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olalekan ogunkoya

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Interior design focused on minimalist, small-space living and warm, light-filled spaces.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I want to design interiors and small-space layouts that feel minimalist yet warm—leveraging light, smart zoning, and functional beauty. I’m drawn to projects where perspective, material choices, and outdoor connection shape how people live.

I’m an interior design professional centered on minimalist living—designing spaces that feel calm, functional, and visually elevated. Across my selected works, I focus on “flexibily of utility,” strong composition, and clear definition of zones within compact footprints.

I create interiors that balance simplicity with character, using lots of light, thoughtful lighting, and material choices that shape mood. In projects like “NEUTRAL PALETTE LOTS OF LIGHT” and “EARTHY TONES LOVE & LIGHT,” I aim for warmth and ambience without losing restraint.

My approach also emphasizes space planning and perspective—so furniture and layout feel intentional, even in small rooms. I use techniques like “SEQUENCE DIAGRAM SECTION CUT” to explain ideas clearly, and I develop concepts that support everyday flow (cooking, reading, relaxing) through adaptable, utilitarian design.

I’m especially interested in designs that extend beyond the interior—such as outdoor-focused living and community-oriented spaces. From “MODULAR DOME PROJECT” for glamping to social sit-outs that foster conversation, I design for how people actually experience place.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Focused on the Outdoors

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Outdoors-focused concept for camping with friends or family. Includes a reference to viewing a virtual tour for the project.

Sequence Diagram Section Cut

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Diagram and section cut to explain the build process of the mini housing project. Shows a central living area with a sofa under the skylight/roof, with openings cut into a basic volume and external cladding options for on-site or factory work.

Minimalist Foyer

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Japandi-inspired entryway concept that sets the tone for the rest of the house. Highlights simple features with lots of light and inviting furniture tones.

Quad Box

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Mini social housing project concept in just over 100 square feet. Designed to work as a home office or private hangout for people who enjoy solitude.

Earthy Tones Love & Light

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Interior concept balancing wood and greens against a black brick finish. Emphasizes warmth and allowing in a lot of light to counteract the moodiness of the darker elements.

Scandi Kitchen & Dining

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Scandinavian-inspired small-space kitchen and dining concept promoting utility in minimalist settings. Designed so the space can shift between activities like cooking, reading, or having coffee.

Minimalist Whitecrown Apt

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Apartment concept focused on minimalism and modern design aesthetics with flexibility of utility. Just over 650 square feet, emphasizing minimalist living.

Neutral Palette Lots of Light

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Urban living concept blending simplicity with space and lots of light. Aims to create a warm aesthetic through neutral palette choices.

Minimalist Formal Dining

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Formal dining room concept for 6 people using black and earth tones. Could be used for corporate lunches or private dinners.

Its About Perspective

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Small-space design concept emphasizing perspective. Uses an above-to-down approach with a polished wooden floor and minimalist painting to add character and avoid a bland look.

Vaulted Ceiling Comfy Bedspace

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Bedroom concept using a vaulted ceiling to capitalize on a minimalist look. A raised platform helps define the sleeping area from the rest of the room.

Big Package Small Box

Ogunkoya Olalekan

Minimalistic exterior concept focused on appreciating outdoor living by directing attention outward. Features metal cladding to make the facade stand out visually while maintaining a functional design.