Du Bois Design Ltd

At Dubois Design we start with an initial design consultation, where we get to understand exactly what you require in terms of aesthetics and functionality. This usually lasts between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. After this meeting we will prepare a quote for our design work. Once agreed, we will begin the design process, as follows:

• Prepare concept designs – 2-3 options will usually be presented
• Detailed plans and elevations (working drawings) are drawn up
• Specification documentation – choosing materials, colours and products
• Pricing and quote preparation
• Liaison with suppliers during manufacture and fabrication
• Monitoring of installations – oversee project management

What We Design

• Kitchens – Indoor & Outdoor
• Bathrooms – Ensuites, Family & Powder Rooms
• Laundries & Utility Rooms
• Wine Cellars & Bars
• Wardrobes & Closets
• Libraries & Studies
• Residential interior design
• Specialist one off furniture designs
• Interior Colour Schemes

We also help source, select and recommend the following:

• Flooring – Soft & Hard Finishes
• Wall finishes – Paint, Wallpaper & Tiles
• Lighting – Pendants, Sconces & Task
• Kitchen Appliances
• Bathroom Fixtures & Fittings
• Window Treatments – Blinds, Drapes & Shutters
• Furniture & Soft furnishings

During her long career in the kitchen, bathroom and interior design industry, Natalie Du Bois been blessed with many great clients and have been fortunate to receive dozens of top awards and honours for the projects she have designed for them, both here in New Zealand and back in the UK, where she first started. Here are the highlights…

2022

• Designer of the Year NKBA
• Supreme Winner - Kitchen Design NKBA
• Supreme Winner - Bathroom Design NKBA
• Kitchen Winner Elite/Platinum Level Designer NKBA
• Bathroom Winner Elite/Platinum Level Designer NKBA
• Winner Kitchen/Bathroom in the Auckland Region NKBA
• Bathroom Distinction Award under 50K budget NKBA
• Finalist - SBID International Design Awards
• Runner-Up Designer Powder Room TIDA
• 3 x Highly Commended Designer Bathrooms TIDA

2021

• GOLD Pin Winner for Residential Interior - Best Awards DINZ
• Runner-Up - Supreme Kitchen Design - NKBA
• Winner - Outstanding Renovation - NKBA
• Winner - Creative Excellence Kitchen Design – NKBA
• Winner - Auckland Region Best Kitchen Design - NKBA
• Winner - Kitchen Distinction 80-100K - NKBA
• Finalist - Best Awards - Designers Institute of New Zealand DINZ
• Highly Commended - Interior Design of the Year - TIDA Homes
• Runner-Up Interior Design of the Year  NZ - TIDA Homes

2020

• Winner - Residential Spatial Innovation Design NKBA
• Winner - Auckland Region – Best Bathroom Design NKBA
• Winner - Creative Small Space – NKBA
• Runner up - Certified Bathroom Design of the Year - NKBA
• Winner - NZ Designer Powder Room - TIDA
• Highly Commended - Designer Interior of the year - TIDA
• Highly Commended - NZ Designer Bathroom of the Year - TIDA

2019

Awards Judge - NKBA Awards

• Highly Commended -  Designer Bathroom TIDA
• Highly Commended - Designer Kitchen TIDA

2018

• Winner -  NZ Designer Guest/Powder Room  TIDA
• Winner -  Bathroom Design Auckland Region  NKBA
• Winner - Colour Excellence in Design  NKBA/Resene
• Highly Commended -  NZ Designer Bathroom of the Year TIDA

2017

• Supreme Winner - Runner-Up Best Bathroom Design in NZ NKBA
• Winner - Auckland Region – Best Kitchen Design NKBA
• Winner - Auckland Region – Best Bathroom Design NKBA
• Highly Commended - NZ Designer Kitchen of the Year TIDA
• Highly Commended - NZ Designer Bathroom of the year TIDA
• 2nd Highly CommendedNZ Designer Bathroom of the Year - TIDA  Trends International Design Awards

At Dubois Design we pride ourselves on being approachable and on our ability to listen and interpret our clients’ needs, then translate those needs into wonderful and practical designs. We also aim to make the process a fun and enjoyable experience. Here’s a snapshot of what our clients’ felt whilst working with us:

“If there’s one thing I pride myself on it’s my commitment to producing the best possible results for every one of my clients – whether it be a small powder room, or a full interior. A personal connection and a total understanding of a client’s needs and wants is essential to any project if you want to end up with a happy homeowner. Here’s a selection of messages from some of my many clients.

