How to get Peggy Gou’s laidback Berlin apartment

The DJ’s sleek, modern apartment is where she chills out and unwinds
image Team Woo
words Sophie Lou Wilson
When you have a lifestyle as fast-paced as Peggy Gou, a calming space to call home is essential. The South Korean DJ’s routine is packed with late nights and world travel, but even if your own schedule isn’t quite as intense, your home can still be a visually appealing sanctuary. It’s important to have an environment where you can chill out and unwind when life gets stressful.
Gou’s Berlin home is where she feels, “safe and chilled.” She told German furniture company, Freifrau that “Being home means being able to truly relax and be myself in my own personal space.” Filled with modernist furniture, books, records and art by her friends, it’s a true creative space. It even has its own recording studio. If Gou had time to save just a couple of things from the apartment she’d choose her studio and record collection.
With tall windows providing lots of natural light, the modern apartment feels calm yet full of character. Soft blue and green tones add to the relaxed mood. Whether you go to a different DJ set every weekend or would rather spend Friday nights chilled out on the sofa, here’s how to recreate the laidback, creative atmosphere of Peggy Gou’s space.

WONKY VASE
Solid Wonky Vase
£60.00
The wonkier the better. That’s the charm of this vase. Gou’s apartment is filled with little sculptures and trinkets. Made using air-dry clay then hand painted with a purposefully naive finish, whether it’s in a minimal or maximal setting, this vase will add instant personality and charm to any space.
DEEP PURPLE
Berry Waffle Cotton Cushion Cover
£25.00
Cushions can make or break a space. This berry cushion cover from Piglet In Bed is the same shade as the cushion that complements Gou’s curved blue sofa. Beautifully crafted into a rustic, textured weave, the waffle cotton cushion cover is made from 100% cotton, sustainably sourced in partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative.
LIGHT A CANDLE
Arborealist Scented Candle
£55.00
Candles sit among the books and magazines on the coffee table in Gou’s living room. Infuse your space with Arborealist: an intense and moody blend of woods and smoky greens. This vegetable wax candle with lead-free wick has approx 40 hours burn time.
STREET CULTURE
The Incomplete HIGHSNOBIETY GUIDE TO STREET FASHION AND...
£40.00
Gou has her own streetwear line, Kirin Peggy Gou, so she knows a thing or two about street culture and aesthetics. Buff up on your own knowledge with Highsnobiety’s guide to street fashion and culture. Part visual guide, part snapshot of street culture, The Incomplete highlights street fashion’s most influential designers, pieces, and brands.
CRACK A SMILE
MINT + PINK "FUCK FACE" CANDLE
£30.00
A quirky, cotton-candy design guaranteed to raise a smile every time you walk by; we recommend popping this happy little 3D emoji on display any time you need to get through a tedious office meeting, or endure probing questions about your love life from a distant relative. It also makes the perfect gift for that co-worker who shares your cheeky sense of humour.