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By Design Group
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
41out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 24 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 24
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say30.5 of 60
Independent checks8.8 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0.5 of 1
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Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz24 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for interior designers in Manchester
Across 22 interior designers in Manchester, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
By Design Group is a high-end, design-led property company specialising in bespoke luxury installations, from single rooms to full properties. We operate exclusively in the super-premium market, offering holistic design and build services across the UK and internationally. For smaller budgets, we provide expert consultancy via one-hour Zoom sessions to guide your project with confidence and clarity. We offer expert home design consultancy for projects of any scale, combining experience and passion to help you achieve your vision with confidence. From interiors to exteriors, we specialise in Smart Home installations, delivering cutting-edge solutions for luxury, comfort, and security.
Services they list
Accessible DesignBasement DesignBathroom DesignBedroom DesignBespoke Bathroom VanitiesBespoke BookcasesBespoke CabinetsBespoke Fitted FurnitureBespoke FurnitureBespoke Kitchen CabinetsBespoke Kitchen PantriesBespoke Media Units
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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
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- Good to know: Design service
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2019 (7 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2016Award-winning since2019
Your own checks
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Common questions about By Design Group
Is By Design Group a legitimate business?
By Design Group has 24 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about By Design Group?
By Design Group has 24 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know By Design Group's reviews are genuine?
By Design Group's 24 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has By Design Group won any awards?
By Design Group holds 1 independent award, including 5× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does By Design Group specialise in?
By Design Group lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Bespoke Bathroom Vanities, Bespoke Bookcases. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was By Design Group's website registered?
By Design Group's website has been online since 2016, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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