The Founder and Principal Interior Designer of House of Jogaez receives two Award Winner recognitions at the 2026–2027 International Property Awards, presented in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Kenyan interior design has received another moment of international recognition as Samantha Verwoerd Okorodudu, Founder and Principal Interior Designer of House of Jogaez, celebrates two recognitions at the 2026–2027 International Property Awards.
Presented at the International Property Awards’ Europe and Africa event, held on 22 October 2026 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, the awards recognise work in the category of Residential Interior Show Homes – Kenya.
The two Award Winner certificates represent an important milestone for House of Jogaez, the luxury interior design studio led by Samantha, whose creative work brings together contemporary aesthetics, thoughtful spatial design and cultural influences.
Bringing Kenyan Residential Design to an International Audience
The International Property Awards is an established international awards programme recognising achievements across the property industry, including architecture, interior design, property development and real estate.
Its annual competition attracts entries from different countries and regions, with submissions assessed by a specialist judging panel comprising more than 100 professionals drawn from different areas of expertise.
For House of Jogaez, recognition in the Residential Interior Show Homes category places its work among the recognised residential interior design entries from Kenya in the 2026–2027 awards programme.
Beyond the certificates themselves, the achievement offers an opportunity to bring greater international visibility to the creative work emerging from Kenya’s interior design industry.
The Creative Journey Behind House of Jogaez
Samantha’s journey into interior design was not a conventional one.
Born in the Netherlands and drawing inspiration from her Dutch and Kenyan roots, her early professional experience was in events and hospitality. Working in a five-star hotel introduced her to the relationship between architecture, atmosphere, lighting, textures and the overall experience of a space.
It was this fascination with beautifully considered environments that eventually inspired her transition into interior design.
She subsequently immersed herself in the study of the discipline, developing a creative direction that combines her appreciation for aesthetics with a practical understanding of how people experience the spaces around them.
Today, through House of Jogaez, Samantha leads a design practice focused on creating distinctive residential and commercial environments.
Her approach draws on the relationship between international design influences and African creative expression. Natural materials, rich woods, woven elements, handmade décor and Kenyan craftsmanship form part of the design language she describes on the studio’s official platform.
Rather than treating interiors as purely decorative arrangements, her philosophy centres on creating environments that are functional, balanced, personal and visually compelling.
House of Jogaez: Designing Spaces With Identity
House of Jogaez has established its creative identity around the transformation of spaces into carefully considered environments that reflect individuality, sophistication and functionality.
The studio’s approach brings together consultation, concept development, material selection, design planning and project execution oversight.
Its work reflects an appreciation for the increasingly important role interior design plays in residential property. Beyond the architectural structure of a building, the interior experience contributes significantly to how a home is perceived, experienced and enjoyed.
Residential show homes are particularly important within the property industry. They allow prospective buyers and visitors to experience the possibilities of a completed residential development through its interior presentation, furnishing, spatial organisation and overall atmosphere.
Recognition in this category therefore speaks to an important aspect of the property development and design process: the ability to transform residential spaces into compelling environments.
A London Moment and a Wider Industry Platform
The awards were presented during IPAX Europe & Africa 2026, an international gathering organised in association with the International Property Awards.
Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, the programme brought together property developers, architects, interior designers, real estate professionals and other industry participants from Europe and Africa.
The event featured professional discussions, industry presentations, award ceremonies and networking opportunities, creating a platform for participants to exchange ideas and establish relationships across the property sector.
For Samantha, receiving the two certificates in London represents a notable moment in her professional journey and the continuing development of House of Jogaez.
It also highlights the potential for African-based creative businesses to participate in international conversations about design, innovation, property and the built environment.
Celebrating Excellence and Creative Vision
International recognition is often the result of creative vision meeting consistent professional execution.
For Samantha Verwoerd Okorodudu, this achievement represents the culmination of a journey that began with an interest in the atmosphere and experience of beautifully designed spaces and developed into a professional commitment to transforming interiors.
As Founder and Principal Interior Designer of House of Jogaez, she continues to build a design identity informed by international influences, African craftsmanship and a belief that exceptional interiors should balance beauty with purpose.
Her recognition at the 2026–2027 International Property Awards is a welcome celebration of her work and a reminder of the creative contributions emerging from Kenya’s design industry.
For Samantha and House of Jogaez, the London recognition marks another significant chapter in a journey shaped by creativity, craftsmanship and the ambition to create spaces that leave a lasting impression.
