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Guided by art, history, architecture, cinema, fashion, literature, nature, and our own intuition, we craft an inventive vision for your home that embodies your identity, captures your curiosities, and explores your fascinations.
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/01 Conceptual Development
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Well-executed details define the character of a space and create a sense of completeneness and place. We select these critial elements, from baseboards to mouldings, to create distinctive and truly memorable designs.
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Harnessing natural and artificial light to establish a desired atmosphere is a critical balancing act that drives the success of any scheme. We strategically integrate architectural lighting so that each design component and every task, mood and experience is enjoyed in its best light.
/05 Lighting Design
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From our catalog of distinguished domestic and international resources, we procure iconic classics, edition collectibles, sought-after antiques and cutting-edge contemporary furnishings, all bearing the hallmarks of quality, luxury and comfort.
/06 Decor
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Partnering with skilled craftsmen and upholsterers, and sourcing exquisite textiles from around the globe, we design one-of-a-kind furnishings that elegantly resolve challenging areas and exhibit superior workmanship.
/07 Furniture Design
Details
From kitchens to closets to boiserie, we conceive stylish storage systems and decorative architectural touches. In collaboration with woodworkers who employ the latest fabrication technologies, we achieve an endless array of distinguished possibilities.
/08 Millwork
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The graceful turn of a railing, the hand of a sleek lever, the flourish of delicate filigree — these lyrical applications of metal exhibit its strength, versatility and allure. We work with highly skilled artisans to explore the bounds of metalwork in all its forms.
/09 Metalwork
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To bring our ideas to life requires a mastery of hundreds of calculations and anticipation of challenges. We coordinate all design details to champion our vision among the construction team and to protect your investment against inferior execution.
/10 Project Coordination
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Art is a natural extension of our design and a prime opportunity for client self-expression. We integrate our clients' existing collections into our designs and select new works from our global gallery partners to elegantly punctuate each space.
/11 Art Advisory
/04 Architectural Detailing
EXPERTISE
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We analyze your space and the data you supply in your design profile to identify opportunities and constraints. We examine movement patterns, adjacencies, transitions and vistas to ensure cohesion between functional and aesthetic aspects and a prime living experience.
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Materiality is a dynamic medium that imbues soul and depth, and forges a fundamental connection between user and space. From flooring to fireplaces, we establish a cohesive language through materials that demand interaction and elevate every room from pedestrian to poetic.
/02 Spatial Optimization
/03 Materials & Finishes
Details
We are firm believers in the revolutionary artistry of a finishing touch to activate a space and stylishly augment the routines of its inhabitants. We provide intentional, concluding design layering from bedlinens to tablewares to the very last detail to transform a house into a living, personalized home.
/12 Lifestyle Curation
Interior Design
Combining premium and custom furnishings with white-glove delivery and end-to-end production management for full-home design projects
• Furniture Layouts
• Interior Furniture & Lighting Selections
• Millwork/Built-ins
• Wall & Ceiling Treatments
• Exterior Furniture & Lighting Selections
• Full Design Implementation
• Premium Purchasing & White Glove Installation
• Lifestyle Curation• Art Advisory
Selection, purchasing and installation of all interior furnishings; design and production of custom furniture, lighting and millwork; turnkey curation of accessories, linens and homewares; and guidance on integrating new or existing collections of art.
10-14 months for design and implementation
SERVICES
01
Interior Design +
Architectural Advisory
Comprehensive building material selections and construction support for renovations, additions, and ground-up new construction
• Spatial Optimization/Floorplans
• Aesthetic Direction
• Material Selections & Detailing
• Architectural Lighting
• Plumbing Fittings
• Kitchen & Bathroom Design
• Construction Documentation• Bid Administration
• Ongoing Construction SupportPrior to construction, we'll work with you, your architect and/or builder on floor plans and make comprehensive selections for materials, plumbing fittings, lighting and architectural details such as mouldings, baseboards, and door styles. We also generate the necessary technical drawings to communicate the design to the construction team and we act as the client liaison with the general contractor to manage the bidding process and ensure the work performed adheres to the intended design.
18 - 24+ months for design and implementation
SERVICES
02
Creative vision
Expert management
Concierge care
A PERFECT COMBINATION
Creative vision
Expert management
Concierge care
From new acquisitions to new builds, whether permanent residences or summer escapes, our clients rely on us to deliver distinctive and inventive homes. We distill your vision and the unique nuances of your space into custom solutions and site-specific furnishings. Then, we orchestrate every detail on your behalf to protect your investment in our design against inferior execution. Through our full spectrum services including procurement, project administration and construction support, we ensure you never have to sacrifice your own time or peace of mind.
