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.
Super knowledgeable staff with the needs of the customers at the centre
Very helpful in finding the lampshades I was looking for. Looked through all the lampshades'prices for me
Lovely lamp bought in Sale. Much bigger than I expected but I didn't look at measurements but very happy. Only issue I had was that I hadn't realised that the lampshade wasn't included and the lampshade shown with the base was no longer available.
Helpful staff. Lovely product.
Had a lovely experience at OKA. Will definitely be visiting again
I used the interior design team for a whole house project. Antony from the Chelsea store and a fantastic interior designer did the most wonderful job in creating the most stunning home for us. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Oka again in the future for any interior design project. The furniture looks homely yet stunning and we definitely achieved the wow factor thanks to the team and especially Antony. Thank you Oka
Friendly and helpful staff. Good products, great range and prices.
Staff were very helpful and engaging.
Staff avoided pressure sales and listened, making the decision to purchase a pleasant experience. They also provided useful suggestions to resolve any issues. Store layout, design and overall calm atmosphere make looking for items pleasurable.
We visited the Knutsford store and found the most perfect lamp. Ideally we wanted two but only one was in stock. The team in store couldn’t have been more helpful, they phoned around all stores to locate the lamp for us. We found the last one in the Chelsea store, this was ordered immediately. We now have two beautiful lamps in our home thanks to the Knutsford team going above and beyond to help. Amazing service
Oka has a nice collection of furniture and we quite often visit their stores. I bought a lamp from Chelsea on the 12th and the gentleman on the counter needs better training. First he said there were no items in stock without checking (only for his colleague Michelle to later confirm there was) and then showing us the door after we bought it given the store was about to close. He clearly seemed to worry more about his time than customer service. I won’t be put off though since most Oka generally treats customers well.
Helpful at Froxfield on telephone
Excellent service and help
It was my birthday when a had this very personal & outstanding experience at your shop in Knutsford. As a special gift I received a voucher of 20 % that I spent immediately in a wonderful orchid in your store. Thanks for making me so happy at this day :)))
Friendly staff . Good selection
Friendly helpful assistant she advised me on my purchase
Very pleased with our purchase. Staff in the Bath store were really helpful, a lovely shopping experience.
Helpful staff.
Thank you OKA. Friendly helpful staff. Wonderful shop full of treasures. Only one thing …. Please team up the right lampshade with the right lamp. Although lovely Indian lampshades, they do not enhance every style of lamp! Suggest When not sure, use white. Or off-white.
Studdridge
Jan 25,2025We were very pleased with our purchase and the customer service was excellent!