Welcome to SD+A, a design incubator that specializes in creating inspiring spaces and places for our clients, telling their unique stories and engaging their people.
Our story
SD+A Interiors Studio originated as part of Studio Design + Architecture, and has since evolved into an independent company. This transition reflects the studio’s growth and commitment to delivering specialized interior design services while continuing to uphold the high standards and creative vision that were foundational to its success within the larger firm.
SD+A Interiors Studio is celebrated for its tailored and personalized client strategies, guiding projects from the initial concept through to final delivery.
“Our mission is to surpass our clients’ expectations by crafting designs that are not only innovative and distinct but also deeply reflective of their identity and aspirations. We aim to create spaces that enhance the way our clients live, work, and experience the world.”
Our team brings over three decades of experience to SD+A Interiors Studio, with a diverse and distinguished portfolio that spans high-end residential, retirement, hospitality, healthcare and corporate interiors. Led by our founder, Niki Harrison, the studio has recently expanded its expertise to include luxury residential design, custom multi-residential interiors, and a comprehensive furniture curation, selection, and procurement service.
At SD+A Interiors, we are passionate about every aspect of design. We believe that exceptional design is integral to delivering a successful project, and we are committed to creating environments that are sophisticated, elegant, and genuinely reflective of our clients’ brands or personal tastes. Our studio proudly collaborates with leading architects, designers, builders, developers, and other industry professionals to achieve world-class, award-winning outcomes.
Our services
SD+A Interiors Studio is deeply passionate about every facet of design, recognizing it as a critical component in delivering a comprehensive and successful project.
Studio Design + Interiors Auckland
Creativity, high end finishes & attention to detail.
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Design services
With extensive experience working alongside leading developers, private residential clients, the hospitality industry, and retirement living, SD+A Interiors Studio is committed to collaboration at every stage. Our ethos is rooted in teamwork, utilizing workshops and close partnerships with clients, developers, and consultants to create exceptional, project-specific interiors. We approach each project with a holistic perspective, considering every detail from planning and analysis to the unique needs of homeowners, retirement living, and the hospitality sector.
During the Concept phase, we focus on philosophy, design intent, and customization, enabling clients to fully immerse themselves in the vision we are crafting together. We take pride in ensuring that every concept is not only inspiring but also achievable. In the Design Development phase, we refine the design direction in close collaboration with the client and project team, ensuring alignment at every step.
Our deep knowledge of local and international products forms the foundation of the project’s aesthetic, with initial selections presented as early as the Concept stage. Our studio boasts an expansive and continually updated library, filled with inspiring materials and products that inform our design decisions.
We achieve documentation with meticulous detail, facilitating a smooth tender and construction process. Our extensive experience in commercial and residential services coordination, space planning, interior detailing, and custom joinery ensures that our clients and builders receive results that exceed expectations.
SD+A Interiors Studio
Beyond mere functionality into the realm of art.
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Selections
At SD+A Interiors Studio, our selections go beyond the ordinary, offering bespoke design elements that reflect individuality and craftsmanship. These exclusive pieces are not just additions to a space; they are expressions of artistry that capture the essence of form, proportion, and detail.
Customization is at the heart of our design philosophy, whether through personalized interiors or uniquely crafted furniture. SD+A Interiors Studio’s selections redefine spaces by infusing them with a curated blend of creativity and craftsmanship. Each piece serves as a statement, elevating your surroundings beyond mere functionality into the realm of art.
SD+A Interiors Studio
Tailored to reflect the distinct personality of each project.
SD+A Interiors Studio
Furniture & Styling
SD+A Interiors Studio offers a comprehensive furniture curation, selection, and procurement service.
From planning furniture layouts for entire homes to selecting individual pieces and materials, we customize each element to perfectly suit the interior. We understand that every home and client is unique, which is why our service is tailored to reflect the distinct personality of each project.
Furniture & StylingOur furniture curation and procurement service also includes the selection of artwork and accessories, catering to the commercial, retirement living, and hospitality sectors as well. Our team of interior designers takes into account the specific requirements of each space, ensuring that every item is perfectly proportioned and complements the overall design. With expertise in both local and international markets, we strive to create spaces with a unique character, blending new, vintage, collectible, and personalized pieces. Our projects range in scale from apartments and individual homes to multi-residential developments, corporate spaces, and hospitality environments.
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Our approach
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Sustainable, responsive designs that engage with business disciplines and living environments whilst responding to social needs.
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A design incubator, we produce exceptional ideas that lift the built environment and heighten the experience to enhance our existence.
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A collaborative approach, comprehensive consultation process and then detailed planning, technical excellence and completion to schedule and budget are all part of our proven methodology.
Niki Harrison
PRINCIPAL/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Niki Harrison is a highly respected interior designer with over 30 years of experience in the interior design industry in London ,Sydney and Auckland. Niki has cultivated a strong reputation for her work across a broad spectrum of projects, including residential, multi-residential, hospitality, healthcare, hotel, and large-scale retirement living developments. Niki’s design philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of the environment, aiming to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally purposeful for each unique project.
Her approach is defined by a commitment to crafting timeless environments that reflect the specific needs and desires of her clients. Niki’s ability to nurture and build lasting relationships ensures that both clients and team members find the studio an approachable and collaborative space. Her passion for achieving the highest quality standards is evident in her work, as she consistently delivers well-considered, meticulously crafted designs. Niki’s leadership, coupled with her creative vision and technical expertise, continues to drive the success of SD+A Interiors.
Contact Studio Design + Architecture which is now Studio Design + Interiors Auckland
Contact Studio Design + Architecture which is now Studio Design + Interiors Auckland
We offer a highly customized approach from concept to completion, with a focus on creating spaces that are sophisticated, refined, and truly reflective of our clients’ unique personalities or brands.
Contact Studio Design + Architecture which is now Studio Design + Interiors Auckland
Contact Studio Design + Architecture which is now Studio Design + Interiors Auckland
Contact Studio Design + Architecture which is now Studio Design + Interiors Auckland
