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Donna White Interior Design

Donna White Interior Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars39 Reviews
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8x Best of Houzz winner
Award winning
High-end
Classic Interior Design With A Twist
Donna White Interior Design assists clients in Auckland with their innovative, personalised and bespoke interior design projects. Led by Donna, the team have been finalists for many awards, including the Designers’ Institute of New Zealand’s (DINZ) Award for Best Design in 2023, and 2020, and the New Zealand House & Garden Interior of the Year 2019 in two categories. Donna White Interior Design has also been a finalist in Dulux's International Colour Awards is both Residential and Commercial Categories. Donna is one of very few New Zealanders to have graduated from the world-renown Inchbald School of Architectural Interior Design located in Chelsea, London. She works with a deep understanding for the principles and elements of good design and takes it upon herself to educate clients on the importance of form meeting function. This influenced her specialist style - classic interior design with a twist! By staying on top of trends, products and innovative ideas, she is able to bring personality to a room through colour, style and a keen eye for detail. Donna has gained valuable experience working in England and Europe before assisting clients in New Zealand, and they often tell her that her ability to ask the right questions to truly understand their vision is one of the reasons they love working with her. Above all, Donna cares deeply about her clients’ wants and needs for their space and is able to translate their wish lists into designs that perfectly encompass the individual. At the same time, she revives spaces to transcend trends - made possible by a trusting and transparent relationship with her clients. If you are considering personalising your home or wish to create a space that is more functional, we would love to hear from you.

Awards

2023 DINZ Best Design Awards Finalist 2020 DINZ Best Design Awards Finalist 2019 NZ House & Garden Interior of the Year Finalist 2013 NZ House & Garden Interior of the Year Finalist 2012 Dulux Colour Awards Finalist - Australia & NZ 2011 Dulux Colour Awards Finalist - Australia & NZ

Professional Information

PGDip Architectural Interior Design from Inchbald Schoold of Architectural Interior Design London, and the University of Wales Professional Designers' Institute of New Zealand PDINZ

