Photography by Jackie Meiring
NKBA Awards 2026 · Designer of the Year Award
Natalie Du Bois
Du Bois Design·Auckland·Entry 260/288
Visit the studioJewel Box, and Earth & Stone
Natalie Du Bois’ Designer of the Year recognition speaks to the breadth of her work as much as the beauty of it.
Across Jewel Box, and Earth & Stone, she shows a designer’s ability to move between intimacy and atmosphere, detail and restraint. One project is rich, compact and highly composed; the other has the quiet confidence of a private retreat. Together, they reveal a clear design hand: thoughtful planning, strong material instinct and rooms that know exactly how they are meant to feel.
Judges’ comments
This designer shows exceptional talent, versatility and confidence. Their drawings, specifications and documentation are of a consistently high standard, while material selections feel distinctive, elegant and assured. Their strong design conviction is evident in spaces that feel individual yet beautifully connected. Congratulations to our 2026 Designer of the Year!
Awards this year
No Stone Unturned
Supreme Kitchen Design Award
Tea House - Apartment Kitchen
DNKBA Elite Kitchen Design AwardKitchen Distinction Award – $120k+
Earth and Stone
DNKBA Elite Bathroom Design AwardAuckland Bathroom Design Recognition
The Living Utility
Outstanding Laundry Award Runner Up
