There is a moment when someone turns and looks at you and says, “This is exactly what I wanted!”. I live for those moments as a designer. I love how putting individual elements together can create a space that not only holds interest but is also functional.

Growing up, I was surrounded by fabric samples and beautiful things for homes because my mom had a decorating business. This inspired me to study for a three-year degree – a B.A. Interior Design, which I completed in 2015.

Between 2016 and 2019, I worked in my own design company, engaged with the largest online supplier of Lighting Electrical and Plumbing in South Africa as their Design Project Leader and then joined the creative team at SHF where I worked on the Interior Design of their Umhlanga store. I planned shop layouts, created custom furniture and selected the designer ranges that would be sold nationally at their 7 stores.

After all that excitement, I decided to expand my horizons further so I lived and worked in South Korea and then I came to New Zealand on holiday. I wanted to soak up every new and creative thing I could find while building my skillset.

I fell in love with New Zealand and I found an amazing opportunity to work at Amazing Interiors (Auckland) for about 2 years. I worked with a great team and I learnt a lot about the NZ design Industry

Now I own Dynamic Interiors Limited. It incredible to be building my own business and I am loving every moment.

I love saving my clients the time of searching through hundreds of choices, warranties and contractors. I want you to be connected to your space. This means that I listen to what you want, instead of just prescribing a generic look.

I can join your project at any time, come alongside you and find what you need to make your space truly special. Your space should serve you. It’s incredible how interior design can change a space into one you want to be in. Dynamic lives need dynamic spaces.

Have you ever wanted to take part in grand designs? While I can't guarantee the fame or TV coverage for your design, we can definitely aim for the “WOW” moments.

Kendall Otten