“Natalie did an absolutely fantastic job of our kitchen and also advised on interior fittings on our new build. She is very personable and fun to work with. I can highly recommend Natalie.” - Lisa Brock

“Renovating was such a fun project working with Natalie. The whole building process was very stressful and I couldn't (and wouldn't) have done it without her. Nothing seemed to stress her out (although it was probably quite different in her reality - she never made me feel like I was asking too much of her) and was always exceptionally approachable. We are really and truly thrilled with the result.

“My husband (who was a bit reluctant to use a designer initially) has acknowledged repeatedly what a wonderful job Natalie has done and he admits he underestimated how complex it was. If I were ever to do something like this again I would book her again in a heartbeat.” - Jane Somerville

“Natalie is an expert in that she is extremely quick in assessing her clients design style. After an initial consultation, on the second visit she brought some samples that I loved. Natalie works with all design styles that suit her client. I would contact Natalie again with other kitchen or bathroom projects. My belief is that Natalie is a leader in her field in New Zealand.” - Paula Mac Namara

“On first meeting Natalie I was impressed with her inventive and thoughtful ways of putting a project together. She has always been extremely professional, but also very personable. She listens to her clients and provides a service in line with budgets, lifestyles and personalities.

“Natalie is extremely diligent, talented and an absolute perfectionist in the service she provides and the recommendations she makes. We have been absolutely delighted with the schemes she has provided for us, which have always been unique. The quality of her recommended products have been extremely high and we’ve received many positive comments from our friends.

“Natalie always stands by her work and if there are ever any issues will always go the extra mile to rectify it. I cannot recommend Natalie enough. Her work is outstanding. She is reliable, professional and very easy to deal with.” - Andrea Watkins

"Natalie worked with us on our renovation, designing and project managing the kitchen, two bathrooms and a laundry. She was brilliant to work with. The design and finished product are stunning, and we are delighted with the results. The Kitchen also ended up winning the Trends Kitchen Award! We have one bathroom to go so Natalie will be back..." - Carolyn Kidd

"Natalie has provided outstanding service from concept and design, through to delivery of the final plans and the coordination of the construction. She worked and communicated well with us through every step of the renovation project to ensure our wants and needs were met. The end result was that our new kitchen appeared in Kitchen Trends Magazine and we couldn't be more pleased. Thanks, Natalie!" - Doctor Graeme Ting

“Natalie designed 2 high quality kitchens for us. She was friendly and easy to deal with and had great ideas. We wouldn't hesitate to use her again.” - Ian Meuli

"We thoroughly enjoyed working with Natalie to deliver a superb kitchen design. She came up with a creative design that worked well for our family, and it also won an award. She worked closely with the joinery company to ensure the design was practical to achieve, while losing nothing from the design intent. We constantly recommend Natalie to clients and friends." - Kim Barrett

“Natalie has designed and organised the production, installation and building of two kitchens for us. After being so pleased with the first kitchen, we knew when we moved we wanted her back for the second.

“What makes her different is her attention to detail and the practical planning she puts in, so that the finished kitchen is wonderful to work in. The fact that it is also stunningly beautiful is just an added bonus." - Brooke and Sue Williamson

"I wish to record my appreciation for the wonderful and innovative design by Natalie Du Bois. Her professionalism, help, and support made the process very much easier. Her skills in helping me decide the type of kitchen I wanted, colour schemes, general layout, and the placement of appliances were fantastic. I now have a wonderful kitchen, which is great to work in. And many people have admired it, thanks to Natalie." - Judith Matthews

"I engaged Natalie to design a kitchen for our home, and her very first design was excellent. She also incorporated a couple of suggestions by us without spoiling the integrity of her initial plan. Her standards were very high and we have been happy with every aspect of the kitchen, both in terms of looks and how it works. I can strongly recommend her." - Alison Warren

"Natalie did a great job of re-designing our kitchen. She was a pleasure to work with and she readily took time to consider our preferences and make changes to the designs to meet our particular needs and taste. I would highly recommend Natalie to anyone looking to invest in a quality kitchen or bathroom." - Paulo Godinich

"We commissioned Natalie twice to assist with renovating a kitchen, bathrooms, wash house and study. Natalie has the ability to fully understand people’s needs. While she is practical, she is also approachable and innovative with her designs. We would not hesitate to use her skills again if the need arises." - Carrie Colley

"We just love our kitchen and always tell everyone what a great job Natalie did. We even had a large dinner party (18 people seated) and the kitchen coped well. One of the great things about our kitchen is that we are able to always keep it clean and tidy because there is room to easily store everything." - Kevin Kilsby and Brent Scott