What Riva Home does

Riva Home, legally Riva Paoletti Limited, is a Leeds, UK-based designer, manufacturer, and wholesale distributor of home furnishings founded in 1973. The company operates exclusively B2B through registered trade accounts serving homeware retailers, interior designers, and hospitality buyers across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and selected international markets. Its product portfolio spans 16 categories — bedding, cushions, throws, curtains, blinds, fabric, wallpaper, furniture, lighting, lampshades, rugs, outdoor products, bathroom, and home accessories — totalling over 15,000 stocked SKUs delivered through owned warehousing with a UK-based factory producing more than 3,000 finished goods per day. The brand architecture combines 10 in-house proprietary brands (Furn, Yard, Voyage Maison, Wylder, Paoletti, Evans Lichfield, HÖEM, heya home, duvetday, little furn.) with 5 exclusive licensed brands (Sanderson, Morris & Co., Clarke & Clarke, MADE, Rockett St George), and includes bespoke custom-made curtains, blinds, and upholstery plus private label manufacturing services for retailers.

The business model is wholesale B2B with a vertically integrated value chain spanning in-house design, UK manufacturing, warehousing, and direct despatch, monetised through per-order sales with tiered trade account pricing. Standard trade accounts receive free UK mainland delivery on orders over £400, while the Growth Partnership Scheme offers 60-day payment terms, free carriage on £200+ orders, 48-hour priority dispatch, and early product access. Customers transact through the proprietary self-service Trade Portal (with a major 2.0 upgrade announced for 2026), supported by a field account management team, a 15,000 sq ft Leeds showroom, and participation in trade events such as INDX Home Show and Spring Fair. Distribution is handled in-house, covering container loads, palletised deliveries, and direct-to-consumer despatch with value-added services such as cushion filling and re-labelling. End markets are wholly trade; the company does not sell direct to consumers.

Technically, Riva Home's platform comprises the in-house Trade Portal (browsing, stock visibility, ordering, shipment tracking, EPOS file and media downloads) layered over warehouse automation and 'AI tools' used for operational efficiency and data management. The Voyage Maison acquisition (2018) brought a digitally printed, hand-painted design capability into the portfolio, which now feeds fabric, wallpaper, and soft furnishing collections across the group. Charity partnerships with Martin House Children's Hospice (from 2024), St Gemma's Hospice, and Mind reflect community engagement rather than commercial strategy. Headcount is 51-100 and the company is privately held with no external funding disclosed.

Name

Riva Home

Legal name

Riva Paoletti Limited

Website

https://rivahome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Riva Home is a Leeds-based UK designer, manufacturer, and wholesale distributor of home furnishings serving trade retailers, interior designers, and hospitality buyers across the UK, Ireland, and international markets through over 15,000 stocked products spanning 16 categories and 15 in-house and licensed brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Furnishings Wholesale

NAICS

Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers (423220), Home Furnishings Retailers (44912)

SIC

Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Décor, Housewares & Gifts Distribution (CRAOAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial & Hospitality Home Textiles Retail (Bulk Linens for Hotels, Spas, Restaurants) (CRAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Home furnishings wholesale
• Bedding and cushions
• Curtains and blinds
• Fabric and wallpaper
• Private label manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Finished Goods Wholesale: Riva Home generates revenue primarily through wholesale B2B sales of home furnishings products including bedding, cushions, throws, curtains, fabric, wallpaper, furniture, lighting, lamps, lampshades, rugs, outdoor products, and home accessories to trade customers.
2. Custom Made Products: Revenue from bespoke curtains, blinds, and custom upholstery manufactured in their UK-based factory.
3. Private Label: Manufacturing and supply of customer private label products for retailers requiring own-label home furnishings.
4. Licensed Brand Products: Revenue from products manufactured under licensed brand agreements including Sanderson, Morris & Co., Clarke & Clarke, MADE, and Rockett St George.
5. Fabric and Wallpaper: Sale of Voyage Maison fabric collections, pattern books, and wallpaper products including print-to-order wallpaper.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riva Home is a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and wholesale supplier of home furnishings and interior products, offering over 15,000 stocked products across 16 categories including bedding, cushions, throws, curtains, fabric, wallpaper, furniture, lighting, rugs, and home accessories. It sells exclusively B2B to trade customers through in-house and licensed brands, custom-made products, and private label manufacturing.