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Jacqueline Hanna
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Working with Donna was absolutely fantastic!! From the beginning, she listened closely to what I wanted and helped me bring my vision for my home to life. She is instinctively creative and has a remarkable ability to translate ideas into cohesiveRead Full Review
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39 Reviews for Donna White Interior Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|39 reviews
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Lee Sowry
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Our home of 30 years needed an interior facelift and we quickly realised we needed a fresh pair of eyes to help with interior furnishings. Donna viewed it at its worst and looked past the scaffolding and bare walls, quickly recommending curtain and furnishing options that enhanced the living and bedroom areas and that also blended in with the existing features and furniture we couldn’t bear to part with. Donna’s creativity, sense of style and impeccable taste has enriched our living spaces so it feels like a new home. Thank you Donna we are so thrilled with the result and it has been a joy collaborating with you.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Lee and Paul, for trusting me with your home and allowing me to reimagine it while respecting the pieces you love. It has been a pleasure working with you, and I am delighted that the result feels like a home you can enjoy for many years to come.
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Jacqueline Hanna
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Working with Donna was absolutely fantastic!! From the beginning, she listened closely to what I wanted and helped me bring my vision for my home to life. She is instinctively creative and has a remarkable ability to translate ideas into cohesive, elegant designs. Donna’s suggestions were always thoughtful, practical, and inspiring. She introduced design options I never would have discovered on my own, and she has an exceptional understanding of colour, proportion, and spatial flow. Her attention to detail is outstanding. Despite her high level of expertise, she was more than happy to work within my budget, ensuring every decision delivered maximum value without ever compromising on style or quality. Donna is warm, collaborative, and genuinely open to feedback. She made the entire process enjoyable and I always felt heard and supported. I absolutely love the end result, my home feels more beautiful, functional, and “me” than I ever imagined possible. I highly recommend Donna to anyone looking for a talented, dedicated interior designer who truly cares about her clients and consistently delivers exceptional work.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Jacq, thank you for your wonderful review. I can honestly say that it works both ways. You trusted me, and listened to me, and that made the design process very special. I am inspired by your strength and positivity, and I value our shared sense of humour, and the friendship that has evolved. I love your home!
Sue Dunlop
Sue Dunlop
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It gives me great pleasure to comment on Donna White Interior Design. After living in the same house for almost 40 years, surrounded by the same walls and furniture, my house felt tired and lacked lustre. I never imagined how transformative a fresh perspective could be. Donna White provided that fresh perspective. With just the furniture and items I already had, she breathed new life into every room. With an incredible eye for design and placement, Donna White completely transformed my home by reimagining spaces and treasures that I had stopped seeing. She rearranged furniture, enhancing functionality and flow, while also creating more aesthetically appealing spaces. Donna White found artwork and items that I had long ago forgotten about and transformed these into focal points. Within a few hours of working with Donna, my home had been totally rejuvenated. I feel like I am living in a new home, yet nothing new has been purchased. Not only has my house been re-energized, I feel re-energized too. Donna White has a gift for breathing new life into familiar spaces through her creative eye for design. I am deeply grateful and can not recommend Donna White highly enough as a talented, visionary, wonderful to work with interior designer.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Sue. I truly loved working with you, and thank YOU for the permission to move everything, for the opportunity to be creative and to get to know you. The trust you placed in me was very much valued and appreciated. The laughter we shared was the icing on the cake. I am looking forward to seeing you again very soon.
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Anne S
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Donna in redefining the interiors of my home, specifically the living area and main bedroom spaces. She is masterful in understanding all aspects of her clients. She respects your preferences, design style, colours and budget. She is mindful to incorporate in the scheme your favourite pieces (sometimes re-located from where they previously lived) plus new pieces to invigorate the spaces. Personally, she is an absolute pleasure to work with and I look forward to continuing to work with her to enhance other spaces in my home.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Anne. I have loved working with you, and am delighted in your response to the tweaks I made. It is really special to have a client's permission to reposition their furniture, and art to best effect. It is important to me that I work with what a person already owns, and to ask them to invest in only what is necessary to create the 'wow'. I am looking forward to the next phase, and a glass of bubbles to celebrate. Donna
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denisandelizabeth
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have known Donna White for 20 years. During that time, she has provided us with her professional guidance in the interior design of our home, which is 90 years old and has challenging-shaped rooms. I really enjoy engaging in design discussions, and Donna’s thoughtful insights and calm guidance have helped me rethink my ideas. I appreciate being challenged and love that Donna truly listens. In the end we always achieve our vision – but in a fresh and exciting way. Donna has given time and energy to our projects, and all with a lot of humour. She is trustworthy, has integrity and remains completely involved throughout the entire process.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Elizabeth, it is an absolute enjoy working with you, and I really look forward to our next round of interior design. Kind regards always Donna
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Andrea
