Judith Achumba-Wöllenstein’s Atelier Akuko brings playful rebellion to the world of high-end interior design.
Creating characterful spaces across Brighton, London, and Sussex for people who dance to their own tune.
Featured Projects
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The Buoyant Refuge
A joyful redesign of a London 3-bedroom home for a refugee family — bold colour, murals, and clever design tricks.
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The Marvelous Oddyssey
A Manchester teen bedroom design with playful storytelling layered with smart storage to support growing independence.
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The Expressionist Capsule
A London new build apartment interior for a professional couple — balancing small-space functionality with bold, creative styling.
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The Coastal Pensieve
A Brighton Victorian family home reimagined — blending seaside heritage with contemporary design and family-friendly function.
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AKUKO Studio
A London office interior design turned creative workspace that sparks collaboration and imagination.
Since 2012
Telling Stories
Through Design
Since 2012 Telling Stories Through Design
From fashion to psychology to interiors, Judith Achumba-Wöllenstein has spent over a decade turning stories into sensory experiences. Her experimental approach to interior design turns every space into a story — playful, human, and never-off-the-rack.
Judith Achumba-Wöllenstein named one of the inaugural 25 Next in Design by Homes & Gardens
Selected by a panel of industry experts, the Next in Design 25 celebrates emerging talent redefining the world of interiors. This first edition brings together a diverse group of designers whose work inspires, innovates, and pushes boundaries.
These are the names shaping the spaces of tomorrow—with fearless creativity, fresh perspective, and a deep understanding of how we live today.
Read the full story here →
We are shaped by the things we’ve cherished, the company we keep, and the dreams we chase.
Judith Achumba-Wöllenstein creates interiors that stitch those stories into the walls — then weave the past into a bold new beginning. Through a highly bespoke, collaborative approach to residential and commercial interior design, she creates spaces that give your next chapter the stage it deserves.
The Treat Drawer
Free interior design quizzes, guides & playful prompts — yours for the taking.
