Thompson Clarke Interiors

What Thompson Clarke Interiors does

Thompson Clarke Interiors is a Belfast-based interior design consultancy delivering full-service residential interior design and interior architecture. Founded and led by Design Director and Managing Director Sara Thompson, the firm operates with a team of eight interior professionals combining creative and technical expertise. Services span the full project lifecycle — from informal studio consultations and spatial planning through concept design, detailed drawings, 3D visuals, mood boards, bespoke furniture, curtains, flooring, and accessory sourcing — culminating in build partnership through a network of trusted suppliers and craftsmen. The consultancy serves affluent residential clients across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with documented projects including Georgian townhouse restorations, coastal retreats, manor houses, new builds, adaptive-access family homes, and single-room refreshes.

The firm runs a sales-led, consultative go-to-market model with direct client engagement via phone, email, and website enquiry forms, supplemented by a multi-channel digital presence spanning a website journal, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, a Houzz pro profile, and a Mailchimp newsletter. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies with scope, size, and complexity. Key operational partnerships include bespoke furniture maker Function Design (Killinchy) and recurring collaborations with architecture practices such as Montgomery Irwin, Des Ewing, Brasil & Associates, and Robinson Patterson.

The business is privately held, founder-owned, and shows no external institutional investment, parent company, or public listing. Brand credibility is reinforced by five consecutive Best of Houzz Design awards (2021–2025), a Best of Houzz Service 2021 award, and editorial features in House & Garden, The Times, Homes & Gardens, Image Interiors, The Gloss, Homes and Interiors Scotland, Irish Country Magazine, and Irelands Homes Interiors and Living.

Name

Thompson Clarke Interiors

Legal name

Thompson Clarke Interiors

Website

https://thompsonclarke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Thompson Clarke Interiors is a Belfast-based interior design consultancy serving affluent residential clients across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Led by Design Director Sara Thompson with a team of eight professionals, the firm delivers full-service interior design, interior architecture, and bespoke furniture coordination from concept through build.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Residential interior design
• Interior architecture services
• Space planning consultancy
• Bespoke furniture design
• Home renovation design

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Project-based professional services for residential interior design and interior architecture. Services encompass comprehensive creative direction, space planning, concept design, detailed drawings, 3D visuals, finishes and mood boards, bespoke furniture, curtains, flooring, and accessory sourcing. Projects range from entire homes to single room refreshes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Thompson Clarke Interiors is a Belfast-based full-service interior design consultancy providing creative direction, interior design, and interior architecture services for residential clients. Its offering spans client consultations, space planning, concept development, detailed drawings, 3D visuals, finishes and mood boards, plus sourcing of bespoke furniture, curtains, flooring, and accessories through a network of trusted suppliers and craftsmen. Projects range from full-house designs to single-room refreshes across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Product overview

Thompson Clarke Interiors is a Belfast-based interior design consultancy offering a unified suite of services rather than discrete software products. Their core offerings include Interior Design (featuring detailed planning, 3D visuals, and bespoke furniture partnerships), Interior Architecture (spacial planning, kitchen/cabinetry design, and M&E advisory), and Consultations (from initial briefing through detailed drawings). These services are delivered through their proprietary three-stage Design Process methodology, working with a network of trusted suppliers, craftsmen, and specialist partners to execute projects from concept through completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interior Design Full-service interior design offering including client meetings, detailed floor plans, design concepts, detailed drawings, 3D visuals, finishes and sampled mood boards, delivered with specialist suppliers and trusted craftsmen for bespoke furniture, curtains, flooring and accessory sourcing. Targeted at residential clients commissioning comprehensive interior design for full homes or individual rooms.
• Interior Architecture Spatial planning service that forms part of the architect and build team to detail every element of a home's interior requirements, including bespoke kitchen and cabinetry design, bathrooms, floor finishes, and M&E advisory, collaborating with specialist suppliers for clear and concise planning. Targeted at residential projects requiring integrated architectural and interior design input.
• Consultations Interior design consultation service covering initial briefing and floor plans through to concept design, project development and detailed drawings, collaborating with clients to deliver on every brief. Targeted at prospective residential clients seeking an entry point into the consultancy's services.
• Design Process Three-stage structured design methodology comprising (1) understanding client needs through informal studio meetings, (2) creative process including room plans, colour schemes, drawings and mood boards, and (3) delivery working with trusted suppliers and craftsmen for every detail from colour schemes to bespoke furniture and artwork sourcing. Targeted at residential clients engaging the consultancy for full interior design projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bathroom renovations ranked among most popular home improvements with good return on investment in property value

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Function DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKillinchy-based bespoke furniture manufacturer with a team of 30 people including joiners, fitters, painters, designers, and office staff. Function Design crafts custom cabinetry, vanities, and storage solutions for Thompson Clarke projects. They work with FSC-certified timbers including elm, oak, walnut, ash, cherry, beech, tulip, and cedar, providing the bespoke furniture component of interior design projects.
• Montgomery Irwin ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated with on the Portstewart Coastal Retreat project, working together on the design and construction of a seaside retirement home featuring an internal courtyard and inside-outside living.
• Robinson PattersonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture practice worked closely with on the Coastal Manor project for a busy family home, combining modern urban palette with client's retro and antique collections.
• Des Ewing ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect Des Ewing collaborated with from the outset on the South Belfast Mansion House project, achieving balance between classic Georgian proportions and modern luxe interior.
• Brasil & Associates ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partnered with to design and manage interior design of the Mews House from initial plans to completion, combining classic and contemporary design.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Róisín Lafferty: Dublin-based interior designer focused on high-end residential and hospitality projects across Ireland. Comparable in Irish-market focus, luxury residential clientele, and boutique studio operating model.
• Bryan O'Sullivan Studio: London- and Ireland-based luxury interior designer with a strong residential portfolio. Comparable in serving affluent Irish/UK clients with bespoke residential interiors and similar editorial prominence.

Direct peers

• House of Hackney: UK interior design and lifestyle brand combining residential interior services with own-brand products. Comparable in its UK luxury residential positioning and brand/PR-led growth model.
• Staffan Tollgard Design Group: London-based interior architecture and design studio delivering residential interiors with an emphasis on spatial planning. Comparable in offering interior architecture services alongside interior design for affluent homeowners.
• Salvesen Graham: London-based luxury interior design studio specialising in high-end residential projects with a similar consultative, full-service model. Comparable in scale, client profile (affluent homeowners), and award-and-press-driven brand strategy.
• Suzy Hoodless: London-based interior design studio delivering full-service residential design for private clients. Comparable in editorial pedigree, boutique team structure, and luxury homeowner focus.
• Laura Hammett: London-based luxury interior design practice offering full-service residential design. Comparable in delivering bespoke interiors, working with craftspeople, and serving a high-net-worth client base.
• Studio Maclean: UK-based interior design practice focused on high-end residential interiors with a tailored, collaborative approach. Comparable in team size, project diversity, and bespoke-furniture-driven delivery.
• Todhunter Earle: Established UK interior design firm offering comprehensive residential design services from concept to completion. Comparable in its work with master craftsmen, bespoke furniture integration, and project-based luxury delivery.
• Bridie Hall: UK interior design practice offering bespoke residential interiors with strong editorial presence. Comparable in scale, luxury positioning, and London/UK regional market overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ThompsonClarkeInteriors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thompson-clarke-interiors
• Instagraminstagram.com/thompsonclarkeinteriors/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/ThompsonClarkeInteriors
• Xx.com/thompclarkeni

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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