Business Details
Award-Winning Interior Design Services
Marlaina Teich Designs is a Long Island-based interior design firm dedicated to creating thoughtfully planned and personally styled spaces for discerning clients. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in transforming primary residences, secondary homes, and commercial spaces into elegant, functional environments that reflect each client's unique lifestyle. Our white-glove service encompasses every detail from initial concept to final installation, working closely with luxury builders, contractors, and top-tier vendors to ensure seamless execution. Recognized by the Long Island Choice Awards for Best Interior Design in 2022, our team brings expertise in whole-home renovations, destination design projects, and commercial fit-outs for salons and medi-spas.We pride ourselves on maintaining accessibility throughout the design process, offering personalized attention from blueprint development to the selection of high-performance fabrics and finishes. Featured in Architectural Digest and House Beautiful, our work has been showcased on the Emmy Award-winning show George to the Rescue, demonstrating our commitment to innovative solutions and client satisfaction. Our process includes comprehensive space planning, custom design schemes, and meticulous oversight during construction and installation phases to deliver spaces that exceed expectations.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Fit-Outs
Destination Design
Space Planning
Design Consultation
Project Management
Custom Furnishings
Color Schemes
Material Selection
Installation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in luxury residential and commercial interior design
- Our team provides white-glove service from concept to final installation
- Recognized as Best Interior Design firm by Long Island Choice Awards 2022
- Featured in Architectural Digest and on Emmy Award-winning show George to the Rescue
- We maintain direct relationships with top-tier builders and luxury vendors
What people say
Attention to detail
Vision and knowledge
Smooth process
Award-winning style
Professional team
Services
Residential Design
We transform primary residences through comprehensive renovations and new builds. Our team collaborates with luxury builders to create functional, elegant spaces tailored to family needs. From kitchen redesigns to full-house gut renovations, we handle every detail including material selection, space planning, and installation. Our expertise ensures durable, stylish results that maintain property value while reflecting personal tastes.
Commercial Fit-Outs
We specialize in creating memorable commercial spaces for salons, medi-spas, and luxury businesses. Our designs combine branding elements with functional layouts to enhance client experiences. Services include custom wall features, product displays, and durable finish selections that maintain aesthetic appeal while supporting daily operations. Each project receives tailored solutions that balance style with practical business requirements.
Destination Design
Our destination design service caters to clients needing secondary homes in exclusive locations. We manage every aspect from long-distance planning to on-site execution, ensuring move-in ready results. This includes coordinating local contractors, sourcing regionally appropriate materials, and creating spaces that accommodate seasonal use while maintaining luxury standards for high-profile clients.
Space Planning
We optimize spatial functionality through expert layout planning that enhances flow and usability. Our approach considers traffic patterns, furniture placement, and architectural features to maximize available space. For residential projects, this includes creating multi-functional areas that accommodate family needs, while commercial spaces receive layouts that improve customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Design Consultation
Our consultation services provide expert advice on color schemes, material selections, and decorative elements. We help clients choose durable, stylish options suited to their lifestyle, from family-friendly fabrics to low-maintenance finishes. This service includes personalized recommendations for lighting fixtures, wall treatments, and decorative accessories that create cohesive, visually appealing spaces.
People
Marlaina Teich
Founder and Principal Designer
With over 20 years of experience, Marlaina Teich leads the firm's design vision. Featured on George to the Rescue and in Architectural Digest, she combines creative expertise with practical problem-solving. Her approach focuses on understanding client lifestyles to create personalized spaces that balance beauty with functionality for residential and commercial projects.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients from Long Island to California, Florida, the Caribbean, and everywhere in between, including destination design projects.
What types of projects do you handle?
We specialize in residential design (whole-home renovations and new builds), commercial fit-outs for salons and medi-spas, and destination design projects.
How does your design process work?
Our process includes initial consultation, space planning, custom design schemes, material selection, construction oversight, and final installation with regular client updates.
Are you featured in any publications?
Our work appears in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and Traditional Home, and we've been featured on George to the Rescue.
What makes your service unique?
Our white-glove service includes complete project management, from blueprint development to final installation with top-tier vendors and contractors.
Do you work with out-of-area clients?
Yes, we specialize in destination design for high-profile clients needing secondary homes in locations like Palm Springs and the Hamptons.
Reviews (7)
Audrey Garvin
Nov 09, 2019
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We absolutely loved working with Marlaina! She was able to create a cohesive space through the first floor of our home and it turned out better than we could have even imagined. She took all of our ideas and made them better. She knew when to push us outside of our comfort zone with certain pieces and now they are some of our favorites! She made the entire process smooth - and super fun! - from start to finish. We cant wait to work with Marlaina on future projects!
Claudine Orlian
Oct 13, 2019
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Marlaina is the quintessential interior designer! Her attention to detail and sense of style are award winning. I hired her to help design my entire home so incredibly elegant . Everyday it is a sincere pleasure to come Home after a long day at work and feel so good about my surroundings. A true seasoned professional that also has an fun- loving personality, and is so easy to work with. Marlaina goes above and beyond to ensure her Clients are happy. Highly recommend!
Gannon Schaefer
Sep 09, 2019
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Marlaina and her team have turned my house into my dream home. They took the time to understand my style, presented me with many choices, and were patient thru out the whole process. They were there for every furniture delivery to make sure items were perfect, almost daily while the contractors were renovating, and were available to answer questions whenever I had one. They are full service and the vendors they choose are fantastic. I walk into my home and am so happy. Guests walk into my home and say wow! I cant wait to do my next project with MTD.
Loren Maroof
Sep 09, 2019
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I can not say enough to describe my experience with Marlaina. I recently built a house and Marlaina and her team were a part of it from the beginning. She helped with the blue prints to the small decorating details and everything in between ( tiles, fixtures, stones, doors, knobs and many other details) She was available day and night. We shopped together and made decisions together. She was on site when we needed her always prepared and professional. She made this big job so much easier!! My house is beautiful!! Thank you Marlaina!! I love you !!! .
Fred Joseph
Aug 14, 2019
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Marlaina and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Her expertise transformed the entire second level of my home. Can't wait to redo the first floor with her. She worked with my budget and exposed me to decorating ideas that I didn't even know I would love. Truly a great experience.
Filomena Abitino-Howe
May 21, 2019
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Marlaina was absolutely amazing! Marlaina took her time to design the perfect atmosphere for my Medispa. Her attention to detail was impeccable !! Everyone is astonished with the presence and aura they feel when walking through the office. Thank you Marlaina for all your dedication and making my Medispa more beautiful than I could ever imagine!!! I also want to thank her wonderful assistances for all their help. I would and do highly recommend her without a doubt !!! Im so excited to have her work her magic on my home !!
Erin Cunningham
May 17, 2019
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MTDNY styled and decorated our home beautifully. Marlaina and her staff were patient during construction, and worked well with our vision for the spaces. Friends, family, and neighbors compliment us on our light fixtures, and how the spaces tie together. We love our happy jewel tone wallpapers and fabrics, and are thrilled with the results.
