The Global Living Company

What The Global Living Company does

The Global Living Company is a private, family-office-backed real estate services business that delivers design-led, turnkey furnishing and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) solutions for large-scale residential developments. Founded in September 2024 by Nick Gill and Richard Eagleton and headquartered in Dubai, the company serves four primary customer segments: property developers, Build to Rent operators, estate agents and brokers, and investors and landlords. Its core offerings span display apartments, Build to Rent furnishing schemes, furniture packages, amenity spaces, show homes and marketing suites, and bespoke interior design, with window dressings sold as an add-on module.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise B2B field sales: dedicated teams in its Dubai, Melbourne, and London offices engage directly with developers and operators on consultative, project-based engagements covering scheme design, product selection, procurement, delivery, installation, and lifecycle replenishment. Pricing is quote-based with no published tiers. The firm is supported by a global supply chain enabling local delivery across three continents (Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe) and counts enterprise clients including Investa, Indi, Frasers Property, Aware Real Estate, Vida Hotels and Resorts, Binghatti, and Ajmal Makan.

The business model is professional services revenue recognised on a project basis, scaled by both organic growth and acquisition. The June 2025 acquisition of David Phillips Australia (rebranded The Global Living Company Australia) added an APAC operational base, a cumulative track record of 28,000 BTR units furnished and 195,000 homes replenished, and supplier and design assets inherited from David Phillips UK. The company has signalled expansion into Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and India, and is positioning for further M&A-led geographic buildout, though no specific technology platforms, AI capabilities, or institutional funding rounds are publicly disclosed.

Name

The Global Living Company

Legal name

The Global Living Company

Website

https://thegloballivingcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Global Living Company is a Dubai-based, family-office-backed real estate services firm delivering turnkey, design-led furnishing and FF&E solutions for residential developers, Build to Rent operators, estate agents, and investors across Dubai, Melbourne, and London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Furnishing Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Real estate furnishing services
• FF&E solutions
• Build to rent furnishing
• Interior design services
• Property staging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furnishing and FF&E Project Services: The company generates revenue through project-based professional services delivering turnkey furnishing solutions for residential developments. Services include design consultation, furniture package sales, procurement, delivery, and installation. Revenue is one-time per project, with clients including developers, BTR operators, estate agents, and investors across Dubai, Melbourne, and London markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Global Living Company delivers design-led, turnkey furnishing and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) solutions for large-scale residential developments, Build to Rent operators, estate agents, brokers, and property investors. Services span scheme design, custom furniture packages, procurement, delivery, installation, and lifecycle replenishment across Dubai, Melbourne, and London. The company also provides display apartments, show homes, marketing suites, and amenity space styling.

Product overview

The Global Living Company is a global tech-enabled real estate services business offering design-led furnishing and turnkey FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) solutions. The company operates across three continents (Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Europe) with teams based in Dubai, Melbourne and London. Its core product portfolio consists of Display Apartments, Build to Rent Furnishing, Furniture Packages, Amenity Spaces, and Show Homes & Marketing Suites, supported by Window Dressings as an add-on module. The company also provides dedicated solutions for Agents & Brokers and Developers, serving the residential real estate market with both designer-created furniture packages and bespoke furnishing solutions tailored to each project and budget.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Display Apartments Interior design and furnishing service that creates captivating display apartments to boost viewers' ability to envision living in properties and increase sale performance for residential developers.
• Build to Rent Furnishing Complete turnkey furnishing and installation service delivering fully furnished, move-in-ready homes through designer-created furniture schemes, efficient project management, and an end-to-end resident experience for build-to-rent properties.
• Furniture Packages Custom and ready-made furniture packages designed for durability, comfort, and aesthetic consistency, delivered and installed by the expert team for a seamless turnkey experience.
• Amenity Spaces Design and delivery of amenity spaces for residential developments to achieve premium asking prices and build strong resident communities.
• Show Homes & Marketing Suites Styled show homes and marketing suites designed, furnished, and fully styled to communicate brand values and present the lifestyle offered by residential developments, increasing buyer engagement.
• FF&E Solutions (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) Complete furnishing and FF&E solutions that elevate property presentation and accelerate sales, including furniture packages, bespoke interior design, and fully styled show homes for market-ready units.
• Agents & Brokers Furnishing Solutions Design-led furnishing solutions for estate agents, brokers and landlords that elevate property appeal, increase market value and accelerate transactions across Dubai, Melbourne and London.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% of tenants are willing to pay more for a well-furnished home
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apt2B: Modern apartment-focused furniture retailer offering furniture packages for residential and rental properties. Comparable in targeting apartment dwellers and small-scale property furnishers, though primarily direct-to-consumer rather than enterprise developer contracts.
• David Phillips: UK's leading furnishing services business for residential developments, Build to Rent operators, and estate agents. David Phillips is the direct parent heritage of The Global Living Company's founders and acquired business, making it the closest comparable in product, customer base, and delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Restoration Hardware (RH): Luxury home furnishings brand with RH Contract and RH Hospitality serving high-end residential developments, hospitality, and commercial interiors. Comparable in the luxury residential FF&E space with marquee design and global sourcing, though primarily a manufacturer/retailer rather than project-based FF&E services.
• IKEA Business: IKEA's B2B arm serving property developers, BTR operators, and businesses with bulk furniture procurement, design services, and logistics. Comparable as a large-scale furniture provider for residential properties globally, though mass-market rather than luxury positioning.
• Wayfair Professional: Wayfair's B2B arm serving property managers, developers, and businesses with bulk furniture procurement and logistics at scale. Comparable as a large-scale furniture delivery platform for residential properties, though operating via self-serve rather than design-led project services.
• Crate & Barrel Commercial: Crate & Barrel's commercial and contract division serving residential developments, hospitality, and corporate projects with design-led furniture. Comparable as a high-end residential furniture brand with B2B capabilities, though retail-anchored.
• West Elm (Commercial / Contract): Williams-Sonoma-owned modern home furnishings brand with a contract and trade program serving residential developments, hospitality, and corporate interiors. Comparable as a design-led furniture brand extending into property FF&E, though retail-led rather than project-services-led.

Emerging players

• Article: Direct-to-consumer modern furniture brand with a broad mid-premium catalogue and efficient logistics. Comparable as a contemporary residential furniture provider competing for design-conscious property furnishers, though retail rather than developer contracts.
• Maiden Home: DTC premium home furniture brand offering designer-grade sofas, chairs, and case goods with white-glove delivery. Comparable as a high-end residential furniture provider, though direct-to-consumer rather than enterprise FF&E services.

Others

• CBRE (FF&E and project services): Global real estate services giant with project management and FF&E capabilities serving residential developers, hospitality, and commercial clients. Comparable as an enterprise-scale provider of FF&E and interior services to real estate clients, though adjacent rather than directly competing in turnkey residential furnishing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 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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