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful mix of professionalism and design talent. Appreciative of the opportunity to work with Donna, and to see her heart for helping others - for many years now.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Hello Andrea and Graham - thank you for your review. We have worked together for many years now, and I have only ever used your services for all my client upholstery needs, because of your wonderful 'can do' attitude, and quality of workmanship. Everyone, I recommend Piermark Upholstery. Donna
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Wrought Iron Specialists
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We here at Wrought Iron Specialists have worked with Donna, on numerous projects, since 2020 & right from the start she has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She is a consummate professional with impeccable taste. She has a wonderful, personalized & bespoke interior design vision & always understands her client's requirements & budgets. We love how she pushes boundaries & has a flair for mixing old & new to transform. Donna has a warm & calm demeanor & a wonderful sense of humour which is why, over the 4 years we have worked together, we have become firm friends too. Donna is our go to & we look forward to our next venture together.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Ian, Julie, and Ken - thank you! Thank you for kind words, and thank you for being such wonderful people to work with. You are true professionals in your field, and I am in awe of what you are able to create from a sketch. You make everything easy, and the laughter, and banter is the icing on the cake. I am so happy to have met you. Donna
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tom harris the job is to refresh the lounge
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
i first came across donna on the internet i was looking for some one with a different set of eyes to look at my lounge which i was hoeing to redecorate,donna came round to look at the job but more importantly she actually listened to what i was saying.although donna has vast experience i was always treated as an equal and a partner which i found extremely refreshing.the job has gone extremely well,yes i have brought some new stuff but what surprise me was how donna was able to use a lot objecte from around the house in a different way saving me a lot of money so we could expand the job to encompass the outside.lastly i would like to say i found donna white to be a true profession and a really nice person.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Tom, thank you for your kind words. It has been so lovely working with a gentleman such as yourself. I love what we have achieved, and look forward to the final flourish, and hopefully during the final weeks before the end of the year, so you can sit back and enjoy your new home over the holidays. Best wishes Donna
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Chris
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Donna soon after moving into my mid 70's home and I couldn't be happier with the result. Her exceptional design skills, sense of style paired with her friendly and approachable manner meant that the entire process was a delight. Donna's wicked sense of humour also made it a fun experience. Donna used her vast knowledge of design principles to help me to work out what I wanted to achieve (as I didn't know where to start!) As I wanted to do a lot of the work myself, Donna was patient enough for me to be able to do this. Donna has a large list of industry contacts and suppliers which opened up a whole new world of possibilities that you get when working with an interior designer with her design experience. When people walk into my home now, they tell me how much it has transformed, and I put this down to working with Donna along the way.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Wow, Chris. Thank you. You realise, of course, that the whole experience we had of working together was made possible by your quirky sense of humor, the fact that you were so very hands on in immediately doing all of the interior design work yourself, and in trusting me. Besides seeing in real time your recent kitchen tiling, it would be great to keep in touch with you and Adrian. Donna with a big smile, and a bouquet of flowers.
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Judy Adams
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna has helped me with decor projects over several years - she makes stylish suggestions, in a warm and friendly way, to blend with furniture and art you have at present. Donna is able to source quality fabric, wallpaper and advises on choices which result in a modern, elegant finish to your decor.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you for your review, Judy. It is always a pleasure to work with you, and I love how your home has evolved over the years. Coffee soon?
Ray Parry & Pat Pereira PARRY
Ray Parry & Pat Pereira PARRY
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
When we started our 3 bedroom 2 bathroom waterfront home renovation project, we were looking for an Interior Designer who was a skilled listerner with solid industry knowledge and experience, with an unpretentious realistic attitude and would be a confident partner, to take us on our journey. We wanted someone who was prepared to challenge us on our suggested ideas, if they didnt work aesthetically and be prepared to adopt our idiosyncratic ideas if they did work. We sought someone who could at all times steer us in the right direction with calm assurance. We also specifically wanted to work to budget using existing items of furniture, art etc, where possible. We found all this in Donna, plus the added bonus that her time management was impecable throughout and her follow through with suppliers was detailed and proactive. We enjoyed working with her and valued her good sense of humour. We learned a great deal from her and we therefore consider ourselves lucky to have found Donna and recommend her to anyone looking for an Interior Designer with these skills, for any similar project.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ray and Patricia. I have really enjoyed working with you, and getting to know you. Now we are at the fun bit, accessorising, and I can't wait to see the final result. Donna
Steve Harris
Steve Harris