Product overview

Riva Home is a UK wholesale home furnishings supplier established in 1973, operating a multi-brand portfolio of over 15,000 stocked products across 16 categories. The company offers a vertically integrated business model encompassing design, manufacturing (including a UK-based factory producing 3,000+ products daily), warehousing, and distribution. The product portfolio comprises two main groupings: finished goods (bedding, cushions, throws, curtains, fabric, wallpaper, furniture, lighting, rugs, outdoor products, home accessories) and custom-made offerings (curtains, blinds, bespoke upholstery). Riva Home's 10 in-house brands include Furn (affordable trend-focused), Yard (relaxed timeless style), Voyage Maison (luxury prints), Wylder (British natural world designs), Paoletti (luxury living), Evans Lichfield (British countryside), HÖEM (modern minimalist), heya home (personality-driven), duvetday (affordable soft bedding), and little furn. (children's furnishings). Five licensed brands expand the portfolio: Sanderson, Morris & Co., Clarke & Clarke, MADE, and Rockett St George. Trade customers access products through the proprietary Trade Portal platform. Services include private label manufacturing, direct despatch, and end-to-end distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Furn: Affordable home furnishings brand with trend colours, prints and styles - known for creative bedding designs, seasonal prints and affordable price points
• Yard
• Voyage Maison
• Wylder
• Paoletti
• Evans Lichfield
• HÖEM
• heya home
• duvetday
• little furn.

