Buying guide
Best interior designers in Auckland (according to Google reviews)
Need a hand making those tricky choices?
Renovating or building involves a million little decisions. Choosing tiles, taps, sinks, flooring, colours, lighting, appliances, layouts, fittings, and finishes, from countless available options. And that’s not even the hard bit - that’s ensuring all those choices add up to a cohesive design.
If you need a hand getting it right, it’s a great idea to hire a professional. Find one in our list of the best interior designers in Auckland (according to Google reviews).
Auckland’s best reviewed interior designers
1. Sojo Design - 5.0 stars / 97 reviews
Sojo Design is an East Tamaki based team of designers, headed by founder Julie Rees. They offer a full turnkey interior service, including help with everything from bespoke joinery design, to concept and spatial plans, and furniture procurement. Almost 100 perfect reviews rave about how Julie and the team nailed the brief, made the process easy, and exceeded expectations
2. Green Room Studio - 5.0 / 24 reviews
Green Room Studio is a design-led practice run by Samantha Elliot, who has a ‘less is more’ approach. She aims to create simple, functional spaces that pair down everyday clutter and maximise impact. Check out this kitchen they designed in Titirangi - it’s perfect.
3. Kanat Studio - 5.0 stars / 19 reviews
Design duo Kat and Natalia run Kanat Studios, which focuses on high end residential design, and commercial work. They offer a full design service, including pre-design, planning and concept, project management, procurement and styling. Kanat’s work has won several awards, including Bronze in the 2024 Best Awards Spatial Residential for this beautiful home.
4. Origin Interiors - 5.0 / 18 reviews
Origin is unique on this list - they offer a fully integrated architecture and interior service alongside Origin Architecture. If you’re adding an extension, or building a new home, this means they can provide design services from start to finish, as well as modular builds.
5. The Style House | Kylee Murphy - 5.0 stars / 17 reviews
Kylee Murphy does residential design, with a flexible approach that suits all budgets and projects - whether an entire new build, or a single room reno. Glowing reviews highlight that she understands how to make spaces look great, while remaining practical, and sticking to a budget.
Wait until you see how many shades of white you have to choose between!
6. Hello Saturday - 5.0 stars / 15 reviews
Mary-Ellen Hinton is the founder and lead designer of Hello Saturday, a small Mount Eden based studio specialising in major renos and new builds in Central Auckland. Reviews mention that Mary-Ellen saved the day in the middle of a stressful reno, and highlight her calm, practical approach and eye for design.
7. Stacey Gillies Interior Designer - 5.0 stars / 14 reviews
Birkenhead based designer Stacey Gillies Interiors creates ‘artfully designed, magazine worthy interiors’ for home owners on the North Shore of Auckland. She can help throughout the entire reno or building process, all the way through to sourcing art, objects and furniture. Take a peek at her incredible work on this home in Northcote Point.
Recommendations from industry experts
Google may know a lot, but it doesn’t know everything. So we chatted to an interior design industry expert who’s worked for the country’s premier studio. These are her recommendations:
Spatial - Luxury tailored interiors, with a focus on details and custom design. These guys do stunning work, and have won several awards.
JKW - This team of four work on small houses, big houses, caravans, ugly houses - any residential project inside and out. And their work is immaculate - look at the quirky reno they completed on this historic Dunedin home.
Material Creative - Created the coolest office of all time, and one of the best designed pubs in Auckland. They also do resi work, and it’s incredible - showcasing attention to detail, craftsmanship and plenty of lovely natural materials. Take a look at this Te Atatu house and tell me that’s not one of the most beautiful homes you’ve ever seen.
Atelier Jones Design - of the city’s elite design studios, Atelier Jones is perhaps the most budget friendly. They do incredible work that places good materials in the right places. And unlike most studios, they create unique items in their own workshop, including handmade furniture.
Ready to get started on your reno or new build? Read our kitchen and bathroom renovation guides for a little inspiration and practical advice.
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