Interior Design | Auckland Studio
We Curate Luxurious, yet Liveable Interiors that stand the test of time
Our Story
EST 2000
Led by international award-winning interior designer Ben Lewis, the Trenzseater Auckland studio team delivers sophisticated, enduring residential interiors. Over the last 25 years, we’ve established a reputation for curating some of the most refined residences in New Zealand.
Our talented interior designers specialise in crafting bespoke luxury spaces tailored precisely to your requirements—taking into account your home’s architecture, surroundings, personal taste, and lifestyle. Our bespoke service stands out among other local interior design offerings as Trenzseater offers many of the world’s absolute best furniture, furnishing & decor brands in-house.
Whether you’re embarking on a new architectural build, renovating your home or apartment, or simply enhancing key living spaces, at Trenzseater Interiors you will receive the highest level of personal attention and service. From our first consultation to the final unveiling, we are committed to delivering exceptional results – ensuring a home that will uniquely resonate with you.
Design Philosophy
The award-winning Trenzseater signature style is defined by a modern, elegant, and internationally inspired approach to interior design.
Our expertise lies in overseeing the overall aesthetic of a home, ensuring that every element works together seamlessly. By entrusting us with your project, you’ll achieve a harmonious, functional, and refined space tailored to your precise vision.
We pride ourselves on presenting clients with the finest options available and working flexibly—whether you prefer hands-on involvement or would like us to take the creative lead.
Most of our projects reflect our passion for timeless yet effortlessly liveable interiors. However, we also thrive on pushing creative boundaries. As Ben often says, “The sky is the limit when your heart is in it.” Deeply curious and passionate about design & creativity we love to explore new ideas and strive to create design solutions that exceed the norm.
Our Ethos
TRANSPARENCY – openness is the key to ensuring we meet your expectations.
TIMELINESS – we are on point with project delivery – as are our installers. You will be in your property at the agreed date.
THE BEST PRODUCTS – we will always present you with the finest products in the world. And if our substantial network of regular suppliers don’t have it we will it source it for you – world-wide.
CAN-DO ATTITUDE – No challenge is too big. We welcome unique and ambitious projects.
The Studio - Trenzseater Auckland
Located in the heart of Parnell, our Auckland showroom & studio which is just over 3500 sq.ft. houses our full service interior design office. It is both a design destination and a creative hub. Open to the public, you are invited to come in and view the substantial range of exclusive collections and beautifully presented lifestyle displays on show.
The space has been designed specifically to present to you the expansive collection of exclusive bespoke furniture we manufacture in New Zealand – along with a large portfolio of luxury International brands that we import.
This is a place we’ve designed to whet the creative imagination of clients – see, feel and touch some of the potential options for your home – while receiving expert advice and encouragement on ideas for the development of your project.
Whether you are planning a new architectural build, furnishing an apartment, renovating or just seeking interior design for specific spaces, you’ll be presented with the very best options available for your project, so you can make the best possible selections on product + finishes.
Crafting enduring, comfortable & harmonious interiors is our passion
The Auckland Interior Design Team
At Trenzseater, our team is dedicated to delivering a professional, detail-oriented, and inspiring interior design experience. This commitment has cemented our reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading interior design consultancies.
Our GM and Interior Design Director, Ben Lewis, leads the Auckland team, applying his internationally recognised expertise to oversee every project. Over the last decade Ben has been a finalist and winner in many international interior design awards, particularly in London & LA. A major triumph was his 2019 win for “Global Interior Design Scheme” at the Design et al International Design & Architecture Awards in London.
More recently in 2024 he won the SBID (Society of British International Design) award in his category “Interior Scheme Australasia”.
Read more about Ben’s international recognition here
We believe this level of personal service sets us apart in the industry and is the beginning of a successful, lifelong journey with our brand.
The Trenszeater Interior Design service is a highly personalised creative service. Our primary focus is on unlocking the potential of your home and bringing your vision to life.
Our experienced team will collaborate closely with you from the outset, providing detailed floor plans, custom drawings, and expert design solutions tailored to your space.
Through thoughtful consultation and an in-depth understanding of your design aspirations, we ensure that every aspect of your home reflects your aesthetic and functional needs.
We regularly work alongside architects, designers, developers, and private clients, and we encourage early engagement in the process for the best results.
Our extensive consultation process in the ideation phase of your brief informs our curation of bespoke joinery, furniture, textiles, finishes and the integration of family heirlooms, art and antiques in your design.
Trenzseater distributes and represents one of the largest collections of luxury international brands in New Zealand. Additionally, we design and manufacture our own collection of luxury furniture – designed by Ben Lewis. Beyond our in-house offerings, we leverage a vast network of global suppliers to source the perfect pieces for your project.
Our Expertise
Trenzseater’s long track-record of successful projects is attributable to our team’s knowledge, depth of experience and passionate commitment to providing you with the most comprehensive service available.
Our team of talented award-winning interior designers, technical drawing consultants and installation specialists along with a network of trusted contractors, artisans and suppliers that are personally curated by Ben Lewis, ensures each project is executed down to the finest detail.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, Ben Lewis ensures the team at Trenzseater will offer you only the finest in personal service available. From the first consultation through to the final inspection our professional team will take great care to fully understand your brief and vision to ensure that we curate a design which is specific and unique to you – and one that exceeds your expectations.
We look forward to introducing our team of designers to you and beginning an exciting journey together.
A unique in-house service, our custom joinery expertise spans cabinetry, bookcases, libraries, wine cellars, and kitchens—designed, manufactured, and installed by skilled local artisans.
What really distinguishes this offering is the attention to detail – each component, raw material and finish is is custom-crafted to match your precise requirements.
Our delivery and installation team ensures every item, from the most elaborate to the tiniest decorative accent is installed with care and precision.
After the expert installation is complete, your Interior Designer will inspect the completed project, making final styling finishing touches before presenting the final reveal to you.
We take pride in delivering on time, every time.
