Thoughtful Interior Design for Canterbury Homes
By Design Interiors are Canterbury’s trusted interior design specialists, based in Christchurch and proudly supporting new home builds across the region.
Led by interior designer Lynley Hansen, we work closely with builders and their clients to create homes that are thoughtfully designed, beautifully finished and tailored to modern living.
Our experienced team guides you through colour selections, interior finishes and design decisions with confidence and ease — making the process simple, enjoyable and inspiring.
Interior Selections for New Home Builds
At By Design Interiors, we specialise in guiding homeowners through the interior and exterior selections process for new homes across Canterbury.
Working closely with builders and their clients, we help ensure design decisions are well considered and aligned with the overall build. Our role is to simplify the selections process while creating homes that feel cohesive, functional and beautifully finished.
We guide clients through the selection of finishes including:
Bricks and roofing
Cladding, joinery and exterior colours
Interior paint colours
Flooring, cabinetry and benchtops
Tiles and bathroom finishes
All selections are made using your builder’s preferred suppliers, ensuring they integrate smoothly with the building process and timeframes.
WINDOW TREATMENTS
Window Treatments - Custom Blinds, Drapes, Shutters & More
Window treatments are an important finishing element within any home, contributing to both comfort and style.
At By Design Interiors we offer a full range of window treatment solutions including custom drapery, roller blinds, shutters and timber Venetian blinds. We work with trusted suppliers including Windoware, along with leading fabric houses such as Warwick, James Dunlop, Charles Parsons and Nettex.
Our service includes product selection, fabric advice and coordination with professional installers, ensuring your window treatments integrate seamlessly with the design of your home.
We are also able to prepare window treatment pricing directly from your building plans.
Bespoke Furniture & Upholstery
Custom-designed. Locally crafted. Perfectly yours.
We also offer custom furniture design and upholstery services to help complete your home.
Working with skilled local manufacturers including Jade Furniture, Montreux and Kovas Furniture, we design pieces tailored to suit your space, style and functional needs.
Examples of custom pieces include:
Entertainment units and storage cabinetry
Dining tables and benches
Ottomans and upholstered seating
Custom bedheads
Built-in joinery and storage
Reupholstery & Antique Restoration
Through trusted trades including Pleasant Upholstery, we can also assist with reupholstery and restoration of existing furniture.
This service allows treasured pieces or antique furniture to be refreshed and incorporated beautifully within a new home interior.
Services may include:
Full reupholstery
Spring and structure repair
Re-polishing and restoration
COLOUR CONSULTANCY
Colour plays an important role in shaping the overall feel of a home. At By Design Interiors we specialise in selecting interior and exterior colour schemes that complement the architecture, materials and surroundings of your home.
Working alongside your builder, we guide you through every colour and finish decision to ensure the final result feels balanced and cohesive.
Our colour consultation service includes:
Interior and exterior colour schemes
Studio or in-home consultations
Sample folders with selected materials
Brush-out boards for accurate colour reference
A clear colour schedule provided for your builder