Become a Showroom Partner

Akumbia Lodge is becoming a living showroom for Black design. We’re looking for makers and designers from Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora whose work belongs in a real home, used by real guests and credited by name. We promote your work and send interested guests straight to you. We don’t sell it for you.

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Design

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Discovery

Apply to partner

What makers receive

  • A real-home placement.

    Your pieces in an agreed room or shared space, used by guests every day.

  • Professional photography.

    Agreed images of your work in the finished rooms, for you to use in your own marketing

  • Credit everywhere.

    Your name and country in guest room guides, showroom materials and online.

  • A maker profile.

    Your story, your craft and a direct link to your own shop or enquiry page.

  • Reach.

    Features in our design and restoration email updates.

  • A place in the story.

    Consideration for inclusion in Suite Legacy, the renovation series in development.

What we ask of you

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Product supplied for the agreed placement period

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Your story, product details and where buyers can reach you

Permission to photograph and feature your work

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Optional: a referral or discount code for our guests

What we’re looking for

We are seeking products and expertise across the interior design of Akumbia Lodge, with a focus on Black-owned businesses and African and Caribbean makers.

  • Beds, seating, tables, cabinetry and outdoor furniture.

  • Bedding, curtains, upholstery, rugs and woven pieces.

  • Pendants, lamps, sconces, handles and architectural details.

  • Paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics and decorative pieces.

  • Bathroom fixtures, tile, wallcoverings, mirrors and surface materials.

  • Dinnerware, glassware, serving pieces, robes, bath products and fragrance.

Established brands, independent studios and individual craftspeople are all welcome. Products should complement the design direction and be suitable for regular guest use.

How it works

  1. Apply with the form below. A finished proposal isn’t needed.

  2. We reply within [48 hours: confirm; this matches the sponsorship page].

  3. We talk fit: the design direction, the room and what each side contributes.

  4. We agree the scope in writing.

  5. Your work is installed and photographed [timeline: add, or say “we’ll confirm dates with you”].

  6. You’re featured in the lodge, online and in our updates.

Discuss a product partnership

Could your work belong at Akumbia Lodge?

Tell us about your business, the products you create or supply, and how you would like to participate. You do not need a finished sponsorship proposal to begin the conversation.

Maker FAQ

  • No. We promote your work and direct guests to you. Orders, pricing and delivery stay between you and your customer.

  • Applying is free.

  • This is considered case by case.

  • Each partnership has an agreed recognition period.

  • Your product will be used in the Akumbia Lodge Bed & Breakfast + Heritage Museum for guests and visitors for enjoy.