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Office Design and Space Planning An office planned around how your team works, priced and built by the same team, ready before your lease date

Our track record

100% of projects delivered ahead
of programme and on budget

What our clients get

  • 3 weeksto redesign and rebuild a 750 sq m office before the lease ran out
  • 1,550 m²of premium offices our in-house team designed, then built
  • 0snags at handover
  • £10Minsurance cover, ISO and CHAS, every accreditation the work needs

More from every square metre, and a design you can build

Most offices are planned for a headcount, not for how people work. UK offices now average 56 desks for every 100 staff, yet on a busy Tuesday there is nowhere to sit. We start with how your team works, then plan the space around it.

The people who draw your office also price it and build it, so the scheme you approve is the one you can afford. At Portsoken House our in-house team designed two floors of premium offices, then our own trades built them.

Open-plan office floor at Beaumont House with desk clusters, plants and a glazed meeting room

Trusted by leading businesses

  • Trainline
  • Auto Trader
  • YouTube
  • Medusa
  • Fuse
  • Drakes
  • PTOS
  • Close Connections
  • Marnie
  • Vortex Post
  • Minds Ahead
  • Missy
  • Fora
  • Gama Healthcare
  • Equinix
  • Hubble
  • B-Engineering

Everything a well-planned office needs, under one contract

Measured floor plan drawing with set squares, a ruler and pencils on a cutting mat

Space planning and test fits

Layout options drawn on your floor plan, so you can compare buildings before you sign or rethink the floor you have.

Open-plan office at Beaumont House with rows of desks, task chairs and planting between the columns

The right number of desks

Desk numbers set from how often each team comes in, with room to grow, so you stop renting empty seats.

Glazed meeting room at Beaumont House with a timber table and upholstered chairs

Meeting and focus rooms

Glazed rooms, booths and quiet spaces sized to how your teams meet, call and concentrate.

Breakout room at Beaumont House with high timber benches, white stools and plants under arched windows

Breakout and tea points

Shared tables and kitchens that pull people together and get used every day, not only at lunch.

Living wall beside glazed meeting rooms and a timber team table at Beaumont House

Light, planting and acoustics

Daylight, greenery and sound control that make the office somewhere people choose to work.

Flooring, laminate and acoustic felt samples laid out on a white desk

Materials, colour and brand

Finishes, furniture and colours that carry your brand, specified and priced before anything is ordered.

Also under the same contract: 3D visuals, the drawings for your landlord's licence, mechanical and electrical design, and the build itself as an office fit out.

How it works

How we design an office

01

Workplace study

We learn how your teams work, meet and grow, and how often each one comes in.

02

Space plan and test fit

Layout options on your floor, with desk and room numbers for each.

03

Design, priced as it grows

The look, materials and services, with the cost checked at every stage.

04

Approvals and one price

Licence drawings, Building Regulations, then a fixed figure and programme.

05

Build and move-in

Our own trades build it as drawn; zero snags and your team at their desks.

Cover of the free Craftex Guide to Office Design and Fit-Out

The Craftex Guide to Office Design and Fit Out

Plan the space before you sign anything: how to size the office, what drives cost and time, and the checklist that keeps your move date safe.

Our promises

Six promises, written into your contract

Not marketing lines. These are the terms we design and build to on every office.

  1. One team, sketch to keys

    The people who design your office price it and build it, so nothing falls between a designer and a builder.

  2. The design is priced as it grows

    You see the cost at each stage. The agreed price stands, and any change is put in writing and priced first.

  3. Ready before your lease date

    We build the programme back from the date you have to move.

    Beaumont House: 750 m² ready in 3 weeks

  4. Built as drawn

    Around 60% of the labour on site is our own, so the details you approved are the details you get.

    Portsoken House: designed in-house, built by us

  5. £10M cover on every job

    Public, employers' and professional cover. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, CHAS and SafeContractor.

  6. Zero snags at handover

    We stay until it is right. Certificates and the health and safety file are yours on day one.

