Rarebirds Interiors is an award-winning boutique interior design studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. Our residential projects and studio spaces have been featured in HOME NZ, NZ House & Garden, Stuff, and Resene Habitat. This page highlights a curated selection of our media features — showcasing the Rarebirds commitment to layered materiality, individuality, and refined design. Click through to see how our work has been recognised across New Zealand’s leading design publications.
The Richmond Project by Rarebirds Interiors was featured in HOME Magazine and Stuff.co.nz, showcasing the transformation of a historic Grey Lynn building into a layered, multifunctional design studio and residential space. Located in Auckland, the project reflects our approach to warm materiality, refined detailing, and liveable spatial flow.
The Greenhithe Kitchen by Rarebirds Interiors was featured in HOME Magazine in early 2023 as one of New Zealand’s best residential interiors. With bold timber cabinetry, layered textures and sculptural lighting, this Auckland kitchen showcases our refined yet practical approach to residential renovation and kitchen design.
Rarebirds Interiors’ culinary feature in HOME Magazine highlighted the Sussex, Benson, and Grattan kitchen projects — three distinct spaces that explore colour, form, and materiality in highly personalised ways. These projects demonstrate our ability to bring expressive, tactile design into functional, everyday spaces.
The Jervois Bathroom by Rarebirds Interiors was featured in HOME Magazine’s August/September 2023 issue, celebrated for its sculptural forms, soft tonal layering, and spa-like calm. Located in central Auckland, this space reflects our ethos of designing beautiful, considered interiors that support everyday rituals.
The Ripon Project by Rarebirds Interiors was featured in NZ House & Garden and Stuff.co.nz in 2024. This mid-century inspired Auckland renovation blends vintage tones and modern needs, with careful detailing and a focus on long-lasting, expressive interiors tailored to the client’s lifestyle.
The Benson Kitchen by Rarebirds Interiors was showcased in Stuff.co.nz’s “Kitchen of the Week” in 2023, recognised for its dramatic before-and-after transformation. With deep tones, elegant curves, and detailed joinery, this kitchen highlights our skill in creating high-functioning, visually rich interiors.
Rarebirds Interiors was featured in Habitat by Resene, exploring our studio’s use of colour therapy, texture, and self-care principles in interior design. This editorial piece reflects our commitment to creating emotionally supportive spaces grounded in material expression.
