Design Emporium Dublin

Name

Design Emporium Dublin

Legal name

Design Emporium Ltd

Website

https://designemporium.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Materials Retail

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kitchen & Bath Design-Build & Remodeling Showrooms (CRAIAFAG), Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management (HSAPAAAK)

Keywords

• Interior design materials
• Tile and stone supply
• Bathroom fixtures retail
• Flooring solutions showroom
• Interior surface materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Blackrock, Co Dublim

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Interior Surface Materials Sales: One-time sales of interior surface products including stone, tiles, mosaics, wooden floors, carpets, radiators, saunas, waterproof wallpapers, decorative panels, and lighting. Revenue is generated through product markups on a per-transaction basis.
2. Design and Installation Services: Design consultation services and full-service project management from concept to completion, including design concepts, 3D visualization, and final installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Design Emporium Dublin is an interior surface materials retailer and design services provider operating from an appointment-only showroom in Blackrock, County Dublin. It sells stone, tiles, mosaics, wooden floors, sanitary ware, carpets, radiators, saunas, waterproof wallpapers, decorative panels, and lighting from multiple leading manufacturers, and supplements product sales with in-house one-to-one design consultation, 3D project visualization, and final installation services for residential and commercial/hospitality clients.

Product overview

Design Emporium Dublin operates as a comprehensive interior design materials showroom and retailer, offering a curated portfolio of surface and finishing materials for residential and commercial interior design projects. The product portfolio spans eleven distinct categories: Stone (natural stone flooring and wall materials), Tiles (ceramic and porcelain), Mosaics (decorative tile compositions), Wooden Floors (hardwood and engineered wood), Sanitary Ware (bathroom fixtures), Carpets (floor coverings), Radiators (heating solutions), Saunas (wellness installations), Waterproof Wallpapers (designer wallcoverings), Decorative Panels (large format wall treatments), and Lighting (luxury fixtures). The company positions itself as a one-stop destination from concept to creation, offering design consultation, 3D visualization services, and installation support alongside its material products. They stock leading manufacturers including Azuvi, Ca Pietra, New Ravenna, Burlington, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stone Natural stone flooring and wall materials including marble, limestone, travertine, and granite for residential and commercial interior and exterior applications. Sold through the Design Emporium showroom in Blackrock, Dublin.
• Tiles Ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles in various styles including metro, hexagonal, patterned, and natural stone look finishes, supplied to residential and commercial customers from the Dublin showroom.
• Mosaics Decorative mosaic tiles for walls and floors including marble, glass, and mixed material compositions, supplied to residential and commercial customers.
• Wooden Floors Hardwood and engineered wood flooring solutions including planks, chevron, and herringbone patterns in various wood species and finishes, supplied to residential and commercial customers.
• Sanitary Ware Bathroom fixtures and fittings including basins, baths, toilets, showers, and bathroom accessories from premium manufacturers, supplied through the Dublin showroom.
• Carpets Carpet and rug collections for residential and commercial spaces, available in various materials, colors, and patterns.
• Radiators Heating solutions including radiators, towel rails, vertical cast iron radiators, and heating elements for bathrooms and living spaces, supplied to residential and commercial customers.
• Saunas Sauna units and accessories for residential wellness installations, supplied through the Dublin showroom.
• Waterproof Wallpapers Durable, waterproof wallpaper designs including designer collections featuring artistic and photographic patterns, intended for bathrooms and living areas.
• Decorative Panels Large format wall panels and murals in various finishes including wood effect, stone effect, matt, glossy, double-sided, and LED options for contemporary interior design.
• Lighting Luxury lighting fixtures including ceiling lights, downlights, floor lights, pendants, reading lights, wall lights, table lamps, and bathroom-rated lighting, supplied to residential and hospitality customers.
• Design Consultation and Installation Services Full-service design and project delivery offering from initial brainstorming and one-to-one design consultations through 3D visualization of finished projects to final installation, provided to residential and commercial/hospitality clients purchasing interior surface materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-service from concept to completion

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Domus Tiles: UK showroom-based tile and surface retailer with design-led concept stores. Comparable in premium positioning, curated product range, and emphasis on design consultation in-store.
• Tileflair: Irish/UK tile retailer with showrooms offering stone, tiles, and design consultation. Closest geographic peer with overlapping product mix and similar showroom-led go-to-market.
• Mandarin Stone: UK-based specialist retailer of natural stone, porcelain tiles, and mosaics with multiple showrooms and design services. Directly comparable in product mix (stone, tiles, mosaics) and a similar design-led showroom concept serving premium residential and commercial customers.
• Original Style: UK tile and mosaic manufacturer-retailer with showrooms and a strong showroom-based design service. Comparable in tile/mosaic focus, design consultation, and premium residential customer base.
• Fired Earth: UK premium tile, stone, and interior surface retailer offering design services alongside product. Comparable in the curated home-improvement/premium interior positioning and combined product-plus-consultation offering.
• Stone & Tile Studio: UK specialist stone and tile retailer with showroom-based design services. Comparable in product mix (stone, tiles, mosaics) and the high-touch client consultation approach.

Broad incumbents

• Porcelanosa: Global Spanish luxury tile, kitchen, and bathroom brand with showrooms worldwide. Comparable in premium tile/surface mix and design-led showroom concept, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Topps Tiles: UK's largest tile retailer with extensive showroom network and growing online presence. Comparable core product category (tiles) but operates at mass-market scale rather than premium design-led positioning.

Others

• Ca' Pietra: Premium UK tile and stone brand stocked by Design Emporium. Listed as a supplier partner rather than a direct competitor, but highly comparable in curated premium surface offering and trade/residential distribution model.

Regional players

• Harvey Maria: UK premium flooring brand with a showroom network and design support. Comparable in the wooden floor and surface category, but focused on flooring rather than the full multi-category interior portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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