Example office design-and-build quotation from another contractor with the total circled, and the note: send it to us, we will beat it

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Have a design-and-build quote, or a designer's scheme priced by someone else? Upload it and we come back with a better price for the same scope and a programme that hits your lease date. Or talk it through with our team first.

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Where office design usually goes wrong, and what we do instead

Hold any scheme or quote up against this. The risks are the same on every project; who carries them is not.

AreaThe usual riskWith Craftex
Who is responsibleA designer draws it, a builder prices it, and nobody owns the gap between themOne team designs, prices and builds, and answers for all of it
The budgetA scheme you sign off, then a builder's price far above itCost checked at each design stage, then one fixed figure before work starts
How much spaceA desk for everyone, half of them empty most daysDesk and room numbers set from how your team really uses the office
The lease dateWeeks of redesign when the price comes back too highA programme worked back from your date, with design and approvals run in parallel
Compliance and sign-offLicence drawings, fire strategy and building control left for you to chaseWe prepare what your landlord, building control and insurer need: licence drawings, fire and escape routes, emergency lighting, electrical testing and every certificate you need to move in
HandoverAn office that drifts from the drawings, and a long snag listThe office you approved, with zero snags and the paperwork in your hands

Office design cost in London, 2026

Our 2026 indications per sq ft for a typical London office of 6,000 to 10,000 sq ft, ex VAT. Design on its own, or designed and built by us.

ItemWhat it coversLow to high spec
Design stageDesigning the office before it is built; the scope is agreed at the consultation£4–9/sq ft (design projects from £15,000)
Fit-out construction (Cat B)Partitions, ceilings, floors, kitchen, finishes and changes to services£67–114/sq ft (£721–1,227/m²)
FurnitureDesks, seating, meeting and breakout furniture£19–57/sq ft
AV and ITMeeting-room screens, conferencing and data points£5–14/sq ft
Designed and built, all inDesign, construction, furniture, AV and IT together£95–194/sq ft (£1,023–2,088/m²)

Assumes a Cat A floor in good order; excludes VAT, landlord's and statutory fees. Full breakdown: office design and fit-out cost guide.

Send us the floor plan, your headcount and the lease date; we come back with a design fee and a programme.

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Office design and space planning: your questions

What is office space planning?

Working out how much space each team needs and where it goes: desks, meeting and focus rooms, storage and circulation, tested on your floor plan before anything is built. More in our guide to office space planning.

How many desks do we need with hybrid working?

Fewer than people, but enough for your busiest day. UK offices now average 56 desks per 100 staff, and Tuesday is the peak. We size desks for the peak, then add rooms to focus and meet.

How long does office design take?

Usually two to four weeks from brief to an approved layout and look, with licence and building control applications running alongside. At Beaumont House the client had five weeks left on the lease; we redesigned and rebuilt the office in three.

Do we need our landlord's approval for the design?

Usually yes, through a licence for alterations. We prepare the drawings and specifications your landlord asks for. See licence for alterations explained.

What are the office design trends for 2026?

Offices planned for the busy day, fewer fixed desks and more settings, quiet rooms, better acoustics and natural materials. The full list: office design trends for 2026.

What is the difference between office design and space planning?

Space planning fixes the layout and the numbers. Office design adds the look, materials, lighting and services. We do both, in that order. See space planning vs office design.

How much does office design cost?

About £4–9 per sq ft for the design stage at our 2026 rates, ex VAT, with a £15,000 minimum. Designed and built, a typical London office comes to about £95–194 per sq ft all in.

Can you design it and build it too?

Yes. The team that draws it prices it and builds it, under one contract. Once the layout is fixed, the build runs as an office fit out.

Do you design for sustainability and wellbeing?

Yes. We plan daylight, planting, acoustics and low-energy lighting from the first layout. Ideas you can use: sustainable office design tips.

Do you work outside London?

Yes. We are based in London and design and build offices across the UK, with builds from £100,000 to £10M+.

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What our clients say

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  • Hired Craftex for our conversion project. We had to convert a 600m2 office into 8 apartments. Guys did an excellent job in terms of program efficiency and quality of the finishes which gave us a big upside to exit the project 2 months faster than other competitors’ timelines.

