Charlotte’s love for interiors and renovations began in the lush Waitākere Ranges of Auckland, where she grew up alongside her Kiwi Mother and Dutch Father - keen DIY enthusiasts.

 

From a young age, she became her Father's right-hand assistant, giving everything a go, and in turn developing a natural flair and interest for home improvement and design.  That early hands-on experience laid the foundation for her practical, grounded approach to interiors and renovations.

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​Charlotte is a NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) Waikato Committee member and an active member of the Waikato Property Investors Association, keeping her closely connected to the region’s construction businesses and tradespeople and property investment communities.

 

Having personally renovated three homes from different eras - the 1950s, 1980s, and 2000s - Charlotte brings a deep understanding of how to work with diverse builds, styles and materials. Her design tutor once remarked, “You obviously possess a lot of common sense, which is actually quite uncommon for a designer". That blend of creativity and pragmatism is now a hallmark of her work.

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​Charlotte's 25-year career as an Executive Assistant refined her talent for meticulous organisation and genuine connection, ensuring every project runs smoothly while clients feel supported and understood.

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Charlotte has a particular passion for colour and an intuitive ability to mix textures, tones, and materials to create spaces that feel layered, expressive, and lived-in.  Her style leans eclectic, but she’s equally adept at crafting calm, neutral palettes - whatever best suits the client’s vision.

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At the heart of Charlotte’s design philosophy is a commitment to truly understanding each brief. She believes great interiors should reflect personality, purpose, and a sense of belonging.  That’s why she named her business Domi Design - from the Latin word domi, meaning “at home” because that’s exactly how she'd like you to feel every day.