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09/11/2026

A LITTLE OF WHAT WE'RE UP TO

Some days take us from the first conversations about a new project to the practical details of one that's already underway.

Today started in Swanson with an initial consultation and an opportunity to explore a new project. Understanding what's important to the clients is always at the centre of these conversations, helping us establish how we can best contribute.

This afternoon, we headed across to Parnell for a site meeting at an ongoing project where demolition is underway and the windows have been removed in preparation for re-cladding. There's not much to see of our design work on site just yet, but there's plenty happening behind the scenes.

We were originally engaged to design the laundry and walk-in wardrobe cabinetry, along with the master ensuite. Our involvement has since extended to material and finish selections, electrical and lighting plans, and the selection of feature lighting throughout the home.

Following the discovery of some leaks, we're now also looking at the design of another bathroom.

We also measured several spaces so we can develop updated 3D drawings, helping our clients visualise how the design is being refined in response to on-site findings. With some openings allowing for larger windows and others needing to be reduced to accommodate the required structural timber, being able to see these adjustments before work proceeds is particularly valuable.

We also met with the wallpaper hanger to confirm the quantities needed for the powder room.

A little time in the office, a little time on site, and plenty of design decisions in between.

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06/11/2026

GIVING A LITTLE BACK. 💚

Not everything we do is about design.

We feel it's important to stay connected to the communities around us, and when opportunities arise to support something worthwhile, it's nice to be able to contribute in our own small way.

This year, we're once again supporting the Remuera Lions Club's World Festival of Magic 2026. It's something we're happy to be involved with, knowing that the proceeds help support some wonderful causes and initiatives.

This year's beneficiaries include Camp Quality, Children Living with Cancer, Youth Su***de Prevention and the Lions Mobile Skin Cancer Screening Bus.

We may only be able to contribute a little, but if it helps make a difference to someone, that's something worth being part of. 💚

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06/11/2026

WHY WE LOOKED BEYOND THE WALLS

The initial brief was to make the kitchen work harder and feel more connected to the adjoining living room. In the bathroom, the aim was to modernise and simplify.

Looking at the bathroom in isolation, it was actually larger than necessary, yet poor planning left it feeling cluttered. The kitchen presented the opposite problem. It was too small for a couple to use comfortably, and it was clear that simply replanning within its existing footprint would improve its appearance without adequately resolving its functional limitations.

The opportunity came from looking at the two spaces together.

The wall between the kitchen and bathroom already needed considerable work. The linings had to be removed to access plumbing and electrical services, the wall needed reinforcing to support new fixtures, and the surface required attention to achieve a level finish.

With much of that work already necessary, relocating the wall offered the opportunity to resolve a number of issues at relatively little additional cost.

The result is two spaces that work significantly harder, with better layouts, improved usability and a cohesive, contemporary aesthetic.

Good space planning considers how everything works together, not just how each individual room looks.

Sometimes the best solution isn't found within the existing walls, but by looking beyond them. 💚

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04/11/2026

A HOUSE FULL OF FRIENDS, OR JUST YOU AND A GOOD BOOK?

For some, the living room is the heart of entertaining, with plenty of space for conversation and gathering. For others, it's a place to unwind with a good book, settle in for a movie night or simply enjoy a quiet evening.

How you spend time in the space, whether you entertain often and how you like to relax all influence the layout, furniture and atmosphere.

The right balance of seating, lighting and layout can make all the difference, whether the room is filled with conversation or enjoyed in quiet comfort.

NO TWO LIVING ROOMS THE SAME. 💚

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04/11/2026

DESIGN DETAILS | PERFECTION IS PERSONAL

Design isn't about a fixed idea of perfection. It's about creating spaces that feel perfectly suited to the people who live in them.

That begins with understanding how a home will be used, the atmosphere people want to create and the colours, textures and materials that feel right to them.

In this Birkdale home, soft greens, muted greys and warm timber are brought together with a mix of matt, natural and pearlescent finishes. Each contributes something different, adding warmth, texture, contrast or a quieter backdrop.

From cabinetry that blends into the hallway walls to a deeper feature colour that helps balance the dining room's proportions, individual decisions all play a part in the bigger picture.

It's not about everything matching or any one material taking centre stage. It's about finding the right balance, so the whole feels cohesive, comfortable and entirely at home.

Because the best design isn't about meeting somebody else's idea of perfection. It's about getting the details right for the people who call it home.

