What people are saying

“We engaged Karen from Casabella Interiors to advise us regarding our new building plan details and interior furnishings. We had firm ideas which we wished to include, and she related well to these aspirations and design concepts. She was excellent in discussing the various styles that would suit our home, sourcing quality materials, and supervising the making of the drapes and cushions. Karen has made a significant contribution to the very pleasing appearance of our interior décor. We highly recommend Karen, as she has a pleasant manner which compliments her expertise, skill and patience.”

— J&P Rangiora

“I have worked with Karen on several projects in recent years and have found her to be a very thorough, detail-focused person with a clear ability to visualise solutions combined with a good understanding of how to achieve them. Karen has the knack of quickly building rapport with people, and she possesses a comprehensive knowledge of different design periods, materials, fixtures and fittings. Her many years of experience ensure that even the smallest details get attended to with passion and commitment. I would not hesitate to recommend Karen to anyone looking for a quality outcome for their project.”

— Stephen Crooks, Architect

“We have commissioned Karen of Casa Bella to design, coordinate and project manage three projects over the last ten years. The last project entailed the complete renovation of our commercial offices whilst the previous two were renovations of two residential properties. We have been entirely satisfied with Casa Bella throughout these projects. We have always found Karen to be very enthusiastic and fully professional from the original concept through to the completion of the works. Karen has the ability to listen to her clients’ needs and requirements and that, together with her artistic ability and practical knowledge, enables Karen’s clients to be reassured of a high level of professional service and commitment from her.”

— R & P, Cashmere

“Karen took time and great care to build a relationship with us - to get to know us and get a feel for the house. She listened to our ideas and then offered further possibilities and suggestions. Karen’s highly effective communication and supplier network meant she sourced the perfect range of products and services to achieve the best quality results. Her organisation was impeccable, from overseeing the entire project and being always thoroughly prepared with sample and products to make the most of the time we spent with her. Karen did not stop working until all our needs were met.”

— Miles

“Karen delivered results that we loved. I had complete confidence in Karen’s skills and project management - I was able to walk out and leave her in total control of our character home renovation and repair. Her dedication to our house project allowed me to relax, and her support removed our stress and allowed us to get on with our lives. Karen is a delight to work with - completely focused on producing satisfying and unique results, so it was an easy decision to invite Karen to manage a second project. She updated our holiday home with the WOW factor, achieving fantastic results quickly and within budget.”

— Lynne