# TEN > WE ARE TEN ## Posts - [Build It and They Will Come: The Power of Intentional Design](https://weareten.co/build-it-and-they-will-come-the-power-of-intentional-design/): insights Build It and They Will Come: The Power of Intentional Design SAMEER MAHOMED | June, 06, 2025 | 5 Comments In today’s competitive landscape of real estate development, particularly in hospitality, Build to Rent (BTR), and Co-Living, one thing is clear: sameness is everywhere. From cookie-cutter hotel interiors to generic residential amenities, many spaces lack a defining character—and that’s exactly where opportunity lies. Intentional design is the best way to differentiate your product in a saturated market and to attract the customers you want. What if we approached design with purpose, built places for specific people, and let those… - [8 Interior Design Trends Taking Center Stage in 2025](https://weareten.co/8-interior-design-trends-taking-center-stage-in-2025/): insights 8 Interior Design Trends Taking Center Stage in 2025 KAYLEIGH | May, 27, 2025 | 5 Comments At TEN, our design ethos is shaped by the vibrant pulse of the world’s most influential cities—from Milan and London to Dubai and Riyadh. With an international team immersed in the cutting edge of global design, we’re constantly tracking the trends that are redefining how we live, work, and experience spaces. Whether it’s a luxury hotel in the Middle East, a high-end residential scheme in Europe, or a forward-thinking commercial space, we’re always looking for innovative, creative solutions to bring into our… - [Summer 2025 Textile Trends](https://weareten.co/summer-2025-textile-trends/): insights Summer 2025 Textile Trends: TEN’s Top Picks from Panaz’s Collections KAYLEIGH | April, 11, 2025 | 5 Comments At TEN Design House, we are committed to crafting spaces where creativity meets consciousness. We believe that great design should leave a lasting, positive impact—not only on those who inhabit the space but on the environment as well. That’s why we continuously seek out brands that share our sustainability ethos. One such brand is Panaz, whose dedication to innovation and circular design aligns seamlessly with our own values. Panaz’s extensive textile collections are thoughtfully developed with eco-conscious materials, such as recycled… - [Essential BTR amenity upgrades post-lockdown](https://weareten.co/essential-btr-amenity-upgrades/): insights Essential BTR amenity upgrades post-lockdown ANYA|May, 14, 2021 | 5 Comments We’re all looking forward to the relaxation of lockdown and a return to normality… or are we? With so much time spent cooped up in our cosy apartments, we’ve pretty much formed a habit of being locked down in our homes. How comfortable we’ll be venturing back into the world outside the comforts of our homes and using the public and amenity spaces of our BTR apartment blocks? What can Build to Rent developers and operators be doing to make their public and amenity spaces better for the… - [BTR – A Long term Solution to the UK Housing Crisis](https://weareten.co/long-term-solution-uk-housing-crisis/): insights BTR – A Long term Solution to the UK Housing Crisis SAMEER | 8 AUGUST 2024 | 5 Comments In the last decade the UK property market has seen an under-supply of property to alleviate the shortage of homes and more importantly, there is specifically a shortage of affordable homes in cities. With the passing of time, increased demand for high quality homes and changes in customer behaviour a new asset class has quietly risen to becoming a serious solution to the housing crisis. Step in Build-to-Rent! The “little brother” to the US’s highly mature multi-family proposition, and a… - [Sustainable Design for Hotels: A Path to Eco-Luxury](https://weareten.co/sustainable-design-hotels/): insights Sustainable Design for Hotels: A Path to Eco-Luxury VIKTORIA|AUGUST, 30, 2024 | 5 Comments Sustainable Design for Hotels: A Path to Eco-Luxury In today’s world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a vital consideration across every facet of life, including interior design. As designers, our responsibility is to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally conscious. Sustainable interior design practices are crucial in shaping spaces that promote well-being while reducing environmental impact. Eco – friendly interiors and green design principles are more than trends — they are the foundation for building a sustainable… - [The Impact of Local Culture on Hospitality Interior Design](https://weareten.co/impact-local-culture-hospitality-interior-design/): insights The Impact of Local Culture on Hospitality Interior Design TYESHA | 8 AUGUST 2024 | 5 Comments The art of experiential design In the ever-evolving world of travel, staying in a hotel has transformed from a simple necessity to an experience that many travelers seek out with great anticipation. The most memorable hotels today aren’t just about luxury and comfort—they’re about telling a story, immersing guests in the local culture, and creating an environment that feels uniquely tied to the destination. And the secret ingredient that makes this happen? Thoughtful, culturally infused interior design. Why Local Culture Matters in… - [Designing Biophilic Interiors](https://weareten.co/design-biophilic-interiors/): insights