The UK interior design industry is world-leading and we are proud to represent a diverse professional community within our membership network that consists of the industry's most skilled and proficient interior design practitioners across the commercial and residential sectors. Our reputation for excellence spans the globe as we set industry standards in the UK and champion competence and best practice for enhancing the reputation, quality and delivery of interior design services around the world.
Collaboration has been at the heart of the SBID since 2009. From our UK base, we now work with partners in more than 100 countries, bringing together universities, trade expos, and like-minded professional bodies that share our values. By drawing on this global network, we help our members make informed decisions, manage risk for both clients and businesses, and create new opportunities with confidence.
Our experienced teams support members and the wider industry across a broad range of construction and design-related matters. We help navigate complex regulatory, product safety, and fit-for-purpose issues with clear, practical guidance that supports effective and compliant design decisions.
It’s what we do.
Interior design is one of the UK’s largest-growing creative industries - it is innovative, diverse, competitive, and has a very bright future ahead. The UK design economy generated £85.2 billion in gross value added (GVA) in 2016, which was around 7% of the country’s total GVA that year. 2022 presented a fresh landscape for investment from countries that recognise Britain’s potential as the third-largest creative industry in the world. We’re here to show that the British interior design sector is ready for international trade.
The SBID has been instrumental in liaising with the Government on industry matters including Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and Intellectual Property Protection. As part of the Genesis Initiative, the all-party lobby group for SME, SBID contribute to its Manifesto in representing the interests of small businesses across the UK, providing industry data to the Bank of England for the interior design profession, as well as working across the House of Lords and House of Commons for professional trading standards. The outcome has encouraged and enabled growth which generated a variety of trade agreements for the UK. SBID has, since its incorporation in 2009, proudly held the highest position of authority for professional interior design governance and growth.
(1) The Design Council
SBID Accreditation is a marque of achievement that demonstrates the highest level of professional competence defined by knowledge, training and work experience for best practice.
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The SBID professional membership community encompasses a range of industry experts across the design, specification and procurement of professionally-designed interiors with a network of skilled designers.
Our extensive database of interior design, trade and business experts forms unique specialist directories for sourcing interior design products and services throughout the UK and abroad.
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