A woman with wavy blonde hair wearing a straw hat and a white shirt is standing in a bright, modern kitchen, looking to her left while writing in a notebook on a kitchen island.

Amy Dinniss

Amy Dinniss holds a Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) from Victoria University, working with clients across New Zealand and internationally.

Her passion for sailing began at age 11 and saw her naturally drawn to the world of yachting, refining her expertise in yacht design, boat building and construction through work with both yacht design studios and leading boat manufacturing firms. This combination of technical understanding and creative refinement informs every project.

With over 25 years of experience in high-end interior architecture and design and more than 35 years on the water, Amy brings a distinctive perspective to superyacht, residential and commercial interiors. Her work reflects a deep understanding of proportion, flow and the emotional impact of the spaces that surround us.

A strong connection to nature born from a farm upbringing, continues to influence both her work and way of life. Amy finds inspiration and clarity by being active, climbing mountains, running trails, being on, in and around the water - immersed in the natural environment.

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Testimonials

  • I am pleased to provide a reference for Amy Dinniss, who worked as an Interior Designer for the 69m Feadship M/Y Samaya during a comprehensive six-month refit period at Orams Marine in Auckland, New Zealand. Amy was instrumental in the success of the interior works, taking the lead on sourcing and coordinating local suppliers and contractors across a wide range of refit projects. She brought a great balance of creativity and practicality to the role - combining her eye for design detail with excellent organisation and communication skills. Amy was proactive, resourceful, and always professional, ensuring the yacht’s projects and contractors completed the finished works to the highest standards. Her contribution made a real difference and was vital in sourcing quality materials and suppliers. Amy would be an asset to any team looking for a skilled, dedicated, and dependable design professional and I would happily work with her again in the future.

    —Sean McCathie, Master - M/Y Samaya

  • I had the pleasure of working alongside Amy Dinniss during an extensive refit of MY Samaya in February – July of 2025 whilst in Orams Shipyard, Auckland. Amy played a pivotal role in ensuring both the success and the timely completion of the project. The scope of the refit was fully confirmed 3 weeks into the 6 month yard period, with many points being added & developed as the project continued and the timeframe became shorter. Amy worked incredibly closely with all aspects of the team; from the owner, the crew onboard, the designers in Europe and the Shipyard and contractors in Auckland, consistently demonstrating seamless communication skills. Amy quickly became the preferred designer that the owner would request due to her ability to quickly and seamlessly produce a multitude of designs, options and samples. With many additional requests coming throughout the refit, Amy was incredibly efficient, quickly actioning these and regularly sourcing items that were available with minimal lead time without compromising on quality. She was always calm and adaptable with requests, with nothing ever feeling like too much of an ask. In addition to this, Amy designed a number of bespoke items for both the interior and the deck and had an abundance of patience when adapting these by request. Amy coordinated seamlessly with the shipyard and external contractors, ensuring smooth progress across all areas of the refit. Her professionalism, reliability, and approachable nature made her very easy to work with, and her contribution was truly invaluable in delivering the project to such a high standard in a short time frame. I would highly recommend Amy for any future interior design projects. She combines creativity and technical knowledge with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach and is an absolute joy to work with!

    —Georgia Taylor, Chief Stewardess MY Samaya 

  • We had the absolute pleasure of working with Amy, and she is nothing short of amazing. From the start, she took the time to get to know our family, listening carefully to our lifestyle and what mattered most to us. Amy brought warmth and kindness to the process, making it not only simple but genuinely enjoyable. Her talent is extraordinary – the outcome exceeded our expectations. She has a timeless style, an incredible eye for detail, and she thought of everything. Amy worked seamlessly with our builders and related well to everyone involved, which made the whole experience stress-free. Thanks to Amy we now have a beautiful home that feels completely “us”. We cannot recommend Amy highly enough – she is talented, kind, and professional, and she delivers beyond expectations.

    —M.C Point Wells 

  • I have been fortunate enough to know Amy over the past 20 years and watch her grow her expertise in interior design specialising in luxury marine fitouts. Amy’s eye for detail, including colour and spatial planning help to cultivate a sophisticated design aesthetic which surpasses client expectations.

    —F.L Industry Supplier

  • Working with Amy on our major renovations was fantastic; her eye for detail, ability to put colours and materials together, relationships with tried and trusted trades, facilitation skills when decisions were hard to make …. all was of huge benefit to us.

    —C.P - Warkworth 

  • Amy is fantastic at pulling a look together – she has guided me through colour choices for a complete new build, assisted with an extension on an old bungalow and assisted with loads of soft furnishings. Amy is responsive, listens and is very good at navigating you in the right direction. I highly recommend Amy particularly if you are fussy about the outcome of your job.

    —C.B Matakana