As an Award Winning Interior & Landscape Designer, I believe every home has the potential to be extraordinary. I create exceptional spaces that go beyond aesthetics, specialising in clever spatial planning and thoughtful design.
My approach is refreshingly straightforward. I listen to how you actually live, then design spaces that work beautifully for your real life.
This thoughtful, authentic design makes coming home the highlight of your day.
Award Winning Projects …
2025 TIDA Awarded
Luxury Bathroom Sanctuary
NZ • Highly Commended
A contemporary oasis featuring Murales Ice slab and herringbone tiles, a custom tiled vanity with aged brass edging, walnut curved vanity with stone oval basin, arched mirror cabinet and brushed organic Progetto tapware. Completed with a stone oval bath, aged brass waterfall shower, vertical heated towel rails and a Monmouth hanging glass sensored pendant. A commissioned Virginia King bronze cast spiral sculpture crowns the sanctuary.
2025 Award Winning
Urban Oasis: Where a Small Pool Creates Big Relaxation
NZ/AU • Narellan Pools Silver Award (Above Ground Pool)
A 5 metre mineral, solar heated plunge pool with a pet friendly paddling area, elegant tiled entrance and louvred gates for privacy. Instant hedges, curated outdoor furniture and gentle lighting create a serene, compact oasis - proof that small Auckland sections can deliver big relaxation.
2025 TIDA Awarded
Opulent Retreat: Guest Bathroom & Laundry Redefined
NZ • Highly Commended
A former laundry transformed into a luxurious guest bathroom with cleverly concealed laundry. Rich Infinity Brazil matt tiles, bespoke shou sugi ban and mesh cabinetry, sensored Monmouth amber pendant, aged brass Progetto tapware and black basin create a compact, tranquil retreat where luxury meets utility.
Services
For clients seeking targeted expertise, spatial advice, or material curation without a full scale commitment, design consultancy is also available at a tailored hourly rate.
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This mini consult involves a visit to your home, where I spend up to 2 hours with you. We will begin with a tour of your space, allowing me to understand not just the areas you want to enhance, but also your overall interior design style. I’ll take time to identify what changes you'd like to make and evaluate any existing furniture or decor you may want to incorporate. Additionally, I will capture 3D images of the spaces for better visualisation.
Following our consultation, you will receive an email summarising our meeting.
This will include a preliminary cost estimate for your renovation, a breakdown of your proposed design aesthetic, curated design links, and professional advice to guide your project.
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From initial concept to meticulous 3D renderings and comprehensive design plans, you are provided with everything required to transform your space into an understated sanctuary.
What's Included:
Full project management for your room renovation
Complete spatial planning and layout design
Custom storage solutions for your specific needs
3D visualisations so you can see the result
Detailed plans any tradesperson can follow
Material and colour selections with samples
Two revision rounds to perfect the design
Design Timeline: 3 to 4 weeks from consultation to final plans
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From initial curation to the final reveal, I will personally guide you through every chapter of your renovation. I manage the entire narrative of your project, allowing you to immerse yourself in the creative design vision while my team flawlessly executes the logistics.
What's Included
Complete project management from start to finish
Trusted Auckland tradesperson network coordination
Council liaison and consent management
Custom design development and 3D renderings
Material selections from tiles to tapware
Quality control and site supervision
Final styling and furniture placement
Design Timeline: 3 to 8 months depending on scope of works
With a lifetime immersed in the creative design field and over six years dedicated to reimagining residential architecture, Kirsty Vegas delivers award winning spatial design to Auckland and beyond.
My studio’s commitment to understated luxury and enduring craftsmanship has earned multiple Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) and the prestigious Narellan Pools Silver Award for excellence in above-ground pool design.
Celebrated for a luxurious and sustainable aesthetic and intuitive liveability, Kirsty Vegas Design projects are featured in leading design authorities, including NZ Herald’s Viva, Trends Magazine, National Kitchens & Bathrooms, and ArchiPro.
Professional Affiliations
Design Institute of New Zealand (DINZ) | National Kitchen & Bathroom Association (NKBA) | ArchiPro Approved
Accolades
About Kirsty Vegas
Guided by a philosophy of understated luxury, I design bespoke spaces that balance refined craftsmanship with intuitive functionality. My studio’s multi award winning work is regularly featured in premier design publications, cementing my reputation as a trusted partner for discerning homeowners across Auckland seeking cohesive, beautifully realised transformations.
My expertise lies in bespoke spatial planning and the masterful reimagining of existing footprints. I specialise in optimising spatial flow and hidden engineering, integrated storage solutions. I maximise the potential of compact spaces without compromising on aesthetic elegance.
What defines my practice is an unwavering commitment to authenticity. I collaborate with an elite network of master artisans to curate and commission entirely unique elements. Specialising in bespoke paint finishes, handcrafted tiles, and custom cabinetry that introduce tactile depth, warmth, and genuine artistry to your home.
