Our founder Chelsey Mathieson is a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKDNZ) and a Platinum member of the Designers of NKBA with many years of industry experience, she brings a unique approach and unrivalled expertise to every design project.

Chelsey is a multi-award-winning kitchen and spatial designer with more than 16 years in the industry. Her work is defined by a curiosity to explore the unexpected. It’s refined and thoughtful, combined with a deep understanding of the unique traits that make a house a home.

Both her father and brother are cabinetmakers, and this family history is what inspired Chelsey to become a kitchen designer. Before launching Niche Design Co in 2018, she worked for manufacturers which has instilled her practical approach to kitchen and spatial design.

She loves making a real difference for her clients, and to design extraordinary spaces that are not only highly functional but that also perfectly fit her clients’ lifestyle and personalities. For Chelsey, it’s all about attention to detail. She works closely with clients from the architectural concept stage right through to completion – many clients become great friends.