Your home should tell a story of who you are
One of life’s greatest pleasures is relaxing at home with a glass of vino surrounded by gorgeous decor with candles burning away filling the room with delicate scents. Sandy has designed and collected a range of decor items to make your home feel a little more wanted and stylish, while also supplying some leading NZ Homeware & Gifting brands as a bonus.
Designs by Default was born out of COVID in the mix of missing home. Designs by Default is a Dunedin-based company, that celebrates the classic Kiwi life here in Aotearoa, with an eclectic mix of homewares, gifting, and fun quirky lifestyle products, we have something for everyone.
Give the Gift of decor
Add a flare of design to the inside of someone home! Packaged with a personalised card and message.
Our Journal
A place to call home
There's no doubt that Dunedin is filled with world-class art, fashion and eateries and don’t forget the beautiful Edinburgh-inspired architecture (Dunedin is Gaelic for Edinburgh, after all.) Its vibrant student population makes the Octagon a fun and eclectic place to be. Regardless of your interests, you’ll find plenty to do in this charming city that truly knows itself.
Our recommendations!
Showcasing a collection of Sandy’s favourite designs and the stories behind how they came to life. Every Dunedinite needs a Cushion somewhere in their home, batch, crib, or holiday home representing the LOVE for home.