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Designed by Karen Akers
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
ASIC
Active registered business
Trust Score
40out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 5
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say21.4 of 60
Independent checks12 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Ways to reach them4 of 4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6
- Registered company details6 of 6
- Photos of their work0 of 10
- Industry recognition2 of 4
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Australian Business Register registration
ActiveActive registered business
Designed by Karen Akers is linked to an Australian Business Register entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameDesigned by Karen Akers
ABN54010746710
Trading since2005
Official check
Why this helps you judge trust: this tradesperson is linked to a registered business with a verifiable trading identity on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered tradesperson doesn't offer. Around 21 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
These sources do not label every image as completed work. The gallery may include projects, people, logos or certificates, so it does not count as completed-work evidence.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
5.0out of 5
Project budget listed on Houzz$30,000 - $4 million
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz5 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Designed by Karen Akers is a boutique design business that offers a complete Interior Design and Decorating service. Based in Sydney and operating since 2005, the practice specialises in residential and small scale commercial projects. With a Bachelor of Design and over 20 years professional design experience, Karen strives for each project to be uniquely stylized towards the individual. The award winning practice has completed works in both Australia and New Zealand and has published works featured in the Andrew Martin International Design Review, ArtEdit, House and Garden, Home Beautiful, Australian Coastal Home, Australian Coast to Coast, Country Style, Luxury Homes, Modern Home, Artichoke, SMH, Daily Telegraph Home Magazine and Real Living Magazine.
Services they list
Bathroom DesignBedroom DesignColour ConsultingCustom Blinds & ShadesCustom FurnitureCustom Kitchen CabinetsDining Room DesignDraftingFloor PlansFurniture SelectionHallway DesignHouse Plans
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Established: 2005 (21 years in business)
- Areas served: Lower North Shore, SYDNEY
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2005, so at least 21 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
Company registered2005They say, established2005Award-winning since2014
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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Common questions about Designed by Karen Akers
Is Designed by Karen Akers a legitimate business?
Designed by Karen Akers has 5 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Australian Business Register, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Designed by Karen Akers?
Designed by Karen Akers has 5 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Designed by Karen Akers' reviews are genuine?
Designed by Karen Akers' 5 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Designed by Karen Akers won any awards?
Designed by Karen Akers holds 1 independent award, including 5× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2014). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Designed by Karen Akers a registered business?
Designed by Karen Akers is a registered business on Australian Business Register (abn 54010746710), trading since 2005, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Designed by Karen Akers specialise in?
Designed by Karen Akers lists specialist services including Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Colour Consulting, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Furniture, Custom Kitchen Cabinets. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does Designed by Karen Akers cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Lower North Shore, SYDNEY. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
How long has Designed by Karen Akers been trading?
They state on their own website that the business was established in 2005 (21 years in business). This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked.
What size of projects does Designed by Karen Akers take on?
Designed by Karen Akers lists a typical project range of $30,000 - $4 million on Houzz. Treat this as a rough guide to budget fit, not a quote. Ask for a written estimate for your job.