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We've carved out a quiet corner where you can delve into sustainable home design inspiration and seasonal styling tips. For those seeking to live in a way that is considered, kind and conscious, this is the place for you.

Refresh Your Home Office

  With working from home so ingrained in many of our lives for the foreseeable, invest in your workspace for a comfortable and stylish home office that is both practical, inspiring...

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The Art of Display

  Reflect the unique style of your home by combining treasured objects with unusual artefacts, and keep things fresh with seasonal flourishes. The key to styling an authentic display of...

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Styling Ideas for a Sustainable Kitchen Pantry

  Styling Ideas for a Sustainable Kitchen Pantry The resurgence of the kitchen pantry it seems is here to stay, imbedded in the hearts of homes across the country. There...

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Handmade Sofas Buying Guide

Choosing a sofa is not only a well-considered design decision, but also a commitment and investment that, if chosen correctly, becomes a well-loved piece of furniture that you enjoy for...

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How to Style Your Christmas Table

 One of the most joyful aspects of Christmas is gathering around the table with our loved ones. So, take the opportunity to slow down and style a festive feast that...

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How to Style Your Home for Christmas

Transform your home into a warm and festive space this Christmas. Set the scene for an unforgettable Christmas with soft mood lighting, sumptuous textiles, and handcrafted accessories. Pair shimmering glass baubles...

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Thoughtful Gift Guide

Our curated selection of thoughtful gifts is brimming with eco-friendly gift ideas for the whole family. From elegant ethical jewellery and luxurious leather accessories to decadent glassware and candles, our...

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Saving Lives with Safe Water

  For the past six years, we've regularly donated a proportion of our profits to Frank Water. Every November this ramps up as the charity becomes the focus of our...

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Create your own bathroom spa

Escape from the everyday and indulge in mindful moments of self-care with our collection of bathroom accessories, designed to help you press pause and embrace those quieter times. With stylish...

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Create a Calming Bedroom Sanctuary

  We all know sleep plays an integral role in our health. A good night’s sleep gives our bodies time to recover and our brains time to process, allowing us...

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The Joy of Entertaining

    Inspired by the natural world and the subtle shades of spring, this season’s most enticing tablescapes bring together handcrafted ceramics, gorgeous glassware, and handwoven seagrass accessories to elevate...

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Outdoor Living

  Styling an outdoor living room The beauty of summertime styling is all about blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Elevate your experience of being out in the...

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Enhance Your Garden with Planters

  Whatever the size of your outside space, garden or patio transform it into a haven of natural beauty this spring/summer with our clever tips for using pots and planters.     1. Choose different...

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NGO Supporting Women

The rural Indian landscape is beautiful, whether it’s the incredible Himalayas, the dramatic scenery of Kashmir, the barren Thar desert or the exotic riverways of Kerala. When you think of...

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How to Style an Outside Space

Organise your outside space and create visual interst. From small balconies in urban spaces to courtyards and country gardens, we have a number of easy ways to accessorise and decorate...

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Styling Tips for Small Gardens

  How to style a small garden No matter how small your outside space, it can be magical if you take some time to style it suitably. Create a cosy...

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Thoughtful Gift Guide

Christmas gifting is the perfect opportunity to show how much we care. We all know that warm feeling that comes from discovering the perfect present for someone we love. So,...

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Create an Outdoor Entertaining Space

Set the scene for outdoor entertaining this summer whatever size your garden. From small courtyards and terraces to larger country gardens, make the most of your outside space and prepare...

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Earth Day 2022

  The theme of Earth Day 2022 is invest in our planet. As individuals, we have the simple yet effective power to make our voices heard through our choices. What...

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Styling an Easter Table

For so many of us, Easter is a time to reunite with loved ones. It marks the start of Spring, of new beginnings, but also the wholesomeness that comes with...

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6 Feng Shui Inspired Ideas

  They say a change is as good as a holiday and starting with a deep cleanse of your home makes good sense. Don’t worry reviving your home doesn’t mean spending...

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Tips for a Calm and Cosy Sanctuary

  The joy of lighting is the power it has to transform a cold unfriendly interior into an elegant and comforting home, filled with warmth, texture and subtle, soft tones....

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How to Plant a Terrarium

  What is a terrarium? The indoor planting trend is showing no sign of slowing down, with terrariums becoming increasingly popular. Terrariums are miniature gardens originally grown in a sealable...

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Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

  We all know that warm feeling that comes from discovering the perfect gift for someone we love. The excitement of taking it home, carefully wrapping it in paper and waiting impatiently for it to be opened. Seeing their...

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Summer Table Inspiration

  Soak up the sun and enjoy good company whether in your home or outside, with a beautifully styled table that celebrates the season and marks the beginning of brighter...

