Turnkey, High-Margin Design-Build Business with 20+ Year Track Record and Loyal Client Base
Employees: Small core team of design professionals, supported by a trusted network of subcontractors showroom) Real Estate: Home-Based
Ownership will provide transition support for 6–12 months post-close

The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, full-service interior design and design-build company serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market for over two decades. Unlike a typical design studio, this business operates as both a design firm and a licensed general contractor — managing everything from initial concept through final construction on client projects. That dual capability is a genuine competitive moat: most competitors offer one service or the other, forcing clients to coordinate between multiple vendors. This company owns the entire client relationship, capturing revenue and margin at every stage of a project.

With over $1 million in annual revenue and a stable, multi-year track record, this is a turnkey acquisition for a buyer looking to step into an established brand, an existing pipeline of repeat and referral clients, and a business model that's already proven itself through multiple economic cycles.

Investment Highlights
90% of Revenue from Referrals
23+ years of continuous operation under the same ownership — a rare level of stability and reputation in a trust-driven, relationship-based industry
Dual revenue model: full interior design services plus general contracting/construction management, capturing more of the project value chain than a design-only or build-only competitor
Diversified revenue base across residential design, general contracting, furniture & accessories sales, and specialty services (upholstery/reconditioning, restyling) — not dependent on a single service line
Strong, consistent margins: gross margins in the 28–34% range and Seller's Discretionary Earnings margins regularly in the high-teens to high-20% range over the past several years
Straightforward operations, minimal specialized industry experience required for a new owner to step in, with well-documented processes built over two decades
Loyal, referral-driven client base built through two decades of relationship-focused service
Asset-light model, minimal fixed assets or inventory risk; the value is in brand reputation, client relationships, and process, not in owning heavy equipment
Motivated, transition-friendly sellers willing to support a smooth handover

Growth Opportunities for a New Owner
This business has been run conservatively by two hands-on owner-operators for over 20 years, which means there's meaningful, largely untapped upside for a buyer ready to invest in growth:

Build out a digital marketing and social media presence. The business has grown almost entirely on referrals and reputation; a modern digital acquisition strategy (website, SEO, social, paid lead generation) could meaningfully expand the client pipeline.
Expand the team to reduce owner dependency. Bringing on a design lead or project manager would let the business take on more simultaneous projects and reduce reliance on the current owners' day-to-day involvement.
Geographic expansion within the broader Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country for residential construction and remodeling.
Add complementary service lines (e.g., expanded furniture/staging retail, design consultation subscriptions, or trade partnerships with builders and realtors) to increase revenue per client relationship.

Ideal Buyer
This opportunity suits a buyer with a background in design, construction, project management, or general business operations who wants to own an established, cash-flowing service business rather than start one from scratch. No specialized industry license or credential is required to acquire the business, though relevant experience will help a new owner maximize the growth opportunities above.