NORTHSHORE VILLA

Our brief for this turn of the century Villa was to restore it to it's former glory, retaining the character elements inherent in properties of this period
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Designed to make your life better

Given the amount of time we spend at home, it’s vital that it’s an environment that we can be proud of, but also feel comfortable in. At The Look, we believe that interior design isn’t about spending enormous amounts of money for the sake of it. It’s about going into a space and creating a scheme that will make you feel even more at home there. Independent from any retailers, we have all the best connections to find you beautiful pieces at excellent prices that enhance the beauty of your home and reflect your personality.

Our interior design services include:

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Creation of concept boards and design boards

Creation of concept boards and design boards

Often the best way of presenting a new and fresh look for a property is by creating a series of design concept boards that can display finishes, furniture and fabric samples. These are a great way to see how textures and materials work together and how the room or rooms may be laid out. For a small and simple project, there may be only one or two boards, larger projects for entire houses may require an entire series. The cost depends on the size of the project so we can provide once an initial consultation has taken place.

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Colour scheme consultation and advice

Colour scheme consultation and advice

Not all homes need the ”full Monty”. Some basic advice at the start of a project on which colours will work together and complement your home can have huge impact on the final outcome of a project. It doesn’t have to take long and cost the earth; a few hours invested at the start of the process can yield great results on the finished product. Let our team take the stress out of the process!

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Furniture sourcing and manufacture

Furniture sourcing and manufacture

How exactly do you turn a room into your dream space? It’s how you complete it with furniture and finishing’s! Our team knows exactly where to find the perfect pieces that will make you feel right at home in your own house, and make it work exactly how you want it to.  We deal with all the major suppliers around town so know what’s available and who has what! Alternatively, we have a network of manufacturers that can create those items that aren’t available off the shelf.

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Curtain style, fabric selection and manufacture

Curtain style, fabric selection and manufacture

Curtains, blinds or shutters? Our team can advise on exactly what will suit your property and help you create the individualised treatment that will add a touch of elegance to your home. We deal with a range of manufacturers and fabric houses to ensure that all our projects have the finishing touches that suit their owners and come in on budget.

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Floor finishes – carpets, tiles and floorboards

Floor finishes – carpets, tiles and floorboards

How you finish your floors is one of the earliest and most important decisions you will make in your renovation as it influences how the rest of your rooms will be finished. We can give you advice on what will work and who can install it in your home. Our suppliers can provide solutions from very reasonable price points, right through to extremely glamourous, and top of the range products.

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Spacial planning and room arrangements

Spacial planning and room arrangements

Spatial planning and room arrangements
Perhaps the most common challenge we come across is how best to arrange the furniture in a room. We can provide the advice on how best to use what you already have, or what you may choose to buy, to use the space available in your rooms. From providing great flow from room to room, to comfortable and cosy lounge areas, we specialise in making your home work in way that suits you.

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Kate O'Connor

Meet Interior Designer Kate O'Connor

For Senior Designer Kate O'Connor, Interior Design is about more than just filling a home with expensive furniture; it's about curating a bespoke scheme to suit our clients and their homes.

While some people like to look for beautiful spaces, Kate prefers to create them. Kate has been helping people find "The Look" for well over ten years. Her vast experience enables her to work with people to curate schemes that reflect their personal tastes, as well as the spaces they live in. A good design scheme should enhance the aesthetic of a space,  making our clients comfortable and happy in their own homes.

With a degree in Fine Arts from Ilam, Kate has worked on everything from multi-million dollar new design and build projects and luxury yachts, through to simple off-the-shelf solutions for bach owners. For those who are time poor or who don't know what pieces to buy, Kate can be a godsend. Find out how she can help turn your property into an oasis you'll never want to leave by getting in touch with us today.

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  • Thank you for the absolutely amazing job - the place looks fabulous. In fact, it's so good that we've sold already! Many thanks!
    Jo
  • From the moment I made my initial enquiry through to the day the furniture was removed the staff at The Look were a pleasure to deal with. Kate was very approachable and listened to my ideas, translated them perfectly and added her special touch, I couldn’t have been happier.
    Melanie, Takapuna
  • I have to admit I was initially skeptical about home staging, but the results are just superb and worth every penny. Congratulations again on a great job.
    Richard, Titirangi
  • I would just like to say thanks so much for such a fabulous job you have done on staging our house. You have completely transformed it and I can't believe it could look so fantastic. This has by far been the best money I have spent on the house and it makes the house look like a million dollar property.Thanks again and I will look forward to using you next time.
    Wick
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