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SPIN Design Combining strategic space planning with creative interior design to craft bespoke, functional, and harmonious spaces.

SHOES OFF, BAGS DOWN, WELCOME HOMEFor some, coming home means somewhere to pause, take off your shoes and leave the day'...
21/10/2026

SHOES OFF, BAGS DOWN, WELCOME HOME

For some, coming home means somewhere to pause, take off your shoes and leave the day's busyness behind. For others, the entrance is an opportunity to make a statement from the moment you step inside.

A busy family might need practical places for shoes, bags and coats. Another household might prefer to make a feature of artwork, lighting or the view into the home.

How you arrive home, what you need the space to do and the feeling you want to create all influence its design.

We design around the people who use the space, because no two households are quite the same.

NO TWO ENTRANCES THE SAME. 💚

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DOES BLUE REALLY FEEL CALM?Blue is often associated with calm and tranquillity.But colour doesn't exist in isolation.Her...
20/10/2026

DOES BLUE REALLY FEEL CALM?

Blue is often associated with calm and tranquillity.

But colour doesn't exist in isolation.

Here, the deep navy walls create a sense of depth and enclosure, giving the bedroom a more intimate, cocooning feel.

The natural light, warm timber, patterned wallpaper and touches of teal then change the experience again.

THE COLOUR IS ONLY PART OF THE STORY.

Light, saturation, contrast, texture and the colours around it all influence how a space feels.

How colour influences the way we experience a space | Design Details That Make A Difference

REMEMBER THIS HOME?Our 2023 project was all about making better use of the existing spaces and improving the connection ...
18/10/2026

REMEMBER THIS HOME?

Our 2023 project was all about making better use of the existing spaces and improving the connection between indoors and out in this Onehunga bungalow.

An awkward, triangular area became a new bathroom and laundry, while the former bathroom and part of the deck were incorporated into a more connected kitchen, living and dining space.

Bi-fold doors now open onto the deck and garden, creating a stronger connection between indoors and out. We also worked on the children's bedroom, adding a wardrobe to make the room work for a growing family.

Each change had its own purpose, but together they helped the home work better as a whole.

That was the first chapter.

We've recently returned to this home, where a new wish list presented us with another space-planning challenge.

A new space to fit in. A new design challenge to solve. We'll share the solution soon. 💚

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A LITTLE PROFESSIONAL MILESTONE 💚I’m pleased to share that I’ve been recognised as a Platinum Designer of NKBA for 2026....
17/10/2026

A LITTLE PROFESSIONAL MILESTONE 💚

I’m pleased to share that I’ve been recognised as a Platinum Designer of NKBA for 2026.

But what does that actually mean?

The National Kitchen & Bathroom Association (NKBA) is the professional organisation representing kitchen and bathroom designers and related industry professionals across New Zealand and Australia.

Its Designers of NKBA tiering recognises individual designers based on industry experience, qualifications and ongoing professional development.

Platinum is the fourth of NKBA’s five designer tiers, with Elite being the highest.

For me, the recognition is less about the title and more about what sits behind it.

More than 20 years working in design.
Qualifications built along the way.
Continued professional development.
And a career spent learning how to make spaces work better for the people who use them.

That experience is something I bring to every project at Spin Design — from the bigger decisions about how a home works and flows, right through to the details that make it feel like yours.

It’s lovely to have that journey recognised. 💚

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14/10/2026

STATEMENT OR RESTRAINT? HOW BOLD SHOULD YOUR WALLS BE?

Two very different approaches to wall treatments — and both can create a beautiful bathroom.

STATEMENT
Bold and expressive.
Colour, pattern, texture or scale draws the eye, creates a focal point and brings personality to the space.

RESTRAINT
Calm and tonal.
Subtle tones, understated patterns and tactile finishes add depth and interest while allowing other elements of the room to take the lead.

SO WHICH ONE IS RIGHT?
It depends on the character of the bathroom, the amount of visual detail you want and what you want the room to express.

Both can work beautifully — it’s about choosing what suits the space, the architecture and the overall design.