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Finding the right person who is going to leave an impact on the ambiance of your home, the comfort of what you sit on and the durability of the products you select when undertaking a renovation is pretty tough long . And then there is having someone to trust as they help navigate the tough partner moments when opinions and wishes differ. Donna has and continues to be a good partner for us through all of this, pushing us when we need it, giving the overall feel and direction along with idea generation while being generous with contacts and partners who add value to our project. Tolerant of our mucking around, prodding when needed, helping us unblock constraints and accepting of us having a different view (yes that's the red rug Donna), our home has benefited from Donna's input which becomes our joint legacy to improving what we started with and leaving things better than we found it when the time comes to move on. Oh and a fantastic place to live. The journey goes on and we are excited to see the last bit of our collective vision come to life early next year. We have no hesitation in suggesting you invite Donna into your circle of trust. Happy designing - Steve and Suze Pictures are still the place unfinished as the art is not shown as hung which makes a further transformation but you get a sense of the before (last 2 pics) and what is emerging
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Sam Stubbs
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
This is the third major commission for Donna, and once again she has done a marvellous job in fitting out our new office. Donna has particular magic in taking what you already have and placing it in a manner that lifts the whole room. I have never seen any designer do it as well. This saves a lot of money too.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Sam, I truly enjoy working with you. You are so open to new ideas, and in turn your ideas stimulate my creativity. I am looking forward to the next opporunity to work with you. Best wishes always Donna
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Amanda
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna has a natural gift for arranging your cherished collections so they shine better and complement your house. Over years of foreign international travel, my partner and I had built up quite a collection of art, antiques and other objects scattered throughout to an inglorious effect. After she did her magic, our beloved objects found greater prominence under Donna's clever curation. Personality-wise, Donna is a gem to work with. She does not impose her views but works with her clients to understand their desires and expression, enhancing class, functionality and individuality on the home front. Whether it is rearranging what you have or doing a wholesale renovation, Donna is an asset to any job.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you so much for your kind review, Amanda. It is always such a pleasure to see you, and to work with you. Donna
Refresh Renovations Auckland Central Jim Gleeson
Refresh Renovations Auckland Central Jim Gleeson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I work with Donna on several projects and find that Donna has an excellent understanding of the home owner, their wants and can accurately see and understand the vision of the finished product. Donna is always calm, professional and very understanding of the processes that are required to get to a completed project. Donna's clients are always complimentary of her and I find Donna great to work with on all projects both large and small. Jim Gleeson - Refresh Renovations
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you Jim. I rest easy and work confidently knowing that you and your crew are involved in my projects both large and small. You are always available to problem solve, and of course, the Refresh on-line communications between the trades, the client and me, are second to none. I look forward to the next project with you. Donna
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HU-46227124
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
A fine eye for detail and also great spatial awareness means you can confidently entrust Donna with your design requirements. Understanding and respecting her clients brief, Donna is highly professional and works hard not only to get the job done but also to deliver a beautiful result. Heloise SR Interiors
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Heloise. I am so thankful I discovered Station Road, not only because I love the product, but also because of the way you and Jasmine engage with me, and my clients. As soon as two current projects are complete, I hope to photograph and publish them, so all can see how your furniture and accessories can transform a room. Kind regards Donna
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HU-336416207
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna is a very experienced, professional Interior Designer. Donna is always a pleasure to work with, she is constantly learning about the latest industry trends, offerings, and practices. Donna is very patient and kind, and always treats her clients with the utmost respect.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Ahlia. Equally I have the utmost respect and confidence of your knowledge of your wonderful wooden flooring ranges from Vidaspace. My clients engage with you, and I appreciate how you support the professional profile of my business. I look forward to seeing you again soon.
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cheriesymes
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Working with Donna is the fun part of my job. Donna is great at what she does seeing the way she can bring colour and texture together with such ease for her clients and always with a laugh and a smile. I love working with Donna it's always a pleasure.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you Cherie. I totally support Tile People not only for your curated selection of tiles, which allow me to specify something a little bit different for my clients, but also how you go the extra length to provide me with selections to meet special design requirements and budgets. Having fun while you and I work together, and with Lindy supporting us all the way, is the icing on the cake.
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Fiona Huang
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna is professional for sure. Apart from that, she listens and cares. Before we started the project, I was worried about our communication. I’m not a native English speaker. But she’s always patient and trying to understand me. My husband and I are both pleased with the outcome when the projects finished. We feel so lucky to have Donna as our interior designer. Highly recommend!
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Hello Fiona Thank you for your comments. I thought we communicated really well, especially when we laughed a lot. I am so happy that have been able to create a lovely home for your family. I hope we keep in touch, and Yum Cha again soon. Donna
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Larry Hyde
