Knowledge & Tools

Resources

Practical knowledge for designers, homeowners, and anyone who cares about the spaces they inhabit.

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Design Tips & Guides

Choosing the Right Paint Colours

A practical guide to colour selection that works with African light conditions and climate.

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Space Planning for Small Apartments

Maximize every square meter with intelligent furniture placement and flow.

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Working With Local Artisans

How to source, brief, and collaborate with craftspeople for custom pieces.

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Lighting Design Fundamentals

Understanding natural and artificial light for residential and commercial spaces.

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Budgeting Your Interior Project

Realistic budget frameworks for different project scales in African markets.

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Sustainable Materials Guide

Locally-sourced, eco-friendly materials available across East and West Africa.

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Material Library

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Textiles & Fabrics

Kitenge, bark cloth, kente, and contemporary African textiles

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Wood & Timber

Sustainably sourced hardwoods and reclaimed timber

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Stone & Ceramics

Local stone, terracotta, and handmade ceramic tiles

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Metals & Finishes

Brass, copper, iron, and contemporary metalwork

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Digital Products

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The Design Diary Mood Board Kit

Templates and frameworks for creating compelling project mood boards.

Free

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Client Brief Template Pack

Professional briefing documents for interior design projects.

$15

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African Materials Sourcebook

A comprehensive digital guide to materials and suppliers across 10 African countries.

$25

Editorial Series

"Before You Build"

An ongoing series of guides for anyone about to embark on a building, renovation, or interior design project in Africa. Real talk, no jargon.

Part 01

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Designer

Part 02

Understanding Construction Timelines in East Africa

Part 03

How to Brief Your Interior Designer

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