As environmental awareness grows, so does the demand for sustainable interior design. As interior designers, we already make conscious decisions for our clients here in Auckland. From repurposed materials, sustainably sourced furniture and eco-friendly paint, our designs reflect the choices we make with and for our clients.

A design brief tells your interior designer about what you like, want and expect to happen in regard to a renovation type project in your home. They will then use this information as the foundation from which they will then research and develop a highly specific project plan which details the work that will be done.

Do you have a favourite interior design theme? Should this be something you reflect within your home, or should your décor be based upon what your designer recommends? Do the current interior design themes and styles showcased online and in magazines play any role in your decorating decisions?

Architects of modern small houses and apartments often have smart storage ideas which they integrate into the design. But what if your home doesn’t have any? As interior designers, we’re often asked to identify ways to provide our clients with additional storage ideas. Today we’re sharing six of them with you.