Ania Mikina, home design strategist and founder of Zephyr and Stone, standing in a beautifully designed kitchen and living space — teaching homeowners how to design on purpose, with strategy.

I teach you to design your home on purpose, with strategy that changes everything.

Your home is your biggest investment. Most people design theirs backwards. Layout mistakes. Wasted budget. A home that looked right on paper but doesn’t work in real life.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

I teach you how to design on purpose — so every dollar counts, every decision is intentional, and your home truly serves the life you’re building — for you and your family.

A home that serves you goes beyond great design.

It’s planned intentionally — so every space supports you and does the heavy lifting.

Rooms designed for functionality so there’s order in life’s messy moments. Kitchens that work hard and flow effortlessly, and bathrooms that feel like retreats, making self-care impossible to skip.

And every dollar spent strategically to add value.

Don’t let the weight of endless decisions, rushed plans and design regrets you have to live with be part of your home renovation story.

I take the guesswork out of design — with room plans, smart layouts, and colour schemes that give you clarity and confidence at every step.

It’s home design that serves you, and aligns with your biggest goals, so you have more time for what matters most.

Ania Mikina, founder of Zephyr and Stone, in a beautifully designed kitchen — teaching homeowners how to design on purpose, with strategy, so every space works harder and every dollar counts.

What do you need?

Ditch the overwhelm and second-guessing with design packs and layouts that give you the clarity, direction, and confidence you need to sign off on your design today.

Kitchens That
Work Hard

Designed for real life with storage where it counts.

Designer
Bathrooms

Bathroom designs, layouts + colour schemes you’ll love.

What Your Renovation
Will Cost

Budget with strategy so every cent counts.

Plan Your
Home Style

Cohesive home designs with neutral colour schemes.

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The success of your renovation or new build comes down to key decisions made early.

Before floor plans are finalised, before concrete is poured, before design mistakes become expensive to fix.

With over 20 years in residential design and development, I offer high-impact interior design consulting that helps you get the big decisions right — from layout and flow to cabinetry planning and room functionality.

It’s strategic home design that adds real value — helping you maximise space, avoid costly errors, and create a home that works beautifully for the way you want to live.

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