Layrd Design Ltd

What Layrd Design Ltd does

Layrd Design Ltd is a UK-based commercial interior design and fit-out company operating across four primary verticals: stadia and sports venues, gym and leisure facilities, hospitality venues, and retail environments. The firm delivers end-to-end project services spanning concept design, technical drawings (CAD), construction documentation, full turnkey fit-out, project management, and FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) procurement, working with a network of trusted contractors and suppliers. Projects range in scale from compact 25 sqm suites to large 900 sqm hospitality destinations and 520-640 sqm gym fit-outs, with documented client outcomes including a 10% membership increase at Macclesfield Leisure Centre following its December 2024 redesign.

Name

Layrd Design Ltd

Legal name

Layrd Design Ltd

Website

https://layrddesign.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The company operates a team of 12 specialists delivering full turnkey commercial interior design and fit-out services across UK stadia, gym, hospitality, and retail sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Interior Design

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Commercial interior design
• Fit-out services
• Stadia design
• Hospitality interiors
• Retail design

Headquarters

HQ city

Upwell, Wisbech

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full Turnkey Interior Design & Fit-Out: End-to-end project delivery from concept to installation, covering interior design, construction, drawings, fit-out, project management, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) procurement. Revenue is earned through project-based professional services and construction/fit-out contracts.
2. Concept Design & Interior Design Services: Standalone design services including concept designs, interior design, furniture selection, and joinery items. May be commissioned independently or as part of a full turnkey project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Layrd Design Ltd provides full-service commercial interior design and fit-out, delivering projects from initial concept and CAD drawings through construction, project management, FF&E procurement, and final installation. The company operates across four dedicated sector verticals — Stadia, Hospitality, Gym & Leisure, and Retail — with specialist heads of design leading each vertical. Engagements are managed turnkey under a single point of accountability, working alongside a trusted network of contractors and suppliers.

Product overview

Layrd Design Ltd is a UK-based commercial interior design and fit-out company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across four core sectors: Gym & Leisure, Stadia, Hospitality, and Retail. The company provides end-to-end solutions encompassing interior design, full turnkey delivery, project management, furniture/fixtures/equipment (FF&E) procurement, construction, concept designs, and technical drawings. Their offering is structured as a single integrated service model where the core proposition is full-service commercial interior design and fit-out, with specialist expertise in each sector delivered through dedicated project teams. Notable projects include stadium hospitality suites for major football clubs, gym transformations, retail environments, and hospitality venues throughout the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Interior Design & Fit-Out Services End-to-end commercial interior design and fit-out services for UK businesses, covering concept, design, drawings, project management, FF&E procurement, construction, and final installation under a single coordinated turnkey contract.
• Stadia Interior Design Interior design and fit-out service for sports stadiums including dressing rooms, hospitality lounges, executive boxes, press rooms, receptions, retail stores, and fan zones, focused on atmosphere, club identity, and matchday revenue.
• Gym & Leisure Interior Design Specialist interior design and fit-out service for gyms, fitness studios, leisure centres, and wellness facilities, including layout zoning, brand integration, FF&E procurement, and member-experience optimisation.
• Hospitality Interior Design Interior design and fit-out service for hospitality venues including pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels, bars, and street food venues, with focus on atmosphere, brand personality, lighting, ambience, and guest experience.
• Retail Interior Design Full-service retail interior design and project management focused on customer journey, brand storytelling, store environments, window displays, and future-ready adaptable spaces for retail operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% membership increase at Macclesfield Leisure Centre following redesign