    Misha Levit

  • Great experience from start to finish. Communication was clear, the workmanship was excellent, and the whole project was managed professionally.

    Rhea Langford

  • I’d like to thank the team at Сraftex for the work they did on our office.
    It was really important for us to get the work done quickly, but without compromising on quality, as we regularly have clients and guests visiting and needed to move into the new office within a month.
    We spent around two weeks discussing and agreeing all the details before the work started. What I really appreciated was that everything we agreed beforehand was actually followed through during the job. The work was also completed on time.
    Thanks to the whole Сraftex team for a great job. I’d definitely use them again if we need any work done in the future.

    IURII PYLYPETS

  • We recently worked with Craftex and honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and highly skilled. The quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, and everything was completed on time and to a very high standard.
    Communication throughout the project was excellent, and they always went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. It’s rare to find a construction company that combines professionalism, attention to detail, and great customer service so well.
    Without a doubt, Craftex is one of the best construction companies we have ever worked with. Highly recommended to anyone looking for quality and trustworthy builders.

    Adam Miah

  • Craftex has completed a range of both small and large-scale projects on our commercial property with exceptional precision and quality. Dmitriy consistently delivers courteous, prompt service and has shown great flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to plans and timelines. I highly recommend Craftex for their professionalism and outstanding workmanship.

    Pascal Hunt

  • Great company to work with as always. Super flexible at dealing with evolving requirements and fast deployment and execution.

    Akshay Khanna

  • Hired Craftex to do the full design and fit out of my gym in Chelsea. Super efficient and fast team. They gave the best price and a proper fast track program. We managed to open in less than 6 weeks with no headaches or surprises during construction. Quality was great, we had zero snags on completion. I’ve worked with a few companies before but these guys really impressed me from project management to how they treat the client. Top GGs.

    Александр Хоменко

  • I worked perfectly with Sviat and Joe, with their architect they came up with a very smart design for our office to fit more desks and optimise the space to its maximum capacity. They also did excellent value engineering on the MEP design proposed by others, allowing us to save around £50K. The quality and speed were outstanding we finished two weeks ahead of schedule. Highly recommend these guys.

    John Smith

  • Happy with the end result. Tight timeline but they pulled it off. The team worked late shifts and even weekends to help us open the doors on schedule. Site was always left tidy at the end of the day and no surprise charges either. Good communication throughout. Would definitely use Craftex again.

    Pawel Kamionka

  • Highly recommended!
    Craftex are the kind of fit-out contractors in London you can truly trust. From the very first meeting, they understood our vision and gave practical ideas to make the most of our space. They turned our old storage area into a clean, efficient, and well-organized warehouse. The team was professional, easy to work with, and clearly took pride in their work.

    Monika Kamionka

  • We brought in Craftex to refurb our London office and honestly, they made the whole thing way easier than we expected. They listened, suggested ideas we wouldn’t have thought of, and explained everything clearly. Not the cheapest quote we got, but the end result shows why, the place looks modern, clean, and our team actually enjoys being here now. Communication was spot-on too. No chasing and confusion, deadlines were hit. If you want people who genuinely care and don’t treat your project like “another job,” I’d recommend them.

    A Google User

  • Sviat and his team at Craftex were brilliant to work with on our office redesign. From the first meeting, they took the time to understand how we actually use the space rather than just pitching generic solutions. They came back with clever, practical ideas to maximise use of the space and get more employees and desks inside . Every step was handled professionally, and the process felt surprisingly smooth for a project of this size. They finished one week ahead of schedule, and the transformation is clear — our office feels brighter, more functional, and much more welcoming. I’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone who wants a reliable design team that also makes the journey enjoyable.

    Cucu Iulian

  • We recently worked with Sviat and the Craftex team on a complete warehouse refurbishment, and the results have been outstanding. From the very beginning, their team was professional, organized, and attentive to every detail. The project was completed on time and within budget, without disrupting our day-to-day operations.

