Our take
Marilena Baynes Interior Design Studio focuses on residential interiors, from kitchen and bathroom design to new builds and substantial renovations. The studio combines spatial planning, material and appliance specifications, furniture and decorating, with attention to the home’s architecture and daily routines. Its design consultation writing explains how inspiration becomes scaled plans and a practical brief. This is a fit for homeowners wanting coordinated design guidance through a larger transformation.
- Residential renovations and new builds
- Kitchen and bathroom design
- Furniture and decorating
Who will you deal with?
Marilena Baynes, also known as Maz, is the founder and lead designer. Her current about page describes a small team including a building designer, a design assistant and art curator, alongside a wider network of builders and other trades. Those supporting people are not individually named. The studio presents Marilena as the person who listens to the client’s ideas and translates them into practical design solutions.
From the firm's own website, its ABN record and what clients say in their reviews. Checked October 2026.
What clients say
Recent reviews from the firm's Google Business Profile.
We’d been thinking of renovating for some time but didn’t know where to start. Then Maz stepped in! Maz helped to focus our ideas and really understand what we were looking for and what was important in achieving our desired outcome. We were stuck on the layout, but some brainstorming and problem solving from Maz and she came up with the perfect solution and we couldn’t be happier. Being a professional…
We cannot recommend Maz enough. What initially felt like an overwhelming tasks became an enjoyable experience thanks to her expertise and guidance. Maz listened to our likes, dislikes, wants and needs and applied them to the finishing details for our 1940s cottage renovation. Throughout the entire experience no question felt too small or silly. Maz was always willing to respond to calls/texts or emails. The support…
I contacted Maz to develop concepts for our planned renovations on our 90s brick home. She was very responsive to my needs, spending time to get to know what I was after and coming back to me with concepts that then become our "blueprint" for a renovation that has taken over two years to complete. The trades she recommended were reliable and great to work with, and we were able to space out each stage to meet their…
Checked against the ABN register
| ABN | 41 323 689 589 |
|---|---|
| Registered entity | BAYNES, MARILENA LUCIA |
| Entity type | Individual/Sole Trader |
| ABN status | Active since 1 Nov 2015 |
| GST | Registered since 1 Jan 2025 |
| Registered location | QLD 4171 |
| Business names on this ABN | Marilena Baynes Interior Design Studio |
ABN published on the business website and confirmed active in Queensland on the ABR for BAYNES, MARILENA LUCIA (4171). Checked October 2026.
Example from their blog
Marilena Baynes Interior Design Studio publishes articles on its own website one of our listing criteria. An article we checked:
Why Your Renovation Should Start With a Design Consultation, Not Pinterest
Published 10 Aug 2026
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