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13/10/2026

NEW DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN DISCONNECTED.

New cabinetry that feels at home alongside original features.
A new material palette that takes its cues from existing timber.
An extension that feels like a natural continuation of the original home.
Colours, textures and finishes that respect what's already there while bringing something new to the mix.

The new doesn't need to copy the old.
It needs to relate to it.

Sometimes, this means finding new places for original features and bringing them into the design through carefully chosen materials and finishes

When we design around an existing home, we look at how original features and new elements can work together, respecting the character of the home while allowing it to evolve.

Because a home can change without losing what makes it special.

CONNECTION THROUGH OLD + NEW | Design Details That Make A Difference

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IT'S NOT JUST WHAT YOU CHOOSE.IT'S HOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER.For this Remuera bathroom and en-suite project, each elemen...
11/10/2026

IT'S NOT JUST WHAT YOU CHOOSE.
IT'S HOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER.

For this Remuera bathroom and en-suite project, each element brings something different to the design.

TIMBER VANITY
Warmth and natural texture.
Parisi Arrivo Floor Vanity in Cashmere Oak with Marble Top by

WALL TILE
Texture and variation without overwhelming the space.
Pietra Ivory Décor and Pietra Ivory Matt by

GUNMETAL TAPWARE
A crisp contrast against the softer finishes.
Elementi Due Range in Brushed Nickel Finish by

ILLUMINATED MIRROR
Functional lighting with a softer glow.
Parisi Arrivo LED Mirror in Cashmere Oak by

But the important part is how they work together.

When materials, fixtures and fittings are considered as a whole, their colours, textures, shapes and forms complement the overall design aesthetic. Each element relates to the next, responds to both natural and artificial light, and works as it needs to every day.

Because the details don't exist on their own.
They shape the rooms together.

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WHY WE ASK WHYSometimes the hardest thing about living in a home is seeing what isn’t working.You live with the same spa...
08/10/2026

WHY WE ASK WHY

Sometimes the hardest thing about living in a home is seeing what isn’t working.

You live with the same spaces every day.
You work around the awkward doorway.
You put up with the lack of storage.
You find a way around the furniture that never quite feels right.

After a while, these things can simply become part of how you live.

And sometimes, when you live with a space every day, you can be too close to see the bigger picture.

That’s why we ask questions before we start designing.

When you tell us what you want to change, we want to understand why.

What isn’t working?
What are you trying to make easier?
What would you like your home to do differently?

Because sometimes the answer isn’t the thing you first thought you needed.

Understanding the why can open up more possibilities — and sometimes lead to a completely different solution.

Before we start designing, we start by listening.

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07/10/2026

HOOKS OR TOWEL RAILS? WHICH WORKS BEST FOR YOUR BATHROOM?

Two simple approaches to towel storage — and the right choice can make a difference to how the bathroom functions.

HOOKS
Compact and flexible.
A practical choice where wall space is limited, or where multiple towels and robes need to be easily accessible.

TOWEL RAILS
Spacious and considered.
Allow more of the towel to hang open, making them a useful choice where drying space is a priority.

SO WHICH ONE IS RIGHT?
It depends on the available wall space, how the bathroom will be used and how you want the accessories to sit within the overall design.

Neither is inherently better. The right choice is the one that works for the space and the people using it.

07/10/2026

LIGHT DOESN'T STOP AT THE DOORWAY.

It moves through glazing.
It travels from one space into another.
It can be borrowed from a brighter room and brought into a darker one.

A glazed door can pull light into a hallway.
An internal window can connect two spaces while still giving each room its own purpose.
A skylight can change the way light reaches a room throughout the day.
Even a small opening can make a difference.

When we plan a home, we look at more than where the windows are.
We think about where light comes from, where it travels, and how it can connect spaces — linking rooms visually and changing how they relate to one another throughout the day.

Because light can do more than brighten a room.
It can change how a home feels to move through.

CONNECTION THROUGH LIGHT | Design Details That Make A Difference

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