What is OKA all about? Simply put, it’s a love affair with living well. Since the very beginning, we’ve been on a mission to create things that make time spent with friends and family more memorable. We believe that’s the secret to living beautifully: enjoying it.
OKA started small, with three women bringing unique designs from the Far East to shoppers in the West. Lady Annabel Astor, a serial entrepreneur on a mission to find special items to decorate her holiday home with, invited two friends along: her sister-in-law Sue Jones, whose decorating pedigree included stints at Jasper Conran and Colefax and Fowler, and Lucinda Waterhouse, a skilled horticulturist whose company made exquisite faux flowers. Together they set out to create a catalogue of charming home upgrades.
From the start, the OKA team has called on talented artisans from all over the world to bring its ideas to life. Our furniture and homewares prioritise beauty, comfort and style, but we choose items for their integrity, not because they fit a prescribed look. The magic of OKA is the mix: hand-picked global treasures, rich textures and patterns, and timeless furniture profiles. It’s ever-changing but unwaveringly British; elegant and easy-going; sophisticated but never stiff.
And our name? OKA is a phonetic take on ochre, a colour that nods to the East, yet feels innately British. A blend of cultures and aesthetics working in perfect harmony, which is at the heart of everything we do.
Building on over two decades of collections, 13 experiential stores in the UK, a website, and an ideas-packed magazine, we’ve become a destination for lovers of home, season after season. And the more we continue to follow our passion for design, the more we inspire others to find theirs.
I just think the staff in Guildford are so friendly and helpful
Perfect colour. Helpful assistance too
Bramante lamp is beautiful understated design and excellent quality. Very good price in sale.
I bought drinking glasses which were wrapped beautifully for a gify
Great place to shop & feel inspired!
We like the shop but unfortunately not all of the staff are interested in engaging with their customers even when purchasing goods at the till. It was not just us who found a lack of interest in selling OKA merchandise as another customer was complaining about a feeling of being invisible too.
Brilliant staff
Such lovely staff.
I am a frequent shopper at Marlow store. Everyone there is great. I bought a cushion in the sale there a couple of weeks ago. When I went back for a matching one, there was not one and neither was there one left on-lne but the staff located one in a different store far away. Marlow gave me the details of the cushion and of the store that had one. I phoned the next day and HEY PRESTO, I now have two matching cushions. Marvellous!
The staff are always polite, friendly and well informed. Never pushy. The store is a joy to visit, everything looks very beautiful and the stock is well displayed.
I already had two cushions and was able to purchase two more before they were discontinued. Even better …. they were at a sale price !
I am delighted with my lamps from Oka. Whenever I buy something from Oka I’m always very happy with it when it’s in situ at home. However the buying experience at Oka, especially in the Harrogate store is enhanced by their knowledgable, helpful staff.
Excellent service- nothing too much trouble. Recommended an excellent removal company who delivered the sofa on time and professionally.
Efficient. Polite knowledgable
So glad Froxfield still open. Such choice. Love my faux orchid and my cushion is just gorgeous
Always the most beautiful shop - and such a great Christmas sale!
Great customer service
Staff offered really helpful advice to ensure purchase was perfectly matched.
Very nice experience all round. Lady who served us was very pleasant and impressive.
Kirsty Gormley
Jan 03,2025Went above and beyond with support in store. Found stock on items and stored behind till as I was able to continue looking at display set ups. Very welcoming and able to purchase a lamp on display in the store. Appreciate the effort and 1-1 focus with customer.