Quay Studio Ltd.

What Quay Studio Ltd. does

Quay Studio is a multi-disciplinary interior and spatial design studio based in Penryn, Cornwall, UK. The firm operates as the trading name of Wonderverse LTD (company no. 06516390, registered 2008), with operational roots tracing to 2004 when founder Rachael Pashley graduated from Falmouth University. Quay Studio provides commercial and residential interior design services, supplemented by bespoke joinery, planning applications, graphic design, and wayfinding systems. The studio serves a diverse client base spanning hospitality, workplace, public sector, healthcare, and real estate sectors, with regional concentration across Cornwall, the wider South West of England, Devon, and Bristol.

The studio's service offering spans the full project lifecycle, from concept development through planning and regulatory submissions to detailed spatial and interior design and bespoke joinery fabrication oversight. Its wayfinding offering extends into signage and environmental graphic design, indicating an integrated spatial-design practice rather than a pure interior decoration firm. The studio is based at Krowji, Cornwall's largest creative hub, and has delivered projects including the St Ives Theatre Bar & Café and an immersive VR/AR co-working space (Immersive Business). Notable project portfolio elements suggest a positioning that combines hospitality, workplace, public-sector, and emerging-technology real estate work.

Quay Studio's commercial model is built around free initial consultations followed by fixed-price, stage-based project packages, providing revenue visibility per engagement and reducing client acquisition friction. The studio has no external investment, no disclosed funding rounds, and operates as a small, founder-led multi-disciplinary team. Founder Rachael Pashley achieved BIID Registered Designer status in 2023 and was appointed Associate Lecturer at Falmouth University in 2025, both of which reinforce the firm's positioning as a credentialed, regionally-rooted design practice rather than a scale-focused commercial enterprise.

Name

Quay Studio Ltd.

Legal name

Wonderverse LTD

Website

https://quaystudio.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quay Studio is a multi-disciplinary interior and spatial design studio based in Penryn, Cornwall, serving hospitality, workplace, public-sector, healthcare, and real estate clients across the South West of England with design, joinery, planning, and wayfinding services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFACAA

Office & Corporate Building Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Commercial & Institutional Building Construction

SECONDARYIMAFACAC

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Commercial & Institutional Building Construction

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Spatial design
• Bespoke joinery
• Luxury bathroom design
• Kitchen design

Headquarters

HQ city

Penryn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Full interior design services from concept through to completion. Services include spatial planning, concept development, technical design, implementation, and design delivery. Fee proposals detail fixed prices for each stage.
2. Product Supply: Supply and delivery of recommended goods including sanitaryware, tiles, furniture and lighting to quality control all products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quay Studio provides multi-disciplinary interior and spatial design services for commercial, workplace, and residential clients, from concept development through to completion. The firm delivers spatial planning, technical drawing, sustainable material specification, and project management, complemented by specialised offerings such as bespoke joinery, kitchen and bathroom design, and wayfinding systems. It also handles planning applications for projects requiring permission, including extensions and Grade II listed property work.