Products and services

• Furn A bold, trend-focused in-house home furnishings brand offering creative bedding designs, seasonal prints and colours at affordable price points, known for expressive patterns and practical finishes. For trade retail customers.
• Yard A relaxed, timeless in-house home collection focused on simple styling and comfort, featuring cotton and natural yarn-focused products with nature-inspired shades designed for layering and longevity.
• Voyage Maison A luxury in-house home furnishings brand specializing in exquisite digitally printed designs with hand-painted artwork featuring nature-inspired patterns printed on chenille, cotton linen and natural materials. Acquired in 2018.
• Wylder A British design studio in-house brand celebrating diverse and original designs inspired by the natural world, capturing flora and fauna from British countryside and distant landscapes with contemporary styling.
• Paoletti A luxury living in-house brand since 1973, offering timeless designs with aspirational finishing touches and sumptuous fabrics across cushions, bedding, curtains and more.
• Evans Lichfield A trusted British in-house brand celebrating the charm of the Great British countryside with timeless homeware designed with character, warmth and enduring appeal.
• HÖEM An in-house brand inspired by modern, minimalist and abstract art, blending modern neutrals with nature-inspired tones to create designs described as new modern classics.
• heya home A feel-good in-house range of home accessories celebrating individuality and injecting positive vibes into the home with personality-driven designs.
• duvetday An affordable in-house bedding collection blending modern designs with ultra-soft touch fabrics for cosy spaces that are easy to care for.
• little furn. A children's home furnishings in-house collection featuring bedding and coordinating products that bring character to kids' spaces with affordable, on-trend styling.
• Morris & Co. Licensed heritage brand featuring iconic William Morris designs reimagined in embroidery, jacquards and textures, including pencil pleat curtains, cushions and throws.
• Sanderson Licensed heritage brand featuring iconic florals and botanicals referencing centuries-old archive documents, offering readymade pencil pleat curtains and cushions in English countryside motifs.
• Clarke & Clarke Licensed soft furnishings brand offering styles from sumptuously ornate to nature-inspired designs with contemporary elegance.
• MADE Licensed soft furnishings collection featuring distinctive patterns, bold geometric designs, comforting textures and versatile neutral and earthy tones in cotton, velvet and wool.
• Rockett St George Licensed unique soft furnishings designed with personality and maximalist style, transforming spaces into creative, vibrant reflections of individual style.
• Trade Portal Industry-leading self-service trade portal available 24/7 for browsing and searching product collections, checking stock quantities and due dates, placing orders, tracking shipments, and downloading resources including EPOS files and media. For trade customers.
• Bedding Wholesale bedding including duvet cover sets, bedspreads, pillows, bed sheets, pillowcases and quilts in materials including 100% cotton, brushed cotton, polycotton and supersoft polyester.
• Cushions Range of cushions including cushion covers, cushion inners, filled cushions, outdoor cushions, velvet cushions, floral, plain and Christmas cushions.
• Throws & Blankets Throws and blankets including faux fur, lightweight cotton, fleece, jacquard and brushed styles in various colours and patterns.
• Curtains & Blinds Ready-made curtains in eyelet, pencil pleat, roller and roman styles, including blackout, room darkening and sheer curtains in velvet, cotton and jacquard fabrics.
• Fabric Wholesale fabric including printed, woven and UK-designed options in cotton linen, viscose blend and natural fibres, featuring Voyage design collections with hand-painted artwork.
• Wallpaper Wallpaper including standard width, wide width and print-to-order options featuring heritage and contemporary designs.
• Furniture Furniture including chairs, footstools and benches across various brands.
• Lighting Table lamps, floor lamps and lampshades across various collections.
• Bathroom Bathroom textiles including hand towels, bath towels and bath mats.
• Rugs Indoor and outdoor rugs including UV and water-resistant options.
• Outdoor Living UV and water resistant cushions, machine washable rugs, and statement tableware designed for outdoor spaces.
• Home Accessories Home accessories including doorstops, draught excluders, glassware, sculptures, mirrors and wall art.
• Custom Made Products Bespoke curtains, blinds, and custom upholstery manufactured in Riva Home's UK-based factory for trade customers.
• Private Label Custom private label manufacturing services for retailers to create own-label home furnishings products aligned with their own brand portfolios.
• Direct Despatch Direct shipping and delivery services to trade customers.
• End-to-end Distribution Complete warehousing and distribution services with flexible capabilities spanning containers, palletised deliveries and direct-to-consumer orders.
• The Hebden Collection New home furnishings collection building on the bestselling Hebden Stripe, introducing coordinating pieces including Relaxed Waffle, Seersucker and Washed Cotton styles across bedding, cushions, bedspreads, curtains and towels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ unique products stocked and available for dispatch within 2-5 working days.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Martin House Children's HospicecoreOthers · 1 February 2024Charity partnership supporting young people with life-limiting conditions. Riva Home contributes 1p donation for every unit sold, major fundraising events, stock donations to charity shops, and furnishings for the new hospice facility called 'The Build'. The partnership began in February 2024.
• St Gemma's HospiceminorOthersCharity partnership providing specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. Riva Home supports through fundraising initiatives and donations.
• MindminorOthersMental health charity partnership supporting vital mental health services. Riva Home contributes through fundraising events and initiatives.
• Voyage MaisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired luxury home furnishings brand specialising in exquisite print designs with over 20 years of heritage. Brand focuses on artistic craftsmanship with nature-inspired patterns and artisanal quality. Voyage design team creates fabric collections for the wider Riva Home portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sanderson Design Group: Owner of the Sanderson, Morris & Co., Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke, Scion and Anthology brands. Riva Home manufactures soft furnishings under exclusive licensed agreements with several of these brands, making the licensor a structurally critical counterpart and direct comparator in heritage-pattern home furnishings design and licensing.
• Mitre Linen: Supplier of hospitality textiles and linens to hotels, restaurants and care homes. Comparable in the B2B hospitality-furnishings channel that Riva serves, with overlapping customers in bulk furnishing supply.
• Dunelm Group: UK's largest specialist home furnishings retailer; a key downstream trade customer for Riva's wholesale supply and a competitive comparator in soft-furnishings product design and merchandising.
• Christy: Long-established UK towel and home textiles manufacturer/wholesaler with wholesale distribution into retailers and hospitality — comparable vertical model supplying finished home textiles to UK trade customers.

Broad incumbents

• Welspun Group: Global vertically-integrated home textiles manufacturer and supplier. Comparable as a global wholesale home-furnishings competitor with much larger scale, contrasting Riva's UK-centric manufacturing footprint.
• Next Group (Home division): Major UK multi-channel retailer with a sizeable home furnishings assortment. Functions as both a large customer of UK home-furnishings suppliers and a broad incumbent competing for the same end-consumer home budgets.

Regional players

• Brintons Carpets: UK-based heritage woven carpets and rugs manufacturer with a UK trade and contract-supply channel. Comparable as a UK-rooted branded home-furnishings manufacturer active in the carpet/rugs wholesale trade channel that Riva also serves.
• Johnstons of Elgin: Heritage Scottish cashmere and wool home-textiles manufacturer with a UK wholesale and hospitality-supply channel. Comparable as a UK-rooted premium home-textiles maker whose heritage brands overlap with Riva's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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