House Plans Services in Wellington

“We had designed our first new home ourselves, but second time around it wasn’t so easy. We had a basic concept in mind, but couldn’t bring it all together and “make it fit”. We chose Mike for two reasons, firstly he’d been recommended by a friend to check him out and we loved the look of his previous designs, and secondly because he’d completed a builder’s apprenticeship. It was important to us that our architect also had practical building knowledge. Mike came back to us with a design that incorporated all the things that we had asked for, but also added some quirky features and design elements that we would never have come up with on our own. He visited us on site, and was always respectful of our preferences and worked hard to pull the whole design together. We would definitely recommend him to others who are looking for a professional, considerate, and innovative architect.”

“We owned an architectured home that needed bringing into 21st century for maximum presentation for resale. Debra did an exceptional job in designing and managing the process. We were kept informed every step of the way and the final result exceeded even our highest expectations.”

“We decided to use Robyn, from Essence Design, when she was recommended to us. Robyn was always extremely professional, polite, with a wonderful personality. She is very knowledgeable and we experienced excellent communication throughout the process. We purchased as old industrial building (just a shell really) and wanted work areas for our business and an apartment for living. Robyn listened to our needs and produced a stunning design which was exactly what we had invisioned. We are absolutely thrilled with the result. We would definitely use Robyn (Essence Design) again and highly recommend her to others.”

“Lori is fabulous! Overflowing with energy and enthusiasm, she kept me on track and 100% positive during what could have been a very stressful process (building our first home). I particularly found her background in design, fashion and banking helpful. She has a great eye for design and also keeps an eye on the bottom line, which was hugely important for our project. Lori is a designer who also works hard to make sure your vision, as a client, is honoured - even though she's the expert. She helped us create a home design that felt like it was truly "ours". Always organised and on top of details, Lori saved the day with clever solutions to problems that could have derailed a few projects. She likes to say that she blends a little Canadiana with Kiwiana. I think that's not only a reflection of her design skills but also about her groundedness. I highly recommend Lori! She'll do a great job for you, as well as find a way to make it fun too...”

“I have worked with John on an extensive home renovation. He is a great architect to work with and I am pleased to being doing another project with him. He has a wonderful collaborative and inclusive approach, which means the clients and professionals working on the project all feel valued.”

“Good communication with the property owners and the engineers and good outcome to finalize the proposed alteration and strengthening scheme.”

“Stefan did an amazing job designing the reno for our Kitchen and Lounge area. The package he provided was perfect for bringing to builders for quotes and gave us some great ideas.”

“Steve did a great job of coordinating everything. Always easy to contact and quick to fix any issues. He organised the various contractors in a timely practical manner. The project was finished to my timeline provided at the beginning.”

“Kerryn provided exactly the service we wanted, also helping us to organise our furniture and possessions into smaller spaces after we downsized. She did a superb job in sourcing fabrics and organising curtains, blinds and cushions. Kerryn engaged Rob Cherry to hang pictures throughout the house with excellent results. We were impressed with Kerryn's professionalism, as well as her ability to apply her extensive background in interior design to our particular situation. Kerryn was a joy to work with and instinctively knew what needed to happen. She had numerous and valuable ideas that we wouldn't have thought of ourselves.”

“Mercia has helped me with a couple of projects a kitchen / laundry and bathroom for a rental property and our master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite. The next project she will be doing for us is our own home kitchen. She always meets our brief and understands our style, we even came under budget for the rental kitchen which was fantastic. I have recommended Mercia to several friends and businesses as I am confident that she will execute it beautifully.”