The Best Commercial Interior Designers in Leeds Upgrading Offices, HMOs, and More
I hate to say it, but appearance does matter to some extent. When I got a new office for my business, I just left it practically bare and boring. Then, a friend who owned an HMO suggested that I hire an interior designer for it.
And you know what? She was right. That made a whole world of difference! Now, my office looks so inviting, with its pastel colour scheme and pretty paintings on the wall. I’m actually motivated to come into the office every day.
Here are the best commercial interior designers in Leeds if you also want to beautify your commercial property to attract more customers.
How much does a commercial interior designer cost in Leeds?
It’s difficult to determine a precise price for commercial interior design because there are many factors, especially the size (some just redecorate an office, while others want to work on a whole commercial building).
That said, consultations usually go between £150 and £400 per session. For complete design packages, you can expect their rates to start from £2,000.
1. Design Tonic
Address: 3rd Floor, Rose House, Rose Wharf, 78 East St
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday—8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Contact Number: +441138730090
Design Tonic is the commercial interior designer I went with, and I was glad I did. Their style tends to be more contemporary, which can be a bummer for people who don’t like it, but personally, their bright colours and airy design work with my office.
The entire process is seamless. First, they came to the site to evaluate and take measurements, then they worked with us to come up with a design in the subsequent meetings. The team was responsive to our questions and ideas, and I appreciate that.
After that, it’s time for the redecoration. They take care of the whole operation, and their project management skills are stellar. They regularly communicate with the clients, providing updates every now and then.
They also offer other services. You can book them to refresh the space instead of doing an overhaul, or you might help with the furnishing as well. If you own rentals, you’ll be delighted to know that they have solutions made for landlords.
If you’re not sure about this firm, you can always schedule a free consultation to get a quote. Or, if you prefer, you can send an inquiry via their website.
Responsive, pleasant to work with
“Design Tonic recently created a space for us and have to say, they are all really good people to work with. From the initial meetings, they understood the brief, added loads of value and took our ideas and improved upon them. Everyone was very responsive to our queries and requests and from the design team to the project manager to the fitters, Design Tonic are a pleasure to work with. Thank you.”
– Larner Caleb, Google Review
Delivers on time and on budget
“We used Design Tonic to help design and deliver our new office space in Manchester City Centre. Right from the first meeting, they just understood exactly what we needed. Their bespoke service took us through design, construction to delivery of our fantastic office. As novices in the process, we couldn’t have been in better hands. They delivered on time and on budget. The end result was a fantastic workspace that the whole team can be proud of.”
– Nikki Sills, Google Review
2. Fresh Start Living Interior Design Leeds
Address: 24 Gledhow Wood Grove, Roundhay
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday—9 am to 5 pm
Contact Number: +447483864633
Fresh Start Living Interior Design Leeds is best-known for redecorating residential homes, but they do take on commercial projects from time to time.
Clients love the interactive process. During your consultations, you’ll be making Pinterest mood boards together while discussing products and room layouts. You can choose to do this face-to-face or virtually, too.
People also like that they offer other services in addition to interior design. If needed, they can help you out with extension design and planning, spatial and layout planning, renovation consulting, and more.
The firm also has partnerships with several suppliers and tradespeople. So, you don’t need to worry about where to buy stuff or who to hire for certain tasks. They’ll take care of all that!
This firm charges daily instead of hourly, and their usual rate is around £490 per day, which isn’t too bad. If your specific project might take longer than a week to complete, then you can negotiate and agree on a custom rate.
Unfortunately, this firm only has a husband-and-wife duo, and their clientele is mostly homeowners. So, their availability might be limited, and if you want to book their services, you need to do so way in advance.
Thorough process
“I recently used Fresh Start Living to advise on a colour scheme, furnishings and lighting for my kitchen/dining/ living area and linked snug. Beth really considered the spaces and natural lighting and how to make the best use of these. She tested my ‘likes’ and nudged me a little on what I might do. I thoroughly enjoyed her consultation and the discussion we had, which gave me real food for thought. Her visit was followed up with a written report covering all the areas we had discussed and practical details on where to source items from. So pleased I made use of her expertise.”
– Carol Cochrane, Google Review
Excellent project management
“Can’t recommend Jon and Beth enough. To start, they completely got who we are, our style and how to bring that to life. They also understood how we use the space in our home, and how to maximise it practically without sacrificing the aesthetics. They came up with ideas that we wouldn’t have imagined. Project management was excellent and they took care of everything from start to finish. We’re 100% happy with what they delivered for us.”
– Lee Grunnell, Google Review
3. Changing Spaces Interior Design Ltd
Address: Tower Court, Armley
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday—9 am to 5 pm
Contact Number: +441133720770
Changing Spaces Interior Design Ltd comes highly recommended among landlords and investors, and I can see why. This firm is incredibly versatile; they’ve taken on all sorts of properties, such as HMOs, serviced apartments, Buy-to-Lets, and aparthotels.
The process here is streamlined. You start with an initial consultation, which is done virtually and only lasts 30 minutes, but if you’re prepared, it’s more than enough time to share your ideas, floor plans, and pictures.
The team will review everything you’ve sent, then they’ll come up with a cohesive design plan. Once you approve that, they’ll take care of the furniture sourcing and other tasks. You don’t have to do anything else but wait!
The team deserves praise, too. For one thing, they’re responsive through text and email. I’ve even heard stories of clients getting detailed emails from the team, a gesture that’s greatly appreciated.
