Shanly Simpson Designs
Interior design services in Auckland.
A home, thoughtfully
brought together.
Furniture, window furnishings, styling and original art, considered together around you. Whether you are furnishing an empty home or bringing new life to familiar rooms, Shanly helps you see the possibilities and brings the details together.
Book a free 30-minute callFind your design package →
Your home. Your way.
Keep what you love.
Discover what’s possible.
You may have an empty house to furnish, a collection of favourite pieces or a room that never quite feels finished. With your priorities and budget as the starting point, Shanly curates a coordinated selection for you to purchase through Shanly Simpson Designs. Furniture, window furnishings, rugs, accessories and art come together with an experienced eye guiding the choices.
Choose your level of support
What would you like
to change?
From a focused consultation to furnishing a whole home, choose the support that suits you. Start with a free 30-minute telephone call. Shanly will explain the consultation fee, scope and next steps before you commit.
01 / Design package
Room design
Make your favourite room work beautifully.
For a room that needs a clearer layout, a new purpose or a more cohesive feel. Shanly considers the pieces you love, explores how they could work together and sources furniture and furnishings to complete the room. Begin with advice, or discuss a furnishing service with selected pieces supplied through Shanly Simpson Designs.
Furniture layout · Practical flow · New and existing pieces
Let’s talk about your room →02 / Design package
Refresh
A fresh feeling, without starting again.
Sometimes the room is almost there. Considered colour, lighting, rugs, art and accessories can bring it together. Shanly helps you see what to keep, what to change and which finishing touches will make the difference.
Colour direction · Lighting and rugs · Art and accessories
Let’s plan your refresh →
03 / Design package
Renovate
A clear vision for the changes ahead.
Bring a consistent design direction to your renovation, from spatial planning and material selections to furniture and window furnishings. Shanly works alongside your builder or architect to connect the decisions. Her role is design advice and selections; construction work is carried out by your appointed trades.
Spatial planning · Materials and finishes · Design coordination
Let’s talk about your renovation →04 / Design package
Total makeover
See the whole home differently.
For an empty home or a broader transformation, bring every room into one considered vision. Shanly curates furniture, window furnishings, rugs, cushions, throws, accessories and art around your brief and budget, incorporating existing pieces where they belong. Selected furnishings are sourced and supplied through Shanly Simpson Designs.
Whole-home furnishing · Window furnishings · Styling and art
Let’s reimagine your home →
05 / Design package
Window furnishings
Dress the light. Shape the atmosphere.
Create the right balance of softness, privacy and light with carefully chosen drapes, blinds or shutters. Explore fabrics and finishes that belong in your room, with a free measure and quote for window furnishings.
Drapes · Roller and Roman blinds · Venetian blinds and shutters
Arrange your free measure & quote →06 / Design package
Moving on
Help buyers feel at home.
Prepare your home for sale with thoughtful presentation. Shanly helps you make the most of your existing furniture, consider colour and introduce selected pieces where they are needed, so each room feels welcoming and easy to understand.
Pre-sale styling · Furniture placement · Colour and finishing touches
Let’s prepare your home for its next chapter →
07 / Design package
Custom design
Support shaped around you.
Have a particular challenge, an unusual space or a project that does not fit neatly into a package? From a single corner to a complete home, talk to Shanly about a tailored approach. Commercial interior enquiries are welcome too.
Individual brief · Flexible scope · Personal design guidance
Let’s explore your ideas →Start with a conversation
Your first step
is a simple one.
A free 30-minute telephone consultation.
Tell Shanly about your home, your priorities and the budget you have in mind. This free introductory call helps establish the brief and the right level of support. If an in-home consultation is the next step, its fee and any travel charges will be explained before you book.
Arrange your introductory call →How we work together
01 / Listen
Share your priorities, the pieces you love and how you want your home to feel.
02 / Find a direction
Discuss the right design support, your budget and the scope of your project. Understand the fees and next steps before you commit.
03 / Bring it together
Put the advice into practice, or work with Shanly to source and supply the furniture, window furnishings and finishing touches that bring your rooms together.
A personal approach
Experienced eyes.
A fresh perspective.
Shanly Simpson brings 28 years of interior design experience, including 10 years working alongside Faye Resnick in Los Angeles. Her approach is grounded in the belief that a home should reflect the people who live there.
Today, she works across Auckland and Rodney, combining an experienced designer’s eye with an artist’s understanding of colour and balance. From one room to a whole home, she helps clients see the potential in their spaces and bring the details together.
Explore Shanly’s projects →A few helpful answers
Before we begin.
Can you improve my home without replacing all my furniture?
Yes. Changing the layout, repositioning artwork and bringing colour and lighting together can make a room feel very different. Shanly starts with the pieces you own and love, then helps you decide what to keep, move or add.
Is my project too small?
A single room, an awkward corner or a few decisions are all worthwhile reasons to get in touch. Shanly welcomes smaller projects as well as larger renovations and furnishing projects. Your first conversation helps establish how much support you need.
Can you source furniture and window furnishings for me?
Yes. Shanly can bring furniture, window furnishings, rugs, accessories and original art together as a coordinated furnishing service, with selected pieces sourced and supplied through Shanly Simpson Designs. Your brief and budget guide the selections.
What if I only want interior design advice?
You can begin with a focused consultation and put the advice into practice yourself. If you later want help sourcing furniture or completing the room, Shanly can discuss that additional support with you.
How much does it cost to work with Shanly?
Fees depend on the service and scope of your project. Your first 30-minute telephone conversation is free. Shanly will explain the fee for an in-home consultation, any travel charges and the next steps before you book. For further design or furnishing support, the scope and costs are discussed for your particular project. Window furnishings also have a free measure and quote service.
Should I buy new furniture before contacting Shanly?
You do not need to. Looking at the room first can help you choose the right size, shape and placement—and discover whether something you already own could work beautifully. If you would like Shanly to curate the room, discuss the furnishing brief before making new purchases.
Can Shanly work with my builder or architect?
Yes. Shanly can advise on design decisions, colours, materials, finishes and furnishings, working alongside your builder or architect. Her service is design support; building work is carried out by your appointed professionals. The scope and fee are discussed for your particular project.
What is the difference between room design and a refresh?
Room design considers how a room works as a whole, including furniture and layout. A refresh focuses on bringing new life to an existing space through colour, lighting, rugs, art and accessories. Your introductory call can help clarify the best fit.
Where does Shanly offer interior design services?
Shanly works across Auckland and the Rodney region, including city apartments, suburban homes, coastal retreats and country properties. Mention your location during the introductory call so travel arrangements can be discussed.
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
No. You can begin with a room that does not feel right, a few ideas or a renovation you are still considering. The first conversation is a chance to identify your priorities and explore a direction.
Let’s make your home
feel more like you.
One room or a new beginning. Let’s start with a conversation.