‘We have a few different collections and statement pieces that have become real favourites among our customers.’ Kipekee’s general aesthetic has always been functional minimalism, emphasising natural elements and a design language heavily influenced by Scandinavian and Japanese sensibilities. We make pieces that we would want to own ourselves and accentuate our customers’ homes,’ says Michael.

‘Life and other past and present designs inspire us. ’Together, we create original, quality furniture handcrafted with passion, care and love.’ The brand has slowly grown its collection, with clean lines and simple designs a dominant theme throughout. Kipekee, meaning “unique” in Swahili, started almost exactly four years ago and is built on our passions, talents and callings.’ Picture: Kipekee Studio co-founder Kylie Bornman. ‘Our workshop is situated on the beautiful east coast of South Africa. If you’re struggling to get those interior design creative juices flowing, then why not get in touch with our furniture experts on +44 (0) 1305 231231 or email for help with the latest interior design trends.‘Both of us have always had a creative side, and Kipekee studios is a family adventure,’ says Kylie Bornman, who founded the design studio in Ballito in 2017 with her husband Michael (a former teacher and quantity surveyor, respectively). Apart from sourcing original products from all over the world, we also love to work closely with our fabulous manufacturers to design and produce bespoke and exclusive Cuckooland products - because it's a tough gig making it onto our wow, weird and wonderful world! Our Occasional Chairs are an example of the Cuckooland makeover without compromising on practicality! We had loads of fun designing, producing and photographing these great home furniture products. We are constantly scouring the Globe for Unique and Unusual Furniture Items to help brighten your home and put a smile on your face. Let vintage and extant styles meld in a hosanna for the 21st century! Keep your eyes peeled for now until they drift to oblivion, enclosed by the smartest furniture money can buy. We have contemporary black and white wardrobes, as well as arching bed frames in a French design, or low-set models that feature under-drawers and upholstered textures. Think we’ve left out the most delicate aspects of your décor – the bedroom? Think again: the Cuckooland vaults have a mountain of sleepers, mattresses, throws and side tables to sift through. Age isn’t a factor where Cuckooland’s concerned you might even say these furnishing winners take you back to a time when everything seemed possible. Benches, coat racks and cabinets rub shoulders alongside bookcases stacked like honeycombs, but twice as sweet! Go for the subdued, wintry appearance of a tree-style hat stand, or pack up your personal belongings with locker items, similar to those from our childhood. We also like surprises, which is where our hallway storage comes into its own, opening the scope of your packing and display capabilities. Our dining furniture is exemplary of what makes the Cuckooland aesthetic so strong: you’ll find acacia tables paired with metal globular wicker chairs the funkiest sideboards this side of a hipster parade… Chow down on our social delicacies, and tell us what you think. Some – the weirdest sort – don’t discriminate, chucking styles into a conceptual pot and seeing what emerges. These form the essence of our furniture picks, which take in everything from Scandi snowscapes and industrial throwbacks to rich, traditional homeliness for rustic-crazed interiors.

For Cuckooland newbies, you may be wondering what we're all about (apart from making your home look better than ever of course) - in a nutshell, we strive for three things: shock (the wow type), scintillation (the weird and wonderful part), and a sprinkle of madness (that's the Cuckoo bit)!

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