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Living room with cream sofa, beige armchair, fireplace, and large window
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black island, and wooden accents, including a hanging rattan light and a bowl of bread.
Living room with large windows, white sofas with brown and black pillows, a black side table, armchairs with brown cushions, a large wooden dining table with black chairs, a white vase with branches on the table, a fireplace, and a potted plant, in a
Modern bedroom with a neatly made bed, dark headboard, and minimalist decor, illuminated by natural light from large windows with light sheer curtains
Cozy sitting area with a country rural cottage feel with two beige striped armchairs, a small table with a vase of dried flowers, and a picture hanging on the wall, with bright natural light coming through sheer curtains.
Coastal retreat. Living room with beige sofas, white curtains, wooden coffee table, and large windows showing outdoor greenery
Dining room with a large wooden table, nine leather chairs, floral centerpiece, two pendant lights, large windows showing a lake view, and a patterned rug. Coastal retreat.
Modern bathroom with twin oval vessel sinks and large mirrors above a wooden vanity, floral patterned wallpaper, framed pictures on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a white toilet.
Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, gray backsplash, wooden accents, black appliances, and a large dark dining table.
Modern kitchen with a white island, black chairs, beige faucet, and a gray backsplash. Large window letting in natural light, with a potted plant and kitchen utensils on the countertop.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, a walk-in shower with a gold showerhead, a double sink vanity with gold fixtures, and large mirrors, decorated in neutral tones with gold accents.
Modern living room with white curtains, a large center sofa with multiple pillows, a dark fireplace with a TV mounted above, a vase with bare branches on a wooden dining table, and a green plant near the window.
Modern office lobby with black and teal walls, wooden accents, white sofa, beige armchairs, and contemporary pendant lights.

INTRODUCTION

At Danni-Lee Designs, our job is to listen and understand. Because we’re not designing for us. We’re designing for you, your family, your habits, your routines, your frustrations. From how you relax on Sunday morning, to how you host and entertain family and friends.

That takes empathy and connection.

It means noticing the little things, asking the right questions, and understanding what really matters before we start making design decisions.

Because the best spaces don’t just look and feel beautiful. They suit the routines, mess, beauty and reality of everyday life.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

We begin by understanding how you live and how you want your home to feel. From there, we shape a design that feels considered and personal, gently pushing beyond the expected while making sure it functions beautifully for everyday life.

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Sage green, travertine and brass… honestly, what’s not to love? There are three tiles in this space, which can feel like a lot in a smaller bathroom, but the tones are soft, earthy and connected. The travertine brings warmth and natural
For this kitchen renovation it wasn’t about ripping everything out and starting again. The original island stayed, which helped save on cost, but we gave it a fresh feel with fluted panelling, new tapware and black cabinetry added behind. That
We had the most amazing experience at the Fisher & Paykel Experience Centre. I shared some of the appliances on my stories, but I also wanted to share some of the beautiful kitchen design details throughout the space. It is always inspiring seein
Design is deeply personal. There are the beautiful parts, the fabrics, the finishes, the curtains, the colour, the detail. But underneath all of that, good design is about how people actually live, move, feel and function in a space. We're not desi
We took this staircase from classic to contemporary. A dark stain on the timber and a fresh sisal runner brought in modern contrast and natural texture. Proof that details make all the difference!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, grandmothers and mother figures today! I hope your morning started with coffee in bed… ideally in a bed as gorgeous as this one. Mine wasn’t quite this polished, but I was spoilt with coffee in
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. William Morris
More from our Saint Heliers renovation. This ensuite already had beautiful natural stone tiles, so rather than starting again, we kept the original bathroom intact and focused on elevating the vanity wall. Sometimes the smartest design move is knowi