How We Work With You

We work collaboratively with interior designers, architects, landscape designers and private clients, advising on schemes where a European design sensibility is desired.

Every project begins with a complimentary initial conversation to understand the space, aesthetic direction, practical requirements, timeframe and budget. Initial conversations are complimentary within Auckland and by virtual consultation throughout New Zealand. In-person consultations outside the Auckland region are quoted individually.

From there, we can develop an initial mood board and concept direction, bringing together suggested furniture, lighting, decorative objects, architectural elements, garden pieces and planting references as relevant to the project.

The fee for this first design stage is redeemable against full-priced Founders of Rome products purchased for the project, allowing the consultation process to become part of the overall investment in the scheme.

Depending on the scope, we may work with pieces already held in the Founders of Rome collection, source specifically through our European network, or combine the two.

Our involvement can range from advice on a single room, entrance, terrace or garden through to a broader residential, hospitality, landscape or public-space scheme.

We are equally comfortable working directly with a private client or alongside an existing professional team, helping to refine the decorative direction, identify the right pieces and source items that bring depth, individuality and European character to the finished space.

Our process

01 Complimentary Conversation → 02 Mood Board & Direction → 03 Selection & Sourcing → 04 Procurement → 05 Installation & Styling

  • French and Italian sensibilities combine in a small seaside home

    Rolled armed over french linen sofas with castor feet, oversized outdoor antique cafe lanterns creeping inside, strategically placed large scale mirrors to bounce light and reflect ocean views throughout the house...all anchored with a log burner and overdyed antique rug over white washed floor boards. Coastal chic at its finest!

  • From humble beginnings to an Italian style garden at the 'Montmarte' beach house

    This area was overgrown and had zero personality. A major clearing and playful application of Hebe balls for sculpture and conical cyprus for height and wit Italian flavour to guide the curved path. This project is ongoing with a terraced lemon grove underway! Pics to follow.

  • The French Boudoir

    A primary bedroom was given a French makeover to open up the space and convert it to a luxurious full mastersuite complete with an tub and Italian stone surround fireplace. Using the unexpected items and placements in a typically predictable space injected personality and transports you from your daily grind to the French Petite Maison! Velvet drapes were generously hung to highlight the scale of windows and ad drama, while unlacquered brass hardware ensured a lived in and loved softness and authenticity to the room. Opulent, individual, luxurious but welcoming. Et Voila.

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