Frequently Asked Questions

Right away! You can start the process anytime by emailing our commercial team at commercial@fourlittlepigs.co.uk.

We’ll share our design offer, an outline of how we work and a short portfolio, along with additional information relevant to your project and location.

Ideally, get in touch 6–12 months before your planned opening, especially if you’re considering bespoke carpentry or a full fit-out. This allows time for design, approvals, production, delivery and installation.

If your opening is sooner, please still reach out. We’ll look at your timescale and advise on what’s achievable.

Yes! We design commercial spaces worldwide, with an online process that makes it easy to work together wherever you’re based. We tailor each design to your location and can work with your local contractors or explore implementation options through our trusted partner network.

Once you’re ready to begin, simply confirm the design area size and project details. We’ll send you a design contract to review, along with the invoice for your first design fee instalment.

All our commercial projects include a fully personalised service, with support every step of the way via video calls and WhatsApp.

After we receive your signed contract and first payment, we’ll send you a guide explaining what we need to start designing. We’re here to help if you need any extra support!

Our commercial design fees are based on the size of the area included in the project scope. We offer a flexible approach, whether you’d like us to design the entire space or focus on selected areas.

Every project is bespoke, and we can tailor the scope to suit your budget, whether that means a simpler scheme or something more detailed and immersive. Once we know more about your space and inspiration, we can provide approximate implementation costs.

Fully bespoke designs with custom carpentry will generally cost more, with final pricing depending on the specification and carpenter you appoint. We can also incorporate off-the-shelf pieces to help make the most of your budget.

We can prepare a tailored commercial design offer based on the total area size. Once you’re ready to begin, we’ll explain which measurements and details we need to start designing.

We design with the relevant European playground equipment safety standards, EN 1176, in mind from the outset. As requirements vary by location and project type, we also work with your contractors and local specialists to address any additional requirements for your space.

We know this might feel a little daunting, but we’ll make it easier for you. Our ‘Measuring Playbook’ takes you through everything step by step.

We’re also happy to work with architectural plans or CAD drawings, including DWG files, if you have them.

We’ll begin with a call to understand your vision, business goals and how the play space will be used, whether it’s the main attraction or an additional feature within a café, medical centre or hotel.

We’ll discuss the children’s ages, capacity, customer flow, access, budget and timescale. We’ll also need a measured floor plan, ceiling heights, photos of the premises and any inspiration or specific requirements. We’ll guide you through everything needed to create a clear brief.

We work in stages, with your approval at each step. Starting with your brief, we create a floor plan with clearly defined zones and inspiration tailored to your space. Next, we develop a detailed 3D functional layout showing the proposed elements and how everything fits together. We then bring the design to life through realistic renders and videos.

If we’re also managing your fit-out, preparations can begin once you approve the functional layout, helping move your project forward while we finalise the visuals.

Your space will be designed by our team of professional interior designers and architects who specialise in children’s interiors. Each project also benefits from input and review by our child development professionals.

Our wider team brings expertise in building surveying, children’s physical development, special educational needs and business planning. Together, we create imaginative, practical spaces tailored to your business and, most importantly, the children who use them.

As we work worldwide and across different time zones, our design process is online. We mainly communicate by email at commercial@fourlittlepigs.co.uk, and we’re always responsive to your messages.

All our commercial projects also include support via video calls and WhatsApp, so you’ll feel supported throughout the process.

Site visits may be available depending on your location and the support you need. Please contact us to discuss the options, including project management and implementation support.

Yes, our commercial design service includes an online meeting at every stage to review progress, discuss your feedback and agree on the next steps. If you also choose us to bring your project to life, we’ll arrange in-person meetings as part of the agreed implementation support.

The design process typically takes between 4 and 12 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your space, feedback turnaround and any coordination needed with your contractors.

Smaller spaces can take around four weeks, while larger projects may take up to 12 weeks. We’ll discuss your schedule and agree on a realistic timeline from the outset.

We work closely with you to create a detailed brief before we start designing. Your ideas, inspiration and project information help us understand what you love and keep the process running smoothly.

We include three design revisions at each stage. Smaller tweaks and adjustments along the way are, of course, handled naturally throughout the process.

There are no hidden charges. Your design offer will clearly explain what’s included.

If you’d like additional advisory calls, extra revisions or support beyond the agreed scope, we’re happy to provide these at a discounted rate based on the time needed. Any additional costs will be agreed with you beforehand.

For any custom carpentry included in your design, we provide detailed technical drawings for your carpenter to follow. These can be supplied in metric or imperial measurements to suit your contractor.

Your clickable shopping list includes the furniture, soft furnishings, accessories, wallpaper and paint specified in your design.

We don’t include links to the toys or books used to style the visuals and make the space feel welcoming.

We check availability when we hand over your project. As we source from online retailers, stock can change, so we can’t guarantee every item will still be available when you’re ready to buy.

We’re always happy to help you find a suitable alternative within your support window.

Yes, we can guide you with your purchases and help find alternatives if something is out of stock.

We can also offer a purchasing service if you’d like us to help order items from your list. Just ask!

Yes, depending on your location, we can help bring your project to life through our network of trusted contractors, with hands-on involvement from our team where agreed.

We’ll discuss the available options and level of support to suit your project.