01
Discovery
Data Collection
Project Feasibility
Custom Proposal
Agreement Execution
Onboarding
Before we design, we want to get to know you. Through a multi-step discovery process including a brief questionnaire, a clarity call, and a paid on-site assessment, we evaluate your project's compatibility with our services to establish a shared commitment to success from the start. In advance of authorizing a formal agreement, you'll receive a custom proposal outlining a comprehensive plan for executing the design. Once the required initial payment and contract are received, we'll reserve your place on our design calendar and integrate you into our systems.
02
Development
Site Survey & Estimates
Floorplan & Budget Proposal
Documentation & Selections
Design Presentation
Revisions
Next, we'll photograph and measure the project site, bring in our preferred contractor and trades for initial estimates, prepare working drawings and analyze your submitted preferences to prepare an optimal space plan with furniture layouts and anticipated costs. A detailed presentation including all selections, physical samples, sketches and technical drawings captures our design concepts for your review and approval before advancing to purchasing, production and construction.
03
Implementation
Bid Administration
Project Coordination
Custom Furnishings Production
Construction Support
Procurement
Beyond the design phase, we take ownership of the implementation of the spaces we envision by preparing required documents, obtaining and evaluating bids for construction, performing site visits to inspect progress, acting as your liaison with the general contractor and installers, coordinating fabrication of custom furniture, lighting and millwork, and managing the purchase, receipt, inspection, inventory and storage of all approved items.
04
Installation
White Glove Delivery
Lifestyle Curation
Art Advisory
Post-Install Support
In this final phase, we orchestrate and oversee delivery, placement and assembly of all furnishings in your home. For a truly turnkey environment, we also procure dishware, linens, soft goods and decorative objects and assist with integrating new or existing collections of art. We maintain long-term relationships with our clients to provide ongoing counsel for room refreshes, new furnishings, growing collections or project additions as life changes dictate.
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We'll build you the best solution
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PROCESS
A proven strategy for
sophisticated design
Legendary homes don't just materialize by chance. They require a mastery of infinite calculations, anticipation of opportunities and challenges, unwavering focus, and a proven strategy. Our deliberate, end-to-end process minimizes uncertainty, increases efficiency, instills confidence, and relieves overwhelm to deliver a healthy return on your investment in our services along with a space you'll never want to leave.
e x p e r t i s e
A fantasy of how you want to live.
A design for how you actually live.
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INTERIOR DESIGN + ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY:
FURNITURE DESIGN, ART ADVISORY, LIFESTYLE CURATION
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WHAT WE DO
We're experts at designing spaces that make jaws drop and heads turn. But your dream home should be more than just good looks.
Transformative design demands a precise alchemy of rapturous visuals, optimal function and enveloping comfort. Through strategic research and perpetual refinement, we align this delicate balance with each clients' goals, lifestyle and aspirations to achieve artful equilibrium.
Pairing our decades-honed expertise with our proven, methodical process, we anticipate the pertinent aspects of your optimal environment. Then we resolve each facet in our bespoke design to ensure you enjoy interiors that are as practical as they are visually stunning.
EXPERTISE
Details
Guided by art, history, architecture, cinema, fashion, literature, nature, and our own intuition, we craft an inventive vision for your home that embodies your identity, captures your curiosities, and explores your fascinations.
/01 Conceptual Development
Details
We analyze your space and the data you supply in your design profile to identify opportunities and constraints. We examine movement patterns, adjacencies, transitions and vistas to ensure cohesion between functional and aesthetic aspects and a prime living experience.
/02 Spatial Optimization
Details
Materiality is a dynamic medium that imbues soul and depth, and forges a fundamental connection between user and space. From flooring to fireplaces, we establish a cohesive language through materials that demand interaction and elevate every room from pedestrian to poetic.
/03 Materials & Finishes
Details
Well-executed details define the character of a space and create a sense of completeness and place. We select these critical elements from baseboards to mouldings to create distinctive and truly memorable designs.
/04 Architectural Detailing
Details
Harnessing natural and artificial light to establish a desired atmosphere is a critical balancing act that drives the success of any scheme. We strategically integrate architectural lighting so that each design component and every task, mood and experience is enjoyed in its best light.
/05 Lighting Design
Details
From our catalog of distinguished domestic and international resources, we procure iconic classics, edition collectibles, sought-after antiques and cutting-edge contemporary furnishings, all bearing the hallmarks of quality, luxury and comfort.
/06 Decor
Details
Partnering with skilled craftsmen and upholsterers, and sourcing exquisite textiles from around the globe, we design one-of-a-kind furnishings that elegantly resolve challenging areas and exhibit superior workmanship.
