Yoko Kloeden Design

Yoko Kloeden Design Interior architecture, refurbishment and extension of existing houses and new builds for residential

Yoko Kloeden Design is a London-based interior design studio for residential and commercial clients - covering the complete interior design process from initial conception to final project delivery. We are committed to deliver solutions that reflect the client’s lifestyle, personality, and aspiration. Our goal is to create and deliver interior stories which feel unique to their owners. This is where we share our news, project updates and inspirations.

Final call.In 10 hours, we're closing enrolment for the Master Concept Plan. Three spots available.After today at 17:00,...
01/03/2026

Final call.

In 10 hours, we're closing enrolment for the Master Concept Plan. Three spots available.
After today at 17:00, there will be no extensions. We begin working with the three homeowners who claimed their spots.
If you don't take action today, nothing changes. You'll still feel frustrated in a home that doesn't serve you well. Still overwhelmed by where to begin. Still concerned about costly mistakes.

Here's what you're walking away from:
✗ Complete clarity on what to transform and how it should flow
✗ Prevention of £30K-£80K in costly mistakes
✗ Floor plans, mood boards, Builder's Scope of Works
✗ Our Little Black Book of Suppliers
✗ Three months of expert support
✗ Our triple guarantee

Katherine and James were exactly where you are 20 months ago. £2.3M West London home. Dark, awkward, industrial grey throughout. Overwhelmed, concerned about costly mistakes, demanding careers with no time to navigate it themselves.
They made a decision. They invested in getting clarity first.

Now? They spend mornings having coffee in their light-filled garden room. They cook more, read more, actually enjoy being home. Their life is calmer, happier, more content.
That transformation is available to you. But only if you take action today.

What's the cost of remaining uncertain for another year? Of making a £50K mistake because you didn't have proper guidance? Of continuing to feel frustrated in a home you invested £2M+ in?
The Master Concept Plan starts from £2,500. The cost of not having it? £30K-£120K in avoidable mistakes.

In 10 hours, one of two things will happen: You'll have claimed your spot and started the journey towards a home that feels worth what you paid for it. Or you'll still be uncertain, frustrated, and no closer to the transformation you want.
Comment '2026' and I'll send you the details.

Yoko

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80 hours left before doors close.Only 3 spots remaining for the Master Concept Plan.I want to share what actually happen...
26/02/2026

80 hours left before doors close.
Only 3 spots remaining for the Master Concept Plan.

I want to share what actually happens when you approach home transformation with whole-house thinking.
Katherine and James, West London:

BEFORE:
Their £2.3M period house was dark, industrial, grey—nothing like them.
The front was separated from the back. The middle room was underutilised space filled with clutter. Kitchen didn't serve how they actually cooked. Garden felt like a prison courtyard covered in grey tiles.
They didn't enjoy spending time at home despite investing over £2M in it.
Frustrated. Overwhelmed. Concerned about making costly mistakes.

AFTER:
We knocked through front to back—natural light now floods through the entire house.
Rearranged the kitchen to match how they actually cook and live.
Created a garden room with living wall that connects seamlessly with the outdoors.
Redesigned the garden with the same tiles flowing from inside to out.

Here's what Katherine said:
"We spend so much more time at home now. We cook more, read more. Having morning coffee in the garden room looking out to the garden is our favourite moment in our daily rituals. There's so much more light now."

That's what a proper Master Concept Plan creates.
Not just beautiful imagery. Actual transformation in how you live and feel in your home.
We've helped transform over 45 homes since 2016.
Are you ready to become our next transformation story?

80 hours left. 3 spots available.
Comment 'READY' and I'll send you the details for your discovery call.

Yoko

On 1 March at 17:00, we're closing enrolment for the Master Concept Plan.Three spots available.If you've recently purcha...
23/02/2026

On 1 March at 17:00, we're closing enrolment for the Master Concept Plan.
Three spots available.

If you've recently purchased a period home in London—perhaps you've spent £2M+ and realised it doesn't quite work the way you hoped—this might be for you.

Maybe the flow feels awkward. The light doesn't reach where it should. The kitchen layout fights against how you actually cook. The previous owner's style is everywhere, but none of it feels like yours.
You know something needs to change, but you're not sure where to start. And the thought of making expensive mistakes on what will be your second-biggest investment keeps you stuck.

