Bold Interiors That Guests Don’t Forget

Kuiekem Studio designs boutique hotels and food venues with colour, character, and a clear strategy behind every detail. Spaces that feel premium, perform operationally, and look like no one else.

YOUR CHALLENGES

Any of these sound familiar?

We understand the pressure behind the scenes and the expectations out front.

  • Guests judge fast: “Is this worth the price?”
  • Small details can make a space feel dated or tired.
  • Many venues photograph well but feel “almost premium” in person.
  • Standing out gets harder when everything starts to look the same.
  • Investing feels risky when the result ends up nice, but not memorable.
  • That’s why we design spaces that don’t just look premium, but truly feel worth it.

3 minutes. 14 questions. A clear picture of what’s holding your space back from premium pricing.

THE FOUNDER OF THE STUDIO

Meet Katleen Kuiekem

Katleen is the founder of Kuiekem Studio, a hospitality interior design studio for boutique hotels and experience led food venues.

Her design approach is bold, colourful, and always refined. She uses colour and pattern with intention, so the result feels striking but never overwhelming. The goal: a premium atmosphere that guests notice, talk about, and come back for.

With a multicultural background spanning six countries and eight years in strategy consulting, Katleen brings both creative instinct and structured thinking to every project, from first concept through final implementation.

OUR SERVICES

Full-Service Hospitality Design

We take a full-service approach, from first concept to final implementation and guide every phase of your interior project. You tell us what isn’t working. We turn it into a space that earns its price point.

Audit & Repositioning

We assess what your space communicates today and define what it should communicate tomorrow: a cohesive interior identity that feels premium, distinctive, and aligned with your positioning.

Concept & Space Planning

We design layouts around how guests actually experience the venue: arrival, flow, seating, key moments. Every decision supports a space that feels intuitive and memorable.

FF&E Selection & Sourcing

We curate and specify furniture, lighting, and key pieces that bring the concept to life, then source within realistic budgets so the design can be implemented without compromise.

Full Design Implementation

From detailed specifications to coordination support and final styling, we see the project through so the finished space matches the vision down to the last detail.

HOSPITALITY PROJECT

The Blue Hour Junior Suite Concept

Inspired by the Blue Hour, this junior suite concept pairs rich blues and plum tones with sculptural lighting and bold pattern to create something unmistakably boutique. The atmosphere is moody and refined, but the layout stays practical: guest-ready, comfortable, and designed to photograph beautifully.

Let's discuss your project

Book a free strategy call to talk through your space, your goals, and what’s not working today. You’ll leave with clear next steps, whether we end up working together or not.

In the bedroom, statement wallpaper and deep tones create a moody, enveloping backdrop that feels calm and distinctly boutique. The lounge stays light and inviting while carrying the same colour story, so the suite feels cohesive from zone to zone. In the bathroom, marble-inspired surfaces meet blue and burgundy accents for a premium finish that ties back to the overall concept.

Atmosphere shapes how guests feel and those feelings influence whether they linger, return, and recommend.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

The best measure of our work is the experience of working with us.

Working with Katleen was a real pleasure. She has a fantastic sense of style and detail and immediately understood what I wanted. I was impressed by how attentively Katleen listened and how naturally she was able to combine my wishes with her own ideas. She works with heart, creativity, and a keen eye for detail. The collaboration was straightforward, based on trust, and very pleasant from the start; you can immediately tell that she's passinate about her work (...)

Christine Hrichiak

Katleen was in charge of designing our juice bar in Yaounde and she successfully encapsulated the various design ideas and moods we had in mind. We had to work remotely, which added an additional challenge to the project but she proved to be responsive and very organized. She is not only talented but patient, thorough and incredibly ressourceful. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I will not hesitate to recommend her or work with her on any future project.

Rose Ze Meka Balop

(...) Since the beginning we felt understood: Katleen pulled the concept out of us in a way that you don't even realize. It took 3 conversations for her to figure out where to head towards and what to do to gain each of us into a common project. (...) We appreciate very much the guidance we got from Katleen! She is so patient and has such an easy going way that makes working with her so easy. Her attention to detail is incredible. The project would not have looked the same.

Pinar and Vidal Santacreu

Katleen was professional, efficient and attentive to my requirements throughout the process. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable interior designer.

Morel Meutcheye

Working with Katleen was one of the best decisions we made in our home design journey. From the very beginning, she truly listened to our style, taste, and practical needs as a growing family. She designed every room in our home with incredible attention to detail, balancing aesthetics, comfort, and functionality beautifully. What impressed us most was her ability to stay within budget without ever compromising on quality or creativity. We are so grateful for her guidance, talent, and generosity, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and highly skilled interior designer.

Vanessa & Sullivan Dibongue

(...) Her expertise and advice was invaluable when starting to choose furniture. The end result is so so beautiful and fits perfectly with what I wanted.

Loic Temgoua

I loved working with you for the design of my house I was building. What i loved the most is your ability to understand exactly what your client want. Just from few questions you knew exactly what I needed and the result is just phenomenal. Thank you Katleen.

Plamielle Kamdem

The combination of colors, textures and materials was simply stunning. From the very first consultation, Katleen listened attentively and took my wishes and needs into account. (...) Even under challenging circumstances, she was always dedicated to the implementation of the design. It's clear that she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the industry. (...)

Brice Tchabet

(...) Her professinalism and dedication are exceptional. She listens attentively, even when you think a detail is unimportant - she still takes it on board and incorporates it into the design. Her honest, friendly and patient manner makes the collaboration particularly pleasent. (...)

Elsa Sime Feuze

I felt truly listened by Katleen. She helped me clarify my ideas on top of suggesting great alternatives for me to chose. The end result was above and beyond my expectations. Thanks again

Ursul Atana

(...) Katleen is really full of fresh ideas! What is so special about her is her mesmerizing ability to catch one's taste. She is a master when it comes to matching colors and fabrics together. I would definitely recommend her services and not just because she is my friend!

Audrey Komguem
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