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"Our builder recommended Carmen to us when it came time to start making plans for the interior of our new home at Dalefield. We both really enjoyed working with Carmen and were on the same wave length from the beginning. She successfully based the colours and furnishings for our living room and TV room around two rugs we brought back from Turkey. The result is two beautiful and extremely comfortable rooms to live in. Her ability to bring together fabrics, colours, styles and designs is great and we love the unique effects she has created for us. The house is admired by everyone who visits and we love living in it. Thank you Carmen, you did an amazing job for us and we are happy to recommend you to anyone else looking for an awesome interior designer."

Gillian Galloway

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“Carmen was recommended to me and now having used her services I know why she is so well thought of locally and across the South Island. Carmen has a refreshing and candid approach and will work with you as the client to get an outcome that works from both a style and budget perspective. The end result is brilliant !!! Her knowledge across the spectrum of interior requirements is extensive and invaluable. I can’t thank her enough for her patience and assistance and can’t wait to build again with her assistance”

Michelle (Charli) Cooper - Director at The Safety SOULutions Company Limited

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“Carmen designed and supplied all the furniture for my two residences in Queenstown, Jagged Edge and the Guest House. Carmen’s designs were complementary to the unique design of the homes, and as the two residences had vastly different design themes, Carmen had to design the furniture specifically for each house which she did very well. Carmen’s pricing was cost effective and the quality of the furniture was of a very high standard. Any problems or defects that we did have were quickly rectified by Carmen. Her after sales service is exceptional and she goes out of her way to help you out. Carmen’s only fault is her fondness for Miele vacuum cleaners and those silly toasters that don’t pop up and always burn your toast.”

Julian McPike - Southern Investments Trust

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“Three years on I’m still absolutely thrilled with Carmens work I wouldn’t change a thing. I found her to be very professional and she listened to any ideas that I had. She has access to all the latest trends whether it’s wallpaper, fabrics, tiles, paint colours or furniture.She does individual designs for each and every client.. She even placed all my new furniture in the house while I was away on holiday so it was a real thrill to come home too. I would certainly recommend her to anyone and would use her again in the future.”

Andrea Dowman

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“I have worked with Carmen over seven years building six different houses. Carmen has organized design, paint colours, fabrics, furniture, carpet and tiles. She is always enthusiastic, motivated and a pleasure to work with. Carmen has a huge range of samples available and is easily able to source anything required. Carmen’s always up to date with latest designs and trends and makes the interior design process simple and stress free.”

Sandra Kingsbury-Smith

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“We chose Carmen Hubber to decorate our home situated between Glenorchy and Paradise after an initial discussion with her onsite. Architecturally our house was designed to be in harmony with its Alpine environment with use of schist, rough sawn timber and jarrah cladding. We designed the interior decoration to flow with the surrounding and Carmen selected quality drapes, furniture, and linens coordinating the colours of these throughout the house. We were very happy with her selections in regard to the sympathetic outcome of the project. We sought her advice on a subsequent project and would have no hesitation in recommending Carmen Hubber Interior Design to others.”

Annette & John McGregor

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“I have known Carmen for ten years. Carmen provided a service where she brought energy and passion along with her exciting ideas of interior design. Carmen instinctively catered for our individual needs and personalities expanding a creative flow through our home. Carmen is professional at all times and stood by her products 100%. As a family we loved working with her as she embraced each member’s personality perfectly, along with being creative, constructive and fun! I would have no hesitation in recommending Carmen to anyone who felt like they needed some direction with their interior design and a breath of fresh air! (At the same time).”

Philip & Linda Hensman

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“When we started our renovation and redecoration project, we contacted Carmen for help with choosing paint colours and fabrics; Carmen came back and recommended a pallet of colors and also using wallpapers in some areas that we loved. She came up with great ideas for the blinds and drapes that made a huge difference to how the rooms felt. In the end, she helped us with the most of the project including choosing the carpet and wood flooring she found us some lovely pieces that we bought though her including the lamps with shades that we absolutely adore, the Italian dining table and the coffee table in the lounge which she commissioned for us. It was Carmen’s suggestion to widen the entrance from the family room into the lounge to make the spaces more connected. And of course, she worked with us to design a kitchen that was modern and functional including the electrical and plumbings changes. The back-lit drinks cabinet was totally Carmen’s idea; we were a bit sceptical at first but now totally love it!"

Sara & Alasdair Roy

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"Carmen Hubber hands down helped us create the feel we were looking for while also being a mediator of different individual ideas. I tell people all the time she is a marriage saviour! Her experience, expertise, relationships with extraordinary furniture makers, and patience is why we kept on going back to her for ideas on how to make the ideas we had for each room & space happen. Highly recommend Carmen and will continue reaching out for consulting of any further interior design needs. Thank you Carmen for truly being amazing!"

Lisa Garceau

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“When we moved to Queenstown we didn’t know anyone, but Carmen’s friendly manner, fantastic selection of materials and a keen awareness of balancing budget against outcomes proved invaluable to the creation of our personal home. That successful start has led us work with Carmen multiple times over the years, and she continues to be an inspiring influence in our award winning homes."

Dennis Dowling

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"Carmen was fantastic guiding us through our project. Many decisions were made remotely as we live in Auckland. She responded promptly and efficiently throughout. Carmen sourced excellent products from different suppliers creating a unique family holiday home for three generations to enjoy. Her knowledge of the local environment was invaluable. We are delighted with the fabrics, colours and design she helped to create. We have no hesitation in recommending Carmen for any interior design project."

Steph & Mike Gowan

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"Carmen of Hub Design has now assisted us with the refurbishment and update of two of our properties at Millbrook Resort and Lower Shotover. We have no hesitation in recommending her and Hub Design. Carmen has a great design flair and a fine eye for detail and along with her contacts amongst excellent craftsmen, provides an excellent professional service. She has access to stunning fabrics, tiles, floor coverings, furniture and all interior design materials and has innovative ideas which she brings to the table. The best recommendation is always a yes answer to the question “ would you use her again? “. That is a definite yes for Carmen as we have done so with our Millbrook and current refurbishment. We highly recommend Carmen Hubber and Hub Design."

Ross Grenfell & Leanne Hobbs