Collab Interiors

Collab Interiors Interior Designer Auckland, specialising in luxury interiors and captivating living spaces. Kitchen & bathroom design, spatial planning.

A look inside this beautifully curated apartment in Central Parnell, thoughtfully staged and styled by Collab Interiors ...
27/05/2026

A look inside this beautifully curated apartment in Central Parnell, thoughtfully staged and styled by Collab Interiors and currently for sale with the team at Kiely & Co.

This vibrant home embraces a layered design approach, with a considered use of colour, texture and sculptural form to create a highly liveable space filled with depth, warmth and character throughout.

Estate Agent: kiely & Co of Ray White Remuera
Photography: Jeremy Senior Photography
Styling: Hayley, Collab Interiors

Designed With Balance, Proportion & Materiality In Mind.Sometimes the most impactful spaces are the ones that don’t need...
18/05/2026

Designed With Balance, Proportion & Materiality In Mind.

Sometimes the most impactful spaces are the ones that don’t need to try too hard. Clean architectural lines, soft natural light and the warmth of timber coming together to create a space that feels calm, refined and intentionally understated.

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New Project! 👌 A full transformation in Mission Bay🖤This renovation was centred around warmth, texture and timeless deta...
09/05/2026

New Project! 👌 A full transformation in Mission Bay🖤

This renovation was centred around warmth, texture and timeless detailing. A layered palette of soft beiges and warm neutral tones creates a calm, grounded feel throughout the home, while impactful black accents and metallic finishes bring depth, contrast and definition to the spaces.

Rich oak veneers, timber flooring and herringbone textured tiles work together to add movement and materiality, creating a home that feels refined and inviting.

Every element has been carefully considered to create a cohesive architectural interior that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly liveable.

A project designed to feel warm and elevated✨

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Creating Continuity Through Colour & Texture_A well considered palette allows each space to feel connected, creating a n...
06/05/2026

Creating Continuity Through Colour & Texture_

A well considered palette allows each space to feel connected, creating a natural flow throughout the home.

At Collab Interiors, we focus on layering tones, materials, and textures in a way that feels cohesive and effortless. Whether it’s repeating warm timber finishes, carrying stone details throughout multiple spaces, or selecting paint colours with consistent undertones, these small decisions are what create a home that feels balanced.

Continuity doesn’t mean everything has to match. It’s about creating visual harmony and ensuring every space feels like part of the same story.

Introducing_ Project HaslettA home designed to feel grounded, calm, and quietly confident. Every decision in this projec...
22/03/2026

Introducing_ Project Haslett

A home designed to feel grounded, calm, and quietly confident. Every decision in this project was about restraint and balance rather than excess.

The material palette leans heavily into natural timbers, layered in different applications to create depth without overpowering the spaces. From the vertical batten detailing through to the softer, rounded timber forms in the kitchen and bespoke joinery, there is a consistent rhythm carried throughout the home.

Colour was used intentionally and with discipline. Deep, inky blues wrap transitional spaces like the hallway, creating contrast and a sense of movement, while the warmer, clay-based tones in the bedrooms bring softness and warmth where it matters most. These moments are not accidental. They guide how the home is experienced from one space to the next.

Lighting was approached as both functional and sculptural. The paper lantern pendants introduce a softness overhead, diffusing light in a way that complements the natural materials and avoids anything feeling too sharp or over designed.

A strong emphasis on craftsmanship, seen in the stairwell detailing, the integration of timber battens, and the way junctions have been resolved. Nothing feels applied or decorative for the sake of it. Everything has a purpose.

The result_ a home that feels cohesive, tactile, and considered. Modern, but not cold. Warm, but not heavy. A careful balance that allows the architecture and materials to speak for themselves.

Project Haslett is a reflection of our approach at Collab Interiors.

2025 Highly Commended CategoryCollab Interiors is proud to have been recognised as TIDA 2025 Highly Commended. This ackn...
14/11/2025

2025 Highly Commended Category

Collab Interiors is proud to have been recognised as TIDA 2025 Highly Commended. This acknowledgment reflects the studio’s commitment to excellence and the relentless drive to deliver work that meets the highest standards for our clients.

Collab Interiors is proud to have been recognised as TIDA Highly Commended. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to excellence and the drive to deliver work that meets the highest standards for all of our clients.

This has been a strong way to close out 2025, for which I am incredibly grateful.

Looking ahead., we have extensive renovation projects that are currently in construction, and shaping up to be equally deserving of recognition.

Keep an eye out for our 2026 entries!






Excitement Is BuildingWe are over the moon to be announced as a finalist for the TIDA New Zealand Homes awards 2025. Our...
10/11/2025

Excitement Is Building

We are over the moon to be announced as a finalist for the TIDA New Zealand Homes awards 2025. Our projects France and Walton Villas have been named as finalists for Designer Homes division.

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✨ Client Testimonial ✨Grateful beyond words for this recent feedback.At Collab Interiors Auckland, testimonials aren’t j...
17/07/2025

✨ Client Testimonial ✨

Grateful beyond words for this recent feedback.

At Collab Interiors Auckland, testimonials aren’t just kind words, they are a reflection of the trust we have earned and the purpose behind every project.

They remind us why we do what we do: listening closely, designing with intent, and crafting interiors that speak to the people who live in them.

Your words inspire future work and help others see what’s possible with the right design collaboration.

✨ South Island_Wild heart of New Zealand 🏔️🐬Snow, sea, and everything in between. Grateful for nature’s reset button. 💙 ...
16/07/2025

✨ South Island_Wild heart of New Zealand 🏔️🐬

Snow, sea, and everything in between. Grateful for nature’s reset button. 💙

✨ Client Testimonial Spotlight ✨Ever so grateful for the kind words from our recent client.At Collab Interiors Auckland,...
07/05/2025

✨ Client Testimonial Spotlight ✨

Ever so grateful for the kind words from our recent client.

At Collab Interiors Auckland, testimonials like these are more than just compliments; they are affirmations of our purpose and passion. Professionally, they reinforce the trust we have built.

Personally, they remind us why we do what we do—designing with intention, listening deeply, and creating interiors that reflect the unique stories of those who live in them. Your feedback fuels my future work, motivates and helps others envision what’s possible with the right design partner.


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We are thrilled to be featured in Flooring Xtra’s monthly journal! ✨ 
The article highlights the impeccable finish achie...
30/04/2025

We are thrilled to be featured in Flooring Xtra’s monthly journal! ✨

The article highlights the impeccable finish achieved at Walton Villas — a true testament to the power of collaboration between Collab Interiors, Flooring Xtra and Quickstep the suppliers of our stunning Amato engineered timber.

A huge thank you to Flooring Xtra for showcasing this project and our shared commitment to excellence.

Head over to the Flooring Xtra website to read the full article, or visit our website to explore more of our work.

➡️ https://www.flooringxtra.co.nz/blogs/journal/walton-villas-behind-the-design-with-hayley-oconnor-of-collab-interiors

➡️ https://www.collabinteriors.co.nz/our-portfolio/

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