We are an established interior design studio with a passion for all aspects of design, architecture, interiors and beyond.

Bespoke Ponsonby team

A warm-hearted and boutique team of designers and design technicians that has the skills and the experience to meet all your requirements, and to create spaces that are truly unique.

We believe passionately that design should deliver beyond expectation, is timeless, uplifting and truly enhances the way we use our spaces and live our lives.

Collectively, we have many years of industry know-how, covering all types and sizes of projects, together with a broad width of skills spanning the many aspects required to achieve a successful outcome for your interior design project – residential or commercial, new build or renovation.

Jane McAulay

Director, Interior Architect

Founder and owner of Bespoke Interior Design, Jane McAulay has a First-Class Honours Degree in Interior Design.

Jane has been designing and working in the building industry since 1998 and has vast experience in commercial and residential projects, from office fit outs to cafes and private homes.

Her talent is driven by her passion for design and a love of all elements related to interior design, whether architecture, art, furniture design, product design or textiles.

Over the years, Jane has been involved in project management, which marries well her creative and practical sides. From renovations to new builds Jane has the versatility and experience to manage and deliver every aspect of a design project.

Being on the cutting edge of what is new and innovative is important to Jane, so she can best serve her clients. More than anything Jane loves meeting and working with people, and seeing her clients thrilled with their end result.

Originally from Scotland, Jane has been living in Auckland, New Zealand since 2004.

Carmen Hernandez

Senior Interior Architect

Carmen is our Senior Interior Architect. She holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Project Management from the prestigious ‘Private Design School’ in Valencia, Spain, and was recognised as the best in her year. Carmen has been designing and working in high-end residential projects for more than fifteen years, and has experience working with some of the most prestigious designers and architects in Europe and New Zealand.

As our Senior Interior Architect, Carmen works across most of Bespoke Interior Design’s projects – from conceptual design, to CAD drawings and detailing, client presentations, and the final exciting stages of implementation.

Carmen is a very innovative designer and has particular penchant for delivering fabulous designs that are a true adaptation of the client’s needs and their original brief. She loves being an interior designer and enjoys every part of her job. But most of all, Carmen loves to see the clients reactions as the design unfolds and they are delighted beyond their expectations.

Carmen’s passion is to travel around the world, discover and learn from different countries, and apply this to life and work!

Lorraine O’Rourke

Senior Interior Architect

Lorraine is an Irish designer whose work explores a wide range of disciplines and materials to create emotive and authentic interior spaces.

Having trained in Europe in Spatial Design, her formative years were spent working in architectural practices on large scale projects spanning Europe and North America. With twenty years of local industry experience Lorraine has worked across all sectors to include residential, hospitality, retail and workplace design.

Conceptual and solutions- driven her ability to quickly realise and develop the Clients vision whilst fully understanding the Project constraints is invaluable. Lorraine’s design sensibility and detail orientated approach draws on her love of travel, architecture, contemporary art and cutting edge materials. A strong advocate for open communication and collaboration Lorraine has successfully completed numerous award winning projects exceeding Client expectations.

Anna Douglas

Office Manager, Accounts & Procurement

Anna is the coordinating force behind our creative team. As office manager, Anna works behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day operations, while supporting our creative team and their clients.

With a bachelor’s degree in business studies from Auckland University of Technology, and over 7 years of experience working within the interior design industry, Anna brings a wealth of experience in project management, procurement, and administration.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys keeping active, pursuing her love of hockey, spending time with family, and planning the next big adventure.