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Interior design projects

Good design doesn’t start with walls. It starts with people.

Then it grows with soul and emotion.

A selection of delivered projects

8 projects.

Our method, in one room: Avenida 5 de Outubro

The four stages of every project, shown by what each one produced in a three-bedroom apartment in Lisbon.

The living room as we found it. This is where the design starts.

Living room of the Avenida 5 de Outubro apartment in Lisbon in its original state, before the studio's work

The living room layout plan, with furniture and measurements.

Layout plan of the Avenida 5 de Outubro living room, with furniture and measurements, from the interior design project

The technical detail the works followed: fixing the stone bench to the wall.

3D technical detail for the works: fixing the stone bench to the living room wall

The same room, completed by the studio.

The Avenida 5 de Outubro living room in Lisbon, completed by the studio

What clients say

  • “Renata’s exceptional eye for detail, creative vision, and professionalism transformed our space into a stunning and functional home. She listened carefully to our needs and preferences and delivered a design that exceeded our expectations. Renata’s expertise and dedication made the entire process smooth and very enjoyable. I highly recommend her and the team for anyone seeking top-notch interior design services.”

    Robert Akl

    Washington, USA · LinkedIn

  • “Renata Santos Machado was excellent throughout the time we worked together. As well as being very warm, she was highly professional and dynamic. She kept rigorously to the timeline we wanted and honestly exceeded my expectations. […] The property turned out spectacular and entirely to my taste.”

    Stelvio Mangueira

    Luanda, Angola · LinkedIn · translated

  • I have known the work of the Renata Machado Atelier Team since 2011 and, over these years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with them on various decoration projects. Their professional approach is marked by remarkable rigor, a refined aesthetic sense, and a deep dedication to detail.

    Jorge Carneiro

    Lisbon, Portugal · LinkedIn

Renata Santos Machado, the atelier's founder, smiling, with a photograph of Portuguese cobblestones behind her

Every project starts with a conversation.

A detailed fee proposal, no obligation.

Email or phone: either will do.

Renata reads and answers personally, usually within one working day.

The Essential

Do you do comprehensive interior design projects?

Yes. Our specialty is turnkey projects, from concept to final installation.

Do you take on a single room?

Yes. We also accept projects for a single room, such as a living room or bedroom.

Do you work with commercial spaces or just residential ones?

We work with any type of space, with solutions tailored to functionality and brand image.

Do you work with any budget?

Yes. The client is the one who sets the budget they want to invest. We adapt the creative options to the budget available for the project.

How much does a project cost?

It depends on the size, complexity, duration, and type of services included. We provide customized quotes after analyzing the specific briefing.

What is included in the price?

Briefing, concept, layout, moodboard, technical drawings, budgets, logistics, specialized teams, on-site installation, and global monitoring.

What are the payment terms?

As a rule, in 2 moments: awarding and final budget approval phase to proceed with purchases and orders. Reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

What is the deadline for an interior design project?

Depending on the size, complexity, and quality level, it can vary between 4 and 24 weeks from the initial briefing to the final delivery.

How do you ensure the deadline is met?

With rigorous planning, reliable partners, and constant monitoring. However, there may always be some unforeseen event that does not directly depend on us.