What KAI Interiors does

KAI Interiors (legal entity KAI Design Limited, registered in England no. 08045888) is a boutique, female-led interior design studio founded by Michaela Reysenn and operating from headquarters in Hackney, London, with a second studio in Alexandria, Sydney. The company is structured as a UK private limited company with approximately 8 employees, and delivers bespoke interior design across four core service lines — Hospitality, Workspace, Residential, and Wellbeing — supplemented by a specialist Competitive Socialising design practice and a portfolio of add-on services (E-Design Package, Furniture Guide, Lighting Guide, Bespoke Fabrics, Bespoke Wallpapers, Branding Services). Its differentiated offer is the combination of creator-led design aesthetics with documented operational knowledge of how hospitality venues actually run, justified by long-running relationships with clients such as Clays (multi-venue competitive socialising rollouts across the UK), Curve Club, Lucy Wong, Dar Jasmine (boutique hotel in Morocco with a second-building expansion), Pasero, Bocca Bocca, Kahani and Hyatt Regency London — The Churchill.

Revenue is generated on a project-fee basis through a documented four-stage delivery process (Concept, Design, Build, Styling), with an "affordable" E-Design package positioned for smaller spaces; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct engagement reinforced by an awards-led brand (SBID Global Winner 2024, 2025 finalist; multiple 2023 industry accolades), earned media in The Guardian, The Times, Telegraph, Elle Decor and SheerLuxe, an active Instagram channel, and a journal/newsletter property. The company is also extending into adjacent verticals (education, via West Green Primary School) and launching KAI Home Shop, a retail sub-brand selling curated interior products. Geographic footprint spans the UK, Australia, Morocco, Oman, the USA and Ireland despite the small core team.

Name

KAI Interiors

Legal name

KAI Design Limited

Website

https://kaiinteriors.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KAI Interiors is a boutique, female-led UK interior design studio (London HQ, Sydney studio) delivering bespoke hospitality, residential, wellbeing, workspace and competitive socialising projects via a four-stage concept-to-styling process for enterprise and high-net-worth clients globally.

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 industries

Commercial Interior Fit-Out (Offices & Corporate) (IMAFANAA), Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC), Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Hospitality design
• Residential design
• Workspace design
• Bespoke interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Full-service interior design consulting covering concept development, space planning, design documentation, project management, and styling for hospitality, residential, wellbeing, and workspace projects. Revenue is generated through project-based fees, typically for bespoke design engagements ranging from concept through to build completion.
2. E-Design Package: An affordable interior design service for smaller spaces that provides access to bespoke interior design expertise without full-service engagement.
3. Additional Design Services: supplementary offerings including furniture guides, lighting guides, bespoke fabrics, bespoke wallpapers, and branding services that can be tailored to client needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KAI Interiors is a full-service interior design studio delivering bespoke design concepts, branding integration, and project delivery across hospitality, residential, wellbeing, and workspace sectors. Projects are executed through a four-stage process (Concept, Design, Build, Styling) combining operational knowledge of hospitality with design aesthetics. They also offer supplementary services such as an E-Design package, furniture and lighting guides, bespoke fabrics and wallpapers, and branding services.

