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Embracing Kiwi Elegance: New Zealand Kitchen Design Trends 🇳🇿🍽️

Embracing Kiwi Elegance: New Zealand Kitchen Design Trends 2026 🇳🇿🍽️   Are you envisioning a kitchen that combines functionality, aesthetic appeal, and the unique charm of New Zealand? Look no further! In this guide, we explore the latest New Zealand kitchen design trends of 2026, blending the country’s natural beauty with contemporary elegance. Whether you’re renovating, redecorating, or building a new home, these trends will inspire your dream kitchen.   1. Sustainable Simplicity: New Zealanders have a deep appreciation for nature. Embrace sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, bamboo, and stone in your kitchen design. Opt for energy-efficient appliances and incorporate

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New Zealand Kitchen Design CDC Blog Post

Embracing Kiwi Elegance: New Zealand Kitchen Design Trends 🇳🇿🍽️

Embracing Kiwi Elegance: New Zealand Kitchen Design Trends 2026 🇳🇿🍽️   Are you envisioning a kitchen that combines functionality, aesthetic appeal, and the unique charm of New Zealand? Look no further! In this guide, we explore the latest New Zealand kitchen design trends of 2026, blending the country’s natural beauty with contemporary elegance. Whether you’re renovating, redecorating, or building a new home, these trends will inspire your dream kitchen.   1. Sustainable Simplicity: New Zealanders have a deep appreciation for nature. Embrace sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, bamboo, and stone in your kitchen design. Opt for energy-efficient appliances and incorporate

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You must be involved in your home design process if you want a successful outcome

You MUST Be Involved in Your Upcoming Room Improvement Project as a Homemaker – that is an Unquestionable Fact – But How Do You Do This Affordably?

There is undisputable evidence and research that says you MUST be deeply involved in any home improvement project where you will live in the finished space.  But how can this be cost-effectively achieved? Imagine: you are sitting in your newly made-over lounge with your partner on Thursday night after a big day at work…   You both agree that the renovation project was a bit stressful at times, but the end result was worth it, as the room now looks fantastic and makes you feel relaxed and refreshed.   Every time you enter the room, a smile automatically appears on

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Inside the Design Process

Inside The Design Process – How Much It Really Costs To Work With A Designer?

How Much Does It Cost To Work With A Designer?   Many homemakers ask “what is the industry average price to engage a design professional like an interior designer,  architect, lighting designer, room stylist, landscape designer, colour consultant, etc”.   The following article is the best I have found so far – short of doing my own research (one day!)    The hourly rate works out to around $182/hour. (In your local currency – whether you are in New Zealand, USA, Australia, or the UK).  You can see this in the chart below 👇🏽 The other question my prospective homemaker

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How To DIY Your Dream Home Without Going Over Budget, Wasting Time, Or Feeling Disappointed

How to DIY Your Dream Home Without Going Over Budget, Wasting Time, or Feeling Disappointed

 “How to DIY Your Dream Home Without Going Over Budget, Wasting Time, or Feeling Disappointed”   As a homemaker who enjoys DIY home improvement projects, (from a simple decor room refresh through to a major renovation), you know the satisfaction that comes with transforming your living space with your own skills.   But you also know how frustrating it can be to deal with unexpected costs, delays, mistakes, and dissatisfaction with the final result. You’re not alone. 😭   According to in-depth research; 76.4% of DIYers are not happy with their finished project, and they typically go over budget by

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Value Proposition

Why Enroll In Your Unique Home Design Personality Course As A Homemaker About To Do A Home Improvement Project?

Convince me, as a homemaker, why I should enrol in your Unique Home Design Personality course before starting my home improvement project. 🏡💡 I’m glad you asked. Here are some reasons why you should trust my suggestions and enrol in your Unique Home Design Personality course: Over 30 years of experience as a home design enthusiast. 🏆 I have helped hundreds of homemakers create their dream homes. I am a qualified architect, interior designer, kitchen designer, and window treatment consultant. I have designed and built multiple homes. I am a regular DIYer with my husband (electrician, hammer-hand with his builder

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Ruth And Cardell Fishers Home Designed By Kristina Cope

How Ruth and Cardell Got A House That Helped To Increase Their Happiness & Provided Ongoing Joy For Decades (And How You Can Too!)

Spend anywhere from $15,000+ on a room refresh / minor home improvement project, to $300,000+ on a major renovation, and you should expect a return on your investment (ROI). Assuming you are not about to sell the home, this return on investment should be long-lasting and personal to you and your “other-half”, who also shares the space… agree? In 1995, Kristina Cope, an architect at Earth Building South Pacific, met Ruth Foubister and Cardell Fisher, who wanted an earth home designed for their new property in Auckland. Kristina tried a different approach when engaging with her new client. She went way beyond

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BRANZ findings on how to have a better outcome during and immediately after the completion of a residential renovation

BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand)¹  surveyed 500+ New Zealand-based residential builders² in 2013 and produced comprehensive research findings to help their builders understand where issues potentially begin…  i.e., this report is 100% from a builder’s point of view of how to have a better outcome during and immediately after the completion of a residential renovation.    There is also no feedback from the homemaker on how the finished home improvement project affects them emotionally and physically. i.e., the short-to-middle-term impact “once the dust settles” to dwell and reflect on the finished home improvement project and how they feel about it. (Nor is this implied

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As a frustrated architect & interior designer, she knows you need to fully understand your design personality before starting any type of home building/renovation project. Take her Your Ultimate Design Brief course, and get back to doing what you do best – enjoying your home for decades to come!  Learn more

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