a Cooked story.

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“I love people. More so I love how interior spaces have the power to connect them to each other, to brands, and to their own sense of wonder.”

— Mel Cook, Founder

People don’t buy products or services, they buy experiences.

Ever since Mel Cook founded Cooked Studio in 2017, this is an ethos she carries from the very start of every design journey. Mel is a passionate interior designer with an empathic and curious approach to building a concept. With over a decade’s experience in the both interior and events design industries, her passion lies in creating unique, memorable experiences within the spaces she crafts. Mel has worked on a wide range of projects in both the creative and corporate worlds, handling a variety of budgets ranging from SME to multi-million Rand accounts. She has won several awards for her work in exhibitions, and has been published in VISI, Garden & Home, Scape Magazine, and House & Garden.

An ethical, compassionate and dedicated design studio with a fondness for the peculiar, we at Cooked Studio aim to consistently exceed our client’s (and your customers’) expectations. . At Cooked, our purpose is people. We believe in finding joy in all aspects of our work, are excited by challenge and are commited to nothing short of excellence, and to having fun along the way.

Looking so forward to crafting magic with you.

Comprehensive Interior Architecture & Design, as featured in:

 
Cooked Studio SA Garden & home
Cooked Interior Design x Visi magazine
 

Concept

  • Site visit

  • Research

  • Needs analysis

  • Concept development

  • Mood & Style Boards

  • Formal space layout and floor plan

3D Design

  • 3D modelling

  • Conceptual material selection

  • 3D renders

CAD Drawings

  • Full construction drawing pack

  • Reflective Ceiling Plans

  • Plumbing and Electrical Plans

  • Joinery Details

  • Shopfront & Signage design

  • Council approval drawings

  • Wiring + accessories schedules 

  • sanitary schedules 

  • Lighting schedules as applicable

Furnishing & Softs

  • Furniture selection

  • Fittings selection

  • Equipment selection

  • Softs and decor

  • Procurement of goods and materials

  • Post contract services on site

 

What our clients say

“Mel was amazing in taking my thoughts and turning them into a visual representation to share with my stake holders. She has an incredible ability to interpret your concept and produce a product which conveys your idea accurately. It was a pleasure working together and the whole process has been easy and flexible. We would absolutely recommend Mel & Cooked Studio for any design requirements.” 

— Grant Kavnat, J&B Enterprise

“I worked with Cooked Studio while renovating my shop. They were extremely efficient and reliable. An absolute pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them for all the services they offer." 

— Matthew Cigler, Puglsey
& Wednesday Pets

“We love working with Cooked Studio and Mel as you can always be guaranteed a creative design that is completed within Deadline. The quality of the renders presented is of the highest standard, and Mel has a way of stretching budgets so that things that didn't seem possible are achieved within budget perimeters. I would highly recommend Cooked Studio and Mel’s services to any prospective client, and look forward to continuing a long professional relationship with them ourselves ”

— Ruth Papenfus, Edge Expo

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