Crafting interiors
to suit your style
As every design is unique; our design process is tailored to suit your needs.
Should you wish to renovate your whole house, decorate one room or just need some beautiful cushions or curtains – Insider can work with you to develop ideas and create customised solutions.
Insider can provide an all-inclusive service from design concept through to project completion, resulting in a smooth running operation avoiding client concerns over budget, time constraints, or quality of workmanship.
We work closely with our extensive network of tradespeople, product providers and craftspeople to provide the trusted expertise to produce results that will exceed your expectations.
Our services include the following:
Interior Decorating
Colour consulting (interior and exterior)
Window coverings
Reupholstery
Cushions and squabs
Interior decor styling
Interior fittings selection including: plumbing, flooring finishes & lighting
Furniture selection
Artwork selection
Interior Design
Kitchen design
Bathroom design
Wardrobe design
Space planning
Specification of hard surface finishes
Custom furniture
Robyn Forster – Design Director
(Dip Int. Design)
Robyn strongly believes interior design is about interpretation. The right style is the one which is right for your needs, that comes to life with Insider's creative flare and extensive product and material knowledge.
“I am passionately committed to listening to my clients' needs and then working to create an environment that enhances and enriches their lives.”
With a background in the film and television industry, Robyn is a craftsperson in her own right. Her combination of extensive product knowledge and professional design experience means that Insider holds a wealth of expertise within its small framework.
Insider is based in The Depot at 715 Pollen Street, Thames. and works with clients from Auckland, the Waikato region and Thames Coromandel district. Drop into our showroom, or get in touch for an initial free consultation.
Recent Work
The Richards’ House
Piesse House
Dunwoodie House
What Our Client’s Say
Initially, I wanted advice on a paint colour for the outside of my new home and Robyn was recommended to me. I was also modernising the inside of the house with some major changes. I had no idea where to start. Quickly it became apparent that Robyn could project manage this for me and in hindsight I couldn’t have done it without her. I was very glad to have her liaising with the tradesmen – she knew much more than I did about any necessary requirements. My home is lovely to live in and people have wanted to know the exact paint colour inside and out for their own use. Robyn was easy to work with, full of ideas, listened to anything I particularly wanted, and went the extra mile.
Geraldine, Thames
Insiders’ brief was to upgrade our 20-year-old home; bathroom, ensuite and family room, with a lick of paint throughout, including curtains. Robyn’s services were outstanding – we collaborated together with ease and her professional manner was both respectful and helpful. Thank you Robyn, you certainly made the process easier.
Shaun & Melanie Thames
Robyn was great at interpreting and facilitating my interior design ideas. She understood my taste and her recommendations were spot on. Her incredible craft skill base and inherent understanding of materials and design processes, make her unique as an interior designer. I look forward to working with her again!
Georgia, Auckland