THE MATAKANA COAST & AUCKLAND
I help boutique stays and homeowners decorate, style and capture spaces that tell a story and evoke emotion.
We’re all about the moody tones, vintage and collected elements, and a lived-in, cosy vibe.
I WORK MY MAGIC WITH
Owners of boutique stays who want to wow their guests with Insta-worthy moments.
You’ve invested in a boutique stay, holiday rental, or Airbnb and want to offer your guests a memorable, aesthetic experience that earns five-star reviews, but you need to make good on your investment pronto. Major renovations are a no-go at this point. You also need beautiful imagery that showcases the heart and soul of your accommodation and entices guests to come for a stay.
Homeowners who don’t do neutrals and want more personality and colour in their homes - a space that looks and feels more them.
You’re tired of white walls and bland decor, and dreaming of a space that’s practical yet feels more authentic to you and your family - every time you step inside, but you’re not ready to knock down walls and take on a full home renovation just yet.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
With a background in homewares, design, e-commerce, and interior and editorial photography, my approach goes beyond aesthetics. I focus on how a space feels, how it functions, and how it is experienced visually, online and in print.
Whether you’re launching a new space, refreshing an existing one, or preparing for publication, I offer decorating, styling and photography that feels warm, lived-in, and intentional.
CREATIVE SERVICES
INTERIOR DECORATING & STYLING
CREATIVE DIRECTION
INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
BOUTIQUE STAYS
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Ideal for boutique stays seeking creative direction without a full decorating/styling service.
In-person consultation
Spatial layout and styling guidance
Colour, texture, and material recommendations
In-depth furniture, soft-furnishing and decor recommendations
Practical advice on styling for photography and guest experience (for boutique stays)
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Ideal for boutique stays seeking a complete styling solution from concept to finished room, and interior photography to showcase their accommodation.
In-person consultation
Spatial layout and styling
Colour, texture, and material selection
Designing around existing furnishing and/or sourcing additional furniture, decor, soft-furnishings, etc.
Room decorating, styling and installation from start to finish
Pre-shoot consultation and planning
Shoot styling
Interiors and lifestyle photography for digital and print visual identity
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Perfect for boutique stays that have their decorating and styling sorted and need curated imagery that captures the essence of their brand and accomodation.
HOMEOWNERS
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Ideal for homeowners seeking creative direction without a full decorating/styling service.
In-person consultation
Spatial layout and styling guidance
Colour, texture, and material recommendations
In-depth furniture, soft-furnishing and decor recommendations
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Ideal for homeowners seeking a complete styling solution from concept to finished room.
In-person consultation
Spatial layout and styling
Colour, texture, and material selection
Designing around existing furnishing and/or sourcing additional furniture, decor, soft-furnishings, etc.
Room decorating, styling and installation from start to finish
THE PROCESS
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You like what you’ve seen of my work and are ready to transform your space, and reach out with an email or message to learn more about how I can make that happen.
I send you a short (and fun) questionnaire to help me get a feel for your style and vision. We organise a time to meet in person.
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We meet at the project site, whether it’s your house or boutique stay, to go over the brief, including budget, requirements, changes, design constraints, and the overall vibe you want to achieve. Seeing and experiencing the space in person gives me a clear picture of what we’re working with.
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Based on our discussion during our Meet & Greet, I’ll put together a tailored quote for your project, including all details and paperwork for your review and signature. After the paperwork is done and dusted, we get to the fun parts!
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Every decorating and styling project includes a comprehensive blueprint and guide tailored to the specific project that you can refer back to throughout your renovation process and for future reference. This document includes colour, pattern, texture, furnishing, lighting, and layout options and recommendations as well computer-generated renderings to help you better visualise your space.
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If you opt for the complete decorating and styling service, from concept to finished room, I manage all stages of the design process:
Planning
Sourcing furnishings
Decorating, styling and installation
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I meet with you in person to review your tailored decorating and styling blueprint, answer any questions, and make revisions as needed. You’ll receive both printed and digital copies of the final blueprint to take home and use throughout your renovation.
If I’ve designed from concept to a completed room, we finish off with room walkthroughs and reveals, including a printed and digital copy of your final decorating & styling blueprint, and before-and-after photographs.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
I work with a limited number of projects at a time.
To enquire about availability and pricing, please get in touch via the contact form or email hello@thecosynotes.com.