The Journal
Interior Designer vs Interior Decorator: Who Do You Need?
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....
Read MoreTop 5 Home Décor Shops in Johannesburg
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...
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Interior Designer for You: A Comprehensive Guide
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...
Read MoreThe Kook guide to renovating: 6 things to keep in mind when renovating your space
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...
Read MoreHow to Hang Art in Your Home: Tips and Tricks for a Flawless Wall Display
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...
Read MoreHow to Style Shelves: 5 Tips for Elevated Shelf Styling
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...
Read MoreNature Inspired Winter Colours
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...
Read MoreDecorex Cape Town 2023: What to expect from House of Kook
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...
Read More6 Tips To Style Your Scatter Cushions Like An Interior Designer
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...
Read More7 Tips For Styling Your Coffee Table
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...
Read MoreThe Kook Guide to Choosing Interior Paint Colours
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...
Read MoreChoosing the right white paint for your space
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....
Read MoreThe Inspiration Behind Kook
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...
Read MoreInterior Designing with Brown: 5 Ways to Use Brown in 2023
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...
Read MoreThe How, Why, and What of House of Kook
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....
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