Designing Biophilic Interiors KAYLEIGH SCHUITEM| 8 AUGUST 2024 | 5 Comments What is Biophilia? Biophilia, derived from the Greek words for “life” and “love,” refers to our innate connection with nature. As our world continues to modernize and urban spaces rapidly expand, this connection has become more crucial than ever. Integrating natural elements into our daily environments is essential for well-being, reducing stress, and enhancing productivity. Benefit of Biophilic Design Recent research highlights the positive impact of nature on mental health. Exposure to natural elements can reduce stress, improve moods, and boost overall mental well-being. This, in turn, leads… - [The Apartment Layout Conundrum](https://weareten.co/the-apartment-layout-conundrum-the-operators-achilles-heel-in-btr/): insights The Apartment Layout Conundrum – The Operator’s “Achilles-heel” in BTR ANYA|AUGUST, 30, 2024 | 5 Comments Sustainable Design for Hotels: A Path to Eco-Luxury One of the most common interior design challenges our clients and generally operators in the BTR industry face is the conundrum of dealing with apartment layouts. With Build to Rent apartments, which are often limited to spatially constrained inner-city homes, the importance of apartment layouts and spatial arrangement is paramount and should not to be overlooked. Awkward apartment layouts with oddly-shaped rooms complete with disproportionate furnishings seem to be common with the UK’s BTR apartments.… ## Pages - [Cape Town](https://weareten.co/cape-town/): Bringing TEN to Cape Town Connecting South Africa with world-class interior design CONTACT US Luxury Furniture Pack Solutions Designer products, packaged for your convenience CONTACT US Hotel Interior Design Specialists in designing bespoke guest experiences CONTACT US Private Residential Interior Design Elevating the way you live, move and enjoy your home CONTACT US ABOUT TEN An international Interior Design Studio, now in Cape Town TEN is excited to announce the launch of our Cape Town Interior Design Studio, joining our established design houses in London, Riyadh, and Dubai. This expansion brings the South African hospitality and residential sectors direct access… - [Quality Assurance Policy](https://weareten.co/quality-assurance-policy/): quality assurance policy Quality Assurance Statement TEN is a multidisciplinary design house specialising in interior architecture and design, as well as FF&E design, specification and procurement. Our global design houses are located in London (UK), Dubai (UAE) and Riyadh (KSA). Our key objective is to seek excellence in every aspect of our work and practice. We aim to maintain honour and mutual respect with a professional approach in relations between clients, members of our company and collaborators. By doing so, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients and society at large by delivering a superior service every time.… - [Privacy Policy](https://weareten.co/privacy-policy/): privacy policy 1. Who We Are TEN is an international interior architecture and design studio based in London (UK), Dubai (UAE), and Riyadh (KSA).Our website address is: weareten.co You can contact us at: Address: The Studio, 17 Cellini Street, London, SW8 2FQEmail: info@weareten.coPhone: +44 (0)77 5606 3597 2. What Information We Collect We may collect and process the following types of personal data: Identity Information: Name, job title, company name Contact Information: Email address, telephone number, postal address Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, time zone, operating system Usage Information: Pages you visit, time spent on our website,… - [Padel for Purpose](https://weareten.co/padel-for-purpose/): Date: Friday, 27 June 2025 Venue: Battersea Rocket Padel In association with: Homewards Lambeth In support of: The Magpie Project The BTR industry’s inaugural Charity Padel Tournament Padel for Purpose is London’s first-ever Build To Rent (BTR) charity padel tournament hosted by the TEN Foundation in association with Homewards Lambeth. The TEN Foundation invites friends and partners across the BTR sector to partake in the Padel for Purpose Tournament, hosted at Battersea Rocket Padel on Friday, 27 June 2025, in support of The Magpie Project. This exciting event will not only bring together the industry’s finest for a day of… - [Journal](https://weareten.co/journal/): our stories Hospitality, SustainabilityApril 14, 2025 Summer 2025 Textile Trends Hospitality, SustainabilityApril 7, 2025 Essential BTR amenity upgrades post-lockdown SustainabilityNovember 14, 2024 BTR – A Long term Solution to the UK Housing Crisis Corporate, HospitalityAugust 30, 2024 Sustainable Design for Hotels: A Path to Eco-Luxury Hospitality, SustainabilityAugust 8, 2024 The Impact of Local Culture on Hospitality Interior Design Hospitality, SustainabilityAugust 8, 2024 Designing Biophilic Interiors ProjectsJuly 1, 2024 The Apartment Layout Conundrum Receive the latest design news Sign up for the newsletter - [Blog](https://weareten.co/blog/) - [Careers](https://weareten.co/careers/): Careers Join the team TEN is more than just an interior architecture and design house – we facilitate a space where creatives and entrepreneurs can push the boundaries of design without the