Design firm makes room to grow

An interior design company has expanded its operations after investing in a new headquarters.

Edward Thomas Interiors, which specialises in bespoke showhomes and retirement living spaces, has completed the £2 million purchase of a 25,223sq ft premises on Woolaston Road, in Redditch, Worcestershire. 

The move more than triples the firm’s workspace, relocating it from Birmingham’s Kings Norton Business Centre.

Steve Hird, director and co-founder of Edward Thomas Interiors, said: “The Woolaston Road office and warehouse building was familiar as it was previously a competitor’s premises.

“However, when they announced they were ceasing trading and the building would be going up for sale, we realised this presented the opportunity we’d been looking for.

“Woolaston Road is over 3.5 times the size of our previous headquarters, so we’ll be able to bring all our divisions under one roof, from our client account team to designers and stylists, to warehousing and logistics. 

“It also has dedicated meeting and breakout spaces, meaning we can host client briefings, design workshops and have room for social events too. 

“It’s a significant investment that truly represents the next step in the evolution of our business,”

Refurbishments include open-plan offices, a welcoming reception area and a reconfigured warehouse with new storage for stock furniture. 

With a team of over 40 professionals, the company delivers nationwide projects for some of the UK’s leading housebuilders.

Andy Richardson, fellow director and co-founder of Edward Thomas Interiors, added: “To have completed this purchase and secured somewhere for our business to continue growing is a huge achievement. 

“Our design schedule is currently booking well into the summer, so we’re already looking to recruit new designers and an operations role and now have plenty of space to welcome them!

“We’re also due to celebrate our tenth birthday this autumn, so it’s going to be an exciting year.”

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