Martin Hulbert Design

What Martin Hulbert Design does

Martin Hulbert Design (MHD Studio) is a London-based, founder-led interior design studio operating in the luxury segment of residential and hospitality design. The firm was founded by Martin Hulbert alongside creative partners Emma Webster and Jay Grierson and operates from a single studio at 22 Padbury Court, London, E2 7EH, with a headcount of 11-50 employees.

The studio delivers two core service lines: bespoke residential interior design for high-net-worth private clients in prime London locations (Holland Park, Notting Hill, Kensington, Regents Park) and international destinations (Greece, Tuscany); and commercial interior design for luxury hotels, resorts, and fine-dining venues. Named hospitality commissions include Coworth Park, The Grove, No.1 York, The Grove Narberth, Lan y Môr, Chewton Glen Treehouse Suites, Nobu at Fairmont Monte Carlo, and Cliveden. The firm has been recognized with the Interior Designer of the Year and the Pineapple Achievement Award from House & Garden.

The business model is sales-led and project-based, generating revenue through bespoke design fees for one-off engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is likely negotiated per project. Client acquisition relies on a professional website portfolio, an Instagram presence (mhd_martinhulbertdesign), and direct inbound contact via phone and email, supplemented by referral networks into the London prime residential and UK/European luxury hospitality markets. There is no evidence of external investment, technology platform, or productized offerings; the firm operates as a traditional creative services practice.

Name

Martin Hulbert Design

Legal name

Martin Hulbert Design

Website

https://martinhulbertdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Martin Hulbert Design is a London-based luxury interior design studio delivering bespoke residential and hospitality projects for high-net-worth clients and premium hotel operators across the UK and continental Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Luxury interior design
• Hospitality interior design
• Residential interior design
• Hotel design services
• Bespoke interior design

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Project-based interior design fees for bespoke residential and commercial spaces. Services include concept development, space planning, material selection, and project oversight for luxury properties and hospitality venues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Martin Hulbert Design (MHD Studio) is a London-based interior design studio delivering bespoke design services for two distinct markets: luxury private residences (apartments, houses, and villas in prime locations such as Holland Park, Notting Hill, Kensington, and international destinations including Greece and Tuscany) and luxury commercial hospitality venues (hotels, resorts, and fine-dining establishments). Each engagement is delivered on a project-by-project basis from concept development through to completion, with the studio's creative team overseeing space planning, material selection, and project execution.

Product overview

Martin Hulbert Design is an interior design studio offering two core service lines: residential interior design for private clients (covering apartments, houses, and villas across prime UK and European locations) and commercial interior design focused on luxury hotels and hospitality venues. The studio, founded by Martin Hulbert alongside Emma Webster and Jay Grierson, combines these two practice areas under the MHD Studio brand, serving clients from initial concept through to completion for both bespoke private residences and high-end hotel projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Interior Design Bespoke interior design services for private residences including apartments, houses, and villas in prime locations such as Holland Park, Notting Hill, Kensington, and Regents Park in London, and international locations including Greece (Corfu) and Italy (Tuscany). Designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking a personal, liveable aesthetic that combines timeless elegance with modern charm.
• Commercial Interior Design Luxury hospitality interior design services for hotels, resorts, and fine-dining establishments. Engagements span guest rooms, suites, public areas, and restaurants at marquee properties including Coworth Park, The Grove, The Grove Narberth, No.1 York, Lan y Môr, Chewton Glen Treehouse Suites, Nobu Monaco (at Fairmont Monte Carlo), and Cliveden Dining Room & Spring Cottage. Designed for luxury hospitality operators seeking distinctive, memorable interiors.

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Richmond International: International luxury hospitality interior design firm with extensive hotel and resort portfolio (including Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental projects), directly comparable as a specialist in luxury hotel interior design at a similar boutique scale.
• Champalimaud Design: Luxury hospitality and residential interior design studio with an international portfolio of hotel and residential projects (e.g., The Carlyle, Baccarat Hotel), serving the same high-end hospitality brand operators and ultra-luxury residential clients as MHD.
• Todhunter Earle Interiors: London-based luxury interior design studio with a comparable dual focus on high-end private residences and luxury hospitality interiors, including projects for Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and Rosewood hotels.
• Martin Brudnizki Design Studio: London-based luxury interior design studio with an analogous practice spanning high-end hotels, restaurants, and private residences, including projects for The Beauchamp, Annabel's, and Soho Beach House — directly comparable client mix and category focus.
• Studio Indigo: London-based interior design and architecture practice covering luxury residential, hospitality, and heritage projects, with overlapping client base of prime London residential and luxury hotel operators.
• AB Concept: Hong Kong-based luxury interior design studio specialising in high-end hotels, resorts, restaurants, and residences, with comparable client mix of luxury hospitality brands and ultra-HNW private clients.
• Taylor Howes Designs: London-based luxury interior design practice focused on prime and super-prime residential projects for ultra-high-net-worth clients, with comparable boutique scale and principal-led creative model.
• Kelly Hoppen Interiors: Established UK luxury interior design practice serving private residential clients and luxury hospitality projects globally, with overlapping HNW client base and similar design-led, principal-driven service model.
• Fox Linton Associates: London interior design practice specialising in luxury residential and boutique hospitality projects, with a comparable scale, principal-led creative model, and high-net-worth client base.

Broad incumbents

• Yabu Pushelberg: Larger, globally established interior design firm covering luxury hotels, residential developments, and mixed-use projects at a broader scale — overlapping in hospitality interiors but serving a much wider portfolio and larger project sizes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/mhd_martinhulbertdesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martin-hulbert-design-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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