Studio KHid

What Studio KHid does

Studio KHid is a privately held, Cornwall-based commercial interior design studio providing end-to-end interior design, graphic design and styling services to B2B clients across the UK and the UAE. Founded by Interior Design Director Kay Hanson, who brings over 20 years of industry experience, the studio operates with a core team of four named professionals and is registered as Studio KHid Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Its service offering is structured across the full project lifecycle — engagement and briefing, concept design, technical design and CAD documentation, graphic design and wayfinding, on-site delivery coordination, and styling — and is delivered using 3D visualisation tools, CAD packages and bespoke graphic design capabilities, with no disclosed AI, software product or platform technology.

The studio's client base spans four primary verticals: healthcare (mental health, paediatric and SEN environments for NHS trusts, Aspris and University Hospitals Plymouth), education (Millfield School, Sheffield UTC, University of Exeter / FX Plus), hospitality (Dart Marina Hotel) and workplace/commercial (Treveth). Studio KHid differentiates through documented, evidence-based specialisation in mental health, paediatric and neurodivergent interior design — including named frameworks (NATURE, FOCUS, SOCIAL CONNECTION, PRIVACY) and immersive themed paediatric environments — and through repeat engagements as a specialist interior design resource partner to established architectural practices including HLM Architects, ADG, Stride Treglown and SWAP Architects.

The business operates a fee-for-service professional services model with bespoke, project-based pricing; no subscription, recurring, productised or self-serve revenue streams are disclosed. Distribution is entirely direct via the studio's website and professional network, with the studio positioning itself as a sub-contracted specialist to architectural practices rather than a lead consultant to end clients. Marketing is driven by thought leadership content — most notably the co-hosted 'Multi Story Thinking Podcast', Instagram activity, a blog, and industry event participation including Clerkenwell Design Week. The company is founder-owned with no external institutional investment or parent company indicated, and previously operated under the name 'KHid' before a full rebrand in April 2023.

Name

Studio KHid

Legal name

Studio KHid Ltd.

Website

https://studiokhid.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio KHid is a Cornwall-based commercial interior design studio delivering engagement, concept, technical, graphic design and styling services across healthcare, education, hospitality and workplace sectors in the UK and UAE, operating as a specialist resource partner to architectural practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornwall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Interior Design Services: Studio KHid generates revenue through fee-for-service commercial interior design engagements. Services span the full project lifecycle: engagement and briefing, concept design, design development, technical detailing, on-site delivery coordination, and styling. Projects are commissioned by architectural practices, healthcare providers, educational institutions, hospitality operators, and property developers. No subscription or recurring revenue model is indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Studio KHid is a commercial interior design studio that provides full-lifecycle interior design, graphic design, and styling services for healthcare, education, hospitality, and workplace clients. Engagements span stakeholder engagement and briefing, concept design, technical CAD documentation, on-site delivery coordination, and interior styling, with specialist capability in mental health, paediatric, and SEN environments. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service project commissions rather than subscriptions or product sales.

Product overview

Studio KHid is a commercial interior design studio based in Cornwall with over 20 years of experience, operating across healthcare, education, hospitality, and workplace sectors in the UK and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive suite of design services organized across the project lifecycle: Engagement (briefing workshops and stakeholder consultation), Concept Design (space planning and visual development), Technical Design and Detail (CAD documentation and specifications), Graphic Design (signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphics), On-Site Delivery (construction oversight and installation management), and Styling Services. The studio also produces the Multi Story Thinking Podcast as a thought leadership content initiative. Projects span diverse typologies including mental health facilities, educational institutions, hotels, residential developments, and commercial offices, with the studio emphasizing biophilic design principles and user wellbeing in their approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Multi Story Thinking Podcast: A podcast hosted by Kay Hanson and Jonathan Forster that unravels the mysteries of interior design with an educational focus.

