Interiors business marks milestone with £250,000 investment
INTERIORS specialist Vantage has invested more than £250,000 in the fit-out of its Leeds premises in readiness for 25% revenue growth and its 40th year in business.
Established as a commercial plants company, Vantage has grown to become a 13-strong, £1.8m turnover company, supplying a range of interior greenery and luxury refreshments solutions to more than 400 clients throughout the UK.
Its customer-base includes national and global brands such as JCT600, Virgin Trains East Coast, Holiday Inn and property firm Savills.
In preparation for its 40th anniversary and the next phase of expansion, Vantage has refurbished its 11,000 sq ft site.
The re-fit project has been completed by Sheffield-based Dale Office Interiors, with creative influence by Bedale firm Spatial DDB.
Vantage’s managing director Robin Edwards said: “We’ve been based at this site just off Kirkstall Road since 2013 and, whilst we’ve experienced 13% growth during this time, we’ve always had the vision to do more with the space. This was admittedly a complex assignment, not least because of the curved walls and circular structures throughout the scheme. But, we encourage our clients to be different to create impressions, so it was important that we emulated the same philosophy.”
To further support Vantage’s ongoing development on a nationwide basis, the team has invested £40,000 in the fit-out of a second, smaller showspace in Clerkenwell, London.
Shared with design and installation firm Maxwood Washrooms, Mr Edwards believes this permanent presence on Farringdon Road will prove the catalyst for even greater growth.
“We’re no strangers to this internationally renowned creative district,” he said. “Clerkenwell Design Week is a firm fixture on our calendars, and, with many of our customers, architects and interior fit-out partners based in the South, we’re frequent visitors to this part of the capital city. But with such vast market potential here it’s crucial that we cement our truly nationwide profile as we plan for our next 40 years in business.”
