Our Story

Feather and Oak Interiors started with Katy's passion to create homes that provide a place to relax and refresh, to inspire and motivate and ultimately create interiors that are both timeless and fresh. 

The vision has grown and although we remain firmly anchored in interior design, the team is highly skilled in styling residential and boutique commercial spaces, sourcing and supplying furniture and decor, designing and manufacturing soft furnishings and custom design for those unique projects.

We love our Rangiora-based design studio that allows us to travel all over the South Island and would love to welcome you in to learn more about us!

Our Mission

CONNECTING WITH OUR CLIENTS

Making connections and cultivating lifelong relationships is fundamental to how we do business.   We are determined to build strong relationships with both our clients and our community of design and build experts.  We dive into each and every project and work fiercely alongside our clients to make their dreams a reality.  Crafting a home for our clients will always be a privilege. 


PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

Our vision has always been the same: have fun, do exceptional work, push boundaries, pay attention to the details, treat people right, be transparent, have a positive impact on the world around us, give back, and keep learning.



Meet Katy


Family

I am married to Edward and have four children – William, Elliot, Annabelle and Edwin. It’s a busy household!
Day Job

Owner and Lead Designer at Feather and Oak Interiors – one of my most favourite places

Describe Yourself in 3 Words

Organised, motivated and positive

Drink of choice?

Sparkling water or a chai latte pre-five o’clock and pink gin after sundown

I’m absolutely awful at? 

Anything to do with cars and motors

I love...

My family, my Feather & Oak girls, lilies, a good book, a delicious pink gin cocktail, a good laugh and beautiful things

When you are having a bad day what do you do to make yourself feel better

 A good book, a warm coconut milk chai and an afternoon nap

What is your favourite design tip?  

Be aware of trends because they are great at giving a fresh perspective but always remember you want to love those key decisions in your home in ten years time.  Timeless, fresh and balanced will always win out over the latest and greatest! 

Current homeware obsession? 

Fresh flowers and greenery.  I find fresh flowers always breathe life into a room and nothing beats the fragrance of freshly cut flowers.

Meet Emma

Our styling super-star and Katy's right hand - Emma is the gin and fizz of our Feather and Oak family!  With her precision, flare and vivacious personality she lights up the room and keeps our client's homes looking drop dead gorgeous.  Pop in and say hello (PS if you want to win her over bring an extra coffee or chocolate)

Family

Just a small family of two, my dog Nora and I

Day Job

Styling superstar at Feather & Oak Interiors

Describe Yourself in 3 Words

Bubbly, Organised, Realist

I'm Absolutely Awful at...

Checking when the car needs oil or a WOF or a rego for that matter!

I Love...

My family, great food and fashion!

Hobbies?

Is shopping a hobby? In all seriousness I like to bake when I have time and I enjoy researching about nutrition and how foods and hormones affect our bodies #drlibbyfan

What’s one piece of interior advice you would give?

Research, research, research! Always have a good idea of what look you’re really wanting before you start buying and that way you will always buy what you love. Pinterest and Instagram will be your new best friend.

Current homeware obsession?

Cushions! I almost need a new cupboard to store all the cushions that I want.

Meet Lynda

From her impeccable seamstress skills to her next-level organisation - she keeps the ship sailing smoothly. When Lynda's not tucked away at the Feather & Oak Interiors headquarters, you can find her installing some magnificent curtains or at home with her family enjoying an ice cold gin & tonic. In the wise words of Lynda: "Curtains should never be an afterthought"

Family?

Love them to bits – best job I ever had!

Day job?

Prioritiser

Describe yourself in 3 words...

Adaptable, Loyal, Tall

Home is?

A haven

Awful at?

Technology & Dusting.

Drink of choice?

Cold Water, Gin & Tonic, Gumboot Tea, Single Malt Whisky

Favourite room in the house?

Conservatory - the light, colours, view and activity out the window

What’s one piece of interior advice you would give?

Curtains should never be an afterthought

Meet Kayla

Kayla is back at Feather & Oak HQ after a year away in the Pacific and we couldn't be happier to have her back.  With her bubbly personality, next-level organisational prowess and styling experience she will welcome you into the studio and help you start your journey with us. 

Family

Two of us - Jason, my husband, and I
Day Job

Practise Manager

Describe Yourself in 3 Words

Passionate, outgoing and driven

Next destination once planes start flying again

Lake Benmore

Drink of Choice?

Coffee first thing & Hendricks gin, cucumber & pink tonic.

I'm Absolutely Awful at...

Ironing- luckily Jas is a whizz.

Hobbies?

Photography, paddle boarding, mountain biking.

Favourite food?

Scallops with pea puree & smoky bacon, Four cheese gnocchi, Affogato.

What song do you have to sing along with when you hear it? 

Nearly every song, I’m really annoying like that! I love music.

What should every home have and why?

A large dining table with comfortable chairs so you can while away the hours enjoying great food & company.

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