Albany Home
By Donna White Interior Design
This project was a finalist in the International Dulux Colour Awards – Residential Interior.
The owners wanted an inspirational and modern design, but within a tight budget. By obtaining a detailed client brief, and a clear understanding of the financial constraint, Donna was able to be creative and meet the budget. In fact, tight budgets make her more creative.
A lot of clients have trouble visualising, and so at their request Donna produced Mood boards of the exterior and interior finishes and colours. She worked with a limited colour palette, repeated it in subtle and interesting ways, and played with texture and sheen. The finished result has been described as smart and sharp.
‘Donna delivered an exceptional product.’ Homeowner
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About the
Professional
Donna is a Professional Member of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (PDINZ).
Donna studied full-time at Inchbald School of Design in London (affiliated with the University of Wales), and graduated in 2002 with a PGDIP in Architectural Interior Design. She is one of a few New Zealanders to have received this qualification from this prestigious design school.
Working in Europe…
After graduation, Donna chose to stay in the UK to take advantage of exciting work opportunities. These included a 50-room Spanish Hunting Lodge (formerly owned by the King of Spain, now owned by a member of British Aristocracy), conversion of a redundant 18th century church into a contemporary home, and the design of a child’s playroom for the children of a Saudi Prince.
Back in New Zealand
Donna returned to NZ in 2005, and quickly established herself as an Interior Designer with a difference – her design philosophy being ‘Classic Design with a Twist’.
She works with a deep knowledge of the principles and elements of Interior Design, and believes it is her professional responsibility to keep abreast of new product and innovations. Her skill in asking a client the right questions, and turning their dreams into reality is only possible by her ability to listen. Strong follow through and documentation support her work practice. Please see client testimonials under ‘Projects’ on her web page.
Donna provides her clients a full interior design service throughout New Zealand from her base in Auckland. Please see her website for a full description of the Services she provides.
Acknowledgement of her work
For three consecutive years she has been a finalist in the Dulux colour awards in both commercial and residential categories. This is a competition open to both architects and designers throughout Australia and New Zealand.
She has also been a finalist in the New Zealand House and Garden Best Interior awards in the categories of Best Living Room and Best Bathroom.
When you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got.' Donna White