HARROGATE-based interiors specialist Richard Grafton Interiors has announced turnover in excess of £2 million in only its third year of trading, after seeing a 34 per cent growth year on year.

The business, which was launched in 2012 by designer Richard Grafton, and won the New Business of the Year category at the Press Business Awards the following year, has seen rapid growth with the success of its furnishings and interior design showroom and studio in Harrogate’s Montpellier Quarter.

Its joint venture interior architecture company Grafton Freestone has also expanded since it launched in May 2013, and in April 2015 opened a new 1,000sq ft showroom located on the corner of Montpellier Street and The Ginnel, adjacent to Richard Grafton Interiors.

The combined businesses now have a 13-strong team with the appointment of a new accounts assistant last year, and an additional designer is currently being recruited for Grafton Freestone.

Mr Grafton said of the expansion: “Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen strong growth with both sides of the business performing well ahead of target .

“Having started with just five staff three years ago, we have now grown to a team of 13 skilled specialists, including eight experienced designers – the largest dedicated team in the region.

“We expect to see further growth as we explore opportunities for collaborative partnerships both here and overseas in order to further develop our brand. We are keen to strengthen links with manufacturers.”

Richard Grafton Interiors also has a 2,000 sq ft warehouse showroom which it opened in 2013 at the Beech Avenue Business Park in Harrogate.