Select Interiors
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The Flat Baker
A hospitality interior design project for the world-famous Flat Baker (well, almost), a bakery whose social media footprint spans the globe. The concept was to amalgamate a full working bakery and café into a former public house
Location:
Ancoats, Manchester
Sector:
Hospitality
Date:
December 2025
The Flat Baker
We were invited to bring our hospitality interior design expertise to convert the building into a working bakery & cafe. Select Interiors Creators + Makers we are one of the leading hospitality fit-out companies in Manchester, and were humbled and grateful for the opportunity
Overview
Creating a bakery from a pub had a few constraints. There was insufficient power to the premises, and the structural floor to the 1st floor was not substantial enough to take the imposed structural load of the additional bakery equipment and machinery
Many hospitality interior design projects come with similar challenges to convert spaces with a variety of previous uses, into something functional and beautiful
Scope of Works
The bakery and café conversion and refurbishment involved a full strip-out and reconfiguration of the interior. Our Creators + Makers team managed every stage of the commercial fit-out, including:
- Demolition
- Structural Works
- Partitioning
- Mechanical, electrical and HVAC installations
- Structured data and lighting systems
- Bespoke & general joinery
- Decoration throughout with brand-aligned finishes
- LVT flooring and safety flooring
- Branded signage and wayfinding
- Bespoke hand painted Murals
- Full Commercial Kitchen and Bakery
- Hygienic SSS & UPVC panelling
Interior Design
From the initial brief, our hospitality interior design team approached this project with a focus on functionality with flair and originality. The café was designed for both takeaway, deliveries and for ‘sit in’ customers that want to relax with a craft coffee and some patisserie, a sandwich or light lunch.
The bespoke interior design also reflected the client’s personality and Brazilian culture, incorporating colours, finishes and bespoke murals.
The Fit-Out
Located in the Uber cool Ancoats, this commercial bakery and cafe fit-out was managed from concept to completion by the Select Interiors Creators + Makers team. Technical services like HVAC, extracts, ventilation, lighting and electrical to the finishes, and workshop joinery we coordinated every trade from our in-house
All bespoke joinery was crafted at our Manchester workshop, allowing us to maintain quality control and quick turnrounds. Our hands-on approach meant the founders Deborah & Mateo could visit and approve finishes and fittings before ordering and installation
As an experienced hospitality interior design team, we understand that a fit-out is more than just furniture and flooring: it’s about creating spaces that work. That’s exactly what we delivered.
Outcome
The Flat Baker now operates from a vibrant, functional unit that supports the commercial bakery and café. The vibrant mix of finishes, flooring, decoration, lighting and murals provides a ‘craft experience & feel’
For Select Interiors, it’s another successful collaboration with a new client that was a referral from a long-standing customer. We wish Deborah & Mateo every success with their venture, The Flat Baker
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