Helen Griffen

About

I am an Interior Designer & Design Manager who specializes in creating beautiful spaces and managing all moving parts in delivering them.

Formative years: Daughter of a property developer and interior designer, the die was cast early for a career combining spatial design, construction and problem-solving.

Last 10 years.. have been spent building an impressive portfolio of beautiful projects in the high-end commercial, residential, retail and hospitality space.

Where life has taken me..... Working in Auckland, London, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Sydney and Melbourne.

My point of difference…with a background in Civil Engineering and Construction Management the transition to design has been less than conventional but has given me an enviable multitasking skill set that allows for a broad brief, budget, design interpretation and practical construction decisions to be made in harmony.

What I love: The marriage between designer, builder and client.

Life's biggest lesson (so far): Listening.

Dream's to fulfill: Aging gracefully & channelling the inspiration of New York City culture and pace into my work.

Where next: If you can dream it, you can do it.

Testimonials

Helen has an incredible wealth of experience from working in both London and New York, bringing a unique perspective to everything from finishes to room layouts. Her background in both engineering, Interiors and her hands-on experience with furniture design, makes her a particularly valuable asset when designing interiors that require more than just a 'cosmetic' build or renovation. Her understanding of where to reduce and reuse space is coupled with her understanding of the building process and where to prioritize at any given time in the build, making her a particularly powerful partner in any first-time build or renovation. She has a particular skill in selecting cost-effective finishes which give a luxurious and expensive feel.

I'm already working with Helen on my new build project, I think that says it all.

Fiona W.

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