    Simone Racaku

  • My experience with Craftex was excellent from beginning to end. They took the time to really listen to what I wanted and then offered practical suggestions that made the design even better. I always felt like they cared about creating a space that worked for me, not just one that looked nice on paper. The end result is an office that feels stylish, welcoming, and very functional for day-to-day work. The process itself was straightforward, well-managed, and never stressful. I’d definitely recommend Craftex if you’re looking for office design and build services in London — they made the whole journey a positive one.

    Ion Bounegru

  • I’m really pleased with my experience working with Craftex. As a commercial construction firm, they handled everything from start to finish without any unnecessary stress on my side. What impressed me was how they suggested practical ideas that improved the design while also keeping things realistic. The communication was always clear, so I never felt out of the loop. The project ran smoothly, deadlines were met, and the end result is exactly what I was hoping for — a space that feels both functional and modern. It’s not easy finding contractors who are this reliable, but Craftex definitely proved they can be trusted.

    Taron Papoyan

  • I had an amazing experience working with Sviat and the Craftex team on our office fit-out in London. They were always professional, responsive, and quick to offer the best advice whenever decisions needed to be made. I really appreciated how they balanced style with practicality — the office doesn’t just look fantastic, it works perfectly for our team. Everything was done with care and attention to detail, and the project never felt overwhelming because they managed it so well. Communication was clear from start to finish, and I always felt involved in the process. I would happily recommend Craftex to anyone looking for a trustworthy contractor.

    Artur Dvorak

  • Craftex carried out a warehouse fit-out for us, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The space has been completely transformed into a highly organized and efficient environment that makes our daily operations much smoother.
    The team was professional but also very approachable — I always felt comfortable asking questions or giving feedback. They came up with smart, practical solutions that worked perfectly for our setup, and everything was explained clearly along the way.
    The best part was how they stuck to the agreed timeline, finishing on schedule without cutting corners. It’s rare to get both quality and reliability, but Craftex delivered both.

    Roma Shchukin

  • We’re extremely happy with Sviat and the Craftex team’s work. They suggested clever ideas, managed the project efficiently, and delivered a functional, modern space. The team was easy to communicate with and very professional throughout the process!

    Polina Lysenko

  • I can honestly say our office has been completely transformed thanks to Craftex. From the very first meeting, the team was approachable, professional, and full of creative ideas that really made sense for our business. They didn’t just focus on how the space would look but also how it would work for the team day-to-day. The new layout is efficient, modern, and welcoming, and you can tell they really thought about the details. The whole process was smooth and surprisingly stress-free. They kept me updated at every stage, which gave me confidence. I’m really happy with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

    Mykyta Khadzhynov

  • The results from Craftex’s commercial refurbishment in London are fantastic. The team was friendly, clear in communication, and made sure the project stayed on track. The workspace now feels efficient, welcoming, and modern. Definitely a team you can trust!

    Alaa Betar

  • We hired Craftex for a commercial ground floor fit-out with 2 flats above. There were some minor co-ordination hiccups with third-party suppliers but the team kept it moving. Finish quality was strong. Kitchens and doors look great. I have already asked them for a quote on the next project.

    Ben Edell

  • These guys actually deliver. They handled our first industrial to residential conversion near Tower Bridge, turned an old warehouse into 4 modern flats. They stuck to the plan, kept the site clean and the timing was on point. No hidden extras, no drama, just a professional construction company in London that gets the job done.

    Богдан Главацкий

  • We recently hired Craftex for a commercial office fit-out project in Central London, and overall, we’re really happy with the result. There was a delay on our side with a custom glass partition supplier, but the Craftex team managed the construction schedule very professionally and kept everything on track. Their guys worked clean, respected our workspace and IT setup, and kept the site tidy throughout. If you're looking for a reliable office refurbishment company in London, I’d definitely recommend Craftex. Would use them again without hesitation.

    Ardian Beleshi

  • This was a full high-end renovation of my Victorian rental apartment in Westminster, just off Sloane Square and Belgravia. The scope included full fit-out: electrics, plumbing, a new bespoke kitchen, and a luxury bathroom refurbishment. Craftex took care of everything and made the process easy. They weren’t the cheapest, but you can tell they really know what they’re doing when it comes to prime London property renovations.
    The team was professional, organised, and genuinely seemed to care about getting everything right. I was especially impressed with the quality of the finish – the attention to detail really shows in every corner.
    I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend Craftex to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality renovation work in Central London.