limitations of traditional working environments. We operate boutique design houses in London, Dubai and Riyadh with a focus on delivering personable, mindful and forward-thinking design solutions to the hospitality and residential sectors. GET IN TOUCH Current vacancies We are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals. Browse our available positions below: APPLY NOW Senior Interior Designer, South Africa READ MORE HERE APPLY NOW Senior Interior Designer, London READ… - [Careers](https://weareten.co/careers-2/): Careers Join the TEN journey TEN is more than just an interior architecture and design house-we facilitate a space where creativesand entrepreneurs can push the boundaries of design without the limitations of traditional workingenvironments. We operate boutique design houses in London, Dubai and Riyadh with a focus ondelivering personable, mindful and forward-thinking design solutions Intrigued to know more? GET IN TOUCH WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS Current vacancies APPLY NOW January 27, 2025 Mid-weight Interior Designer, South Africa READ MORE HERE APPLY NOW January 14, 2025 Senior Interior Designer, London READ MORE HERE APPLY NOW January… - [The bed, the phone and the microwave](https://weareten.co/the-bed-the-phone-and-the-microwave/): insights The bed, the phone and the microwave ANYA | FEBRUARY, 11, 2025 | 5 Comments Getting to know the Gen Z resident Last week, I was invited to share my knowledge and experience with the current MA students at Kingston University. Lead by Cyril Shing, a design mentor that crossed my path 15 years ago during my studies at University Arts London, the workshop explored the mix-use potential of designing for the Build to Rent sector and how our Gen Z target audience is re-defining the purpose of residential living. What are the 3 things you can’t live without?… - [TEN Foundation](https://weareten.co/ten-foundation/): TEN Foundation our mission The TEN Foundation is dedicated to addressing the global housing crisis for underprivileged communities through innovative and impactful design solutions. With a strong focus on empowering marginalised women and children, the Foundation strives to create safe, sustainable, and dignified living spaces that foster opportunity and well-being for those most in need. WE ARE DEDICATED TO Empowering individuals through dignified housing solutions. Our approach The TEN Foundation employs a two-pronged strategy to address the global housing crisis. Firstly, we collaborate with not-for-profit organisations in the housing sector, such as homeless shelters and orphanages. Through hosting fundraising events… - [Journal Old](https://weareten.co/journal-previous/): our stories The Apartment Layout Conundrum – The Operator’s “Achilles-heel” in BTR One of the most common interior design challenges our clients and generally operators in the BTR industry face is the conundrum of dealing with apartment layouts. July 31, 2024 . 5 Comments people insights Designing Biophilic Interiors July 31, 2024 . 5 Comments people insights Sustainable Hotels: A Path to Eco-Luxury July 31, 2024 . 5 Comments people insights The Impact of Local Culture on Hospitality Interior Design July 31, 2024 . 5 Comments people insights The Apartment Layout Conundrum July 31, 2024 . 5 Comments people insights… - [Essential BTR amenity upgrades post- lockdown](https://weareten.co/essential-btr-amenity-upgrades-post-lockdown/): insights Essential BTR amenity upgrades post-lockdown ANYA|May, 14, 2021 | 5 Comments We’re all looking forward to the relaxation of lockdown and a return to normality… or are we? With so much time spent cooped up in our cosy apartments, we’ve pretty much formed a habit of being locked down in our homes. How comfortable we’ll be venturing back into the world outside the comforts of our homes and using the public and amenity spaces of our BTR apartment blocks? What can Build to Rent developers and operators be doing to make their public and amenity spaces better for the… - [The Apartment Layout Conundrum](https://weareten.co/the-apartment-layout-conundrum/): insights The Apartment Layout Conundrum – The Operator’s “Achilles-heel” in BTR ANYA|AUGUST, 30, 2024 | 5 Comments Sustainable Design for Hotels: A Path to Eco-Luxury One of the most common interior design challenges our clients and generally operators in the BTR industry face is the conundrum of dealing with apartment layouts. With Build to Rent apartments, which are often limited to spatially constrained inner-city homes, the importance of apartment layouts and spatial arrangement is paramount and should not to be overlooked. Awkward apartment layouts with oddly-shaped rooms complete with disproportionate furnishings seem to be common with the UK’s BTR apartments.