kitchen, bathroom & interior design that lowers the mental load for busy families and professionals.
based in Hawke’s Bay
Which Kitchen Zone Is Letting You Down?
Got 2 minutes? Find your exact pinch point and grab 4 instant-action tips to calm your kitchen.
Why Busy Homes run better with Fresh By Design interiors
Designed to make daily life easier, not just prettier
Layouts that stop the 5:30 pm chaos
Storage that finally gives everything a home
A plan your builder won’t question
Decisions that feel obvious, not overwhelming
A kitchen that will still work in five years
Designed around how your family actually lives
Smart spend, no pressure
Flow that lets you cook, chat, and breathe
Joinery and Interior design Services for busy Homes + families
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We design kitchens that move the way real life does.
Every layout, drawer, and light is considered to turn daily chaos into calm flow so dinner, homework, and weekends all feel easier and more enjoyable.
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Spaces that help you start and end the day right.
Functional layouts, forgiving finishes, and thoughtful lighting create calm moments between the rush.
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From wardrobes to laundries to living joinery, we design storage that helps your home reset itself.
Everything has a place making rooms easier to tidy, cleaner for longer, and visually calmer.
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Our phaseable, decision-light roadmap keeps design feeling clear and safe.
Photo-real images of your new space, builder-ready docs, and future-proof choices mean you can move forward confidently without stress and surprises.
Feeling stuck with your kitchen layout?
Download the Calm Kitchen Blueprint and learn about what lowers the mental load when it comes to kitchen design.
Real Homes, for Real families
Render → Reality: Hawke’s Bay kitchens that match the plan
See it
Photo-real visuals and millimetre-accurate plans turn “hope it works” into “I can see it.”
Trust it
Builder-ready documentation keeps everyone on the same page → fewer questions, smoother installs, calmer builds.
Live it
The kitchen works the way life actually moves — quiet mornings, steady evenings, and a daily rhythm that feels effortless.
MEET NICHOLE
Hi, I’m Nichole, and I believe calm isn’t a trend, it’s designed.
I help busy professionals and families create homes that forgive busy and support real life — spaces that flow, reset easily, and bring out your best self, even on the most ordinary days.
My goal is to help you move from constantly catching up to confidently in control through great design that feels as good as it looks for your home renovation or new build.
Feeling stuck with your kitchen layout?
Download the Calm Kitchen Blueprint and see the 7 mistakes to avoid + the key working zones that make life easier.
FAQ
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Architects handle structure; we design the joinery, storage, lighting and finishes you live with every day—then document it for a smooth build.
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Most full-service designs start from NZ$2,200 + GST (design only). Cabinetry and build are quoted by your builder/cabinetmaker and start from $20,000.00 NZD
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Yes, though we prefer to work with ours. While our builder-ready drawings & schedules are made for smooth hand-offs and fewer site questions, we know ours do an exceptional job on time every time.
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We aim for render → reality. Photo-real visuals match approved finishes and layouts so there are no surprises on site.
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Typically 2–4 weeks for design; manufacture/install is 6–12+ weeks depending on suppliers.
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Yes. While we work in primarily Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, we have completed projects across NZ from Wanaka to Herald Island. We will only do this if we feel we can support you the same as our in person clients.
You don’t need to figure it all out on your own.
Whose help do you really need?