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We purchased our home in St Heliers in early November 2019 and considered three interior designers. Donna White impressed both my wife and myself from the outset with her professional but warm demeanour - so often we find interior designers can be 'precious'. At short notice Donna sorted our colour scheme for walls including stunning wallpaper in various areas, curtains, blinds and flooring. She sourced dramatic feature lighting and has given our home a 'wow' factor. Donna has a vast network of suppliers and arranged generous discounts from them too. We are now in the final stages, with artwork, bedding etc. We would happily recommend Donna and we would certainly use her again.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Hello Larry Thank you for your wonderful review. I can say with hand on my heart I have enjoyed every moment working with you and Bev. I love how your home has evolved into the dramatic space it has become. The finishing touches of art and dressing the bedrooms will be the final flourish. I hope we keep in touch from time to time, because I will miss our laughs. Donna
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Patsy Davies
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I love colour and so does Donna. Who would have thought that Turquoise, Lime Green, Shocking pink black and white would work? OMG it does. I love coming home when the days are grey and feel like I have walked into sunshine, it always makes me smile. Whoever enters my home say WOW. Donna has created layers and different textures for the soft furnishings and wall coverings. I am definitely a collector, which was a wonderful challenge for Donna. She has an eye for arranging furniture and Artwork and was always surprising me as I wouldn't be thinking outside the square. I hope she never retires as this young lady is top of her field.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Patsy, thank your for your wonderful comments, and for unleashing colour, character and personality into your home. It is wow, and the really exciting thing it is matched by your beautiful garden. You are an inspiration to know and work with. Donna
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Debbie Smith
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I engaged Donna White's services to assist me with the interior design concept of our lounge and dining areas. The result is elegant and classy, just as was specified in the brief. With every piece of furniture/fabric to be selected, Donna came back to me with several choices for colour schemes/stories always taking into consideration my personal style. I found her to be very organised and a great communicator, easy going and fun to work with. Thank you Donna, I love the space!
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Debbie, thank you for your comments. I love what we have created, and the added bonus is having met you. Donna
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Christine Colebrook
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Thanks to Donna we now have a living room and bedroom we love. She is very professional and endlessly patient. The whole process was enjoyable, with our own ideas being incorporated into her inspired designs. Without her it would have been impossible to achieve the results we have.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Hello Christine and Duncan I too love your living room and bedroom. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you, and to get to know you both. I hope we continue to keep in touch. Donna
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Mayada Sabri
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
As a soft furnishing business owner I've been working with Donna for few years now; I enjoy dealing with her because of the following:- Seeks new ideas and approaches Continuously planning for improvement Seeks innovative solutions Establishes effective working relationships Respects the time of others
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Mayada. I believe we work as a team, and I welcome the creative discussions we have to achieve the best results. I rely on your expertise, and my clients always comment on the quality of your workmanship. Donna
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HU-642411272
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna White has a genuine interest in all aspects of design. She interprets the clients brief and delivers in a very professional manner. Donna’s attention to detail is of a high standard and she has excellent organisational skills.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you for your comments, Suzanne. It is always a real pleasure to work with you. I love the results of our discussions.
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Samm Hurd (for Kovacs)
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna is the ultimate mix of professionalism, design and personality; she has that ability to be able to connect with her clients on their level. More than a little playful; she makes the creative process enlightening and a joy. Finished projects have that extra wow factor that only someone who knows their work intimately can create. Love your work Donna
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you for your lovely review, Samantha. I value your suburb product, the service you give me, and especially the manner in which you care for my clients. I know they enjoy their Kovac furniture, and the experience of visiting the showroom. I will see you again soon. Donna.
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Margaret Young
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Thanks to Donna our tired townhouse living space has gone from drab to fab. She has carefully sourced key items of top quality NZ made furniture whilst keeping and incorporating much-loved family pieces. Her excellent spatial awareness has resulted in our living area being transformed into an open spacious and beautiful environment. Donna is a joy to work with; warm engaging, always receptive to my ideas (no matter how boringly conservative) and utterly professional at all times. We love the lush modern fabrics and use of colour. Compliments abound from family and friends. Thanks Donna
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you for your wonderful review, Margaret. It was a pleasure to work with you, and I am equally delighted with the results. We had a lot of laughs during the renovation, and I trust there will be many more. Coffee?
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HU-823827381
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna is a designer who mainly works with color consultation and interior design. Donna has good customer service, and is exceptional at sticking to budget. I find her to be of very good taste. She can work with customers from a variety of cultures to their satisfaction.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you for your comments, and for the time taken to review me.
Anne Cantin
Anne Cantin
