Who we are
Great design takes thoughtfulness, mastery, and the right eye to bring it to life. At Newton Kay, we approach residential projects from every angle, balancing trends with timelessness to create homes of lasting value. Our creative development is grounded in art and architecture, and inspired by the natural environment, showcasing light, materials and textures.
From the picturesque Bay of Islands, New Zealand, our interior design studio was formed in 2021 to create a personable, high-quality service to those that value beautiful interior outcomes. We get to know our clients, their aesthetic, and go above and beyond to shape innovative spaces that suit their individual lifestyle.
Meet the team
Lara Kay
Co-founder & Designer
Lara’s creative career began in architectural photography in the United Kingdom, providing a means to travel and explore architecture and interior design across Europe. When she moved to New Zealand, she turned her underlying passion for design into reality, undertaking a full renovation project and a new build. Alongside growing a family, Lara became a kitchen designer before taking the opportunity to co-create Newton Kay as a Northland-based collaborative interior design company.
Miranda Newton
Co-founder & Designer
With a past steeped in creativity, Miranda has always had an affinity for creating beautiful scenes. She’s worked as a visual merchandiser, gained a diploma in art fundamentals and studied illustration. Interior design was a natural extension that ignited when building her family home in the Bay of Islands. She has since been studying for a diploma in the field. Starting Newton Kay has allowed Miranda to be involved in the entire design process, from developing a vision to facilitating its evolution.