Product overview

KAI Interiors is an award-winning, female-led interior design company offering a portfolio of interconnected services. Their core offering comprises four specialist interior design streams: Hospitality Interior Design, Workspace Interior Design, Residential Interior Design, and Wellbeing Interior Design, all supported by Competitive Socialising Design expertise. These core services are delivered through a four-stage process (Concept, Design, Build, Styling) and are complemented by additional services including E-Design Package, Furniture Guide, Lighting Guide, Bespoke Fabrics, Bespoke Wallpapers, and Branding Services. The company is also launching KAI Home Shop as a retail sub-brand offering curated interior products including lighting, wallpapers, fabrics, furniture, and cushions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospitality Interior Design Full-service interior design for hospitality venues including restaurants, bars, hotels, cocktail lounges, and entertainment spaces. Combines operational knowledge of hospitality with design aesthetics to deliver immersive, brand-aligned environments.
• Workspace Interior Design Interior design for commercial workspaces focusing on enabling people to thrive through thoughtful space planning, biophilic design elements, and hybrid working solutions.
• Residential Interior Design Bespoke residential interior design for private homes, apartments, and show flats, focusing on space utilisation, storage solutions, and personalised design reflecting individual lifestyles.
• Wellbeing Interior Design Interior design for wellness spaces including gyms, yoga studios, pilates studios, and fitness facilities, creating calming and functional environments that enhance customer experience.
• Competitive Socialising Design Specialised interior design for competitive socialising venues including immersive entertainment spaces, gaming bars, and multi-activity entertainment centres that blend hospitality with interactive gaming experiences.
• E-Design Package Affordable interior design service for smaller spaces that benefit from bespoke interior design expertise, delivered remotely with technical drawings and specifications.
• Bespoke Fabrics Creation of bespoke, personalised fabrics for clients, used within interior design projects to set their designs apart from any other.
• Bespoke Wallpapers Custom wallpaper design service featuring hand-drawn and hand-painted personalised designs created by the in-house design team.
• Branding Services Brand identity creation services that enhance interiors and bring commercial ideas to life with compelling, cohesive, and consistent visual identity.
• Furniture Guide Comprehensive guide service helping clients choose pieces of furniture for commercial or residential settings, drawing on the studio's project expertise.
• Lighting Guide In-depth lighting design guidance service providing clarity on lighting solutions and enabling clients to adapt the mood of their space.
• KAI Home Shop Upcoming retail platform offering curated interior products including lighting, wallpapers, fabrics, furniture, and cushions, drawing on the studio's hospitality-inspired aesthetic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple site expansions for clients (Clays across 6+ locations, Dar Jasmine second building)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TabilocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTabilo, specialists in custom contract furniture, partnered with KAI Interiors for their first furniture design venture - a custom collection of stools for Clays. The collaboration enabled experimentation with finishes, textures, shapes, and storytelling through product design, resulting in characterful seating pieces that extend the brand narrative into tangible products.
• Ripple AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAI Interiors partnered with Ripple Africa to plant 300 trees in Malawi as an alternative to Christmas hampers. This sustainability initiative combats deforestation and represents the company's commitment to environmental responsibility beyond design buzzwords.
• FormicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed materials and finishes to the West Green Primary School community project, supporting the educational space transformation with sustainable surface materials.
• Crest LeatherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided leather materials for the West Green Primary School community project, contributing upholstery and finishing elements.
• Cult FurnitureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed armchair pieces to the West Green Primary School project, supporting the educational environment with appropriate seating.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yabu Pushelberg: Globally established interior design and branding firm with deep hospitality and luxury hotel portfolio. Comparable in hospitality specialisation but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple international offices.
• David Collins Studio: Award-winning London luxury interior design studio with a hospitality-led portfolio (restaurants, bars, hotels). Comparable in design awards profile and hospitality premium positioning, with broader scale and brand-equity behind similar project types.
• HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates): Largest hospitality-focused interior design firm globally, serving luxury hotel brands worldwide. Comparable in core hospitality design capability but with vastly greater scale, multi-region offices, and brand-standards programmes that compete for the same enterprise RFPs as KAI.

Direct peers

• 1508 London: Bespoke interior design studio delivering luxury hospitality, residential, and commercial projects with an end-to-end process akin to KAI's Concept-Design-Build-Styling approach. Overlapping target clients and bespoke-service model.
• Blacksheep (Blacksheep Creative): London hospitality-focused interior design and branding studio delivering immersive venues for restaurants, bars, and entertainment concepts. Directly comparable in target segment (hospitality venues) and creative-branding integration capability.
• Ica (Ian Cameron Associates): UK design practice with extensive hotel, restaurant, and members' club interior design work for international luxury brands. Comparable in hospitality focus and enterprise client profile, though larger in scale.
• Studio Indigo: London interior design and architecture practice with hospitality, residential, and workplace expertise. Comparable multi-segment offering and project-based bespoke model serving UK and international clients.
• Studio Carter: Boutique London interior design studio specialising in hospitality, restaurants, and members' clubs with a project-based bespoke model. Comparable clientele mix (bars, restaurants, members' clubs) and design-led differentiation.
• Goddard Littlefair: London-based luxury interior design studio with a strong hospitality focus (hotels, bars, restaurants) and a portfolio-led, project-based model very similar to KAI Interiors. Comparable in size, segment mix, and award-driven positioning.
• Russell Sage Studios: London luxury interior design firm with hospitality, residential, and super-prime residential work, and a strong bespoke craftsmanship narrative that mirrors KAI's positioning in experiential hospitality design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kai.interiors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kai-design-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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