STUDIO
At Kunsten, we like our interiors with a little personality.
We create spaces that are considered, layered and never predictable — where art, architecture and a touch of the unexpected come together. Because great design shouldn’t just look beautiful. It should make you feel something.
CARMEN BASSON
Founder & Creative Director
I’ve always been drawn to creating — spaces, art, ideas, anything that starts with a blank canvas and becomes something with a story.
My creative journey began in Architectural Technology and has since moved through Interior Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Make-Up Artistry — an unconventional mix that has shaped the way I see colour, form, texture and space.
Today, as the founder and designer behind Kunsten, I bring those worlds together to create interiors that feel considered, expressive and a little unexpected. I love working with beautiful materials, local makers and interesting pieces, mixing the refined with the imperfect and giving every project its own personality.
For me, design isn’t about creating a signature “Kunsten look”. It’s about discovering what makes you unique — and having a lot of fun bringing that to life.
SERVICES
From the first idea to the final layer, we design interiors that balance beauty with the way you actually live. Thoughtful space planning, materials, furniture and details come together to create spaces that feel distinctly yours.
01 — CONCEPT
Where the good ideas begin.
Creative direction, concept development, mood boards, material palettes and the big-picture thinking that gives your project its identity.
02 — DESIGN
Making beautiful work beautifully.
Interior architecture, space planning, kitchens and bathrooms, custom joinery, colour direction, 2D drawings and 3D visualisation — all thoughtfully designed around how you live, work or play.
Creative direction, concept development, mood boards, material palettes and the big-picture thinking that gives your project its identity.
03 — DETAIL
Where all the pieces come together.
04 — SOURCE
We know where to find the good stuff.
Furniture, décor, art, textiles and finishes sourced from trusted local and international suppliers — plus bespoke pieces designed when off-the-shelf simply won’t do.
Furniture placement, art, objects and styling that bring personality to a space. From completed interiors to property styling, photoshoots and homes preparing for sale.
05 — STYLE
The final layer. And one of our favourites.
06 — MANAGE
Keeping the beautiful idea on track.
Project coordination, supplier liaison, procurement and quality control — overseeing the details from design intent through to installation.
HOW WE WORK
From first hello to final layer.
#1
HELLO
This is where we define the brief and establish the scope of your project.
#2
CONCEPT
Space, colour, materials and mood come together to shape the creative direction.
#3
DESIGN
Drawings, specifications and 3D visuals turn the concept into a fully resolved design.
#4
SOURCE
Furniture, finishes and all the good stuff
— sourced, curated or made bespoke.
#5
MANAGE
We coordinate the project, manage the details and keep everything beautifully on track.
#6
STYLE
Installation, finishing touches and styling bring it all together
— and home.