Kiwi Interior Creatives We Love

Today we share influential interior creatives who are creating their own dream spaces, while inspiring the world with their stunning images.

Erenatepaa

Be inspired by interior designer Erena Te Paa’s impeccable style and beautiful photography. She uses a minimal, sophisticated approach to her Hamilton home and finds modern ways of celebrating space. Japanese and Scandinavian design principles of simplicity and nature for a ‘Japandi’ style are prominent. Follow if you love curved interiors, negative space, and particularly, natural elements. A website is coming up and we cannot wait to see what she has in store!

Mrcigar

Ron Goh is the proud resident and curator of a modern mid-century apartment. His visuals encapsulate city-central charisma and keep you entertained with trendy videos and ideas for your home. Lighting is an integral part of the interior appeal so we are spoilt for choice of lamps! Love what you see? It’s possible to book a stay and relax at the 1920’s converted loft, taking advantage of his stunning views through full-length windows.

In addition, by day he runs Mr. Homebody, an eclectic selection of vintage homewares that brings back past trends with modern style. The store includes European furniture, trending travertine stone tables ( ‘the new marble’), and obviously, his beautiful mid-century pieces.

Webb’s Auction

Webb’s Auction is a premier auction house that has specialised in the curation and sale of sought-after vintage pieces for over 45 years. That means you can trust them to have eyes on what’s undeniably trending locally and internationally. Aucklanders are lucky to access events for free, which include viewings of classic cars, vintage jewellery, local art and photography collections. Even better, their website is easy to use and has online auction functionality.
A Wellington show space opened in Te Aro this year.

Maikonagao

Maiko, our last shout-out, is a local artist and home renovator. Starting off sharing artwork on Instagram, now you can see her featured on the covers of magazines and worked with Trademe, Home and Garden, and ‘The Block NZ’. Today her stunning hand-painted art pieces are quickly selling out on her online store.

Follow her Instagram to connect with a great community that willingly shares tips on home and décor. Her home renovation this past year has meant lots of helpful info from Maiko as well as her followers. Popular projects include modernising second-hand finds on a budget.

Continue to be inspired for your home by reading more of our design stories. We take an inside look into beautifully, well-thought out homes done right here in New Zealand using Hettich, and info to make your next home project easy.