Here's what the Master Concept Plan gives you:
✓Complete clarity before you commit to anything permanent.
✓Floor plans that show you exactly how your home should flow.
✓ Bespoke mood boards that reflect your lifestyle and values.
✓ A Builder's Scope of Works so you receive accurate, comparable quotes.
✓ Materials boards. Finishes lists.
✓ Our Little Black Book of trusted suppliers.
✓ Everything you need to move forward with confidence instead of overwhelm.

Why now:
We've been working at near capacity for the past year. We're opening three spots before we close enrolment for the quarter.

After 1 March at 17:00, we won't be taking new Master Concept Plan clients until Q3.
If you'd like to understand what's possible for your home, comment 'Concept' and I'll send you the details of the plan.

Yoko

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We are hiring.At our studio, garden is never an afterthought.We are looking for an experienced Freelance Garden Designer...
21/02/2026

We are hiring.
At our studio, garden is never an afterthought.

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Garden Designer / Landscape Architect to join our boutique studio in London.

This role offers something rare:
creative freedom and autonomy within an integrated architecture and interior design practice.

You won’t be brought in at the end to “soften” a project.
You will shape it.

From early concept stages, you will collaborate closely with our architectural and interior team to create spaces where indoors and outdoors feel naturally connected — cohesive, intentional, and rooted in nature.

We are seeking someone with:
– 7+ years’ experience delivering garden/landscape projects in Greater London
– Strong horticultural and construction knowledge
– Confidence leading projects independently
– Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp
– An appreciation for thoughtful, restrained design

This is a freelance, project-based collaboration with potential to grow into a longer-term role.
If you are looking to express your creativity within a studio that values integrity, clarity and holistic design — we would love to hear from you.
Full details and how to apply:
https://www.yokokloeden.com/careers-listing2/

Please share with anyone who may be a strong fit.

No, You Don’t Need Another Vase. You Need Meaningful Simplicity.Before you buy that next decorative vase or throw pillow...
21/02/2026

No, You Don’t Need Another Vase. You Need Meaningful Simplicity.

Before you buy that next decorative vase or throw pillow, pause. Ask yourself: does it truly add to your life, or just to your shelf?
In a culture of more, more, more, the boldest act can be choosing less. Japanese philosophy celebrates the beauty of sufficiency — knowing when enough is enough.

Instead of filling your home with new things, try curating just the items that carry meaning or use. One meaningful object can bring more joy than a dozen trendy trinkets. Simplifying isn’t deprivation; it’s making room for what truly matters.

When the stakes are high, you don't choose based on price. You choose based on process.Consider: someone you love needs ...
20/02/2026

When the stakes are high, you don't choose based on price. You choose based on process.

Consider: someone you love needs specialist surgery overseas. Two qualified surgeons can perform it. The first charges £120,000—one consultation, reviews scans, schedules surgery. The second charges £150,000—but runs comprehensive diagnostics, involves specialists, discusses the full plan, coordinates every element before decisions become irreversible.

Most would choose the second surgeon without hesitation. Not because the first approach is wrong, but because when decisions can't easily be undone, depth of process matters more than difference in cost.
Your home transformation carries similar weight. You're investing £500,000 to £1 million to create your family sanctuary—making decisions about layout and flow that become fixed once construction begins. If these don't serve how you actually live, the cost of correction extends far beyond money.

This is why rigorous process isn't the expensive option—it's protection. We involve contractors early, coordinate architecture, interiors, and garden as one vision, work collaboratively rather than choosing on bid price alone. Our process requires greater investment upfront, but provides protection from the far greater expense of corrections later.

When the stakes are high, the quality of process matters. Your home deserves the same depth of thinking you'd expect for any significant, irreversible decision.

Comment CHECKLIST for The Insider's Checklist for Choosing Reliable Experts.

What does a truly restorative bathroom feel like?One where the toilet is tucked away,you wash seated before soaking,and ...
19/02/2026

What does a truly restorative bathroom feel like?

One where the toilet is tucked away,
you wash seated before soaking,
and the bath becomes a silent ritual.

Our latest journal article explores how to bring Japanese clarity to your UK home.
→ Full piece now live at the link in bio.

