Signature homes without the stress. You grant approvals. We handle the rest.
GUT RENOVATIONS FULL-HOME FURSNIHINGS NEW CONSTRUCTION KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN
"The designer is skilled in discovering the nuances of a building and its spaces and using these as points of interest to highlight and celebrate."
We turn
renovations
into revelations.
Radical Individuality
Is The
Ultimate Luxury
NYC & Houston Interior Design
We're a Black-owned creative strategy and residential experience agency.
Specialized in:
Full-cycle Residential Reincarnations
New Construction Concepts and Planning
Multi-Unit Development
Custom Millwork & Furniture
Collectible Design
RADICAL INDIVIDUALITY
IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY
MARC HOUSTON
LIFESTYLE + INTERIORS
we TURN
RENOVATIONS
INTO REVELATIONS
SINGULAR
You deserve a home as
as you are, not a xerox
copy of someone else's.
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WE'RE MAVERICKS
raising the heat, the bar & A few eyebrows Along thE way
They call us interior designers, but we're more like auteurs, astronauts, and archeaologists. We don't just pick paint colors and furniture. We excavate your unique essence to cast a fresh vision that shoots for the moon and explores the possibilities of an entirely new universe.
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WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
our REBELLIOUS STREAK
will grab your attention.
WILL Win your trusT.
our CONVICTION
AS SEEN IN
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You deserve to know what actually works, and its not the run-of-the-mill, copy-and-paste rooms being pumped out by firms building rooms by catalogs and trade fairs.
I founded this studio to bring the best-kept secrets of the global ultra-luxury market to clients who demand the best.
Here at MHLI, our our approach is clear and our offer is distinct: craft a fantasy of how you want to live, engineer it for how you actually live, and fill it with items that meet your exacting standards, status and sensibiltiies. Here, quality is a non-negotiable, and so is staying inside the boundaries of tradition, possibility, and expectation. Your success is legendary... your home should be, too. And you won't get it by following the crowd. I invite you to explore an undiscovered universe of your very own.
MARC HOUSTON
Founder + Creative Director
20+
YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
3950
AVERAGE HOME
SQUARE FOOTAGE
12
PROJECT
CITIES
62
NATIONAL
COMMISSIONS
27%
AVERAGE
PROPERTY
VALUE INCREASE
Why do we do this?
Sure, the awards and industry praise are fine feathers in our cap, but we're most obsessed with hunting the rarest and finest objects from around the world and crafting spaces that make you feel something.
We're not afraid of hard work, and were drawn to clients who've also made their mark: entrepreneurs, executives, visionaries, industry captains, power brokers, go-getters and fellow rebels who understand that uncommon vision and relentless resolve reap the biggest rewards.
"The designer is skilled in discovering the nuances of a building and its spaces and using these as points of interest to highlight and celebrate."
WHAT WE DO
You've got a vision but you can't quite put it into words. You crave the world's finest appointments but don't know where to find them. You want a home that looks like you, not a Pinterest mashup. You're exactly who we're here for.
We bridge beauty and utility and add a heavy dose of fantasy to tailor homes that work hard, improve your life and look damn good doing it. Combining innovative space plans, architectural rigor, atmospheric lighting, fine materials and detailing, premium millwork, and collectible furnishings, we craft unexpected, authentic residences all done for you and delivered with expert management and exceptional care. Is that what you had in mind?
wild imagination MEETS
white-glove service
"I had absolutely no clue how to furnish my apartment or even lay it out. In a matter of seconds, Marc blocked the entire space out. He assembled precisely the right ingredients to turn my blank, awkward apartment into a true showpiece."
"His ability to synthesize budget, vision and floor plan really pushed the project forward in a very interesting, sophisticated way. He is not afraid of a challenge and is incredibly resourceful."
"Marc is like your favorite therapist—kind and patient when you're feeling hesitant but always pushing you toward that one-of-a-kind vision."
"Marc's organizational skills and approachability made the entire process enjoyable. He was professional and easy to work with, despite the headaches of the construction project from other stakeholders beyond our control."
OUR CLIENTS TELL IT BEST
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FEATURED WORK
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Exclusive Access
We guarantee a home free of the mass-produced, to-the-trade wholesale furnishings used by 98% of the industry. Step inside the velvet rope for exclusive access to world-class artisans, limited-edition collectibles, premium materials and unlimited custom capabilities.
Dynamic architectural
and decorative lighting
Globally-curated, genre-spanning artwork
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Limited-edition, vintage, and collectible designs
Layouts optimized
for comfort, function, interaction, and views
Bespoke luxury carpets from
distinctive global
weavers
Custom furniture
crafted with
premium textiles
and materials
Site-specific
built-ins and
metalwork
How are we different?
For starters, we're hightailing it in the other direction from most other designers. We don't shop where they do. And we're not decorators clueless about lighting plans and contractor lingo. We bring technical expertise, forward-thinking design and a vetted team of elite partners to the table. Our priority is making your life better, both inside your dream home and on the journey to it. We're here to provide all of the benefits with none of the friction.
DIFFERENT FROM THEM. BETTER FOR YOU.
2
Effortless Experience
We empower you through a proven process that keeps you firmly in control while fully out of the weeds. Go on about your life with the confidence that an elite team is managing all project complexities thoroughly and discreetly on your behalf.
