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FORMERLY DIY GIRLS - THE EVOLUTION OF
GIAVA INTERIORS

Giava Interiors is the evolution of DIY Girls, a design brand founded in 2019 that grew from hands-on creative beginnings into a refined interior design practice. What started with DIY projects and furniture repairs has matured into a design-led studio known for bespoke, high-end interiors.

Today, Giava Interiors is recognised for delivering thoughtfully crafted spaces defined by quiet luxury, impeccable quality, and considered design, building on the craftsmanship, creativity, and trust established from the very beginning.

YOUR FULL-SERVICE DESIGN STUDIO

Giava Interiors is an exclusive, full-service interior design studio catering to residential, hospitality, retail, and corporate clients across South Africa and selected projects throughout Africa. We design luxury spaces, manufacture custom furniture, and handcraft bespoke décor that elevates both living and working environments.

Our portfolio spans private homes, high-end apartments, lodges, offices, and commercial interiors. By managing each project end to end, we ensure a seamless experience, consistent quality, and outcomes that are both visually striking and deeply functional.

Clients choose Giava Interiors for our ability to translate vision into beautifully executed spaces, supported by five-star service, attention to detail, and enduring craftsmanship.

FROM CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT TO COMPLETION

Our integrated, in-house approach allows us to oversee every phase of the interior design process with precision and care across residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, and corporate environments.

Our team of creative designers, experienced project managers, and skilled artisans work collaboratively to deliver seamless interior transformations, whether designing private homes, luxury lodges, office environments, or customer-facing commercial spaces.

Our services include:

  • Initial consultation and design vision development
  • Concept design, spatial planning, and mood boards
  • Material selection, sourcing, and detailed specification
  • Manufacturing of custom furniture and soft furnishings
  • Project management, installation, and final styling

This holistic process ensures design continuity, quality control, and a refined outcome from the first idea to the final reveal regardless of scale, complexity, or sector.

OUR FOUNDER

Vinette Diab-Nicholls, founder of Giava Interiors (formerly DIY Girls), leads the studio with a deep respect for craftsmanship, proportion, and thoughtful design. Her approach is grounded in the belief that true luxury lies in the seamless balance between beauty and function.

“True luxury is the quiet conversation between excellent craftsmanship, beautiful proportions, and enduring quality. It whispers rather than shouts. It’s in the weight of well-aged wood, the precision of a hand-stitched seam, and the harmony of colours, textures, and patterns.”

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OUR HISTORY: FROM DIY GIRLS TO
GIAVA INTERIORS

Giava Interiors carries forward the creative legacy of DIY Girls. When we started in 2019, our small team focused on DIY projects and furniture repairs, offering practical, hands-on design solutions rooted in craftsmanship and creativity.

As the business evolved, DIY Girls became increasingly known for high-end design, top-quality craftsmanship, and personalised service. Client demand grew beyond individual pieces and repairs, leading to larger projects and more comprehensive interior transformations.

With this growth, the studio naturally expanded into a full-service interior design practice, offering everything from concept development and mood boards to manufacturing custom furniture and transforming entire lodges, offices, and homes.

Today, Giava Interiors represents the next chapter of that journey: a refined, design-led studio that builds on its origins while delivering bespoke interiors at a higher level of scale, sophistication, and expertise.

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BESPOKE DESIGN, QUIET LUXURY

At Giava Interiors, luxury is intentional, understated, and enduring. Our work is guided by the belief that true luxury lies in balance between craftsmanship and function, detail and restraint, beauty and longevity.

Every project is thoughtfully tailored to the client’s lifestyle, brand, or operational needs. Rather than following trends, we focus on timeless design principles that ensure each space remains relevant, functional, and beautiful for years to come.

From custom furniture and handcrafted details to full interior transformations, our work reflects a commitment to quality, refinement, and personalised design excellence.

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GIVING BACK

Transforming spaces is about more than aesthetics. It’s about meaningful impact. At Giava Interiors, responsible design is embedded in how we operate and create.

Through community upliftment initiatives, skills development programmes, and responsible sourcing practices, we strive to ensure our work contributes positively beyond the spaces we design. Ethical production, sustainable choices, and empowerment through craftsmanship form part of our broader commitment to conscious, considered interiors.

LET’S CREATE SOMETHING EXCEPTIONAL

Whether designing a private residence, hospitality space, or commercial environment, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate.