Tara Bernerd & Partners

What Tara Bernerd & Partners does

Tara Bernerd & Partners is a London-headquartered interior architecture and creative-direction boutique founded in 2002 by Tara Bernerd, with a secondary studio presence distributed across project sites in Europe, North America, Asia, LATAM, and the Middle East. The studio delivers bespoke interior design and creative-direction services for luxury hotels, branded residences, private estates, superyachts, and high-end restaurants, led by a named principal team that includes an Architectural Director, Design Director, Communications Director, Head of CGI, and Head of Operations & HR. Anchor clientele includes tier-one hospitality groups (Belmond, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, St. Regis/Marriott, Six Senses, Conrad/Hilton, The Hari, Palace Hotel Group), luxury developers (Related Group, Hanwha), yacht builders (Sanlorenzo, CMB Yachts), and architectural collaborators (OMA, Frank Gehry, Kobi Karp), with projects such as Maroma A Belmond Hotel, Rosewood Munich, Six Senses Milan, The Perigon Miami Beach, St. Regis Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale, and the Conrad Los Angeles.

The studio builds on industry-standard design tooling (AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max with Corona Render, Photoshop, InDesign, Spec Designer) augmented by third-party generative AI tools (Midjourney, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion) for ideation and presentation, with an in-house CGI team. Beyond project fees, the firm operates two signature licensing partnerships: a Creative Design Partnership with Frette (homeware collections 'Disrupting Architecture' in 2025 and 'Turning Tables' in 2026, distributed via Frette boutiques and Harrods) and a capsule furniture collection 'The Medea House' for Italian heritage maker Medea 1905 (unveiled at Fuorisalone 2026). It has also codified its design philosophy through two Rizzoli monographs, 'Place' (2017) and 'A Design Journey' (March 2026).

Revenue mechanics are anchored in project-based professional service fees for interior architecture and creative direction, supplemented by licensing royalties from Frette (homeware) and Medea 1905 (furniture), and book publishing royalties from Rizzoli. The firm acquires clients via direct referral, industry reputation, and repeat engagements with major hospitality groups; pricing is custom quote-based by project scope and complexity with no publicly disclosed tiers. The studio remains privately held by its founder with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional capital, and operates from a single London office (1 Hans Street, SW1X 0JD, Belgravia) with a small headcount (11-50 employees) supplemented by an in-house CGI capability and global project teams.

Name

Tara Bernerd & Partners

Legal name

Tara Bernerd & Partners

Website

https://tarabernerd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tara Bernerd & Partners is a London-based interior architecture and creative-direction boutique founded in 2002, delivering bespoke interior design for luxury hotels, branded residences, private estates, superyachts, and high-end restaurants, while licensing signature homeware and furniture collections through Frette and Medea 1905.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Project-based professional services for interior architecture, creative direction, and design across hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors. Revenue is generated through direct client engagements with fees based on project scope and complexity.
2. Licensing Royalties - Frette Collection: Royalty income from the 'Disrupting Architecture' and 'Turning Tables' collections for Frette, including signature cashmere and wool throws, cushions, table linens, and homeware accessories.
3. Licensing Royalties - Medea 1905 Furniture: Capsule furniture collection for Medea 1905 featuring bespoke pieces including the Lola Bed, Jacques Bedside Table, Marlene Bench, Maximus Dining Table, Carlito Dining Chair, and Carlo Club Chair.
4. Book Publishing Royalties: Second Rizzoli volume 'A Design Journey' published March 2026, following 'Place' (Rizzoli, 2017), featuring projects including Rosewood Munich, Maroma, The Hari Hong Kong, and Six Senses Milan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tara Bernerd & Partners is a multidisciplinary creative studio that delivers interior architecture, creative direction, and design services for luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, high-end residential developments, and superyachts. The studio also operates licensed product collaborations, including the Frette homeware collections and The Medea House furniture line for Medea 1905, and publishes design monographs through Rizzoli. Services are delivered as bespoke, project-based engagements for enterprise hospitality clients and high-net-worth individuals globally.

Product overview

Tara Bernerd & Partners is a multidisciplinary creative studio offering interior architecture, creative direction, and design services. The practice operates across two main divisions: project-based services encompassing high-end hotel and resort designs, residential and commercial spaces, yacht interiors, and restaurant design; and product collaborations including homeware collections with Frette (throws, cushions, table linens) and furniture collections with Medea 1905. The studio also publishes design books through Rizzoli. Services are delivered through bespoke project engagements rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frette by Tara Bernerd: Creative Design Partnership with Frette, including Disrupting Architecture throws and cushions collection, and Turning Tables table linens collection.
• The Medea House

Products and services

• Interior Architecture Services

Quantifiable outcome

• International acclaim and industry recognition through multiple press features and publication in leading design media.

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and secondary.

• FrettecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Tara Bernerd serves as Creative Design Partner for Frette, creating signature homeware collections including 'Disrupting Architecture' (cashmere and wool throws and cushions) and 'Turning Tables' (table linens and accessories). Collection launched 2025 with continued collaboration into 2026. Products available at Frette boutiques globally and Harrods.
• Medea 1905coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Italian heritage brand renowned for exquisite wood craftsmanship to create The Medea House furniture collection. Sculptural pieces including beds, benches, dining tables, and chairs are handmade to order. Four-generation family business led by Luigi Tagliabue and Andrea Tagliabue. Collection unveiled at Fuorisalone Milan Design Week.
• OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with renowned OMA Architects on The Perigon, a luxury residential development in Miami Beach. TB&P created interior design responding to and enhancing OMA's bold statement architecture.
• Kobi Karp ArchitecturecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Kobi Karp Architecture on Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale project, providing full interior architecture and design services.
• Hilmer Sattler Architekten AhlerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking in collaboration with Hilmer Sattler Architekten Ahlers on Rosewood Munich restoration project, respecting historical features while executing contemporary design.
• Related GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations with Related Group on luxury developments including Six Fisher Island (50 residential units) and St Regis Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale.
• Related RosssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationInterior design for Milos West Palm Beach restaurant situated within the One Flagler building by Related Ross.
• HAEAHN ArchitecturesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with HAEAHN Architecture on MUWA JADE luxury residential development in Chuncheon, South Korea, designing three villa types and clubhouses.
• Palace Hotel GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed as interior architectural designer for Zentis Osaka, a new 212-key brand within the Palace Hotel Group portfolio targeting design-conscious travelers.
• CMB YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CMB Yachts, a marine shipyard based in Antalya, Turkey, to design full interior layout and complete interior design package for the 47-meter Orient Star superyacht.
• SanlorenzocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design for Sanlorenzo SX112, a 34-meter crossover yacht featuring sleek contemporary sportiness with refined joinery and bespoke finishes. Flagship of the innovative SX crossover line.
• Sabina EstatessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull interior design for Villa Can Cocotero, a 6-bedroom villa within the 17-hectare Sabina Estates private residence club in Ibiza, 500m from the sea.
• BelmondflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplete renovation and redesign of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, on Mexico's Mayan Riviera. Iconic property reopened in 2023 following extensive renovation honoring Mexican artisanal traditions.
• Frank GehryflagshipTechnology or IntegrationInterior design for Conrad Los Angeles located in the Frank Gehry-designed The Grand LA complex, creating a dialogue between the architect's bold exterior and sophisticated interior.
• ThinkFood Group / José AndréssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Chef José Andrés and ThinkFood Group for culinary offerings at Conrad Los Angeles.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto-based luxury interior design and architecture studio with comparable hospitality, residential, and retail portfolios including Four Seasons, Edition, and Aman projects. Directly competes for the same tier-1 luxury hotel group engagements as Tara Bernerd.
• Pierre-Yves Rochon: Paris-based luxury interior architecture studio specializing in palace hotels, fine dining, and yachts, with comparable client base including Four Seasons, Ritz Paris, and Shangri-La. Closely aligned in boutique positioning, project type, and European luxury heritage.
• Martin Brudnizki Design Studio: London-based interior design studio with overlapping hospitality (The Beekman, Scott's, Annabel's), residential, and restaurant portfolio. Directly comparable boutique London identity and luxury hospitality client roster.
• Champalimaud Design: New York-based luxury interior design firm with parallel hospitality (Dorado Beach, Four Seasons, St. Regis) and ultra-luxury residential focus. Similar scale and bespoke-creative positioning as Tara Bernerd.
• Studio Sofield: New York-based interior design studio with comparable luxury hospitality, yacht, and UHNW residential work. Competes for similar tier-1 developer and hotel group commissions in the Americas.
• 1508 London: London-based luxury interior design practice with strong hospitality (The Berkeley, Corinthia, Rosewood) and residential portfolio. Closely comparable boutique European luxury positioning.
• Goddard Littlefair: London interior design studio with adjacent luxury hospitality and super-prime residential projects. Similar size, geography, and tier-1 hotel developer client base.
• Richmond International: UK-based luxury interior design firm with parallel hospitality (Four Seasons, Corinthia) and high-end residential portfolio. Directly competes for similar London-headquartered luxury commissions.

Broad incumbents

• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global hospitality interior design powerhouse with offices across Asia, Middle East, and the Americas. Larger and broader than Tara Bernerd, with deeper hotel brand relationships, but operates at a more scaled, less boutique creative profile.

Emerging players

• Axel Vervoordt: Antwerp-based interior design and antiques practice with hospitality, residential, and art-world crossover. Comparable in design-led luxury positioning and licensing/retail extensions, though with a distinct minimalist aesthetic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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