Meet our interior designers
At By Design Interiors, our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help—whether you get in touch by phone, email, or visit our Christchurch office.
Lynley, Sarah and Anneliese work closely together to offer expert guidance and a personal touch at every stage of your design journey.
LYNLEY HANSEN
Business Owner / Interior Designer
Lynley Hansen is the founder of By Design Interiors and an experienced interior designer with a Diploma in Interior Design. Originally from Gore (Southland), she moved to Christchurch in 2000 to study, and soon after made the city her home.
From 2000 through to 2014, Lynley worked across the construction, bathroom, and flooring industries—building a solid foundation of product knowledge, supplier relationships, and hands-on experience with residential interiors. In the later years of that period, By Design Interiors began to take shape as she transitioned into working for herself while starting a family.
Now, with over two decades of experience and a thriving business, Lynley has created a career she loves—helping people bring their homes to life. She works exclusively in the new home space, partnering with building companies to guide their clients through colour selections, finishes, and design decisions that make the building process feel smooth and rewarding.
Lynley specialises in interpreting each client’s unique taste through colour, texture, wallpaper, furnishings, and thoughtful design details. Her warm and practical approach makes her a trusted partner for both clients and builders.
Her design philosophy is simple: “Trust your instincts—you live there.” While resale value is worth considering, Lynley believes your home should reflect your personality and feel like a sanctuary from the moment you step inside.
Lynley Hansen
Dip. Interior Design
📞 021 712 699 | ✉️ lynley@bydesigninteriors.co.nz
SARAH VAN TUEL
Interior Designer / Design and Marketing Co-ordinator
Sarah is our warm and approachable Design and Marketing Coordinator at By Design Interiors. With diplomas in both Interior Design and Graphic Design, she combines creative flair with a sharp eye for detail.
As a true Cantabrian, Sarah loves being part of her local community. At By Design Interiors, she looks after all our marketing and coordinates client consultations—so hers is often the friendly voice you’ll hear when you first get in touch.
Sarah’s easygoing nature helps clients feel at ease, and she especially enjoys seeing each project unfold into a home filled with colour, character, and comfort.
Sarah van Tuel
Dip. Graphic Design & Dip. Interior Design
📞 Phone: 027 8500 167
📧 Email: designer@bydesigninteriors.co.nz
ANNELIESE MARIE
Interior Stylist & Property Staging
Anneliese possesses an innate ability to transform spaces, intuitively understanding how colour, texture, and form interact to create atmospheres that inspire and delight.
Originally from Wellington, Anneliese's eye for detail ensures every room is meticulously curated, reflecting her clients' personalities. However, it's her genuine warmth and connection that truly sets her apart and makes the styling journey joyful and fulfilling.
With a distinguished career as a professional dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB), Anneliese's experience within the ballet company infuses her styling work with elegance, fluidity, and a keen eye for composition.
Drawing from her travels around the globe, she incorporates diverse influences, creating unique and captivating environments.
Anneliese Marie
Phone: 021 176 3653 Email: colours@bydesigninteriors.co.nz
SHEREE TAYLOR
Office Administrator
Sheree is the office administrator at By Design Interiors. She also runs her own business—'Taylored Bookkeeping', where she offers a range of services to small business owners and sole traders in the North Canterbury region.
On top of that, she's a mum to 3 children, with a true passion of hers is helping business owners to thrive by using her accounting and administrative skills.
Sheree Taylor
Email: tayloredbookkeeping.co.nz@gmail.com