Our Approach to Luxury Home Renovations & Interior Design

At Design in Residence, we believe the journey to creating your dream home should be as seamless and inspiring as the final result. Our approach is designed to provide clarity, confidence, and complete peace of mind. As your all-in-one partner, we manage every detail of your Wellington luxury home renovation and interior design project, from the first spark of an idea to the final, stunning reveal.

Your Vision & Our Initial Consultation

This is where our collaboration begins. We meet with you to listen and learn—about your lifestyle, your aesthetic preferences, and your functional needs for the space. This initial discovery session is a crucial first step in any project, whether it's a comprehensive luxury home renovation or a focused interior design update.

Concept & Bespoke Interior Design

With a deep understanding of your vision, our interior designer Wellington team begins to craft a bespoke concept. We explore spatial planning, layouts, and initial design directions, presenting you with mood boards and sketches that bring the possibilities to life. This collaborative phase ensures the final design is a true reflection of you

Developed Design & Detailed Planning

Once the concept is approved, we move into the detailed design phase. We produce meticulous CAD drawings for custom cabinetry and joinery, select finishes, fixtures, and materials, and create a comprehensive plan for construction. This detailed blueprint is the key to a stress-free process, ensuring every element is considered before the build begins.

Quoting & Contractor Coordination

Leveraging our established network of trusted Wellington contractors and craftspeople, we obtain comprehensive quotes on your behalf. We manage this entire process, ensuring transparency and value. If you have your own preferred builders, we are happy to coordinate with them to ensure they have everything they need to execute our design perfectly.

Project Management & Construction

This is where the vision becomes reality. Our team provides dedicated project management throughout the construction phase. We conduct regular site visits, coordinate trades, and handle all the day-to-day details, ensuring your project runs smoothly, on schedule, and to the highest standard of quality. Your role is simply to watch your new space take shape, free from the stress of managing the build yourself.

The Final Reveal & Handover

The most exciting moment has arrived. We walk you through your newly transformed space, ensuring every detail is perfect. Our greatest satisfaction comes from seeing our clients experience their new, beautifully crafted environment for the first time. We hand over a space that is not just renovated, but truly elevated.

Ready to Begin Your Transformation?

If our collaborative, all-in-one approach resonates with you, we invite you to take the first step.

Schedule Your Initial Consultation

Latest Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Dear Andrew and Lynette, Thank you so much for all the work, care, and attention you put into our renovations. We absolutely love our house - the design, the craftsmanship, and the way everything came together so smoothly, even though a few challenges. We can’t recommend you highly enough. Wishing you all the very best.

The Hewletts

"From Poky to Perfect!" Revamping a Victorian Villa. Design in Residence transformed our poky, dark bathrooms into something truly wonderful. Andrew and Lynette's brilliant ideas and depth of experience even surpassed our architect’s input. They’re personable, efficient, and incredibly dedicated. We’re absolutely thrilled with the result!