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Before you inquire

CONTINUING YOUR JOURNEY

Your Clarity Call is Booked!

You've just taken the next step on the path to your dream home, and we're excited to help you get there in style. On our call, we'll review your goals, your timeline, and your desired investment, so it's best if you come ready to discuss these topics.

 

We know you're probably wondering what this is going to cost, and we want to remove any financial anxiety through candid, honest interactions from the start. Our 2026 Pricing Guide contains more details about the factors that drive project costs and how you can begin thinking about "your number." Feel free to bring any questions about the information we've provided to your call.

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We look forward to speaking with you soon!

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Once Marc and I started to talk, I quickly came to trust that he understood my style and what made me feel at home, perhaps even better than I did. Any change that he suggested in the early days felt radical to me, and it took me a minute to allow outside input in. But once I made the leap, he helped me find a sense of freedom in a space that had come to feel more like a museum than a home."

"Marc's organizational skills and approachability made the entire process enjoyable. His expertise transformed the rooms, making them feel more inviting, dynamic and special. He was professional and easy to work with, despite the headaches of the construction project from other stakeholders beyond our control I highly recommend Marc to anyone looking for a top-notch designer."

"From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, Marc was always professional, responsive, creative, and a genius of a designer.  He turns the ordinary into extraordinary and ties all the daunting pieces of design together, taking time and pressure off of me. My only advice is to run now, don’t walk to work with him."

"My two favorite parts of the project:

1) Always stayed on budget

2) Able to work with 'unorthodox' communication style from the general contractor."

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What Happens Next?

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We've provided both a Welcome Guide and a Pricing Guide to prepare you for our discussions. Reviewing these documents in advance of your call will help you to speak freely during our conversation.

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At the end of your Clarity Call,  you'll have the opportunity to intitiate your paid, two-part Client Intake which is our standard procedure for every new client.

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Part One of the Client Intake is a Design Consultation with Marc where you'll share more details about your scope, goals, and wishlist, and build the vision for your home through unrestricted access to his expertise and spontaneous ideas.

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During Part Two of your Client Intake, we'll craft your custom proposal including a range for design and implementation fees, and a line-item furnishings list with an associated budget.

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Within 3-5 business days, we'll schedule an Agreement Review call with all decision makers to walk through your proposal, project logistics, and our terms of service and answer any questions about the process.

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Upon approval, we'll forward your Agreement for Service with an invoice for the initial installment and reserve your spot on our design calendar.

BEYOND THE CALL

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MHLI is an NYC interior design studio specializing historic preservations and moder in renovations of historic brownstones with modern luxury renovations

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CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

PROCUREMENT

PRODUCTION

FULL SPECTRUM SERVICE

Deluxe renovations without the stress. You grant approvals,

we handle the rest.

Production

No fretting about the wrong size sofa or keeping track of thousands of project details. We orchestrate all necessary third parties for custom furniture, lighting and millwork and oversee installations to ensure they meet design intent. 

Procurement

No waiting around for furniture deliveries that may arrive late or be canceled without notice, or spending hours on hold to remedy a damaged shipment. We manage the entire purchasing process, handle claims, and transport all goods to your home in a single delivery.

Construction Support

No 7am site meetings with contractors or mediating disputes between electricians and painters.  We administer the entire bidding process for our clients and act as their liaison for construction matters related to spaces we design.

Press & Recognition

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MHLI awarded Top 100 Designers in the US;
Best Interior Design Studio 

Luxury Lifestyle Awards | November 2023

MHLI awarded Best Residential Stone Design

Coverings | August 2021

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8 Moody Bedrooms from ADPro Directory Designers

Architectural Digest | October 2024

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How to (Tastefully) Buy Into Trends Without Selling Out

Architectural Digest | October 2023

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MHLI featured in ADPro Directory

Architectural Digest | August 2023

Marc named a Rising Star

Cottages & Gardens | May 2019

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Marc Houston Designed this Brooklyn Townhouse With a Focus on Art, Color and Whimsy

1stDibs Introspective | September 2022

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A Loft Sized Cabinet of Curiosities Gets and Elegant Makeover

New York Magazine | October 2020

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MHLI featured for Boreum Hill Townhouse

It's A Mood: Your Home. Your Vibe | May 2025

Before & After: Ideas from a Chic Boston Apartment Makeover

Apartment Therapy | March 2016

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High Drama

Boston Magazine | December 2015

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NYC Designer Marc Houston Talks Art and Decor

Citizen Atelier | June 2016

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Rustic Urbanity

Bidsquare | September 2017

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Schedule a 

Private Consultation

Entrust your home to someone who understands its significance. 

It's All Up From Here.

Just browsing Sotheby's? Perusing options from your broker? Already working with an architect or builder? Contemplating upgrades to your forever home? In whatever stage you find yourself, let's talk it through. 

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