For another, the designers have fantastic attention to detail. One client shared that she requested a design tweak, and the team procured new decor items, including small accessories, that fit her aesthetic style.
Amazing job from start to finish
“I have just completed my first project using changing spaces. All I can say is “Wow”, Abbie did an amazing job. From the start of the project, the scheme was chosen and Abbie added her own flair to the design. What an amazing transformation and I’m confident that the design and staging has added commercial value which was the ultimate goal. I wouldn’t hesitate to use the services again. I’m even considering asking Abbie to add some life to my home. Great job, well done and thank you.”
– Shiraz Patel, Google Review
Superb interior design
“The work done by Abby around interior design is superb. It really puts the properties in the best light and encourages better candidates. In competitive markets ,especially for HMO rooms, Abby’s staging really makes properties stand out. Would recommend.”
– Mahara Haque, Google Review
4. Haus Creative Interior Decorating Services
Address: 3, Tudor Apartments, Oakwood Grove, Roundhay
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday—8 am to 6 pm
- Saturday—8 am to 1 pm
Contact Number: +447811257346
Haus Creative Interior Decorating Services will appeal to anyone who likes the look and appeal of Venetian houses. The style here gives off a vintage, even romantic vibe, but they’re open to working on different aesthetic preferences and atmosphere.
This firm offers a wide variety of specific services. For example, you can book a colour consultation only or have them paint the rooms or add Venetian plaster. You can also choose a complete package instead if you want to get all the benefits.
However, keep in mind that the cost of the complete package starts at £850, which is pretty expensive. Plus, during the styling process, you might incur an extra £45 per hour if you require additional input.
On a more positive note, Allison, the main designer here, deserves praise. Clients shared that she has a great eye for what might look great, even suggesting ideas that they never considered. She might even make bespoke decor items for you, which is so sweet!
And when everything is said and done, she will come back for an aftercare session, in which she’ll ensure that everything is to your liking. If you have some tweaks, she’ll get it done.
Very professional and a pleasure to work with
“Alli and the team were fantastic, she took the brief and delivered it exactly how we imagined. The pieces installed are a work of art, turning our white spaces into a textured, colourful space that welcomes guests and instantly puts them at ease, bringing nature inside. Very professional and a pleasure to work with. We hope to welcome them back for future projects.”
– Sophie Lascelles, Google Review
Comprehensive services
“Allison has been so helpful. Not only is she technically talented, she genuinely cares and wants to be as helpful as possible. Despite being incredibly busy, she pulled together a comprehensive design pack for me in record time (must faster than I would have asked or expected and to help me meet a deadline with my builder). This included an electrical plan, which I could not have done without her. Alongside this, the colour combinations and purchasing suggestions were really valuable. The whole process exceeded my expectations and I would recommend Allison to anyone.”
– Renae Shaw, Google Review
5. VA Heritage
Address: 31 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday—9 am to 5 pm
- Friday—9 am to 4 pm
Contact Number: +447776358475
Another great interior design firm for people who love a specific theme is VA Heritage. In particular, this firm specialises in vintage styles, so if you want to invoke the feel of the past, you’d better book an appointment here ASAP.
You’ll start the process with a consultation—free, by the way—where you discuss everything related to your project. Feel free to bring photos so that Alexis, the designer, can help come up with a plan.
Clients praise Alexis’s thoroughness and attentiveness. They told me that she understood their preferences and was fantastic at suggesting ideas that fit their vision.
If you decide to go with this firm after the initial consultation, you’ll have a design workshop in which you’ll talk more about the details of your design. After all that’s done, she’ll manage the actual decorating process, which she does seamlessly.
However, one thing clients don’t like about this firm is the rates stacking up. For one thing, the design workshop has a different rate from the other steps of the process, and for another, travel costs aren’t included in the rates, so you’ll need to pay extra if needed.
Fantastic design and color palette
“We have been working with Alexis on the refurbishment of our B&B into self-catering accommodation, which are sited in the old outbuildings of our farm. I have been impressed throughout with Alexis professionalism and creativity. Alexis is really thorough and the approach she takes to the initial consultation is very good so she really understands your preferences and what you want to achieve with the space. Our space is slightly awkward and she has come up with some great ideas. The design and colour palette she has come up with is fantastic – it is not something I would have been brave enough to go with on my own, but I am so excited to see the end result now. I would highly recommend Alexis to anyone who is planning a refurbishment project – I will certainly be working with her again.”
– Chrysta Newman, Google Review
Talented and creative designers
“We had bought a Victorian ground floor apartment and I was worried about making mistakes with the interior when we planned to decorate (been there, done that!) The property needed some respect. It’s so difficult to always be able to visualise what will work. What fabrics, paint colour, style of furniture to go with. The fear of spending money and then realising that it hasn’t worked out like you wanted! It just felt totally overwhelming! I never thought about hiring an interior designer but I’m so grateful I found Alexis. An amazing experience and Alexis is so kind and personable. Her manner, knowledge and experience were second to none. She instantly made me feel at ease and took the stress out of the whole experience. I loved the way she put a lot of time in to finding out about our style, personality and vision so she could put a sprinkling of what we are about into her designs and ideas. I loved every minute of the experience. Alexis is a talented, creative, super cool designer who really stands out. I would highly recommend VA Heritage.”
– Suzie Vickers, Google Review