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Areas We Work

Interior Design & Home Staging, From Glasgow To Projects Further Afield

Maison Mirabelle is based in Glasgow and works with clients across the UK and selected international destinations.

The Maison Mirabelle Interiors crest, a French-style house in a laurel wreath, set on a vintage travel collage of old maps, postage stamps and postmarks from Paris, Rome, London, Egypt and beyond

Holiday Rentals & Airbnb Properties

First impressions begin with the photographs. Thoughtful styling helps your property stand out and gives guests more reasons to leave positive reviews and recommend it to others.

It's about creating a space guests will want to book, enjoy and remember.

Second Homes — More Time Enjoying, Less Time Organising

Furnishing and styling a property in another country takes a huge amount of time, particularly from a distance. Maison Mirabelle can coordinate the process, so instead of arriving to another list of jobs, you can focus on enjoying the home you've created.

Your Property Abroad, Without All the DIY.

Why Work With Caroline

Caroline has owned a property abroad herself, so she knows how much work it can be. Styling a property abroad is about more than design advice: she takes the project on with you and handles the coordination, so it isn't left to you.

  • One person, personally involved from the first idea to the finishing touches
  • Someone who understands your vision and preferences
  • Help with sourcing and liaison with local tradespeople
  • Remote oversight where appropriate, and a final in-person visit, styling and inspection
  • Less time and effort for you, with less to coordinate from another country
A collage of a styled apartment: a cream kitchen with terracotta tiles, a bedroom with a wrought-iron bed, a living room with a grey corner sofa, and a balcony terrace at sunset
Italy (2010)
Process

How International Property Styling Works.

01

Initial Consultation

A video consultation to talk through the property, what you'd like to achieve and your preferences and vision.

02

Assessing the Space

Caroline reviews the existing property remotely and identifies where improvements could be made, from layout and furnishings to colour schemes and overall atmosphere.

03

Mood Boards & Styling Concepts

Mood boards and ideas set a clear visual direction, showing how furniture, colours, accessories and decorative details could work together.

04

Sourcing Furniture & Finishes

Help sourcing the furniture, fixtures, fittings and other items the project needs. Where appropriate, Caroline can help identify local suppliers and tradespeople.

05

Coordinating the Work

Once the project is agreed and organised, Caroline can liaise with local tradespeople and relevant professionals. Depending on the project, a local site manager may be arranged or the work coordinated remotely, with ongoing conversation about colour schemes, layouts and other styling decisions. This is styling coordination, not formal building management.

06

In-Person Visit & Final Checks

As the project nears completion, Caroline can visit to see how the styling has come together and note anything outstanding, coordinating with the relevant tradespeople to put it right before the final styling. This is a styling review, not technical certification or sign-off of building work.

07

Finishing Touches & Final Styling

Where agreed, Caroline completes the finishing touches personally, arranging furniture, accessories and decorative details so the property feels welcoming and ready to enjoy or present to guests.

08

Final Presentation & Photography

Once styled, final photographs and videos can be arranged or taken for your review. For holiday rentals, these may be useful for marketing the property online. Any use of completed project images on Maison Mirabelle's own website would be subject to your permission.

Styling in Practice

The Difference Styling Makes, Wherever the Property Is.

A space can be perfectly good and still feel unfinished. Often it takes just a few well-chosen pieces, such as a plant, woven baskets and warm lighting, to turn an empty corner into somewhere that feels lived in and welcoming.

The same thinking applies to a property abroad: a considered finish that suits its setting and the way the home will be used, whether for long summer stays or a steady stream of visitors.

Small details, thoughtfully chosen, change how a space feels.
An empty landing before styling, with a white panelled door, a tall wall mirror and a single ornament on the carpet
Before
The same landing after styling, with a birdcage shelving stand, woven baskets, a potted palm and a glowing lantern against warm terracotta walls
After

Have a Property Abroad That Could Use a Little Maison Mirabelle Magic?

Caroline would love to hear about your plans, wherever your property is.