What our clients have to say
“We were eager to make our home look modern and yet at the same time hold onto the uniqueness that it has as a stucco house built in 1948. The look had to blend with the sea views and remain light and bright to maximize the outdoor indoor feel.
It is simply fantastic, everything fits together just so well – colour, textures, and simplicity. All comes together to create an environment that draws us home.”
– Sheryl & Gary Dawson, Mt Maunganui
I have recently built a new home and was fortunate enough to have Lynette help me.
Lynette was involved right from the beginning, accompanying me to the architect, assisting me with every detail and her input has been invaluable. At every stage, Lynette has given sound advice and has been part of a team of “really good” people I have had around me, that has made the build a pleasurable experience. Lynette has a wealth of knowledge, contacts and a diverse interior design portfolio. She is calm and capable and can “ see” what is trying to be achieved. No matter what your “style” is, Lynette will be able to work with you to create your design.
It has been a joy to work with Lynette, and I would recommend her to anyone about to embark on the renovation / refresh / new build journey.
- Jacqui E, Mt Maunganui
“We have recently undertaken an update of our office premises and were delighted with Lynette’s professionalism, and in her understanding of our vision and needs. She delivered a superb integrated result. Lynette ensured that the demands of a busy legal practice and our professional responsibilities were not compromised.”
– Mackenzie Elvin Law, Central Tauranga
“...She went to a lot of trouble to listen to our likes and dislikes as well as being sensitive to costings. We have a contemporary style home with special thought going into the colour scheme that blends in to the landscape of our coastal location.
Her expertise in design, colour, textures and exquisite fabric suggestions made the whole experience enjoyable.”
– Peter & Elaine Gavin, Omokoroa
“When I was ready to update my furnishings, I visited the showroom in Te Puna. I instantly fell in love with many of the furnishings displayed and knew we could work together.
After Lynette visited my home, she was able to capture the essence of my vision. Every day I admire everything and it feels very special and complete. I am so happy.”
– Elmarie Coetzee, Papamoa
“From the first meeting at home, we felt that Lynette made an astute and careful evaluation of our old house and respectfully considered our initial thoughts about what we wanted to achieve. As a result, the engagement has turned into a relationship of trust and confidence and this has grown over the duration of the renovation.
We now believe the time and cost of the engagement with Design on James has been an investment – there are no decisions or product choices we regret and we absolutely love the finished outcome.”
– Richard & Judith Smith, The Avenues - Tauranga
“We engaged the services of Lynette from Design on James to provide direction needed to renovate our rather dated and tired apartment on the waterfront by Memorial Park.
She provided us with colour expertise, timber flooring, carpet, drapes, bespoke furniture, bedding and art which has coordinated beautifully and provided us with a tranquil and restful home that we are very proud of.”
– The Stewarts, The Avenues - Tauranga
“Lynette helped us choose a wonderful update for our home that complimented the atmosphere and design of our home. It was evident on first meeting Lynette, that she had a clear understanding of what we were trying to achieve.
Nothing was too much trouble and Lynette’s vision dovetailed ours perfectly. We enjoyed Lynette’s helpful approach and her knowledge and professionalism. We are delighted with the beautiful new look of our house.”
– Rex & Louise Harkin, Ohauiti - Tauranga
“We came to Design On James with a style of easy living, clean lines and love of natural products. They helped us to further develop this by creating mood boards which laid the foundation for our design and kept us on track throughout the journey.
Lynette provided us with a lot of expertise to help make our dream home a reality. All of this helped make our house a home.”
– Julia & Bradford Stricker, Whakamarama - Tauranga
“Lynette listened to our ideas but also brought an abundance of new ideas to our home. She has immense skill to mix textures and helped us choose flooring, lighting, colour schemes, drapes, furniture and accessories that we would never have thought of.
Lynette’s product and contractor knowledge was superior and took a lot of stress away...never lost sight of look and feel we wanted – she is subtle and the antidote of the sometimes pushy interior designer.”
– Jan & Karl Klinge, Central Tauranga