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PROJECT INQUIRY

If you've been looking for full-scale luxury interior design services for your primary residence, penthouse, vacation home, or legacy property, you've come to the right place.

 

We're eager to partner with clients who share our values and confident aesthetic, and we accept a limited number of commissions each year in order to provide them with exceptional design and premium care. To begin the process, please provide the requested information.

AREAS WE SERVE

New York

• Manhattan

• Brooklyn

• Sag Harbor

• Shelter Island

• Montauk

• The Hamptons

Houston

• River Oaks

• Tanglewood

• Memorial Villages

• Rice Village

• The Heights

• The Woodlands

Boston

• Beacon Hill

• Back Bay

• Newton

• Chestnut Hill

• Brookline

• Provincetown

• Chatham

• Osterville

BEFORE YOU INQUIRE

Before reaching out, please consider whether the following aligns with your expectations:

• Planning a comprehensive interior project

• Value custom solutions and material quality

• Comfortable with a thoughtful timeline

• Prefer high-ROI solutions over cost-driven options

• Seek decisive leadership and a trust-based process

• Willing to be challenged with unexpected ideas


If this resonates, we'd be glad to have a conversation.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

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We'll review your submission and contact you via email within 1-2 business days.

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We'll book your 15-minute Clarity Call to discuss your goals, answer questions about working together, and share about our Client Intake process.

03

We'll initiate your two-part, paid Client Intake inclusive of an in-home Design Consultation with Marc and a subsequent call to review your detailed proposal and project logistics.

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Once your proposal is approved, we'll forward your Agreement for Service and reserve your spot on our design calendar.

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Before you inquire

What type of project brings you here today?
Comprehensive Design (Renovation/New Build & Furnishings)
Furnishings Only
What is your ideal start date for your project?
Immediately
In the next 3 months
In 3 - 6 months
6 months or beyond
How do you envision this process? Check the option that best aligns.
Minimal involvement and ease. My luxury is time and efficiency. Get it done and let me know when I can move in.
Deep artistic exploration. My luxury is a unique perspective and an organic design experience. Take the time you need to create something I've never seen before.
Active participation. Variety is my luxury. I'll know when I see it, so I prefer a partnership that allows me to explore every option alongside you.
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RADICAL INDIVIDUALITY IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY

MHLI is a full-service, Black-owned interior design boutique specialized in luxury residential renovations, new builds and comprehensive furnishing projects.  Read more

MHLI © 2026. All rights reserved.

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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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