Image credit: Aman Kyoto

A Japanese bathroom isn’t just about tiles and tubs —It’s about creating space to pause.From deep soaking baths to quiet...
18/02/2026

A Japanese bathroom isn’t just about tiles and tubs —
It’s about creating space to pause.

From deep soaking baths to quiet washing rituals,
the design supports how you feel, not just how it looks.

Explore the key principles for crafting a bathroom that slows time and soothes the senses.
→ Read the full guide in our Journal (link in bio).

Image credit: Azumi Setoda

The builder was ready to start. The client knew the layout was wrong. We paused everything.The client approached us just...
16/02/2026

The builder was ready to start. The client knew the layout was wrong. We paused everything.

The client approached us just one week before construction was meant to begin. Plans were approved, quotes secured, start date set. But the client couldn't visualise living happily in the layout they'd agreed to. There was doubt—the kind that sits quietly but persistently.

The industry says pausing means delays, that changing plans now is costly. But we asked a different question: is two weeks now more costly than twenty years of regret? Can you truly see yourself living well in this space, or are you trying to convince yourself it will work?

We convinced the builder to wait. We redesigned the layout to serve how this family actually lives. Then we built it right, on site, with no delays to the overall timeline. The pause wasn't a setback—it was the most productive fortnight of the project.

The client's reflection:
"What we achieved together was incredible. You improved the quality of our lives."

If your gut says something's wrong with the plan, it is. That feeling deserves attention before building begins. Two weeks of pause can protect twenty years of living.

Follow me for more renovation truths.

Three builders quote your kitchen extension between £120k and £200k, but none of them know how you actually live. This i...
13/02/2026

Three builders quote your kitchen extension between £120k and £200k, but none of them know how you actually live. This is why going straight to quotes without a cohesive vision typically costs 20-30% more and delivers far less of what you actually want.

The builder isn't the problem. The sequence is. When you ask builders to price individual rooms without understanding how your life should flow through space, they quote what they see, not what you need. Six months later, you're adding, changing, realising the flow doesn't work. That £65k kitchen becomes £95k—and still doesn't give you the morning calm you were hoping for.

The right sequence begins differently. First, we map how you actually live—your routines, how you entertain, how indoor and outdoor should connect. Then we create a cohesive vision for the entire home. How light travels, how spaces flow, how architecture, interiors, and garden work as one continuous experience. Only then do we engage builders—now pricing a vision, not guessing at isolated rooms.
At YKD, we guide this entire journey under one cohesive vision, ensuring every element works together so your home doesn't just look beautiful—it serves how you actually live.

If you've recently purchased a London home that needs transformation, comment VISION below for details on how we approach this process.

Bigger Isn’t Better. Framing Calm in a Small HomeDon’t be fooled into thinking you need more square footage to find sere...
12/02/2026

Bigger Isn’t Better. Framing Calm in a Small Home

Don’t be fooled into thinking you need more square footage to find serenity. Even a compact London flat can become an airy haven with the right approach. The trick lies in what you invite your eyes to see (and what you don’t).
Layer your space: place a plant in the foreground, keep an open sightline to a window, and let a glimpse of sky or garden draw the gaze outward. Built-in storage and multi-functional nooks can hide clutter and make every inch count.
By editing down and artfully framing a calm view, a small home can feel expansive and utterly tranquil.

Image credit: Moon Design

In many Conservation Areas, the front must stay unchanged.But the rear opens new possibilities—for soft-glazed doors, qu...
11/02/2026

In many Conservation Areas, the front must stay unchanged.
But the rear opens new possibilities—
for soft-glazed doors, quiet thresholds, and garden views that anchor the entire home.

We explore this balance—between old and new, seen and unseen—in our newest journal article.
It’s a guide to designing with sensitivity, stillness and intent.
→ Full read now available via link in bio.

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Yoko Kloeden Design was founded by a Japan-born, corporate-investor-turned-designer, Yoko Kloeden in 2015 with one mission: to create spaces that care about the people inside from the beginning of a project.

With the explosion of visual-heavy online content and social media, more and more people seem to believe design is something that you can click and buy on your finger tips, something that you can copy and paste, something you can consume to make a quick buck.

In the modern world where average person in the UK check a mobile phone every 12 minutes and where people are more connected than ever, the mental health crisis is among the top of the government’s list...

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