# Designed by Karen Akers

Designed by Karen Akers is an interior designer in Lane Cove. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this tradesperson, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 40 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 5 reviews.

The earliest independent record of them trading is 2005, so at least 21 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.

## 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.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 5 |

## Trades
Interior designer

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Bathroom Design
- Bedroom Design
- Colour Consulting
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Dining Room Design
- Drafting
- Floor Plans
- Furniture Selection
- Hallway Design
- House Plans

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Photo gallery](https://www.karenakers.com.au/projects)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/designedbykarenakers)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/DesignedByKarenAkers)
- [Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/dbkarenakers)

## Awards & recognition
- 5× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2014)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 5 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 54010746710 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://au.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/designed-by-karen-akers/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- ASIC status: Active
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared, not independently verified:_
- Typical project cost: $30,000 - $4 million (stated on Houzz)
_Self-declared on the tradesperson's own website, not independently verified:_
- Established: 2005 (21 years in business)
- Areas served: Lower North Shore, SYDNEY

## Before you hire an interior designer
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Trade and building licensing in Australia is set by each state or territory. Check the relevant regulator (e.g. NSW Fair Trading, QBCC in Queensland, VBA in Victoria) that the contractor holds a current licence for the work type and value before you hire.
- For larger residential building work, confirm the contractor carries the home-building / domestic-building insurance your state requires before you pay a deposit. It is what protects you if the work is left unfinished or defective.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.
- Get a written, itemised quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule.

## Contact
- Phone: (02) 8920 9018
- Website: http://www.karenakers.com.au

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