    Наталия Цимбалюк

  • I was stressed about timing since we had bookings lined up, but they smashed it. Even worked Saturday to finish the floor. My clients love the look — the beauty salon fit-out turned out exactly how I wanted. Couldn’t have pulled it off without their help. Genuinely appreciate the way they communicated throughout the refurbishment. If you need reliable help with beauty salon design or fit-out, especially in a place like Chelsea — these are the guys.

    Rami Jusupova

  • We used Craftex for a shop-to-flat conversion in Chelsea — turning an old retail space into two rental units. Access wasn’t the easiest, but the guys handled it well, no drama. Quote was clear, no hidden extras, and they actually stuck to it, which is rare. Finish came out solid, exactly what we needed for rentals. Joe (PM) kept things ticking and communication was always on point. All in all, smooth job — would use them again for sure.👍

    Apartify Estates

  • Fuse Energy hired Craftex on the fit-out and installation of our engineering and research centre, which included electrical, heating, lighting, plumbing, and ventilation upgrades. They delivered everything to a high standard and were proactive throughout — even working weekends to help speed up the programme, despite not being contracted to. They managed last-minute changes very well, communication was clear and consistent, and the team was professional from start to finish. We’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone needing a reliable construction partner.

    Hainro Eybers

  • Holistic therapy space fit-out
    Super impressed. I had a very specific vision for the studio. calm tones, soft lighting, hidden storage etc. the craftex team just got it. build was done quicker than I expected and the guys were polite, tidy and actually listened. we had 2 snags on day one but they fixed it before the week was out. worth it for the peace of mind.

    Dariia Shvyryda

  • Made a full refurbishment and redesign of our Central London office. Fantastic work, quality service and reliable people. Can recommend it to everybody

    Nikita Nigai

  • Amazing experience with these guys. I trusted them my apartment in London and Business. They are always accurate, very professional, responsive and neat. They would always advice me right things for my best interest. I had luxury experience with them and I would definitely recommend Craftex to everyone.

    Motush Motushev

  • Could not be HAPPIER with Sviat and the Craftex team, they certainly showed me that they’re the number one office design company in London that we’ve had the pleasure of working with. They gave us a unique design just like we wanted, and we loved the first initial draft of the concept. Also have to give them props for Construction, I gave them a tight timeline as we needed to move our team in ASAP, so they pulled double shifts and I didn’t see a drop in quality. Will be to talking to the team when we move up to our next bigger office. Highly recommended A+++

    Mikhail Burdoev

  • Very professional company. Craftex did brilliant minimalistic design and completely refurbished my apartment to the highest quality.

    Vlad

  • I and my husband are very satisfied with Craftex's service and customer support. We bought a house in Hampstead and wanted to redesign and renovate it. On our initial free consultation with Sviat, we found out that we actually can do loft conversion and rear extension and add value to the property straight away.
    We worked with the Craftex design team to bring our vision to life and deliver planning approvals. At that time guys started stripping out to save time on the construction programme as we wanted to move in ASAP.
    We worked with very experienced project director Konstantin who was responsible for all aspects of project delivery from design to construction with a very good eye on details and customer care.
    We saved a lot of money by having professional advice from the start. Project management and quality at Craftex are at the highest level. Many thanks to Craftex Team.

    Lia Lavryk

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • CHAS
  • Constructionline Gold
  • SafeContractor
  • TrustMark
  • FMB
  • NICEIC
  • NAPIT
  • MCS
  • CSCS
  • Considerate Constructors
  • RICS, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  • RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects
  • ARB, Architects Registration Board
  • Public & Employers' Liability £10M
  • Professional Indemnity £10M
  • ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified

Planning a new office, or rethinking the one you have?

Send us the address, the floor plan and your headcount. We come back with how we would approach it, a design fee and a programme.

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