3
Expert Leadership
We define a detailed scope of work, financial allocations and project fees before you authorize an agreement. Our unique Client Intake process and proprietary Essence Extractor discovery system eliminates uncertainty while actively protecting your time and investment.
4
Exploratory Spirit
We favor a daring, expansive perspective over the comfort of tradition. We're excited to explore the unknown and do the hard work required to differentiate your home from the mainstream.
ESSENTIAL VALUE
Unrecognizable
TRANSFORMATION IS
our SUPERPOWER
OUR GUARANTEE
What can you expect?
Our priority is making your life better, both inside your dream home and on the journey to it. We're here to provide all of the benefits with none of the friction.
Convenience
Full spectrum service from first ideas through final installation so you don't have to lift a finger
Customization
Limitless personalization through site-specific designs so your home is preceisely tailored to your unique profile
Curation
Hand-selected premium finishes, furnishings and decor so you avoid a space that looks like everyone elses
Optimization
Visual and functional cohesion through innovative solutions so site challenges become opportunities for enhancement
Transformation
Revolutionary spatial identities to support the way you live so you enjoy easy and elevated daily routines.
Advocacy
Dedicated, high-touch client care and owner representation so you avoid the risks of navigating complex processes alone
Security
Comprehensive expertise informed by 20+ years of international experience so your time and peace of mind are protected
"I'M HERE FOR THE RENEGADES.
THE MAVERICKS.
THE REBELS."
GETTING STARTED
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TAKE The smartest route to a
signature space
of your very own.
Project Inquiry Form
We start by getting to know you, your challenges, and your vision to ensure we're aligned with your objectives.
Clarity Call
We discuss your project details on a brief call to assess how we can best serve your needs.
Client Intake
We build the dream through an in-person design consultation then tailor a detailed budget, scope of work, and fee proposal to review with you on a live call.
Onboarding
We book you on our design calendar with your authorized Agreement and first installment.
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Our approach is first and foremost client-centered. What's most important to us is what's most important to you, and you can trust that you'll always receive our unfiltered, objective advice. We're driven by trust, and we build that bond through candid discussions early on to align your goals and investment before you authorize any agreement. You'll enjoy a distinctive, world-class home unlike any other because we're committed to providing impeccable service, an easy and efficient process, products and service of unquestionable quality and authenticity.
We specialize in high-end residential interiors of all sizes, including primary residences, vacation homes, penthouses, estates, and legacy properties. Our work primarily involves full-scale renovations, new construction, and comprehensive furnishing projects, though we selectively accept furnishing-only engagements when aligned.
We work in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Boston's Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods, Brookline, Newton, Wellesley, Cape Cod, and throughout Greater Houston in River Oaks, Tanglewood, the Memorial Villages and the Heights. If your project is outside of these areas, please share your location details in your inquiry form. Our portfolio includes residences from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, and we'd be happy to discuss how we can work together.
Our role is to translate your vision into a cohesive, enduring environment. Each home we design is uniquely fashioned by each client's dreams, curiosities, and wishlists. So while you may want "California Coastal" or "English Cottage" and don't see them in our portfolio, it's because we don't limit our imagination to the confines of a single style or genre. Our conviction to push limits, upend convention, and try new things is unshakeable. We're endlessly inspired by film and fashion, art and architecture, theater and travel, music and mythology, and literature and nature. And we meld these influences into a distinctive, one-of-a-kind universe tailored uniquely to you. So while you'll notice a thread of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and daring perspective woven through each home, ultimately, our designs are crafted to beautifully elevate how you live, entertain, and retreat, not to replicate something you've already seen.
Our clients come to us for a concierge-level experience where options are streamlined and thoughtfully curated for them, and so they don't have to lift a finger through the entire purchasing, construction and installation process. You'll enjoy working with us if you appreciate clear guidance, refined judgment, an unconventional perspective, and a stress-free experience. We value mutual trust, decisiveness, and open communication and our most successful projects are true partnerships built on shared vision and respect. We're here to make your life easier, so the end of your project isn't just a relief, but a revelation.
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Certainly! Our clients typically engage us from the very beginning of their design projects to help them establish the look and feel of their home. Generally, we meet with their architect and builder during the development of floor plans and feasibility studies. These early interactions provide you with the value of procedural and financial clarity so you can make informed decisions and avoid costly errors, as well as the assurance and rhythm of a well-oiled machine when the project reaches the execution phase.
Discretion is fundamental to our practice. We don't publish client identities or information without explicit permission, and we are happy to work under NDAs. Many of our most notable projects remain entirely private, and we regularly collaborate with estate managers, personal assistants, security teams, and household staff to ensure smooth execution with minimal disruption.
Our clients understand that thoughtful design is an investment in quality of life, property value, and longevity, and our fees reflect the value of our expertise, access, and results. We bill hourly for all time associated with your project. Additionally, we establish a minimum investment for furniture and materials purchased through our studio as a condition for our engagement. We'll discuss your priorities and expectations during your Clarity Call and advise an investment range for maximum impact and long-term value as part of your Client Intake process.
The process begins with a Project Inquiry, followed by a Clarity Call and a paid, two-part Client Intake to align on your goals, budget, and scope. We want to ensure mutual fit, an experience that exceeds expectations, and results reflective of our portfolio. Click to begin the inquiry process.
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