Durrant Design

Evening spent with the team at Bays Joinery as they showcased the latest technology and design trends for New Zealand kitchens. Loved connecting with local experts and loved seeing how Bays Joinery produce their award-winning kitchens with a private tour of their factory.

Thank you George from Bays Joinery for a lovely evening spent with top notch designers in Nelson. Cherry on top was the fabulous gift bag 🍒 👏🏼 thank you Blum New Zealand + Cosentino New Zealand

Here’s the truth most people don’t realise:

Choosing the wrong interior designer can leave you feeling even more overwhelmed than doing it alone.

Costly mistakes. Selections you regret. Blown budgets. A home that doesn’t feel like you.

The right designer should make the process feel exciting, clear and seamless — not stressful.

That’s exactly why I created my free guide:

“5 Critical Questions To Ask Before Choosing Your Interior Designer.”

Inside, I share the key questions every homeowner should ask before investing in a designer — so you can confidently choose someone who truly understands your vision, your lifestyle and your home.

Visit http://www.durrantdesign.co.nz/5-critical-questions-you-must-ask

to download your free copy!

Worried about wasting money and making the wrong design decisions? It all starts with choosing the right designer to have on your team. The right guidance can save you thousands in costly mistakes, stress, and regret along the way.

That’s exactly why I created this FREE guide — to help you feel confident before committing to an interior designer.

An interior designer should bring clarity to your vision, manage trades and suppliers, advocate for you throughout the process, and help create a home you truly love. But choosing the wrong fit can unfortunately lead to unnecessary stress, poor decisions, and money wasted.

Inside this guide, you’ll learn exactly what to look for when choosing a designer — the questions to ask, the red flags to avoid, and how to make the best decision for your home and investment.

And the best part? It’s completely FREE 👏🏼

Launching tomorrow — 23rd May.
Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss access to the most valuable tool I’ve created so far ✨

A standout feature of project Milford was working with . Its detailing around the exterior influences the shadows across the façade and adds a dynamic quality to the architectural detail.

A key design feature was the large screens that frame the window glazing. I selected a softer contrasting colour for the screens to break up the façade and introduce warmth and visual interest. These screens are effective in providing privacy and creating a beautiful layer across the exterior.

As you approach the front door, the timber soffit draws your eye inward, enhanced by a LED strip recessed into the timber detailing. Selecting the right timber stain colour was pivotal- these subtle details work together and help create a welcoming experience while maintaining the luxury feel of the home.

Seeing the finished result come to life has been incredibly rewarding. The combination of materiality, lighting, shadowing, and colour has given this home a spectacular street presence in the heart of Milford.

👉🏼Swipe to the end to see this exterior laid out on my studio table during the selection phase.

We’re incredibly proud to share that our Milford Kitchen project has received a Highly Commended Award at the TIDA Designer Kitchen Awards 2026.

This project was such a special collaboration, and achievements like this are never the result of one person alone. They come from a collective vision, creativity, and the coming together of an exceptional team who all bring their expertise to the table. We are so grateful to be recognised amongst such inspiring work across New Zealand.

Photography: .visuals.nz
Design + Build: Eden Home NZ
Kitchen Manufacture: .nz
Interior Design:

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Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who make a house feel like home.

The women who thoughtfully create spaces where life unfolds — where families gather, children grow, friends feel welcomed, and memories are made.

A well-designed home is never just about aesthetics. It is about creating a feeling — comfort, connection, calm, and belonging. And so often, that feeling begins with you!

Thank you for supporting our business and allowing us to be part of your homes and your stories.

Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, appreciation, and special moments with the people closest to you. 🤍

There’s never been more inspiration at our fingertips.

And while that’s a beautiful thing—it can also be misleading.

Because a home that looks effortless…
is rarely created that way.

Behind every refined, cohesive space
is a series of thoughtful decisions—
how it flows, how it functions, how it feels to live in.

This is the difference between
collecting ideas…
and creating a home that truly works.

If you’re ready to move beyond inspiration
and create something considered, seamless, and entirely yours—
that’s where we come in.