Dunlop Design wins 2025 TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year
Congratulations to Jennie Dunlop of Dunlop Design, winner of the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year – uncluttered style with an eclectic edge
Twelve years after a major renovation, this inner-city townhouse was ready for a refresh – so as to better suit the owners’ lifestyle today.
They wanted a calmer, more uncluttered style with an eclectic edge, and to showcase some of their favourite furniture and decorative pieces collected over 40 years.
The house was first emptied of furniture and repainted in a crisp, modern palette.
In the kitchen, a lacquered bank of cabinetry along the rear wall was replaced with American-stained oak and a quartz granite benchtop that perfectly complements the existing island.
Brass-edged oak shelving for glassware is lit with vertical LED strips, adding a striking reflective detail.
Feature lighting throughout now brings a contemporary touch, while furniture was repositioned or replaced to improve the flow of the home.
The new dining area boasts a large 8 to 10-seater table – ideal for entertaining family and guests.
In the master suite, removing a large slider between the bedroom and study created a more spacious retreat. Meanwhile, the bathroom received upgraded tapware in a blackened bronze finish, beautifully complementing the Paua and Abalone shell mosaic tiles.
For the TIDA judges, this revamped interior demonstrates how decluttering and reworking the existing layout can create a Zen-inspired home that feels both relaxed and spacious..
Congratulations to Jennie Dunlop of Dunlop Design, winner of the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year.
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