Business Details
We are Matthews Mee, a specialist interior design practice based in West Yorkshire with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and leisure sector. Our expertise spans boutique, budget, mid-scale and up-scale hotels, spas, meeting rooms and food-and-beverage operations, both branded and non-branded. We combine a passion for great design with deep knowledge of hotel and commercial operations to create memorable interiors that truly work. Our team of practical, approachable designers understands the budgetary and timescale constraints our clients face. We work closely with clients' operation and development teams, supporting them from initial briefing through to final handover. We manage every stage of the design process, including concept development, detailed drawings, FF&E costing, tendering, cost analysis, site attendance and snagging.
We remove pressure and stress from our clients, allowing them to concentrate on delivering exceptional guest experiences and profitable enterprises. We are committed to delivering bespoke interiors with impact, tailored to the unique requirements of each development, large or small. Our professional standards are upheld by rigorous quality control and transparent communication throughout each project. We pride ourselves on solving design challenges efficiently, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. We place client satisfaction at the heart of our practice and continuously strive to exceed expectations.
We remove pressure and stress from our clients, allowing them to concentrate on delivering exceptional guest experiences and profitable enterprises. We are committed to delivering bespoke interiors with impact, tailored to the unique requirements of each development, large or small. Our professional standards are upheld by rigorous quality control and transparent communication throughout each project. We pride ourselves on solving design challenges efficiently, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. We place client satisfaction at the heart of our practice and continuously strive to exceed expectations.
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialised hospitality interior design experience.
- Our comprehensive service covers briefing, design, cost analysis and handover.
- We reduce client pressure by managing design to handover.
- Our team works closely with client operations and development teams.
- We deliver bespoke interiors with measurable impact on guest experience.
Services
Concept Design
Concept Design provides bespoke interior solutions tailored to the specific layout and brand identity of each hospitality venue. Our experienced designers collaborate with hotel owners, operators and development teams to translate functional requirements into creative sketches. The result is a clear visual plan that accelerates decision-making and ensures the final interior aligns with budget and operational goals.
Design Detailing
Design Detailing translates concept sketches into precise, build-ready drawings and specifications for hospitality interiors. Our team works closely with contractors, FF&E suppliers and client stakeholders to refine dimensions, material selections and installation details. These detailed deliverables reduce on-site errors, streamline construction and guarantee that the finished space meets the client's functional and aesthetic expectations.
FF&E
FF&E services manage the selection, sourcing and coordination of furniture, fixtures and equipment for hospitality projects. We liaise with manufacturers and installers to ensure timely delivery, correct specifications and seamless integration with the interior design. This approach guarantees that the chosen pieces enhance guest experience while controlling costs and adhering to project timelines.
Project Management
Project Management oversees the entire design and construction lifecycle from brief to handover. Our project managers coordinate designers, contractors, suppliers and client teams to maintain schedule, budget and quality standards. This comprehensive supervision ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet the high operational standards required in hospitality.
Technical Overview
Technical Overview delivers detailed engineering and compliance documentation required for hospitality interior projects. Our technical specialists assess structural, electrical and mechanical requirements to ensure safety, functionality and regulatory compliance. This rigorous analysis helps clients avoid costly rework and guarantees that the final interior operates efficiently and safely.