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Refresh Your Home for Summer

  Summer brings with it the promise of longer, warmer days. It is the season of alfresco dining; where we maximise the time spend outdoors while the weather holds out....

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A Sustainably Styled Home

  Styling a home with sustainable furniture and accessories can be as simple as making a few informed decisions about what you buy based on the material it’s made from, where...

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Caring for Your Nkuku Homeware & Furniture

  At Nkuku, we are careful to work with sustainable materials, whether it’s natural woods and eco-friendly crops, or recycled and reclaimed materials. We believe in longevity of design, creating...

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A Weekend in the Kitchen

  Fancy turning your hand to some home baking this weekend? Kick off your shoes, turn on some music and get creative in the kitchen.To accompany you we have the...

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How to Style a Video Call Backdrop

  Unexpectedly our worlds have been thrown into virtual chats and video calls. Whether it’s catching up with those dear to us, nostalgic virtual get-to-togethers with old friends or work...

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How to Create a Gallery Wall

Style a unique photo frame gallery wall display with your own artistic creations. Update and refresh your living space with elegant frames, decorative artwork and unique wall art. Get creative...

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Conscious Shopping in 2020

More than ever before we need to consider the purchases we are making and their impact on the planet. Nkuku is not new to this concept, established in 2003 on...

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Styling a Rustic Autumn Gathering

Autumn is a season of rich textures and contrasts. The light at this time of year has a magical quality with its warm orange glow that only seems to enhance...

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6 Ways to Make Your Home a Calming Sanctuary

Escape from the stresses of work and life by creating a serene and relaxing atmosphere at home. Conquer the clutter Mess and disorder generally create a negative feeling. Coming home...

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Our Buying Trip to India

  As soon as you leave the cool marble and air-conditioned environment of Delhi International airport, India hits you. The warm air, the smells, the sound of car horns and...

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Sustainable, Recycled and Relevant Learn More About our Materials

  With the recent G20 Summit, the UN’s World Environment day and the passionate protests of Teen Eco – Activist Greta Thunberg, it felt a fitting time to share some...

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The Nkuku Lifestyle Store & Café

Our Nkuku lifestyle store, nestles at the foot of rolling Devon hills, tucked away in the beautiful South ham’s countryside.  It was originally a farm yard of barns housing cattle...

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15 Year Anniversary

We can’t quite believe that it has been 15 years since we established Nkuku. It was 16 years ago that we set off on a round-the-world trip, with the obligatory backpack...

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Meet the Artist Meg Abbott

  We are delighted to be showcasing a collection of Meg Abbott’s original works. Meg is a freelance artist based in London, her specialism is in minimal line drawings, mostly...

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Meaningful Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is a celebration we whole heartedly support. Mum’s play such an important role in shaping so many aspects of life; they keep the show on the road, provide...

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Reinvent Your Home with a Striking Gallery Wall

  An empty wall is a blank canvas waiting to be brought to life with images, art and décor.  It’s a great way to reinvent your home, bringing it bang...

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Discover the Origins of Our Indian Antiques

  You can’t visit India without being captivated by its extraordinary architecture, exquisite palaces and inspirational temples. The vibrant colours are breathtaking and overwhelming in equal measure. There is nothing...

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Make Your Desk Space Beautifully Productive

  As the start of the New Year brings us back to our desks, it’s a good time to rethink the space where we work and create. Whether yours is...

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Nkuku x Thought Clothing

  As a company that celebrates the beauty of handmade, it's a pleasure to be working with Thought, a like-minded business that shares this passion. Based in north London, they are...

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How To Style An Autumn Gathering

Autumn is the ever changing season and perhaps a favourite here at Nkuku. The vibrant colours of Summer gracefully turn to burnt orange and brown. The warm golden hues of...

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Indoor Planting Tips for Autumn

As the summer season comes to a close its time to bring succulents and cacti inside. From September onwards reduce watering to minimum and encourage a period of rest by...

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Alfresco Dining

Summertime is all about getting outside and making the most of those long summer evenings. Styling an outside space whether it’s for alfresco dining, cocktails or just relaxing requires a...

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Meet our Summer Chefs

We’re delighted to introduce the chef’s behind our alfresco dining events. South Devon has a wealth of outstanding talent and all our chef’s share a passion for fresh local produce,...

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Father's Day Gift Guide

Father’s day gifts can be a bit of a conundrum but we think we have some of the answers. Our guide is a cross between a gift guide and an...

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Creative Workspace

Make your home work space a place to indulge in creativity or a place to simply get away from it all. Our industrial Mansu sideboard is a great base, add...

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