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
NYC & Houston Interior Design
We're a Black-owned creative studio building unparalleled living experiences for the country's most ambitious homeowners.
Specialized in:
Full-cycle Residential Reincarnations
New Construction Concepts and Planning
Global Luxury Goods
Custom Millwork & Furniture
Collectible Art & Design
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 BAR, the HEAT & A few eyebrows Along thE way
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
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Our rebellious streak will grab your attention. Our conviction will win your trust.
You're tired of the run-of-the-mill, copy-and-paste rooms being pumped out by firms designing spaces filled with catalog furnishings and mass-produced trade fair products. Well, so are we.
Here at MHLI, we have a single motive: to break the boundaries of tradition, possibility, and expectation. Our specialty is delivering the closely-guarded secrets of the global ultra-luxury market to clients who demand the very best. 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, then fill it with items of unquestionable quality and uncompromising authenticity. Your success is legendary. Your home should be, too. And you won't get it by following the crowd. So don't come looking for a space you've already seen. Allow us to guide your journey to an undiscovered universe of your very own — a home that exceeds your wildest imagination.
20+
YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
62
NATIONAL
COMMISSIONS
3950
AVERAGE HOME
SQUARE FOOTAGE
27%
AVERAGE
PROPERTY
VALUE INCREASE
12
PROJECT
CITIES
0
PRISONERS
TAKEN
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AS SEEN IN
MARC HOUSTON
Founder + Creative Director
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.
OUR CLIENTS
We're drawn to those who've 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. We build them homes that epitomize their status, standards and sensibilities.
"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
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You look forward to your next vacation more than entering your front door. We fix that.
OUR SERVICES
Full service design, production, and construction coordination from one team.
We fuse beauty, utility and fantasy in homes that work hard, improve your life and look damn good doing it.
SERVICE 01 / 03
Design
Your tastes are refined. Where you live hasn't caught up. We build a vision of a home that closes the gap.
They trusted us with their prized assets and most sacred spaces.
OUR CLIENTS TELL IT BEST
"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."
"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."
"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."
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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 so your home is tailored precisely to your unique profile.
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 and fully out of the weeds so you never have to lift a finger. Go on about your life with the confidence that an elite team is managing all project details 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 eliminate uncertainty while actively protecting your time and investment so you avoid the risks of navigating complex processes alone.
4
Exploratory Spirit
We favor a daring, expansive perspective over the comfort of tradition. and we do the hard work required to differentiate your home from the mainstream so you avoid a space that looks like everyone else's.
ESSENTIAL VALUE
Unrecognizable
TRANSFORMATION IS OUR SUPERPOWER
OUR GUARANTEE
What can you expect from us?
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. A partnership with us guarantees you these advantages.
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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The smartest route to YOUR SIGNATURE SPACE
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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