… - [Services](https://weareten.co/our-services/): our services WHAT WE OFFER Bespoke interior design solutions for BTR developments, hospitality interiors and luxury residential projects. OUR Expertise Interior Architecture and Design Our design team consists of renowned interior designers, interior architects and FF&E designers with extensive experience in residential, hospitality and commercial interior design. Our portfolio includes hotel design for leading hospitality brands, BTR interior design, restaurant interior design as well as office design and interiors. Our designs are driven by sustainable innovations and wellness principles while always adhering to our client’s aspirations and strategic vision. Our design process includes 7 comprehensive stages: Briefing, research & analysis,… - [Riyadh](https://weareten.co/riyadh/): riyadh interior design studio Our Interior design studio in Saudi Arabia Bringing luxury interior design to the Middle East. With a portfolio of projects completed in Riyadh and Jeddah over the past few years, our affiliation with Saudi’s interior architecture and design industry is long-standing. Among others, our clients include leading developers and investors such as Arcadis, Omnium and Qatari Diar. Our growth in the market was the deciding factor to become more accessible to our Saudi Arabian clients with the opening of our interior design studio and on-the-ground team led by Nour Mansour. With 15 years of experience in… - [Dubai](https://weareten.co/dubai/): Dubai interior design studio Our Interior design studio in Saudi Arabia Luxury meets longevity As an established London interior design studio with an international portfolio, our boutique presence in the UAE allows us to deliver refined and contextually intelligent Dubai interior design across residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors. We’re pleased to welcome Ashveen Vidanagamage as our new Associate Interior Designer in Dubai. With 14 years of experience working with international hospitality brands such as Four Seasons, Marriott International, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts, he brings a valuable combination of global expertise and local insight. Ashveen will lead our design team… - [London](https://weareten.co/london/): london interior design studio our headquarters: Nine Elms, London Established as top London interior designers, now expanding globally. Our London interior design studio is located in the fast-transforming creative district, Nine Elms. Since its establishment in 2018, TEN has become one of the leading interior designers for Build to Rent in London and across the UK, with a portfolio of over 20 large-scale BTR developments completed in the last 6 years. Our client base includes prominent UK developers and investors such as Grainger PLC, City Developments Limited, John Lewis, Get Living to name only a few. Our reputation in the… - [Projects](https://weareten.co/projects/): our projects All Residential Hospitality Build To Rent The Silver Yard Residential The Holloway Residential The Filaments Residential Cerulean Quarter Residential The Castings Residential The Broad Street Residential The Bloom Penthouse Residential The Barnum Residential Load more Riverlands Residential, SA Based Beach Court Residential, SA Based Springbok Road Residential, SA Based The Silver Yard Residential The Holloway Residential The Filaments Residential Cerulean Quarter Residential The Castings Residential Load more Cambridge Hotel Hospitality Desert Serenity Hospitality Red Sea Coastal Haven Hospitality Jeddah Historic Fusion Hospitality The Millwrights Place Build to rent The Barnum Build to rent The Broad Street Build to… - [Home](https://weareten.co/): Specialists in BTR Interior Design Elevating Build to Rent Living EXPLORE PROJECTS Award-winning Interior Architecture and Design Led by renowned interior designers MEET THE TEAM Luxury Hotel Interior Design Creating experiences through thoughtful hospitality design DISCOVER OUR WORK Bespoke Furniture Packages FF&E procurement for hospitality interiors and commercial interior design projects LEARN MORE Who we are TEN is an international interior design studio specialising in Hotel Interior Design, Luxury Residential and Build to Rent projects. Meet Our Team Portfolio our interior design projects TEN reimagines everyday spaces with concept-driven interior architecture and design to elevate the way we live, stay,… - [About](https://weareten.co/about/): about us ABOUT TEN We specialise in BTR interior design, bridging the gap between Residential and Hospitality design. TEN is an award-winning interior design company in London, with studios in Dubai and Riyadh, offering world-class interior design solutions, FF&E procurement and strategic consulting to some of the leading international developers, hotel brands and investors. Over the past 6 years, TEN has been established as one of the leading BTR interior designers in the UK, with over 20 large-scale Build to Rent development schemes in our portfolio. Our work is differentiated by our holistic approach to interior design that balances the… - [Contact Us](https://weareten.co/contact-us/): Contact us Let’s collaborate We’re always on the lookout for exciting new projects. If you are interested in collaborating with us, send us a quick email or get in touch with our representatives in London, Riyadh or Dubai. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Email *Subject *Message * SUBMIT SEND MAIL Contact us London United Kingdom info@weareten.co+44 (0)2079711310 The Studio, 17 Cellini Street, London, SW8 2FQ, United Kingdom Dubai United Arab Emirates info@weareten.co+44 (0)2079711310 Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba 1,Dubai,… [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)