One woman thoughtfully designing spaces to hold memories, meaning and the unexpected.

Based on the stunning North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, Reverie Studio is a one-woman design practice who works remotely or comes to you. From full-scale renovations to the smallest revamps, I specialise in bespoke joinery and interior design, shaping spaces from concept through to completion.

I work closely with homeowners, builders, and other visionaries to create spaces that are empowering, authentic, functional, and quietly unforgettable. My love for connecting with my clients and understanding what matters to them is at the heart of what I do - transforming and encapsulating spaces that reflect both their past, present and future.

My design process and packages are never a one size fits all. It’s shaped by you, your needs, and the way you want to live. It begins with understanding your vision, your story - from here I tailor a specific design packages to suit you.

Whether you're refreshing a kitchen, reimagining your home, or working with a single room, I can help guide you gently through every step of the journey.

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Bespoke Joinery Design

Whether it's a full kitchen redesign, a bespoke laundry, or custom cabinetry throughout your home, I’ll guide you through every detail from layout and materials to completed plans and your chosen manufacturer. Together, we’ll create joinery that feels tailored to you.

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Material & Colour Curation

Thoughtful materials, considered finishes, and a colour story that feels entirely your own. If you're needing clarity, a second eye, or a set of clear moodboards to bring your vision to life, I offer both one-off consultations and ongoing design support.

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Spatial Planning & Project Management

If you’re working on a new build, renovation, or a simple refresh, I can help you make the most of your layout and flow. I also assist with coordinating sub-trades, requesting quotes, and pulling together clear timelines - making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

One-woman designer for Reverie Studio, Ally Shrimpton

The One Behind the Designs

As a creative I’ve been influenced by things I’ve seen, relationships I’ve felt and surroundings that I’ve breathed. With that, I’m inspired to design spaces that hold memories, meaning and the unexpected.

My love for scents, and candle making in particular, is a quiet but meaningful part of who I am. There’s something deeply meaningful when lighting a candle and how a scent can instantly transport you to another time, place, or memory.

That connection feels emotional, grounding, and powerful.

It’s this sense of connection I bring into my designs. Creating spaces that are not only beautiful, but layered with feeling, soul and a story to tell.

See me through my clients eyes

  • This is the second house I have built, and I can honestly say I have never met a single other person who compared to Ally. Not only is she an absolutely delighful person, but a brilliant designer as well. I always felt Ally had my very best interests at heart. She absolutely went above and beyond on every detail of this build. I know I could not have achieved my desired outcome without her.

    Anne-Marie. M

  • On both occasions, working with Ally, she has designed and delivered the most amazing, beautiful and functional spaces. She has challenged my thinking, just enough to add some interesting design elements which have made both kitchens unique and truly special.

    Tanya. H

  • Ally made everything effortless and she is a delight to work with. Her knowledge of the materials, paint, colour, design, lighting etc is extensive. Highly recommend Ally to anyone building or renovating.

    Alison & Ken. U

  • From the very start of the process to the very end we were thrilled with the service, workmanship and professionalism. Working with a superb designer (Ally) who was so skilled at listening to our requests and then using her expertise perfected the design for us.

    Kaye. B

  • Ally listened to everything we wanted in our kitchen design, she went above and beyond to ensure that our design was exactly how we wanted it, sometimes I think she was more excited than us! Her enthusiasm is certainly infectious. Nothing was ever a problem no matter how many times we wanted to change things up.

    Kath. P