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GS ContractscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2024GS Contracts partnered with Layrd Design on the ITFC Hospitality Reception project at Portman Road Stadium in August 2024, and on the Ipswich Town West Stand Executive Boxes fit-out. GS Contracts handles the construction/fit-out works while Layrd leads the interior design scope.
• Freemont Building ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2024Freemont Building Services partnered with Layrd Design to redesign the TeamViewer Suite at Old Trafford (Manchester United) in summer 2024. Layrd provided interior design services while Freemont handled building works for this tight-timeline project ahead of the Premier League season.
• Regent Construction CambridgecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2022Regent Construction Cambridge is Layrd's established construction partner on Cambridge United Football Club projects, including the Boardroom refurbishment (summer 2022) and The Signature Suite (summer 2023). The companies have developed a collaborative relationship as Layrd serves as the club's official design partner.
• Designers TouchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigners Touch is a regular collaboration partner for Layrd across multiple projects, providing styling, furniture procurement, and finishing touches. They have worked together on stadia hospitality projects (Ipswich Town Premium Lounge, PowerWatts Brighton) and gym interiors (Instagym London), adding accessories, décor, and café ware to enhance the user experience. The partnership operates on a project-by-project basis across various sectors.
• Shaw ContractminorOthersShaw Contract (part of Interface) supplied carpet tiles for PowerWatts Brighton and Cambridge University Sports Café projects. Layrd specified Shaw's Architecture III Cradle to Cradle certified carpet tiles for their circular design credentials and recyclability.
• Sterling TracksminorOthersSterling Tracks created bespoke turf flooring with branded detailing for the Macclesfield Leisure Centre gym redesign, a key element of the 520 sqm box concept fit-out.
• The Layrd Group (Affiliated Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Layrd Group comprises affiliated design companies: Designers Touch (styling/furniture), Studio Layrd, Future Spaces (events), and Sketch & Social. These sister companies operate as part of an integrated group with shared leadership and cross-referral relationships.
• TechnogymminorOthersPremium Technogym equipment (cardio, resistance machines, spin bikes) was specified for Instagym London's two-level fitness facility, providing the equipment baseline for the interior design scheme.
• LED SnapsminorOthersLED Snaps supplied BPM-responsive immersive lighting for the Instagym London spin studio, enhancing the energy of cycling sessions through dynamic, music-synced lighting effects.
• LeaflikeminorOthersLeaflike supplied biophilic design elements including moss-patterned walls and bespoke planting for Instagym London's interior, enhancing brand identity and environmental quality through greenery and warmth.
• Little GreeneminorOthersLittle Greene supplied water-based, low-VOC paints for Instagym London, supporting eco-conscious interior design with virtually odourless paint containing minimal volatile organic compounds.
• Greene KingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreene King is a named sponsor and brand partner for the Level Head Lounge at Ipswich Town FC, named after their craft ale brand. The design incorporates Level Head branding, custom vinyl graphics, and reflects the brand's identity within the hospitality suite.
• Silver Oak CoffeeminorOthersSilver Oak Coffee is the parent company behind The Yard venue in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Layrd designed the multi-container street food hospitality space on behalf of this client.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global architecture and integrated design firm with commercial interior design capability. Comparable to Layrd on high-end commercial design delivery, though operates as a broad incumbent spanning architecture, interiors and urban design at global scale.
• Populous: Global sports architecture and design firm specialising in stadia and arenas. Operates broadly in Layrd's stadia sector with overlapping capabilities (premium hospitality, fan experience) but as a much larger, international architecture-led incumbent.

Direct peers

• BW Workplace Experts: UK workplace design and fit-out consultancy with turnkey delivery. Comparable to Layrd on end-to-end design-led fit-out model for commercial clients, though it sits in the workplace segment rather than Layrd's stadia/hospitality/gym verticals.
• Area Sq: UK commercial interior fit-out and design firm specialising in workplace transformation. Directly comparable to Layrd on full turnkey model and enterprise GTM, though predominantly office-focused rather than stadia/hospitality-led.
• Mather & Co: UK-based design consultancy specialising in visitor attractions, museums, leisure and sports environments. Directly comparable to Layrd's leisure/stadia/hospitality specialisation with similar design-led, brand-immersive approach and sector focus.
• Claremont Group Interiors: UK commercial interior design and fit-out contractor serving enterprise clients across multiple sectors. Directly comparable to Layrd on turnkey delivery, sector specialisation and enterprise client acquisition, though at considerably greater scale.
• Parkeray: UK commercial fit-out and refurbishment specialist serving enterprise clients across multiple sectors. Comparable to Layrd on full turnkey capability and enterprise project delivery, at significantly larger scale.
• Overbury: UK commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor part of a larger construction group. Comparable to Layrd on end-to-end fit-out delivery for commercial clients; offers overlapping capabilities but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Morgan Lovell: UK commercial office design and fit-out specialist with full turnkey capability. Comparable to Layrd in business model (design + fit-out under one roof) and enterprise client base, primarily focused on workplace rather than stadia/hospitality/gym/retail verticals.
• Oktra: UK commercial interior design and fit-out firm delivering office and workplace projects for enterprise clients. Directly comparable to Layrd's full turnkey delivery model across commercial sectors, though Oktra is significantly larger and more office-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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