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.
Got what I wanted and staff very pleasant and helpful.
Very professional staff who had patience, knowledge and kindness.
Knutsford store -staff were very helpful and patient Knowledgeable Lovely when we returned a load of stuff We have ordered other things
Staff were fantastic went above and beyond
I love Oka Broadway. The team are amazing . Great ambassadors for this exemplary brand.
Yet again, perfect advice from Emma. She always nails it. Great shopping experience. I always enjoy visiting the Harrogate store.
Where are items we ordered in September ?? Cant get Oka to answer phone or emails - its not good enough as they were Xmas presents - After eventually getting in touch by phone two of the gifts arrived today - very lovely but a bit late as we'd already bought alternative presents
Sales assistant was lovely, helpful and chatty.
Mark and Darren were right on time and very helpful unpacking.
Beautifully wrapped purchase and very pleasant staff. I’ll be going back there for sure!
Mark and Darren 442 two incredibly wonderful efficient thoughtful men delivering Oka furniture. Making it a very positive and enjoyable experience Thank you so much!
Perfect home shopping, lovely items
We just had a set of Hokkaido wall art delivered and to no surprise they are damaged and the art work is not consistent to the pictures advertised. We were told that we would receive these items before XMas, we have however we can not use them whilst waiting for exchange items to arrive because each of the art works has a different measurements for fixings and not consistent so we are left with nothing and have been told we have to wait until after XMas. This was part of back order items and Oka have serious problems with their Chinese made quality.
Guildford - store Diana - helped me with choosing cushions. Wonderful service.
I have placed an order since August and I still have received it , not even an email or curtesy call.
Very helpful staff and lovely shop
Beautiful products, well wrapped & wonderful customer service in store at Knutsford.
Called in to the Knutsford Oka on Sunday, it’s a fabulous store but I have to mention the staff go out of there way to assist you, all are so friendly and give great advice if you need it. A special mention to Magda who looked after us. Always recommending Oka to my friends.
Unfortunately the wardrobe we bought arrived with damage and a faulty drawer but the delivery team from 442 - Darren and Sean - were very professional. They alerted 442 and customer services straight away and offered solutions. Communication with the delivery team throughout was first rate. Hoping OKA customer services will be able to replace item for us quickly to minimise inconvenience.
Mrs Hatfield
Dec 21,2024Being able to see all the stock so well displayed makes it so much easier than trying to buy online. This is especially true for soft furnishings when you can actually feel the fabric and gauge the colour correctly.