Studio Marler is a small firm working with developers on boutique hotels and apartment buildings, as well as new companies coming to Rwanda for commercial interiors.

Our solutions include:

Interior Architectural Plans

Design Concepts and Space Plans

International and Local Sourcing

Budgeting

Implementation and Over-site

 

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RESIDENTIAL

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COMMERCIAL

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HOSPITALITY

Experience life in Rwanda from a Private Home.

 

Working with the client we designed a home reminiscent of a the Belgium colonial style of an era long past. The long back porch is situated to allow the views of all five volanoes in the area. The large house has three bedrooms all ensuite with a living room, dining area and office. The second house on the property has two ensuite bedrooms, a living area and small kitchen. Both houses have fireplaces for the cold evenings. The houses were styled with colonial style furniture to capture a real feeling of being in Africa of yesteryear.

 

 
The back porch gives a view of the pool, the tennis court and the volcanoes.

The back porch gives a view of the pool, the tennis court and the volcanoes.

Both homes have fireplaces for the cool evenings.

Both homes have fireplaces for the cool evenings.

The compound has both a pool and a tennis court, with five bedrooms all ensuite.

The compound has both a pool and a tennis court, with five bedrooms all ensuite.

COMMERCIAL SPACES IN KIGALI

Looking to upgrade your office or thinking of locating in Rwanda, we can help. We have completed a number of projects from full remodels to quick paint jobs and new furniture. Talk to us about your space and where you’d like to go. We’ve worked with large and small groups to make workspaces comfortable and productive.

 Rwanda Charm

A new restaurant with all-things-Rwanda delivered for the guest experience. Working with the clients we developed a budget-friendly, made-in-Rwanda restaurant for their guests. Loving this place as you always know what country you’re in. Peace trays float and sway from the ceiling, comfortable sofas have wooden side tables, and zebra print leather benches finish the space. We also divided the restaurant from the lounge with our original designed metal and glass room dividers.

Lush, warm hotel in the volcano mountains of the gorillas.

 

Small, 17-room hotel in three buildings with restaurant, spa and pool area. The concept was to provide a first class stay utilizing local products and labour. Our firm provided interior design, procurement and oversite. We continue to work with the client as they upgrade and adjust on their hotel.

 

 
Standard King Bedroom

Standard King Bedroom

Double Bed Massage Hut

Double Bed Massage Hut

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Traditional Home into Coffee Shop

 

What started as an update on a traditional house turned into a one year project with two phases and a new tenant found to fill the space. With it’s great view and lovely location who couldn’t see a coffee house here?

 
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New bathrooms with made-in-rwanda vanities and industrial styled mirrors

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New made-in-rwanda seating for the most popular porch.

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 These beautiful vistas deserve a beautiful home. Working with a team from South Africa, Studio Marler created lovely spaces for this generational home. Work included designing the kitchens, bathrooms, home theater and guest house.

 New apartments can sometimes be hard to rent out when there are so many on the market. A company in Nairobi asked us to stage one of theirs to do some publicity photos prior to their opening. For this unit we borrowed furniture from Odds & Ends in Nairobi. This turned out beautifully.

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Designing furniture and home goods has always been a wonderful extension of interior design. Through our Made-In-Rwanda concept shop, Studio:Rwanda, we are continuing to work on pieces that stand the test of time and offer quality finishes for our clients. Stop into our shop in Kacyiru as we update our products all the time.

Kibagabaga’s most well-known address

 

Serene Crest is a 23-unit condominium building with a small pool. The units of two and three-bedroom ensuites were detailed with many products selected from China. Custom cabinetry, large walk-in showers, and beautiful wood-tile flooring make this a giant step above many homes in the area.

 

 
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Designing for over 20 years

 

Kitchens and Bathrooms make up so much of the home, whether it is an apartment or a large house. We spend time on these rooms to make them appealing and most important, functional. We work closely with architects to design the interiors to give the clients the most for the space and their money.

 

 
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