Harrogate interiors business makes £300,000 Ilkley move

Richard Grafton Interiors, the Harrogate-based interior architecture and design business, is set to open the doors to its third showroom following a £300k investment.

The £2.1m turnover business will open its new premises in Ilkley on October 13th, creating three new full time jobs.

The 3,000sq ft retail site at Crescent Court is Richard Grafton Interiors’ first showroom outside Harrogate and will also be the first to stock an exclusive range of its own hand made British furniture.

Designed as a luxury apartment, the Ilkley showroom will feature the full interiors offering, including bathrooms, bespoke cabinetry and kitchens, and interior design.

Richard Grafton, managing director, said: “Our first step outside Harrogate is an important one and, with its similar demographic, Ilkley provides the ideal location.

“We have always had lots of clients from the town so having a base there will be more convenient for these regular customers but will also give our brand exposure to a whole new potential market.”

The Ilkley launch has added a showroom manager and two interior designers to Richard Grafton’s 13-strong team and further recruitment is expected once the business enters the furniture market.

Richard added: “Our investment in the Ilkley retail scene has been well received by the local business community and the interest we have seen even before we opened the doors is hugely encouraging.”

Launched four years ago, Richard Grafton Interiors’ main 5,000sq ft showroom and head office are situated in the Montpellier Quarter in Harrogate, and the firm also has its warehouse facility in the town.

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