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....
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Top 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...
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How 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...
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The 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...
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How 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...
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How 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...
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Nature 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...
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Decorex 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...
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6 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...
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7 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...
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The 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...
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Choosing 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....
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The 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...
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Interior 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...
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The 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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