MATERIAL PALETTE
– Resene Bluegrass — dining room feature wall
– Resene Sea Mist — main walls
– Resene white — ceilings, trims, kitchen & bathroom walls
– Colour-matched wall paint — hallway, matched to Laminex Seal Grey Naturale
– Greens Vantage Collection — Gunmetal tapware & shower fittings
– Newtech Living Meadow Oak — bathroom vanity
– Laminex NZ Melteca Seal Grey Naturale & Bullet Pearl — cabinetry
– Prime Panels Rimu Woodgrain — shelving
– Trendstone New Shell — benchtop
– Tile Depot Capri Fern Green Matt — kitchen splashback & bathroom feature tiles
– Tile Space Metaline Steel Matt — bathroom floor & wall tiles

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02/11/2026

SAME HOME. A VERY DIFFERENT FEEL.

Earlier this year, we shared glimpses of this Birkdale project as it moved from the initial demolition and design vision through to the construction stages.

Now, we can share the finished home.

The transformation went beyond the kitchen and bathroom. The existing layout was reworked, storage was improved and the relationship between the spaces was reconsidered — bringing a new sense of openness, light and continuity to the home.

It's always rewarding to see a project come together, from those first conversations and design ideas to the finished spaces our clients now get to enjoy.

Here's a look at the transformation.

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31/10/2026

THE DARK SIDE OF INTERIOR DESIGN 🖤
Halloween Edition 👻

Dark doesn't have to mean gloomy.

Dark colours are often associated with drama, moodiness and intensity. But the way we experience them depends just as much on what surrounds them as the colour itself.

Dark tones can bring depth and visual weight, making a space feel more intimate and enclosed. But timber, texture, natural light and carefully considered contrast can soften that effect, introducing warmth and balance.

And dark doesn't have to mean a single feature wall. Taking a deeper colour across several surfaces can create a more enveloping atmosphere, whether dramatic or quietly cocooning.

Across these projects, darker finishes take different forms. From walls and ceilings to doors and tiled surfaces, each creates its own sense of depth, contrast and character.

It's not simply about how dark a space looks, but how it feels.

Sometimes, there's a lot to be said for embracing the dark side. 😉

Happy Halloween from Spin Design 👻

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29/10/2026

WHY WE LIKE A LITTLE LIGHT UNDER THE VANITY

It's one of those details that earns its place in more ways than one.

VISUAL LIGHTNESS
A soft glow beneath a floating vanity emphasises its form and creates a sense of space, making the cabinetry appear to float above the floor.

NIGHT-TIME COMFORT
Paired with a sensor, under-vanity lighting provides a gentle guide when someone gets up during the night, without needing to switch on the main lights. Particularly useful for younger children, it offers enough light to find their way without the sudden brightness of overhead lighting, making it easier to settle back to sleep.

AMBIENCE
Lighting can completely change how a bathroom feels. The same space that serves a practical purpose in the morning can become a softer, more relaxing retreat in the evening, with a gentle glow adding warmth and atmosphere.

FLEXIBILITY
Different lighting for different moments. Bright when you need to see clearly, soft when you want to wind down. Layering light gives you the choice, rather than asking one source to do everything.

Because sometimes, a little magic is having the light find you. ✨

For us, it's these little details that make a difference — not just to how a bathroom looks, but to how it works for you and how it feels to be in it. 💚

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29/10/2026

MORE THAN JUST A WAY THROUGH

A connection between rooms. A gallery for artwork and treasured pieces. Or simply a practical thoroughfare that keeps the home flowing.

The length and proportions of a hallway, how it's used and what it connects all influence the possibilities for its design.

Sometimes it plays a supporting role. Sometimes it becomes a feature in its own right.

A well-considered hallway makes moving through the home feel effortless, while creating opportunities to bring character and interest to the spaces in between.

NO TWO HALLWAYS THE SAME. 💚

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27/10/2026

IS WHITE REALLY JUST WHITE?

White is often thought of as simple, clean and neutral.
But white doesn't exist in isolation either.

In this kitchen, the white cabinetry combines matt and satin finishes, while the stone surfaces introduce movement through their natural veining. Light reflects differently across the various surfaces, adding subtle variation to the white palette.

The brass handles and tapware bring a warm metallic note, while timber flooring and warm under-cabinet lighting add further warmth and contrast.

Even within a predominantly white palette, the combination of finish, texture, material, light and colour shapes how the space feels.

The result is calm, but not flat.

White doesn't have to mean one uniform finish — it's what surrounds it that helps shape how we experience it.

How colour influences the way we experience a space | Design Details That Make A Difference

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