Cocoa Bean Design Studio

Cocoa Bean Design Studio Interior Design and Lifestyle Studio

SERVICES
Interior finishes consulting
3D Renderings
Space planning
Interior remodelling
Bathroom renovations
Shop Fitting
Corporate offices and receptions
Kitchen design
Custom made furniture
Fabric & soft furnishings
Taylor made curtains
Blinds
Wallpaper
Upholstery and re-upholstery

Tell us we’re not the only ones. 👀We can walk into a room and instantly feel when something’s slightly off: a frame not ...
20/10/2026

Tell us we’re not the only ones. 👀
We can walk into a room and instantly feel when something’s slightly off: a frame not quite centred, a rug floating too far from the sofa, a pendant hung at the wrong height. It’s a blessing and a curse.

Interior designers, what’s the detail you can’t unsee?

14/10/2026

Week 1: Pinterest saves of the week.
A collection of the images I find myself returning to, the quiet details that influence how I see a space. These, along with everything else I’m saving, can be found on Pinterest.

If you recognise a project or the studio behind it, please share it in the comments so the original creators can be credited.

Cracks, texture, weathered finishes. What we often try to hide is exactly where the beauty lives. Wabi-Sabi is a Japanes...
09/10/2026

Cracks, texture, weathered finishes. What we often try to hide is exactly where the beauty lives.

Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that celebrates imperfection, impermanence and the natural cycle of growth and decay. In design, it’s about choosing raw timber over glossy finishes, handmade ceramics over mass-produced pieces, and spaces that feel lived in rather than staged.

It’s a beautiful philosophy to embrace, both at home and in life. It invites us to slow down, appreciate what’s real and find charm in the rustic, the worn and the understated.



Images sourced from Pinterest.

05/10/2026

Of the projects ahead of us, this is one we are especially looking forward to.
A first glimpse into something quietly taking shape. More to come in the near future.

This week’s design mantra: every curve, tone and texture has intent. Every finish has a purpose beyond appearance.
30/09/2026

This week’s design mantra: every curve, tone and texture has intent. Every finish has a purpose beyond appearance.

28/09/2026

Now this is the part you don’t always see on pinterest!

23/09/2026

POV: it’s presentation day at Cocoa Bean. From a curated presentation, to touching and feeling the materials of your project. All I can say is, we love these days.

19/09/2026

Girl grip, but make it interior architect edition 💁🏻‍♀️

Ever wondered what actually goes into designing a space? Here’s a peek behind the curtain. We start with a conversation,...
16/09/2026

Ever wondered what actually goes into designing a space? Here’s a peek behind the curtain. We start with a conversation, get to know the space in person, then slowly build out concepts, materials and details until it all comes together. It’s a process we love, and one we think shows in every project we touch.

Forget the mood boards for a second. Specs and finishes are the easy part, we can figure those out together. What we act...
02/09/2026

Forget the mood boards for a second. Specs and finishes are the easy part, we can figure those out together. What we actually need to know is how you live.

A Sunday says more about your home than a Pinterest board ever will. It tells us what a “good day” looks like for your family, and that’s what we’re really designing for.

These aren’t small questions. Are the kids running around barefoot or glued to a screen in their own space? Are you the one in the kitchen, or is someone else? Every answer shapes a decision, from where the sofa faces to how big that kitchen island needs to be.

Because suddenly we’re not designing “four bed, two bath.” We’re designing around how your family actually lives, moves and spends its best days together

Address

3 Desmond Street , Kramerville
Sandton
2090

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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0118490909

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