Specialist Fit-Out Sectors & Commercial FF&E
Engineered interior solutions balancing high-traffic tenant durability, architectural distinction, and institutional investment certainty across the UK and Ireland.
Build-to-Rent (BTR) & Private Rented Sector (PRS)
We engineer complete apartment fit-outs for institutional asset managers, REITs, and private residential funds. Our schemes combine high-density durability with aspirational resident aesthetics to ensure high occupancy rates, premium rental yields, and low lifecycle operational costs.
Key Deliverables:
- ✓ Turnkey furniture packages for 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses.
- ✓ Contract-grade sofas, stain-resistant upholstery, and Crib 5 flame-retardant textiles.
- ✓ Shared residential amenity suites: Concierge desks, co-working pods, sky lounges, screening rooms, and private dining rooms.
- ✓ Full delivery, assembly, wall-fixing, and circular packaging recycling by directly employed crews.
Co-Living & Student Accommodation (PBSA)
Urban co-living and modern student housing demand robust commercial stamina paired with domestic warmth. We engineer bespoke multifunctional joinery, smart space-saving storage, and tactile communal breakout areas that foster vibrant resident communities.
Key Deliverables:
- ✓ Integrated studio cabinetry: lift-up ottoman storage beds, fitted study desks, and compact dining islands.
- ✓ High-traffic communal spaces: master chef kitchens, commercial gyms, podcast booths, and library lounges.
- ✓ Award-winning delivery: Liberties House (371 studios, 13,224 sq. ft. amenities, winner of Overall Fit Out Project of the Year).
- ✓ Phased live-environment handovers aligned strictly with academic term dates and operational leasing milestones.
Showhouse Interior Staging & Dressing
Our interior architecture division collaborates with residential developers from early structural stages. We design aspirational show properties that connect emotionally with target purchasers, accelerating sales launch velocity and unlocking higher off-plan pricing.
Key Deliverables:
- ✓ Early architectural consultancy on kitchen layouts, lighting plans, sanitaryware, and bespoke wall panelling.
- ✓ Tailored demographic styling for first-time buyers, growing families, and luxury downsizers.
- ✓ White-glove site dressing, bespoke window drapery, custom headboards, and curated artwork hanging.
- ✓ Delivered multi-phase schemes for leading developers including Evara, Castlethorn, and Greenleaf Group.
Hospitality & Commercial Contract FF&E
From 4-star boutique aparthotels to multi-acre luxury resorts and modern agile workplaces, Total Fitout provides heavy-duty contract furniture, bespoke reception joinery, and banquette seating compliant with rigorous hospitality regulations.
Key Deliverables:
- ✓ The Belfry Hotel and Golf Resort (Birmingham): 270 luxury guest bedrooms, corridors, and reception lounges.
- ✓ Staycity Augustine Aparthotel: 110 serviced aparthotel suites combining domestic utility with boutique hotel finishes.
- ✓ Swords County Hall: Sustainable public-sector workplace featuring acoustic pods and circular furniture.
- ✓ Execution within fully operational, live hospitality venues without guest disruption.
Refurb & Furnish and 24-Hour Rapid Replacements
Minimising void periods and revitalising aging portfolios across occupied residential communities.
Turnkey Refurbishment & Modernisation
Complete strip-out, flooring replacement, redecoration, new kitchens/bathrooms, and contemporary furniture staging delivered in occupied residential blocks with minimal resident impact.
- Delivered phased upgrades across 266 tenanted units at Heuston South Quarter (HSQ).
- 302 student beds refurbished across 76 apartments at Marino Institute of Education.
- Directly employed multi-skilled trades coordinating joinery, painting, and M&E interfaces.
24-Hour Ad-Hoc Furniture Replacements
Eliminate void days between tenancies. Total Fitout holds reserved, building-specific furniture stock in our Cavan and regional hubs, dispatched and fitted within 24 hours of notification.
- Proprietary item tracking via Inflow Inventory Software (fabric codes, dimensions, placement).
- In-house repair and reupholstery workshops reducing unnecessary replacements.
- Direct telephone dispatch line: 020 7062 9720 (London) and +353 (0)49 438 0204 (Ireland).
Sector Comparison & Operating Standards
A clear summary of procurement specifications, durability ratings, and typical delivery programmes.
| Sector Specialism | Typical Unit Scale | Procurement Source | Fire & Durability Standard | Installation Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build-to-Rent (BTR / PRS) | 100 – 650+ Apartments | 70-80% Irish & European | Crib 5 / BS 7176 Severe Commercial | Directly Employed, Uniformed |
| Student Housing (PBSA) | 200 – 1,000+ Beds | Direct European & Local Joinery | High-Impact Melamine & Contract Fabric | Directly Employed, Uniformed |
| Co-Living Schemes | 100 – 400 Studios + Amenities | Curated Tactile European Design | Acoustic Felt, Commercial Linens | Directly Employed & Staging Stylists |
| Showhouse Staging | 2 – 10 Distinct House Types | Bespoke Local Craftsmanship | Residential Luxury & Custom Carpentry | Lead Interior Architects & Stylists |
| Hospitality & Hotel FF&E | 50 – 300+ Keys / Suites | Direct Specialist Manufacturers | Hotel Contract BS Standards | Directly Employed White-Glove |
| 24-Hour Replacements | Individual Replacement Units | Pre-Stocked Central Depots | Building-Matched Exact Replacements | Rapid-Response Technician Vans |
Need a Tailored Commercial Fit-Out Package?
Our commercial teams will review your unit layouts and prepare an itemised FF&E budget and schedule within 48 hours.