Projects — Matt South | Designer

From inspiration to reality.

Different briefs, varying budgets, all delivered with the same passion and attention to detail.

INNER-CITY
VILLA

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DELAMARE
RENOVATION

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EDITION
APARTMENT

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UPTOWN APARTMENT

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WAIKATO ARCHITECTURAL BUILD

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KOHIMARAMA
BUILD

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EASTERN BAYS TOWNHOUSE

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KOA FLAT

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GLENDOWIE
HOME

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PONSONBY
OFFICE

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HORSHAM DOWNS HOME

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HARBOUR VIEW APARTMENT

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INSTAGRAM

Kohimarama Build | Garden Lounge •
A purposefully tranquil space connected to and inspired by the courtyard garden. Originally destined to be a media room, my clients decided they wanted this space to be used to gather and create memories with

Kohimarama Build | Dining •
Our aim with this dining area was to create a feeling of warmth and intimacy within the large open living space. The soft natural oak dining table is paired with comfy arm chairs that allow for long nights around the

Kohimarama Build | Entrance Hall •
The wedged shape of this entry hall creates a really exciting entrance experience to the home. Layers of textured finishes introduce you to the home’s vibe, while the unique floor plan creates space for

Kohimarama Build | Cellar •
The raison d’être. A practical and tasteful addition to the home’s footprint that combines storage needs with display, for my wine loving clients. The mood in here is a departure from the bright/ope

Kohimarama Build | Kitchen •
Practical and social considerations are the forefront of this kitchen design with important aesthetic cues linking it with the rest of the open living space. The joinery has a light impact drawing your eye through th

Kohimarama Build | Bedroom •
Truly a ‘suite-sized’ space, the primary bedroom of this home gives the owners the perfect space to rest. Fresh hues are balanced with warmth of timber furnishings, giving the room the feeling akin to a

Kohimarama Build | Bathrooms •
Situated in a coastal suburb the palettes for these bathrooms link back to the home’s setting. Unique features in each space give the rooms personality while foundational fittings and finishes ensure continu

Kohimarama Build | Living & Dining •
New series! I started working on this back in 2019, only completing last year. The volume of this home’s living/dining space creates a feeling of grandeur. When selecting finishes and furnishings w

Glendowie Home | Bathroom •
Combining a separate bathroom and w/c has allowed us to tick every box on the family bathroom list! The addition of a few luxuries ensure the space still feels special for guests.

Glendowie Home | Kitchen •
At least double the size of the original kitchen, this new addition has become the home’s hero piece. A blend of practical and contemporary surfaces, embellished with brass.

Glendowie Home | Living •
Exciting to share this next series which depicts a major renovation of my clients’ main living spaces. Transformed into ‘open plan’ this entertaining space is now the right balance of comfort and calm

Eastern Bays Townhouse | Dining •
Key here was to find a balanced atmosphere that could feel formal or casual for all types of dining. A very important space for these clients who love entertaining.

Eastern Bays Townhouse | Kitchen •
Practicality was front of mind for my clients when it came to this kitchen. We packed storage into every corner! But most importantly it had to be beautiful and worthy of its footprint. I love the simplicity of

Eastern Bays Townhouse | Living •
A space for conversation and connectivity to all other living spaces, including outdoors. Here we incorporated a few of the clients existing furniture pieces. The vignette is framed by barn style sliding door,

Eastern Bays Townhouse | Den • When we started the design of this room my clients weren’t sure how they would ever use the space. When I presented the concept, incorporating a dry bar, my clients were quickly excited and from there everyth

Eastern Bays Townhouse | Bathrooms • A warm, organic powder room on the lower floor is an exclusive experience for guests, adorned with perhaps the most beautiful wall light you’ll ever see. The upstairs bathrooms use a restrained selectio

Eastern Bays Townhouse | Bedroom • Starting off a new photo series with this luxurious suite-style bedroom. Perched on the top level with views out to Rangitoto, the primary bedroom of this home uses a fresh palette that amplifies the light and

Inner-City Villa | Outdoor Living •
Vibrant and social, this outdoor living space is a perfect extension of the interior living. The layout and furniture were chosen with ultimate flexibility in mind, and suitable for days in and out of the pool

Inner-City Villa | Bathrooms •
A restrained material palette allows my design intentions to really shine in these spaces. With an overall sense of uniqueness and luxury I’m super excited with how these spaces turned out. The hero’s o

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