The Journal

Asking questions before hiring an interior designer is key to managing expectations. It clarifies project scope, budget, and timeline, reducing miscommunications and ensuring a successful collaboration. But even more important than...

Setting the table is our favourite part of preparing for any event at home. How you style the table sets the scene for the meal to come and, with a...

When you’re planning to transform your space, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want to work with an interior designer or an interior decorator....

Have you got your eye on a few décor pieces from your chain home retailer? Here’s the problem: your bestie and mother-in-law have probably spotted the same thing and already...

You have finally decided to push go on that long overdue project – the bedroom facelift, an upgrade of your kitchen, adding an extension onto your lounge, or maybe it’s...

Here at House of Kook, we believe that you never go out of style so neither should your space. This is why we are huge proponents of renovating your existing...

Artwork can transform your living space, adding personality or as we call it “your individual Kook” to your space. Whether you’re a seasoned art collector or just starting to curate...

Shelves have huge potential to create visual interest within a space. The trouble is, if not styled properly, they can quickly become cluttered and to be frank – look like...

There’s no mistaking it, winter is here and it’s the perfect time to cosy up your home for the season. From the warmth of crackling fires to the refreshing rains...

We’re less than two weeks away from Decorex Cape Town 2023. This is the first time House of Kook will be exhibiting, and at this stage the excitement and nervous...

Here are some tips on choosing scatter cushions for your sofa to make it look like an interior designer chose them – and not your grandma. 1. What’s your vibe...

In our opinion, an empty coffee table is a wasted opportunity to elevate your space. In fact, it often invites your friends and family to use it as a dumping...

Have you ever walked into a room that felt a bit… off? Sometimes a wall paint with the wrong undertone or hue can throw a space off completely.Below are our...

If you’re planning on painting your walls white, you’re probably in for a surprise. There are in fact many shades of white, and choosing the right white is an art....

We’ve spent 20 years in the interior design industry, and we’ve come to know the landscape really well. We’ve seen it all. In our own body of work, we’ve been...

Elegant shades of grey have become a staple in the interior design world for the last few years. But in 2023, the greys are looking a whole lot browner. Move...

I had taken time off work to welcome my second child, a much-needed break from being a business developer at one of the top corporate design firms in South Africa....