Who We Are
"My passion has always been interior design. Originally from South Africa, I attended Boston House College Design School in CapeTown where I completed a two year Diploma in Interior Design before moving to Johannesburg, where I worked in the retail industry designing layouts and finishes for stores and supermarkets. In 1992 I moved to the United Kingdom where I worked in partnership with my builder husband, Sean, on numerous renovations in and around London. Sean and I moved to New Zealand in 2002 with our children, and are now based in the lovely town of Cambridge in the Waikato.
Juliet Coleman Interior Design
"Interior design is such an exciting industry, it's constantly evolving with new innovations and ideas. It's so important to keep abreast of trends, while at the same time having a good knowledge of classic design styles which are timeless and provide a great foundation to work from."
About Us
My Philosophy
I pride myself on design that is practical, creative and cost-effective. A beautiful home or room doesn't need to cost a fortune. I like to re-use existing items, and focus on using simple things to create interest. One or two carefully chosen pieces in a simple room can make all the difference, adding character and creating a real point of difference. A home needs to be functional as well as beautiful. I think long-term about how spaces will be used, designing rooms that will be comfortable and practical now and in the future.

My style
My style is eclectic – I like to mix old with new, and use inspiration from around the world to create my designs. I focus on providing tasteful, simple designs that meet the practical needs of my clients, but also add beauty and style in creative and clever ways.
I'm fortunate to have spent many years living and working in other countries, and have been exposed to a wide range of styles and philosophies.


"The style of an era does not mean specific forms in a specific form of art; each form is just one of the many symbols of life within, each art form is a mere contribution to the style. Yet a style is the symbol of an overall feeling, of an era's attitude to life, and is only visible within the universe of all the arts."
Peter Behrens, Feste des Lebens und der Kunst [Celebrations of Life and Art], Jena, 1900
Testimonials
21 Reviews
House renovations
Relationship: ClientProject Date: Nov 2020

Juliet has been amazing with my renovations for the interior of the house. I started off just seeking advise regarding a desk & lounge room ideas and quickly morphed into totally updating and redoing ...Read More

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Relationship: ClientProject Date: Oct 2020

Juliet has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Apart from her obvious talent as an interior designer she is kind, accommodating and proactive. I have a very busy schedule and Juliet was happy to v...Read More

Glen Rossiter
Relationship: ClientProject Date: Sep 2020

I ‘found’ Juliet on google and her images appealed to me so phoned her. I wanted her to help me balance my lounge and her knowledge and expertise were amazing as I needed her guidance. I am not only...Read More

Nicky Forsyth
Relationship: ClientProject Date: Sep 2019

Juliet helped to create space within my home that has become a favour hang-out spot for our whole family, she turned a drab open space into a cozy well designed and thought out space, i loved her idea...Read More

Tina McHarg
Relationship: ClientProject Date: Sep 2019

Juliet really helped me become unstuck with our dining and living room. My husband and I had designed and built our home and had strong ideas on how the spaces linked to the outdoor living environmen...Read More

Robyn McLaughlin
Relationship: ClientProject Date: Apr 2019

Juliet designed a new bathroom and toilet in an older styled farmhouse, where space and natural lighting was very limited. She was able to recommend tradesmen which was very helpful. We are pleased ...Read More

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Relationship: ClientProject Date: Dec 2018

Juliet has been working with our family on our bungalow renovation for some time now and she has been incredible! She’s creative and resourceful and gets the look and feel that we’re after in a room t...Read More

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Relationship: ClientProject Date: Nov 2018

Juliet is personable, efficient and has a wealth of knowledge. She listens to the client well and is great at making recommendations. She is able to provide a range of options within your budget and h...Read More

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