EMPIRE by design

Our expertise lies in the realm of high-end interiors, providing comprehensive services from interior architecture to bespoke furnishing design.

Our accomplished in-house team of interior designers in partnership with our sister company Gorjio Interiors collaborate closely with our clients to create exquisite, customised and distinct living spaces.

During the initial design consultation, we diligently strive to understand your individual preferences, lifestyle, and the functional needs of your home or project. Armed with this insight, we craft concept designs and mood boards tailored specifically to meet your exacting requirements and financial considerations.

After the concept designs are approved, our focus shifts to the interior architectural aspects of your project. This phase includes:

  • Space Planning
  • Lighting Design
  • Customized Joinery Solutions
  • Kitchen and Bathroom Designs

Once the interior architecture is complete our attention to detail team furnishes and styles your project to completion.

We work closely with you to ensure that your vision is transformed into a tangible reality. This phase may include:

  • Selection of Internal Finishes (such as walls, floors, skirting, and architraves)
  • Curating Fabric Schemes
  • Crafting Bespoke Furniture Designs
  • Incorporating Soft Furnishings
  • Implementing Feature Lighting
  • Arranging Wall Furnishings (including artwork and mirrors)
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Meet our Designer

Rio Gorji is our in-house Architectural & Interior Designer. Rio graduated from Leeds with a BA degree in Architecture, going on to widening his knowledge into the construction sector by starting his employment career with Laing O’Rourke where he was involved in Infrastructure Design for Yorkshire Water. Then he joined a renowned Architecture firm where he was involved heavily in private and social housing projects all over the United Kingdom, before moving into the commercial sector where he was involved in new built warehousing as well as the conversions of Morrison Supermarkets in and around London.

He later joined his family business in property development where he had the responsibility to manage projects from start to finish which included concept creation to design implementation as well as sourcing and importing building materials from abroad. 

There, he poured his creativity into designs for clients across United Kingdom, creating beautiful functional spaces to suit modern living. Passionate about style, light, form and space but also about gaining a deep insight into his clients’ preferences. 

Our Senior Designer will connect with you on a personal level helping you understand your needs and desires so he and his team can design a space that works for you. We all have different tastes; we don’t all know what we want until we see it. Rio’s talent lies in giving professional and creative input resulting in a stylish, serviceable interior.