Debra DeLorenzo
Debra DeLorenzo is a fully qualified bathroom and kitchen designer (CKD/CBDNZ) and has been in the design industry since 1996. She has won many awards for her bathroom and kitchen designs, including Bathroom Designer of the Year, and was asked to judge the 2004 NKBA design awards in New Zealand.
In 2001 she became an independent designer and in 2004 set up her own design company, Debra DeLorenzo Design Ltd.
Debra writes for Homestyle Magazine, Kitchens and Bathrooms With Confidence, as well as local newspapers.
She is seen as the national authority on bathroom design in New Zealand and is sought out by many publications (Habitat, House and Garden, Homestyle to name a few) for design comment.
Debra is also an accomplished interior designer, artist and quilter. Her entry into the World of Wearable Art show "Vouge Pattern Dress" won a creative excelence award and was exhibited internationally as well as throughout New Zealand. Her quilts have won awards throughout New Zealand and again have been exhibited in the USA, South Africa France, and Australia.
She currently resides in a historic home in Wellington New Zealand.
Latest Articles
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Walk-in Wardrobe Design
In this new storage room, the functionally of wardrobes needs to be given a higher priority.
Jun 7, 2010
- Debra DeLorenzo
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Induction Cooking
Like microwaves Induction cooktops use resonance to heat. They also have significant effect on how to cook with better control of heat and power efficiency.
Apr 11, 2010
- Debra DeLorenzo
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Wardrobe Design
All living spaces should look and feel good. Design for wardrobes is more than functionality, they have to look good too.
Feb 11, 2010
- Debra DeLorenzo
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The Future of Twenty20 Cricket
The huge popularity of this short form of cricket has generated massive crowds and sponsorship. But will it continue?
Feb 10, 2010
- Debra DeLorenzo
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It's Possible to Buy Design Experience
Employing a designer can save money and time because they have years of experience.
Nov 2, 2009
- Debra DeLorenzo
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Color in the Kitchen
The kitchen has evolved from a workroom to a family room and also a showpiece of the home. The colors used in it will determine how it feels.
Nov 2, 2009
- Debra DeLorenzo
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Shower Design and Shower Walls
Bathing is a tactile experience. Apart from the water there is also the enclosure. How a shower looks and feed will depend on the wall linings you use.
Nov 2, 2009
- Debra DeLorenzo
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Pattern in Interior Design
The European minimal kitchen and bare painted walls are being replaced by family friendly food prep areas and wallpaper.
Nov 2, 2009
- Debra DeLorenzo
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Design Tips for Disabled Kitchens
This article hopes to raise awareness of some issues around designing a kitchen for the disabled but should not be seen as a definitive guide.
Nov 2, 2009
- Debra DeLorenzo
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San Telmo, Buenos Aries
This up and coming area offers tourists a pleasant insight into the real Buenos Aries.
Nov 2, 2009
- Debra DeLorenzo
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