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Great spaces don't happen by accident.

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Hello Mon Creative brings colour, design expertise, and spatial problem-solving to residential and commercial projects across New Zealand.

Mon's approach is rooted in the fundamentals: material performance, tonal and textural relationships, spatial flow, balance and light quality.

This is deliberate design that works, artfully created spaces that beautifully reflect the aesthetics and personalities of those who live and work within them.

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A cozy living room corner with a curved cream-colored armchair, a small dark green side table with a ceramic bowl, and white-paneled wall behind.

As a colour and trend specialist and sought-after stylist, Mon's projects and commentary regularly feature across media in New Zealand and Australia, keeping her at the leading edge of colour evolution and material innovation.

Collaborating with residential and commercial clients, builders and architects who value expertise over impulse, Mon delivers intentional interiors that don't perform their sophistication, they simply possess it.

Spaces designed for the long term that reflect those who inhabit them.

Overhead view of a table setting with yellow lemons and greenery on an oval gray dish, stacked dinner plates in yellow and blue, a gray bowl on white paper, a gray mug, silverware on a dark gray napkin, and blank white and beige papers on a light green surface.

Project by Moneuan Ryan, image by Bryce Carleton.

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About Mon

Passionate about transforming living spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing environments, Moneuan Ryan is a sought-after colour and design specialist, trend strategist and stylist known for her unique and innovative approach.

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  • “Mon was SO helpful with the renovations of our cafe, including colour palettes and designs, 10/10 we would recommend hitting her up with any upcoming projects you have.”

    CHERRY LIN; GOODTIME HAURAKI CAFE

  • “Working with Mon is an absolute pleasure, her depth of research, attention to detail, and genuine understanding of her clients is evident throughout all of her work. She approaches every project with care and intention, creating spaces that are not only beautiful but deeply considered and tailored to the people who live in them.”

    DYLAN; THE IVY HOUSE

  • “With my own appartment and aeroplane hangar Mon has delivered outstanding outcomes. She has worked closely with the architect and builder, with reconfiguration and practicality, and always produced the best end results. Her work on colour matching and coordination shines a light on her passion.”

    JOHN B.

  • “Working with Mon as her supplier is consistently enjoyable and rewarding. She articulates project briefs clearly, ensuring we fully understand her clients’ needs and the space requirements. Her meticulous attention to detail and close management throughout each project results in smooth execution and happy clients every time.”

    ANNIE; THE IVY HOUSE

  • “...Mon has a solid understanding of both interior and exterior projects, and approaches each with the same level of care, no matter the size. Her reliability, attention to detail, and collaborative attitude makes the whole process straightforward and stress-free.”

    KIRSTEN; DAVID SHAW

Interested in starting a project? Get in touch for an obligation free consultation.

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