Leonie Hamill is an award-winning designer recognised both in New Zealand and internationally. With multiple design qualifications and more than 20 years of experience, she brings a distinctive approach that blends creativity, functionality, and a deep understanding of how people live within their spaces. Her work is driven by the belief that great design should inspire, empower, and authentically reflect the people who inhabit it.

Specialising in bespoke kitchens, bathrooms, and considered living environments, Leonie is known for creating spaces where beauty and practicality coexist. Her expertise has led to opportunities such as judging for the New Zealand National Kitchen and Bathroom Association in 2018 and again in 2025.

Her hands-on process ensures a seamless journey from the first concept to the final reveal. Leonie works closely with clients, architects, and premium contractors, bringing a collaborative and detail-driven energy to every stage of a project. Her meticulous eye and commitment to excellence consistently result in thoughtfully crafted, exceptional outcomes.

A lifelong student of design, Leonie embraces new ideas, materials, and global influences. She lives by the philosophy that “It’s the details that make a design truly exceptional.”

Beyond the studio, Leonie finds balance in the outdoors, playing golf, snowboarding, travelling, and spending time with friends. These experiences continually inspire her work and fuel her creative perspective.

As a kitchen detailer, Dan is adept at interpreting a design idea and creating the perfect roadmap for achieving it. As an industry-leading CAD Detailer, he brings a diverse background of skills and expertise to his role.

Dan spent his earlier career as a certified Kitchen Designer, which gives him an in-depth understanding of the entire journey, and Dentro clients benefit from this vast knowledge. He also acknowledges his wife, Julianne, for her valuable input as she helps with all detailing and the intricate fact-finding of appliance specifications and more. Together, they make a great team.

From concepts to technical drafting through to CNC fabrication, the pair recognise that a lot of thought and intuition goes into a kitchen to ensure a successful outcome. Dan’s role is to convert the ideas of a kitchen designer into a concise set of instructions to create a functional and beautiful end product.

Dan considers it a privilege to work with the minds of some of New Zealand’s most minted and coveted cabinetry designers, including the team at Dentro. Collectively, they have a chance to delight clients with photo-crisp renders so they can visualise their spaces while keeping the factory team happy with accurate drawings.

Fun fact: When he’s not at the computer, Dan can be found enjoying time with his Pug dogs, who always keep him entertained and never fail to add some fun to his day.