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It has always been a pleasure to work alongside Donna in a professional capacity. I assisted on a number of residential projects, some of which were for exterior colours and/or for interior design. We created mood boards and then presented to the client to whom Donna would build up a rapport which would put the client at ease and build up trust. Donna is a very innovative and creative person that often looks outside the norm…which is a breath of fresh air. No job is the same, so you are guaranteed a unique and bespoke design from a person that would be open to any opportunity, no matter how big or small the project may be.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you Anne. We make a really good team, and I look forward to the next project with you. I wonder where our creativity will take us this time - 'Classic Design with a Twist'. Donna
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Roger Peak
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna White is an extremely talented Interior Designer who has advised and directed us with great skill. She has acute perception of our tastes and has guided us gently to make decisions she is happy with. She has excellent colour sense and a wonderful eye for the finished effect. We are delighted with the end result and are very happy to be living in the home she has created for us. We can thoroughly recommend others to employ her and get the advantage of her skills. Five star quality!
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you Dale and Roger. It was an exciting project to take you from your home of 41 years into your lovely new retirement apartment. The neutral colour palette of the walls, floors and window treatments is a wonderful background to display all your valuable pieces of furniture, photographs and art. It makes me smile. Donna
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Jennifer Jin
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
As a lighting consultant, I have been working closely with Donna for a number of years. She has a passion for beautiful spaces and knows how to achieve the result from an idea. It is always great to work with her and see something beautiful at the end.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Jennifer. I enjoy working with you and respect your invaluable product knowledge.
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Rochelle Riley
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We have worked with Donna White Design on three projects to date and because of Donna's professionalism, her attention to detail and approachable manner a pleasure to work with. She is very customer focused and always strives for the very best end result no matter that clients budget. Donna comes highly recommended.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you for your kind words, Rochelle. It is always a pleasure to work with you - we both think alike and have the same work ethic. I am looking forward to the next project with you.
Designworx New Zealand
Designworx New Zealand
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have known Donna White professionally for many years and we collaborate on commercially focused projects. Her knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to look at design with a difference means we are constantly pushing boundaries, taking interior concepts to new levels. She is a professional member of DINZ (The Designers Institute on New Zealand) which is our main professional body, an important accreditation for clients peace of mind. And... she is a lot of fun to work with!
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Amanda. We have two big projects to look forward this year - all we need is the consent process to come through!!
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Tulsi Iyer
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It was a pleasure to work with Donna. Donna is professional, puts in a lot of effort to understand clients requirements and provides personalised solutions to suit the clients budget.
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Diane Nicholson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have been told many times that I have a beautiful home. It is colourful, classical and a little bit quirky, and the design direction has been driven by my decisions. However, I say thank goodness, to have Donna to listen to my ideas. Her experience, knowledge and talent has kept me within the boundaries of good proportion and balance. I have also felt safe experimenting with colour and pattern, under her guidance. Donna is a good listener, she breathes interior design, and it is wonderful she can work in this sort of partnership with her clients.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Hello Di Thank you for your review. I love working with you, especially because we manage to push design boundaries to the limit. Bring it on. Donna
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Julian Bartrom
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna was lovely to work with and her ideas were fantastic. I really like Donna because she makes hard decisions easy and fun. Highly recommended!! Will definitely ask for her help on future projects!! Julian Bartrom FINE JEWELLER & GIA GEMOLOGIST Ph. +64 9 525 3935 / julianbartrom.com
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Hello Julian
Thank you for your comments. You are such a talented bespoke jeweller, and it is a privledge to work with you. I look forward to growing the interior design concept to keep pace with your ambitions. Donna
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Austin Yu
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It has been my pleasure to work with Donna on my project. She has shown her professional skills, her wonderful understanding to arts, her ability to discover the desire of a customer, and make the customer's dream to become true.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you, Austin. I really appreciate the time you took to write a comment for me. I enjoy working with you, and love your sense of humour. Donna
Nicki Kingsley
Nicki Kingsley
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna has a great way of establishing a clear brief and then suggesting ideas that bring style and flair. She is a wonderful and pratical interior designer!
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you for comment. I appreciate the time you took to do this for me. Donna
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cjevents
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Donna has designed two homes for me in Sydney in the past 3 years. I have been thrilled with the end result on both properties. Donna is great to work with and really listened to what I wanted to achieve. If I ever need design advice again I would definite use Donna.
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Comment from Donna White Interior Design:
Thank you Christine. I appreciate the time and thought you put into your comment.

