Impressive and expansive views inspired the interiors of this home - a finishes palette led by nature, views of cliffs, rock pools, sand and the sea. Returning to New Zealand after 35 years abroad, we created a home for our client to enjoy the unique kiwi lifestyle he had dreamt of. We responded to a brief to completely furnish the home to create a relaxed and welcoming sanctuary, a home that was practical in its seaside location, as well as timelessly stylish.
selecting the best fabric
Choosing fabrics for your home which are both super stylish and practical is where the knowledge and experience of your interior designer can add enormous value.
It’s not just a matter of selecting the best looking fabric - although we think this is extremely important! To achieve long-lasting and practical results, we take other factors into careful consideration.
7 lessons learnt from 2021
KFD gin cocktail
hot 5 nz designed and made
rural resort
making the most of your interior designer
It’s always our goal to help you make your home beautiful, functional, peaceful and super stylish - creating the best possible backdrop for your to live your life.
Meeting with a professional interior designer may seem daunting, but use our top 6 tips to make the most of your initial consultation to start the journey of creating a home you absolutely love.
7 things to splurge on in 2021
Hello, 2021! If last year taught us anything it was the value of our homes as a sanctuary from a crazy world. And it also perhaps taught us to enjoy the moment - even to indulge in a little splurge on something we love - just because we can. When we’re furnishing our client’s homes, it’s all about striking a balance by saving when a less expensive item will work to investing in things that warrant splurging. Here’s our take on pieces for your home that are worth the splurge in 2021.
6 steps to creating hotel-style luxury at home
clifftop masterpiece
respectful refresh
A much-loved family bungalow was treated to a fresh lease of life with new a kitchen, as well as a refresh of their furniture and furnishings. Kirsten Ford Design worked with these clients to guide the kitchen finish selections and to update their furnishings, being careful to include much-loved family treasures and adding to them special new pieces.
relaxed luxe
7 reasons to use an interior designer
Our homes are where we spend our time, it’s where we write our story. It’s our goal to help you make your home beautiful, functional, peaceful, and enjoyable - creating the best possible backdrop for your to live your life, infusing value into your home on the way. Working with a professional interior designer may be a big step, but can ultimately deliver a result far beyond what you imagined, infusing value into your home on the way.
bold beach style
When these clients brought their beachfront home it came with sublime views, but a kitchen that definitely needed an update. The blue-tiled benchtop may have featured on the cover of Trends magazine back in the 1990s, but when a major renovation was undertaken to update and reconfigure the home the kitchen received attention first!