| 97 T T Kim Newth Fun focus to award-winning interiors Trending in the market are warmer tones, with chocolate, tobacco and coffee prevailing as popular choices. INTERIOR DESIGN Melanie Craig Interiors Wānaka-based Melanie Craig LTD is an award winning interior architecture practice that fearlessly pursues excellence on every project. That means pushing boundaries and being prepared to innovate. It sounds like serious work, yet Melanie herself would describe their approach as more akin to playful curiosity. “Our projects are always fun – our team is awesome,” says Melanie. “We love coming to work because we are creating a different impact in our clients’ homes. We are not cookie cutters. You will not end up with a home interior that’s the same as your neighbour’s and that’s because we come from a design background. “We draw on our knowledge and experience of projects right across New Zealand over many years to bring different textures, techniques and details to personalise spaces.” The team works closely with clients to understand their individual tastes and preferences, at the same time opening the door on a world of possibilities. Most important for Melanie Craig LTD is the quality of the final product. Delivering on design is paramount and finished products can be viewed on Melanie Craig’s website, melaniecraig.co.nz. “We know it can be scary to try something a little different but we love showing people what’s possible. There’s no need to be scared as there are so many amazing options that are really exciting. I think confidence is on the rise as we’ve noticed that people are turning away from monochrome and embracing texture and colour to express their own voice inside the home – they are requiring more.” Trending in the market are warmer tones, with chocolate, tobacco and coffee prevailing as popular choices. Oak and brass accents - particularly deeper toned Tuscan Brass - continue to feature strongly too. Since Melanie and business partner Gaynor forged their creative design partnership in 2006, Melanie Craig LTD has continued to grow and today employs a 19-strong team, including sister company Joinery Crew that provides innovative and integrated joinery solutions. From their boutique studio on Wānaka’s Helwick Street, Melanie Craig LTD offers an enticing array of contemporary furniture, furnishings and homewares. Enterprise Drive is home to their showroom, stocked with larger furniture pieces and an extensive design library. Upstairs is the design engine room while at the back of the building is Joinery “We draw on our knowledge and experience of projects right across New Zealand over many years to bring different textures, techniques and details to personalise spaces.” Crew’s state of the art factory, equipped with precision Italian machinery. “We host regular design events at the showroom. Renowned lighting designer David Trubridge was one of our recent guest speakers. We see this as a way to help keep design alive throughout New Zealand.” The accolades are many for this exceptional business, with APT Innovation and Master Joiners recognising Melanie Craig LTD’s design pedigree. Their refined and detailed kitchen and open plan living room design for a Wānaka home by Archi Build won a Regional Kitchen Excellence Award at last year’s 2023 Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year also.
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