Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Interior Design & Flooring Experts in Edinburgh
Established in 1919, James Erskine Interiors is a family-owned business rooted in Edinburgh, dedicated to transforming homes through expert craftsmanship and a deep commitment to customer care. With over a century of experience, we specialise in flooring, upholstery, window treatments, and interior design, serving both residential and commercial clients across Edinburgh and the central belt of Scotland. Our team of skilled professionals combines traditional techniques with modern innovation to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to individual needs. From reupholstering cherished furniture to installing luxury vinyl tiles, we prioritise quality materials and meticulous attention to detail. As proud members of the National Institute of Carpets & Floorlayers and the Federation of Small Businesses, we uphold industry standards while maintaining a personal touch.Our partnerships with leading suppliers ensure access to premium products, including our exclusive Erskine Twist carpet range and Amore Luxury Vinyl Tiles. Customer satisfaction remains our cornerstone, reflected in testimonials praising our reliability, expertise, and dedication to creating spaces that endure. We extend our commitment beyond business through community support for Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity and Lismore RFC. Whether renovating a single room or undertaking large-scale projects, we approach every task with the same ethos: treating every home as if it were our own.
Services
Re-upholstery
Furniture Restoration
Carpets & Rugs
Curtains & Blinds
Vinyl Flooring
Wallcoverings
Commercial Shopfitting
Heritage Painting
Textile Supply
Home Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of expertise in Edinburgh's interior design sector
- Our family-owned ethos ensures personal attention to every project
- We provide end-to-end solutions from carpets to complete home renovations
- Our team holds specialist knowledge in heritage furniture restoration
- We maintain partnerships with 25+ leading flooring suppliers
Associations and certifications
- National Institute of Carpets & Floorlayers
- Federation of Small Businesses
What people say
Excellent service
Fantastic product lines
Highly recommend
Amazing speed
Expert craftsmanship
Services
Re-upholstery
Our specialist reupholstery service restores furniture using traditional coil springing and modern foam techniques. We work with customer-supplied or showroom fabrics to revive cherished pieces while maintaining structural integrity. With expertise in both domestic and commercial projects, we ensure durable, aesthetically pleasing results that extend furniture lifespan significantly.
Furniture Restoration
We offer comprehensive furniture restoration including French polishing, veneer replacement, and structural repairs. Our craftsmen handle antique preservation and modern updates alike, with free home consultations available. Services extend to rug moth hole repairs and wood floor restoration, maintaining historical authenticity while enhancing usability.
Carpets & Rugs
We supply and install premium carpets from 20+ leading brands including Cormar and Tarkett. Our exclusive Erskine Twist range offers bespoke options, with made-to-measure rugs and runners available. Commercial projects like the Indigo Hotel installation demonstrate our capability for large-scale carpet solutions across residential and hospitality sectors.
Curtains & Blinds
Our made-to-measure window solutions feature fabrics from ILIV and Richard Barrie. The service includes free home measuring, design consultations, and installation. We offer blackout blinds, decorative curtains, and matching soft furnishings, ensuring both functional and aesthetic improvements for residential properties.
Commercial Shopfitting
Through sister company Laidlaw Contracts, we deliver commercial renovations including hotel refurbishments and theatre seating upgrades. With 45 years' experience since 1980, we handle projects from Barratt Homes carpeting to Heriot-Watt University installations, combining durability with sophisticated design for hospitality and institutional clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Edinburgh and the central belt of Scotland, offering both residential and commercial services.
Do you provide home consultations?
Yes, we offer free in-home consultation services including measurements, fabric samples, and project quotes.
Can you restore antique furniture?
Our specialists handle heritage furniture restoration using traditional techniques like French polishing and coil springing.
What flooring options are available?
We supply carpets, luxury vinyl tiles, and rugs from 25+ premium brands, including our exclusive Erskine Twist range.
Are commercial projects available?
Yes, through our sister company Laidlaw Contracts, we undertake commercial renovations including hotels and public venues.
How long has the business operated?
James Erskine Interiors has been serving Edinburgh since 1919, maintaining family ownership across four generations.
