).


A custom coloured orange/yellow paint gives a warm welcome in the front entry hall of the home.

This lovely villa features beautiful ornate ceilings which set the tone to create a rich and sumptuous interior for the living room.

A Japanese inspired wallpaper in gold and silver tones was chosen to sit above the anaglyptic paper painted in a soft silver metallic. A combination of textures was introduced in the drape and furnishing fabrics.

The existing fireplace was updated to a gas fire with a new hearth and surrounding.
Warm colour tones in fabrics were chosen for other rooms in the house.

A pale soft green was chosen for the exterior weather boards.

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Sherwood Avenue House

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