Kirsten Ford Design

the interiors series

the interiors series

We know that working with a professional interior designer may seem like a big move, but it can ultimately deliver a result far beyond what you imagined, infusing value into your home on the way. ⁠So we’ve overcome our fear of being on camera and pulled together some quick videos to explain what makes us tick, how we work and how we can best help you.

Relaxed Charm

Relaxed Charm

Our clients brought this home for it’s incredible views and beach side location with a vision to modernise the home for a new era.  The first area for attention was the kitchen, where the style, design and colour palette would be continued throughout the home.

alpine escape

alpine escape

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.

sand to sea

sand to sea

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.

rural resort

rural resort

With a vista across the rolling rural countryside, this home is as peaceful as it is impressive. 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 the family in their busy lives.

making the most of your interior designer

making the most of your interior designer

It’s always our goal to help you make your home beautiful, functional, peaceful and super stylish - creating the best possible backdrop for your to live your life.
Meeting with a professional interior designer may seem daunting, but use our top 6 tips to make the most of your initial consultation to start the journey of creating a home you absolutely love.

7 things to splurge on in 2021

7 things to splurge on in 2021

Hello, 2021! 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. When we’re furnishing our client’s homes, it’s all about striking a balance by saving when a less expensive item will work to investing in things that warrant splurging. Here’s our take on pieces for your home that are worth the splurge in 2021.