We’re thrilled to reveal the finalists for Interior of the Year 2025 — a celebration of the most compelling, beautifully resolved, and conceptually rich interiors from across New Zealand.
From a shortlist of more than 100 projects, 21 finalists were selected by a jury convened by Federico Monsalve, alongside Alex McLeod, co-founder of design studio at.space, and winner of Interior of the Year 2024, and Tim Kwan and Isabelle Sun, co-founders of multi-award-winning Office AIO.
Congratulations to all the 2025 finalists. The winners will be announced at an exclusive awards evening in Auckland on 25 September, and featured online and in the next issue of HOME.
Explore the finalists below and cast your vote for the project you think should receive the 2025 Interior of the Year Readers’ Choice Award.
Bathroom of the Year Finalists
The Captain’s Quarters by Du Bois Design

Immersion Therapy by MAUD

Herne Bay Villa by Abbey Lang Home

Titirangi Bathing by Rarebirds Interiors

Garden Bathroom by Johnson Architects

Coastal Retreat by Sonya Cotter Design and Sumich Chaplin Architects

Bedroom of the Year Finalists
Hampton Mews by Rarebirds Interiors

Interior of the Year 2025 is presented in partnership with