/07 Furniture Design
Details
From kitchens to closets to boiserie, we conceive stylish storage systems and decorative architectural touches. In collaboration with woodworkers who employ the latest fabrication technologies, we achieve an endless array of distinguished possibilities.
/08 Millwork
Details
The graceful turn of a railing, the hand of a sleek lever, the flourish of delicate filigree — these lyrical applications of metal exhibit its strength, versatility and allure. We work with highly skilled artisans to explore the bounds of metalwork in all its forms.
/09 Metalwork
Details
To bring our ideas to life requires a mastery of hundreds of calculations and anticipation of challenges. We coordinate all design details to champion our vision among the construction team and to protect your investment against inferior execution.
/10 Project Coordination
Details
Art is a natural extension of our design and a prime opportunity for client self-expression. We integrate our clients' existing collections into our designs and select new works from our global gallery partners to elegantly punctuate each space.
/11 Art Advisory
Details
We are firm believers in the revolutionary artistry of a finishing touch to activate a space and stylishly augment the routines of its inhabitants. We provide intentional, concluding design layering from bedlinens to tablewares to the very last detail to transform a house into a living, personalized home.
/12 Lifestyle Curation
FAQ
My studio fulfills the projects we design from first ideas to final installations. We make all interior selections, generate construction documents, coordinate production, manage purchasing and budget, and provide site support during renovation to ensure work is being performed in accordance with design intent.
Project cost is determined by your unique project brief. Clients typically invest between $250-500 per square foot on furnishings excluding design fees, delivery costs and construction. If you don’t know what your budget is, a realistic investment outlook for work commensurate with images shown is part of our early discussions.
To ensure absolutely individuality for each of our clients, we avoid high-street offerings, mass produced options and ubiquitous furnishings sourced by 95% of other luxury design firms you'll encounter. Our work is comprised of fully-customized furniture, iconic classics, sought-after vintage finds, cutting-edge contemporary pieces, and limited-edition collectibles procured exclusively from our global roster of established galleries, pedigreed artisans and up-and-coming talents developed over 25 years. Additionally, our holistic approach considers all pertinent aspects of your optimal environment, not just decor. We conceive comprehensive lighting schemes, fine architectural details, unifying material palettes and beyond, resolving each facet of your space in our bespoke, immersive design to ensure you enjoy spaces that are as stunning and unique as they are functional and supportive.
We accept a limited number of commissions each year in order to provide our clients with elevated, personalized service and to allow Marc time and energy to focus on one design at a time. While you'll interact with a number of our team members during the project life cycle, Marc leads the conception and selections for every home.
Clients engage us in the earliest stages of their projects to accompany them in walk throughs with real estate brokers, consult them on improvements to a current home, or guide them during new construction planning sessions with builders. If you’re unsure about who, how or when to hire, we can advise after receiving your Discovery Profile.
We're happy to collaborate with qualified professionals in service of your goal. Marc often acts as a second pair of eyes to review layouts and use of space, optimize lighting plans, advise on appropriate investment allocations, and refine overall material concepts. Let us know about your existing team in your Discovery Profile.
Absolutely. We've partnered on projects from Boston to Los Angeles and we tailor our services to each client to ensure they receive consistent, premium care regardless of location. We can discuss your specific needs once we receive your Discovery Profile.
Due to the highly-detailed and custom nature of our projects, all purchases for items we specify are made through our studio. Our full control over the procurement process reduces the margin for error and any resulting additional costs to you.
Our sourcing acumen is well honed and we explore avenues inaccessible to the general public to create designs we know you’ll love. We'll handle all selections... allow us to exceed your expectations!
To protect your investment and relieve you of logistical coordination, our warehousing partners carefully receive, precisely inventory, securely store, and seamlessly transport your furnishings to your home. We're unable to accept liability for any items shipped independent of our firm.
Delivering spaces that meet our quality standards and design intent requires careful attention and is best for those seeking in-person services. We do offer a limited, 1.5 hour design consultation, which can be conducted virtually or in-person.
If a finished, magazine-ready look is appealing to you, we'll eate a turnkey environment ready for your review at installation — beds made, dishware stored and art hung! Let us know in your Discovery Profile.
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Prior to working with MHLI, I didn't truly understand the impact and importance of lighting. Marc leveraged his expertise in lighting to make the rooms feel more inviting, dynamic and special.
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No renovation in New York comes without its fair share of administrative hassles, board approvals and licenses. But these hassles did not become my headaches because MHLI was able to navigate that maze of obstacles like true professionals.
Unlock your signature home
And do it better, simpler, and easier... with us.
