Handcrafted interiors brand opens new Chesterfield town centre showroom
A new interiors showroom specialising in handcrafted kitchens and bespoke living spaces opened on Monday, 11th May 2026, bringing a fresh independent business to Elder Way.
OTI Interiors, founded by Chesterfield entrepreneur Gavin Grainger, has officially launched its first showroom on Knifesmithgate following several years of bespoke commission work that began during the Covid lockdown.
The business was born from Gavin’s experience running hospitality venues Bottle & Thyme and Elder, alongside personal renovation projects completed during the pandemic.
Gavin explained that the uncertainty facing the hospitality industry at the time encouraged him to explore a new creative direction. He said:
“Covid was a scary time for hospitality, so it was time to try something new. While working on personal projects at home, that’s where OTI was born.”
Drawing on his background in commercial kitchens and hospitality spaces, Gavin says OTI Interiors has been built around creating practical, highly functional environments tailored to modern lifestyles.
“Our goal is to create usable, easy-to-access spaces. Having a commercial kitchen background means we understand the importance of a functional kitchen.”
The new showroom sits within the emerging Elder Way area of the town centre, which Gavin believes is helping to reshape perceptions of the town centre and encourage more people to live, work and spend time in the area.
“Elder Way particularly is bringing more town living, which is increasing footfall.”
Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, OTI Interiors has chosen to remain boutique in its approach, taking on a limited number of handcrafted commissions each year to ensure a highly personalised service.
“We’re a small team and don’t want to overstretch. We spend a lot of time developing and fine tuning our projects to make sure clients get exactly what they want and the service they deserve.”
The company’s design aesthetic focuses on muted neutrals, earthy tones and high-quality craftsmanship, with sustainability and longevity forming central principles of the brand.
OTI Interiors specialises in maximising the functionality of spaces, particularly smaller kitchens, by tailoring layouts around customers’ daily routines and habits.
“For example, if a customer has something very specific for their breakfast, we create an area which works seamlessly to make their morning routine quick and efficient,” Gavin explained.
Visitors to the new showroom can expect to see floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, a solid oak island and a range of high-quality British brands, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail behind the business.
Looking ahead, Gavin hopes to continue growing the OTI Interiors brand across Chesterfield by working closely with homeowners to create distinctive hosting and living spaces.
“People are hosting more at home now. If people can’t always come out as much, we want to create the perfect hosting spaces for them at home.”
OTI Interiors, Elder, and Bottle & Thyme are among the independent businesses helping to shape Chesterfield’s evolving town centre and strengthen its reputation as a vibrant place to live, work and invest.
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