Marlayton Showcase: Turning the boring into the brilliant for our clients
Looking to take your next property to the next level, ready for future tenants?
At Mardesign, we’re the go-to interior design firm that helps property developers increase ROI and master the art of functional–yet aesthetic–design.
In one of our recent projects, we were able to help our client turn a boring property into one that’s both inspiring and profitable.
Welcome to Marlayton…
Project background
When we started working on this project, the property was looking very grey and sad. The bathroom was separated into two rooms, there was almost no small power layout, and all the electrics needed to be replaced in order to comply with current regulations.
Upon starting the project, we then realised that behind the wallpaper there was no insulation to the external walls which had a big knock-on impact on final planning, furniture layout, and refurb costs.
Because of this, we had to replace all windows and doors that weren’t providing the right ventilation. Luckily, thanks to our intense planning stage, we were able to identify and rectify these issues early on, with minimal delay to the client.
The goal of this project was to create a homely space that would tie in the design concept with the client’s collector’s pieces and artwork.
This is how we designed Marlayton:
Perfecting the planning stage
Lounge: we worked on the furniture layout to maximise as much as possible circulation together with the existing pieces
Bedroom 1: we created a dressing/walk-in wardrobe area which can also be used as a workstation and the sleeping area
Bedroom 2: we created the working area by the window that faces the garden and provided concealed wardrobes and display in the space
Bathroom: now works in one space only, we removed the bath to allow the right space for the vanity, shower and also a storage cupboard
Storage rooms: in one room we have now a storage area for all the cleaning products, ironing & laundry and on the opposite one as it has natural lighting we created a small study area
Kitchen: kept as it was with the exception of a new countertop, sink, tap and washer dryer.
Creating a unique L’Indochine Concept
As we were working with existing key pieces, we wanted to be inspired by the L’Indochine concept that was already present in the property.
We built upon these elements and created the finishes palette using the rich reds, burnt oranges and black accents of existing pieces, then adding in some hints of blue to balance out the colour palette.
The lounge was really the heart of this property as it connects all the rooms, so we thought it should be the most vibrant in terms of colour and contrasting elements.
We chose to keep all the skirtings and walls white so that the beautiful red ceiling with black accents and vibrant furnishings to do all the hard work.
In the bedrooms, we decided to go for a more neutral colour palette as we wanted to create a relaxing vibe in these areas.
Finally, in the bathroom, we went for a monochromatic, black-and-white space which gives a very tailored – yet fun – feel to the room.
Interior design is hard work, but worth it!
Creating functional yet aesthetic interiors is not as easy as many people may think. It should be thought of as a tool that not only creates beautiful spaces that are comfortable, but ones that are equally as functional and efficient.
If you’re struggling to make interior design work in your properties or simply don’t have the time to bring your visions to life, we can help you design quality spaces that work and feel better, using affordable and creative design as a platform to maximize ROI and elevate performance.
If you’re looking to up your property interior design game and advice on tap, then get in touch.
Check out what investors say.
“Working with Raquel has been an absolute dream.
As property investors who are also directors of two other full time businesses, and who’d just brought home our first child, you could say we were somewhat time poor!
We knew we needed help with our next project. I was struggling with overwhelm and becoming a bottleneck, so we reached out to Raquel for guidance.
Raquel was able to work with my vision for the property and create a truly stunning design.
Her skills in space planning blew us away, we’d have never thought of using the space the way she did, and it’s meant the property has a real wow factor about it.
Investing over 3 hours from where we live has its challenges, but with the floor plans, lighting plans, specification documents and elevations Raquel produced, it’s making the project so much easier to manage from afar.
Our aim was to raise the bar in the area and we’re definitely doing that with Raquels support!
We could not recommend her more highly. Book her before it's too late….”
— Kelly Molson & Lee Allison. Ava Lily Property
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