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Designed by Karen Akers

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5 Reviews
Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

Designed by Karen Akers is a boutique design business that offers a complete Interior Design and Decorating service. Based in Sydney and operating since 2005, the practice specialises in residential and small scale commercial projects. With a Bachelor of Design and over 20 years professional design experience, Karen strives for each project to be uniquely stylized towards the individual. The award winning practice has completed works in both Australia and New Zealand and has published works featured in the Andrew Martin International Design Review, ArtEdit, House and Garden, Home Beautiful, Australian Coastal Home, Australian Coast to Coast, Country Style, Luxury Homes, Modern Home, Artichoke, SMH, Daily Telegraph Home Magazine and Real Living Magazine.

Services Provided

Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Colour Consulting, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Furniture, Dining Room Design, Drafting, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Hallway Design, Home Office Design, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Project Management, Space Planning,

Areas Served

Mc Mahons Point, Kirribilli, North Sydney, Mosman, St Leonards, Cremorne, Cremorne Point, Wollstonecraft, Neutral Bay, Longueville, Northwood, Woolwich, Riverview, Lane Cove, Greenwich, Naremburn, Crows Nest, Cammeray, Northbridge, Castlecrag, Middle Cove, Willoughby, Artarmon, Chatswood, Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, Turramurra, Wahroonga, Warrawee, St Ives Chase, Castle Cove, Seaforth, Manly, Clontarf, Freshwater, Collaroy, Collaroy Plateau, Narrabeen, Newport, Whale Beach, Palm bea, Clareville, Avalon, Church Point, Duffys Forest, Killarney, Surry Hills

Awards

2016 Finalist Dulux Colour Awards 2014 Finalist Dulux Colour Awards 2013 Finalist Dulux Colour Awards 2013 Winner Sydney Design Awards - Interior Decoration 2012 Australian Interior Design Awards- Shortlisted 2012 Australian Interior Design Awards- Shortlisted

Professional Information

License Number: ABN 54010746710

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6 Projects

Duffys Forest, NSW

Country retreat

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Annandale, NSW

The Abbey

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Birchgrove, NSW

Mancave

5 photos
Gladesville, NSW

Sunnyside Street

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Gerroa, NSW

Beach House

8 photos
Avoca Beach, NSW

Right on the beach

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Credentials

5 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2018
Best of Houzz 2014
2 Houzz Badges
Recommended on Houzz
10,000 Ideabook Saves
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5 Reviews for Designed by Karen Akers

rob_coombe
Rob Coombe
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I love working with Karen. She's a great listener that doesn't come in with pre conceived ideas and will spend the time getting to really understand the client and their needs. As a result, her work is first rate.
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Tom Gleeson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Its has been a pleasure working with Karen. No dramas just results with a great team of polite tradesman behind her. Nearing completion and will post pictures when we are there.
ron_ehrlich
Ron Ehrlich
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
We have worked with Karen right through the total renovation/reconstruction of our 4 bedroom house in Bronte, NSW. It has been a wonderful collaboration. She listened to us, gave us choices for every conceivable item, colours, finishes, soft and and hard. She designed the kitchen and bathrooms. We have ended up with a house that we just love and the feedback we get from our family and friends reinforces our own feelings. We thought renovations were supposed to be stressful. It was actually an enjoyable experience. I have no hesitation in recommending Karen.
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Angela Balafas
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Working with Karen on the redesign of our home was a wonderful experience. She realised the vision I had in my head, while pushing my boundaries. She is professional and efficient, an absolute genius with colour, can mix expensive items with inexpensive ones to give a flawless, cohesive overall look. She kept within our budget and timeframe. I walk into my house every day and am filled with joy. I would highly recommend Karen and look forward to working with her again!
katemcb
Kate McBurney
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
We were absolutely thrilled with the results that Karen helped us achieve. She was full of inspiration, ideas and practical advice from the start to the end of building our new home. Karen managed to interpret our ideas and pull everything together perfectly, each detail thought of and we couldn’t be happier with our home.
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4 Comments

Commented: Love the sofas where did you get them or were they custom madeThese sofas were slightly custom but they are available through Mark Tuckey
June 8, 2018
Commented: Hi, what details do you require from me to quote a price please?Hi Suzannah, Don't think this message was meant for me Cheers Karen
February 27, 2018
Commented: cool scones! who makes them?Thy are from Mono Luce
April 7, 2013
Commented: PictureThis poster was picked up a market.
January 2, 2013
Contact Designed by Karen Akers
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2/17 Dickson Avenue
Artarmon, New South Wales 2064
Australia
Typical Job Cost $30,000 - $4 million
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