Products and services

• Commercial Interior Design Full-lifecycle commercial interior design service spanning engagement, concept development, design refinement, and technical detailing for clients in healthcare, education, hospitality, and workplace sectors.
• Engagement Services People-centred engagement process including group discussions, stakeholder questionnaires, online polls, design workshops, and feedback sessions to inform project briefing and manage the impact of change.
• Concept Design Concept development service including space planning, sketch visuals, look and feel narrative, and material sample proposals based on client brief and engagement outputs.
• Technical Design & Detail Technical design and detailing service delivering CAD packages, technical specifications, wall elevations, FF&E schedules, and bespoke joinery details for tender and contractor documentation.
• Graphic Design Environmental graphic design service including bespoke signage, wayfinding systems, wall murals, and large-scale wall graphics to create memorable, brand-reflective spaces.
• On-Site Delivery On-site delivery service including construction-phase collaboration, site visits, snagging schedules, defect management, and FF&E installation management.
• Styling Services Interior styling service covering styling concepts, product schedules, on-site staging, and furniture packages to enhance aesthetics and functionality.

Quantifiable outcome

• The environment at Aspris City Walk Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre is actively helping make a difference to the service provided, exceeding client expectations through therapeutic and calming design vision.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HLM ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLM Architects is Studio KHid's primary collaborative partner, commissioning the studio as specialist interior design resource across a large portfolio of projects spanning healthcare, education, workplace, and residential sectors. Studio KHid works alongside HLM Architects' architectural teams, complementing their in-house interiors capability. Notable collaborations include Sheffield UTC, Caerleon Comprehensive School, Private Cornish Residential Concept, and Dart Marina Hotel. The relationship is described as a 'real benefit to our business' by HLM Architects, with Studio KHid described as a 'collaborative resource partner'.
• SWAP ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWAP Architects collaborated with Studio KHid on the Aspris Wellbeing Centre in Dubai, UAE. Studio KHid served as interior design specialist alongside SWAP's architectural services, with Summertown providing interior design fit-out, PMK Consult as project manager, and Humanspace supplying furniture. The project delivered a mental health and wellbeing centre for adults and children, with Studio KHid's interior and graphic design credited as making a meaningful difference to the service provided.
• ADG (Architectural Design Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADG (Architectural Design Group) has collaborated with Studio KHid on multiple projects including Plymouth Baptist Church. ADG describes Studio KHid's approach as 'open, collaborative and creative' and notes that engaging together early in the process ensures client needs are well served and projects are undertaken efficiently.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio Fractal: UK interior design consultancy with comparable scale and project-based delivery model. Comparable as a small, design-led studio serving commercial, hospitality, and workplace clients across the UK.
• Studio Indigo: London-based interior design consultancy serving commercial, hospitality, and luxury residential sectors. Comparable as a UK design studio offering end-to-end interior design services with in-house graphic and styling capability.
• Medical Architecture: UK-based specialist architectural practice dedicated to healthcare facility design. Directly comparable to Studio KHid as a specialist healthcare design firm focusing on NHS, mental health, and clinical environments, though larger in scale and architecture-led rather than interiors-led.
• Angel Interiors: UK interior design consultancy delivering commercial, hospitality, and workplace projects. Comparable in size, sector focus, and bespoke project-based delivery model.
• Uncommon Projects: London-based interior design and architecture studio of similar size delivering commercial, hospitality, and workplace interiors. Comparable in scale, service offering, and project-based B2B engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global architecture and integrated design practice with interior design capability across commercial, healthcare, and workplace sectors. Comparable as a high-end design provider for institutional clients, though at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Stride Treglown: UK architecture and interior design practice with healthcare, education, and workplace portfolios. Comparable as a UK-based design provider for institutional clients (and a named Studio KHid partner), though at significantly larger scale and broader architectural remit.
• BDP (Building Design Partnership): Major international design practice with extensive healthcare, education, and workplace interior design capability. Comparable as a provider of interior design services to NHS trusts, universities, and commercial clients, but at a much larger scale and broader remit.
• tp bennett: Large UK architecture and interior design practice with deep healthcare, education, and workplace portfolios. Comparable as a UK-based interior design provider for institutional clients, though at significantly greater scale and broader service scope.
• Heatherwick Studio: Internationally recognised design studio with interior design, exhibitions, and masterplanning work. Comparable as a design-led studio applying people- and experience-centred thinking to built environments, though focused on landmark-scale commissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/studio_khid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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