The studio narrows choices early, documents what matters, and leaves room for the small irregularities that make a home human.
Studio
A measured design practice
Maris works in the space between architecture, furniture, and the daily rituals that make a house feel lived in.
See the process
Working rules
Studio principles
Reduce before adding
Every palette starts with what can be removed, repaired, or made quieter.
Let materials carry memory
Stone, timber, linen, clay, and brass are selected for how they age.
Design for the day after install
Rooms are composed for use, maintenance, and seasonal change.
How the work moves
Step 1
Fit conversation
Scope, timeline, budget range, and decision pressure are clarified.
Step 2
Material direction
Palette, key rooms, and procurement rules are established.
Step 3
Documentation
Selections, notes, and install priorities are prepared for approval.
Step 4
Installation
Final styling resolves the rooms without overfilling them.
Principal and studio
MA
Maris Vale
Principal designer
Leads concept, palette, and final installation with a focus on restraint.
CL
Clara Noe
Studio coordinator
Keeps procurement, samples, and client decisions moving cleanly.
“A room should hold attention without asking for it.”