Why Partner with Kirsty Vegas Design
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My designs are informed by a native understanding of New Zealand’s unique coastal climate, architectural heritage, and the true rhythm of modern Kiwi life. From navigating complex regional site challenges to masterfully capturing our distinct southern light, deep local knowledge ensures every project is beautifully integrated into its environment.
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Award-winning spatial design celebrated by New Zealand’s premier design authorities, my transformations are regularly profiled in NZ Herald’s Viva, Trends Ideas, ArchiPro, and National Kitchens & Bathrooms.
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I provide absolute visibility at every milestone of your project. Through structured timelines and intentional, proactive communication, I protect the integrity of your investment ensuring a stress-free experience that culminates in highly tailored results.
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An intimate, single-point-of-contact experience from initial concept to the final styling.
FAQs
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Engagement Frameworks
To align with the scope of your vision, my studio offers three primary tiers of engagement, each defined by absolute transparent programming and upfront investment clarity. Together, we will explore which path best serves your project during our initial consultation.
Design Consultations: Masterful, principal-led guidance to unlock spatial potential, refine material palettes, or resolve complex design directions.
Room Packages: Focused, cohesive spatial design and curation tailored to specific, sanctuaries within your home.
Full Home Renovations: A comprehensive, end-to-end transformation, orchestrating your interior and landscape vision from concept to final styling.
For targeted project phases, site walkthroughs, or independent curation, a flexible hourly advisory framework is also available.
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My practice designs and styles refined private residences, coastal sanctuaries, and secondary homes across Auckland and beyond.
Auckland Central & Coastal
The historic character and waterfront estates of Herne Bay, Remuera, Parnell, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Mt Eden, Takapuna, Devonport, and the Eastern Bays.
Northern Enclaves
High-end residential and holiday home transformations extending throughout Northland, right up to the Karikari Peninsula.
Coastal Getaways
Bespoke design, procurement, and project governance for premium retreats throughout the Coromandel and surrounding regions.
South Island
Available for comprehensive architectural, interior, and landscape commissions by appointment.
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Exceptional design is entirely personal. Rather than repeating a predictable signature style, my practice focuses on the art of bespoke interpretation. Whether your architectural aspirations lean toward refined mid-century modern, curated eclecticism, or a modern heritage fusion inspired by Japanese or French sensibilities, I provide the spatial expertise and material curation to realise it masterfully. The result is a home tailored exclusively to your narrative, defined by liveability and timeless craftsmanship.
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Absolutely. Scale never dictates sophistication. An intimate footprint allows for intense design discipline where custom cabinetry, refined material selections, and deliberate lighting can create an extraordinarily luxurious and high-impact sanctuary.
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Initial design consultations can typically be arranged within one to two weeks. Commencing larger, comprehensive transformations depends on my studio’s current project programming. I prioritise absolute transparency and will provide you with precise, realistic commencement date and milestones upfront during our initial briefing.
What Happens Next
The Conversation:
An initial fifteen-minute alignment session to explore your architectural aspirations.
Service Recommendation:
I will curate the ideal service framework tailored precisely to your project's scope.
Comprehensive Design Blueprint:
A meticulously detailed project and investment overview.
The Introduction:
I coordinate an initial alignment session to explore your project’s potential.
Service Areas
Based in Auckland, my practice serves clients across the region’s premier suburbs, from the historic character of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, and Mt Eden, to the architectural estates of Herne Bay, Remuera, and Parnell. My footprint extends from the coastal enclaves of the North Shore, including Takapuna and Devonport, to the eastern bays of Mission Bay, Kohimarama, and St Heliers, as well as the waterfront communities of Westmere and Point Chevalier. Beyond the city, I design bespoke holiday homes and rural sanctuaries throughout New Zealand.
Business Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Weekends: By Appointment
Procurement & Studio Privileges
As a client of the studio, you gain direct access to our established network of elite trade partnerships. We pass our substantial institutional advantages directly to you, including:
Preferred Pricing: Exceptional trade benefits ranging from 10% to 50% at New Zealand’s premier design houses, including ECC, Simon James, Monmouth, Obery, Artisan Collective and more.
Architectural Curation: Exclusive, project specific pricing with bespoke lighting solutions, handmade tiles, and bespoke tapware artisans.
Unrestricted Access: Private entry to trade-only showrooms and restricted international collections, uncovering pieces unavailable to the public.
Begin Your Transformation ...
Begin Your Transformation ...
The ideal moment to shape the future of your home is before the first blueprint is drawn. Whether you are envisioning a full scale architectural renovation or require spatial advice, I would love you to share your vision with me.
Let’s begin with an introductory conversation to explore the possibilities for your space, entirely without obligation.