DESIGN EDIT ISSUE 48 | DESIGN TOUR Sometimes Mother Nature knows best.  The spectacular setting of this home informed the brief for both the exterior and interior of this Queenstown holiday home.  A visual connection to the mountains and landscape was key to creating a practical yet stunning home, at home in the mountain side setting.  THE BRIEF The client’s brief was straightforward - this holiday home had to feel warm, welcoming and stylish.  It needed to be practical to cater to adventure sport filled holidays, with timeless appeal that reflected the qualities of the r ..read more

DESIGN EDIT ISSUE 47 | DESIGN TOUR Our home should be all about expressing ourselves and bringing personal joy into a space. We drew on the rich feelings associated with travel to transform the open plan living and dining area of this home. THE BRIEF Having recently completed a special beachside getaway for these clients, they tasked us with refreshing their city home.  They wanted to create spaces that reflected their fun personalities, that could be shared with friends and family, adding new pieces to be enjoyed forever, to mix effortlessly with existing family pieces and collect ..read more

As we appreciate our homes as sanctuaries like never before, we are seeking quality, longevity, uniqueness, design flair and a sense of connectedness with the pieces we purchase for our home.  More than ever, we are finding that custom made really is better!  SUPERIOR QUALITY Custom pieces are made by hand by master craftsmen, who will pay special attend to every detail of your special piece.  The resulting quality will almost always be higher than mass-produced, imported furniture.  The quality will ensure the piece will be enjoyed for many, many years to come.  THE ..read more

At KFD Interiors we love to travel almost as much as we love design!  So we’re beyond excited to finally plan travel adventures again.  We can’t help but be inspired by our travel destinations - they give us amazing ideas for the interiors we create. It might be the flooring pattern in a beautiful old building, the colours in a park or garden, the eclectic interiors of a new bar or hotel.  And bringing something back from your travels is always a great idea for your own homes. It helps personalise your home and evokes the wonderful memories of your adventures. Here are the best ..read more

DESIGN EDIT ISSUE 46 | DESIGN TOUR THE BRIEF Impressive and expansive views inspired the interiors of this home - a finishes palette led by nature, views of cliffs, rock pools, sand and the sea.  Returning to New Zealand after 35 years abroad, we created a home for our client to enjoy the unique kiwi lifestyle he had dreamt of. We responded to a brief to completely furnish the home to create a relaxed and welcoming sanctuary, a home that was practical in its seaside location, as well as timelessly stylish. COLLABORATORS As well as working with a client who was based on the other side of ..read more

Choosing fabrics for your home which are both super stylish and practical is where the knowledge and experience of your interior designer comes into its own.   It’s not just a matter of selecting the best looking fabric - although we think this is extremely important!  To achieve long-lasting and practical results, we take other factors into careful consideration.   “Fabrics all age and wear differently and in some instances a poorly selected fabric will show signs of early aging; in the same way that stress and unhealthy lifestyle can age us prematurely.” James Dunlop Th ..read more

Hello, 2022!  If last year taught us anything it was the value of our homes as a sanctuary from a crazy world. ⁠ ⁠And it also perhaps taught us to enjoy the moment - even to indulge in a little splurge on something we love - just because we can.⁠ Read on for the key lessons we learnt in 2021. Art Art evoking memories of special times & places⁠ ⁠Art is very personal and often reflects a special place or occasion. Don’t feel daunted - the artwork doesn’t need to be famous or fancy - just special to you. And remember, this is a splurge that can actually increase in value over time.⁠ &n ..read more

Yes, gin was definitely one of the things that helped keep us sane this year! To honour this lockdown sanity saviour, we’ve created our own KFD gin cocktail.   INGREDIENTS 45ml good gin 135ml premium tonic water lime basil strawberries ice     METHOD Half fill your glass with ice Measure & pour the gin Add premium tonic water Add lime, basil & strawberries Stir & enjoy with our playlist below Enjoy with your best mixology play list - you can’t go past our pick of laid back summer cocktail hour tunes on Spotify. And if you’re posting any of your KFD gin cocktail cr ..read more

Featuring New Zealand designed and made product is a big part of our ethos at KFD Interiors. And supporting our New Zealand makers has never been more important.  As we appreciate our homes as sanctuaries like never before, we are seeking quality, longevity, design flair and a sense of connectedness with the pieces we purchase for our home.  Our flirtation with cheaper, disposable fashion and furnishings has waned. We are passionate about New Zealand brands who design for our unique antipodean lifestyle, with locally sourced materials and proudly make their pieces here ..read more

DESIGN EDIT ISSUE 40 | DESIGN TOUR With a vista across the rolling rural countryside, this home is as peaceful as it is impressive.  THE BRIEF This new-build home was designed to capture the relaxed, playful and exotic vibe of a holiday resort for this family of four and their pets, a haven for them in their busy lives. The rural landscape has been enhanced by masses of tropical planting, including an avenue of palms leading up the curving driveway, and a swathe of blue from the pool, while the architecture and interiors were designed to convey a sense of understated luxury. Every ..read more