SERVICES
02
Interior Design +
Architectural Advisory
Comprehensive building material selections, project administration, and construction support to harmonize interior architecture with furnishings
• Needs major construction for a new build or complete home renovation, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades
• Prefers to delegate coordination of all selections, purchasing, project management, bidding, and contractor relations
• May already have an architect, builder or landscape architect
• Spatial Optimization/Floorplans
• Aesthetic Direction
• Material Selections & Detailing
• Architectural Lighting
• Plumbing Fittings
• Kitchen & Bathroom Design
• Construction Documentation• Bid Administration
• Ongoing Construction SupportWe work with you, your architect or builder to resolve floor plans, and we make comprehensive selections for finish materials, plumbing fittings, lighting and architectural details. We also generate technical drawings to communicate the design to the construction team, act as the client liaison with the general contractor during the bidding and construction process, and make necessary site visits to ensure the work performed adheres to the intended design.
18 - 24+ months for design and implementation
SERVICES
SERVICES
01
Interior Design
Combining premium and custom furnishings with white-glove delivery and end-to-end production management for full-home design projects
• Looking to furnish a new, move-in ready home including primary residences, pied-à-terres or secondary/vacation properties
• Wants cosmetic upgrades to an existing residence including built-ins or minor construction
• Prefers to make selections from items curated for them rather than shop on their own
• Favors one-of-a-kind, custom options over off-the-rack furnishings
This service is not for kitchen or bathroom upgrades, reconfigurations of existing floorplans, or changes to plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• Furniture Layouts
• Interior Furniture & Lighting Selections
• Millwork/Built-ins
• Wall & Ceiling Treatments
• Exterior Furniture & Lighting Selections
• Full Design Implementation• Custom Furniture Production
• Premium Purchasing & White Glove Installation
• Lifestyle Curation• Art Advisory
We select, purchase and coordinate installation of all interior furnishings; design and manage production of custom furniture, lighting and millwork; curate accessories, linens and homewares; and advise on integrating new or existing collections of art
10-14 months for design and implementation
SERVICES
Creative vision
Expert management
Concierge care
A PERFECT COMBINATION
Creative vision
Expert management
Concierge care
From new acquisitions to new builds, whether permanent residences or summer escapes, our clients rely on us to deliver distinctive and inventive homes. Our design distills your vision and the unique nuances of your space into custom, site-specific solutions and furnishings. Then, we orchestrate every detail required to bring our design to life — from procurement to project administration to construction support — to protect your investment, your time, and your peace of mind.
DEEP CONNECTIONS
A study in seduction...
materials that demand interaction,
surfaces that beg to be touched.
THE SCIENCE OF SOPHISTICATION
A winning strategy for proven results
Legendary homes don't just materialize by chance. They require a mastery of infinite calculations, anticipation of opportunities and challenges, unwavering focus, and a proven strategy.
Our comprehensive project management process is deliberate, efficient and backed by nearly 15 years providing an elevated client experience and crafting magazine-worthy interiors. By minimizing uncertainty, we instill confidence and relieve overwhelm to deliver a healthy return on your investment in our services along with a space you'll never want to leave.
PROCESS
PROCESS
Discovery
Data Collection
Project Feasibility
Custom Proposal
Agreement Execution
Onboarding
To evaluate your project's compatibility with our services, we learn about you and your goals through a brief discovery questionnaire, a clarity call, and a paid on-site assessment. We provide a custom, comprehensive project proposal before a formal agreement.
Development
Site Survey & Estimates
Floorplan & Budget Proposal
Documentation & Selections
Design Presentation
Revisions
We document the project site and obtain preliminary estimates from our preferred contractor and trades. After reviewing each client's preferences and analyzing existing conditions, we first present an optimal floor and/or furniture plan for approval. Then we explore and refine concepts to include in a detailed Design Presentation with material samples, furnishing selections with a detailed final investment. All client changes and approvals are finalized before we start swinging hammers.
Implementation
Bid Administration
Project Coordination
Custom Furnishings Production
Construction Support
Procurement
We take ownership of the spaces we envision by preparing required documents, obtaining and evaluating bids for construction, performing site visits to inspect progress, acting as your liaison with the general contractor and installers, coordinating fabrication of custom furniture, lighting and millwork, and managing the purchase, receipt, inspection, inventory and storage of all approved items.
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Installation
White Glove Delivery
Lifestyle Curation
Art Advisory
Post-Install Support
In this final phase, we orchestrate and oversee delivery, placement and assembly of all furnishings in your home. For a truly turnkey environment, we also stage dishware, linens, soft goods and decorative objects, and assist with integrating new or existing collections of art. We maintain long-term relationships with our clients even after project completion to provide ongoing counsel for room refreshes, new furnishings, growing collections or project additions as life changes dictate.