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- 26 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Design Emporium Ltd
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
27out of 100
27 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks5.3 of 30
Track record2.6 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.5 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Design Emporium Ltd
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Registers and membership directories
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Design Emporium specialises in the interior design and refurbishment of residential property throughout the UK and overseas. Established in 2003, the company has worked within the UK, Portugal, Spain and Dubai, developing a reputation for achieving the highest levels of design, quality and service.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBathroom DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansKitchen DesignKitchen RenovationNew Home Construction
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 2003, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2015. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established2003Award-winning since2015
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
"Architect" is a title protected by law - only people on the official Architects Register (held by ARB) may use it. Confirm they're on it before you commission a design.
Check the Architects RegisterOnly someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
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Common questions about Design Emporium Ltd
Is Design Emporium Ltd a legitimate business?
Design Emporium Ltd has 3 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 Design Emporium Ltd?
Design Emporium Ltd has 3 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 Design Emporium Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Design Emporium Ltd's 3 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.
Is Design Emporium Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Design Emporium Ltd, including RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, RIBA is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
Has Design Emporium Ltd won any awards?
Design Emporium Ltd holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2015). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Design Emporium Ltd specialise in?
Design Emporium Ltd lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, Building Conservation, Building Design, Floor Plans. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.