Product overview

Quay Studio Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary interior design studio offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on spatial and interior design. The company operates across two primary categories: Commercial Interior Design (including Hospitality, Workplace, Restaurant, Bar, Office, and Retail environments) and Residential Interior Design (covering Joinery, Bathroom Design, Kitchen Design, Lighting, and FF&E). The portfolio includes specialized services such as Bespoke Joinery & Furniture, Graphic Design & Branding, Wayfinding & Signage Design, and Planning Application Support. The studio's work spans diverse project types including co-working spaces (Immersive Business, Penryn Campus), public sector facilities (St Ives Library), hospitality venues (St Ives Theatre Bar, Hooked on the Beach), and residential properties. Notable specialized offerings include the Curated & Bespoke furniture line, Luxury Bathroom Design, and Kitchen Design services—all manufactured locally in Cornwall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Interior Design Comprehensive interior design services for commercial spaces including hospitality, workplace, restaurant, bar, office, and retail environments, including graphical identity and visitor experience design for commercial property owners and operators.
• Residential Interior Design Luxury residential interior design services including joinery, bathroom design, kitchen design, lighting, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) specification for private property owners.
• Bespoke Joinery & Furniture Custom-designed furniture, lighting, and art pieces including bespoke bars, shelving systems, wine display cabinets, wall fixtures, and screens, designed and manufactured locally in Cornwall.
• Luxury Bathroom Design Complete luxury bathroom design including lighting plans, electrical specifications, sanitary ware, material breakdown, and bespoke joinery, with supply and delivery of recommended goods for private residential clients.
• Kitchen Design Bespoke kitchen design with 3D sketch models, floor plans, detailed elevations, material specifications, lighting design, and local Cornwall-based manufacturing and installation.
• Wayfinding & Signage Design Wayfinding and signage system design including colour-coded building identification, texture-inspired graphic languages, and site-specific signage wrapping solutions for campuses, buildings, and public spaces.
• Planning Application Services Planning application assistance for projects requiring planning permission, including extensions, refurbishments, and historical/Grade II listed properties, led by the in-house architectural technologist.
• Graphic Design & Branding Brand identity creation, signage, wayfinding, etched vinyl graphics, murals, and social media advertising content development, supporting the visual identity of interior design projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully secured planning permission for complex two-storey extension and external refurbishment projects
• +1 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wonderverse LtdminorOthersWonderverse Ltd is the parent/trading company for Quay Studio. They share office space in Jubilee Warehouse, Penryn. Quay Studio is a trading name of Wonderverse Ltd, registered in England & Wales, No. 06516390.
• Cord IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal furniture manufacturer collaborated with Quay Studio to design and manufacture bespoke laptop tables for Goonhilly Earth Station project. Utilised sustainable Richlite material for worktops made from recycled or FSC-certified paper.
• Hungry Horsebox Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned alongside Quay Studio for The Nook @ Krowji project. Hungry Horsebox Co. operates successful mobile beach café at Gwithian and The Nook is their latest venture.
• RRW ShopfittersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for St Ives Library project, working closely with Quay Studio on design integration and budget considerations.
• MWJVminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead Consultant on Immersive Business project at Penryn Campus, collaborating with Quay Studio for interior and graphic design.
• Freedom SignsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignage partner for Immersive Business project, producing signage based on Quay Studio's graphic design.
• Brady ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Immersive Business co-working space project.
• Falmouth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the Immersive Business facility at Penryn Campus in collaboration with University of Exeter, funded by European Regional Development Fund. Quay Studio designed workspaces for the university.
• KrowjicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornwall's largest creative hub, formerly a grammar school. Quay Studio completed The Nook café refurbishment and major wayfinding rebrand including signage for 6 separate buildings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio Indigo: Studio Indigo is a London-based interior design practice focused on luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial projects with strong bespoke joinery and FF&E expertise. Comparable to Quay Studio for full-service interior architecture across hospitality and residential segments.
• Rose Uniacke: Rose Uniacke is a London-based interior designer known for understated luxury residential and commercial interiors with a strong in-house product and antiques offering. Comparable to Quay Studio for its integrated approach combining interior architecture with bespoke products.
• Taylor Howes: Taylor Howes is a London-based luxury interior design house offering full-service design for high-end residential and hospitality projects. Comparable to Quay Studio for premium positioning across hospitality and residential segments with end-to-end project delivery.
• Sophie Paterson Interiors: Sophie Paterson Interiors is a UK-based luxury interior design firm offering full-service residential and commercial design with a similar team size and premium positioning. Comparable to Quay Studio for its end-to-end design services and emphasis on craftsmanship.
• Lawson Robb: Lawson Robb is a UK interior design studio specializing in luxury residential, yacht, and hospitality interiors with a London and Monaco presence. Comparable to Quay Studio for its hospitality and high-end residential focus with bespoke joinery capability.
• Natalia Miyar Atelier: Natalia Miyar Atelier is a London- and Miami-based luxury interior design firm serving ultra-high-net-worth residential and hospitality clients. Comparable to Quay Studio for premium residential and hospitality design with bespoke furniture and product capabilities.
• Nina Campbell Interior Design: Nina Campbell is a long-established UK interior designer offering residential and commercial design with a renowned product line and showroom presence. Comparable to Quay Studio for full-service interior design combined with proprietary product offerings.
• Sims Hilditch: Sims Hilditch is a UK interior design studio with a regional premium positioning, offering full interior design services across residential and hospitality projects in the Cotswolds and broader UK. Comparable to Quay Studio as a similar-sized, design-led practice serving high-end clients with end-to-end services.
• Beata Heuman Studio: Beata Heuman is a London-based interior designer offering bespoke, characterful interiors for residential and commercial clients with a strong bespoke product offering. Comparable to Quay Studio for its combined interior design and proprietary product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Kelly Hoppen Interiors: Kelly Hoppen Interiors is a globally recognized, large-scale luxury interior design brand offering residential, commercial, and product design. Comparable to Quay Studio as a much larger incumbent operating across the same premium interior design category with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/quaystudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quay-studio

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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