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Donna White Interior Design

Phone Number

021 207 0240

Website

donnawhite.co.nz

Address

Auckland
1745
New Zealand

Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - $5 million

Typical job cost is dependant on the scope, scale and materials of each project

Followers

56 Followers

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Services Provided

Bathroom Design

Bedroom Design

Colour Consulting

Furniture Selection

Interior Design

Kids Bedroom Design

Kitchen Design

Living Room Design

Space Planning

Floor Plans

Laundry Room Design

Dining Room Design

Downsizing

Kitchen Renovating

Lighting Design

Nursery Design

Sustainable Design

Custom Bathroom Vanities

Custom Built-ins

Custom Cabinets

Custom Entertainment Units

Custom Pantries

Custom Shelving

Accessible Design

Basement Design

Custom Blinds & Shades

Custom Bookshelves

Custom Fireplace Mantels

Custom Furniture

Custom Home Bars

Custom Rugs

Custom Walk-in Wardrobes

Custom Wall Bed

Decluttering

Hallway Design

Home Office Design

Home Staging

Home Theater Design

Home Theatre Design

Playroom Design

Project Management

Wine Cellar Design

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Areas Served

Epsom

China

Mission Bay

North Shore

Queenstown

Parnell

Asia

Auckland

Australia

Devonport

Europe

Freemans Bay

Glendowie

Grey Lynn

Kohimarama

Mount Eden

New Zealand

Orakei

St Heliers

Takapuna

Wanaka

Wellington Central

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Credentials

8 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2025 - Service
Best of Houzz 2024 - Service
Best of Houzz 2023 - Service
Best of Houzz 2022 - Service
Best of Houzz 2021 - Service
Best of Houzz 2020 - Service
Best of Houzz 2019 - Service
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
5 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Star Houzzer
Houzz Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
500 Ideabook Saves
1 Affiliation
The Designers Institute of New Zealand
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12 Comments

Commented: I'd love to know what colour the interior walls are painted please.Hello Pip - sorry for the delay in getting to you. The wall colours throughout this house are a mix of Dulux: Haast, Haast 1/2 and Haast 1/4. All the trim colours (ceiling, door & window archit...
July 7, 2022
Commented: love the furniture.. where did you get it?Hello Ina The sofa was bespoke in Auckland, and designed by me. The coffee table bought in London, the chairs purchased from a friend leaving to live overseas, and most of the accessories were gifte...
November 8, 2020
Commented: Looks great! Where is option 1 photo?I did send - at same time as Option 2. Will check what has happenend. Cheers Donna
June 16, 2020
Commented: Help with vanity colour PLEASE...Hello Christine Yes, all wet areas in the same finish. You need continuity of style throughout a home, and especially in a small house. Cheers Donna Donna White Interior Design - Classic Design w...
November 22, 2018 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Help with small ensuite floorplanI suggest Plan 1 or Plan 3. The first thing you will see if you walk into Plan 2 is the WC! A first view of an elegant shower, or tiled wall is much better. If opting for Plan 3, you could hang a t...
November 21, 2018 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Wall colour for playhouseI suggest you paint the walls, including the underside of the staircase, in one of the whites shown in the clouds on the ceiling graphic . You don't want busy colour on the walls in a tiny space. Th...
November 1, 2018
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