About Marilena Baynes

Bringing your ideas to life with expert design from start to finish

Marilena Baynes (known as Maz), is an award-winning Brisbane-based designer who has worked with clients all over the wider Brisbane area and the Sunshine Coast to create beautiful and comfortable homes they adore.

Born in Perth and of Italian heritage, Marilena , seamlessly merges European creative elegance with influences from the Australian landscape with her interior design projects, embracing a subtle balance of old and new through composition, texture, volume and light. This classic yet contemporary approach creates stylish and interesting spaces that are a true joy to live in.  

Specialising in residential projects, Marilena is also adept at working across various architectural styles. Whether you have a traditional Queenslander or a post war home, her designs will sensitively embrace the architecture of your home as well as your own style.

Award-winning designer

Her designs blend cosmopolitan influences with the Australian landscape, creating stylish and comfortable interiors. With a dedication to excellence and a string of industry accolades, Marilena is your go-to designer to transform your space into a work of art. Get in touch with Marilena to discuss your next project.

MOST RECENT ACCOLADES

2024 HIA-IDA Queensland Interior Design Awards Winner - Residential Interior Design Up to $200,000.

2024 KBDi Designer Awards Finalist

2023 HIA-IDA Queensland Interior Design Awards Winner - Residential Interior Design Up to $50,000.

2023 KBDi Designer Awards Finalist

Your ideas drive her designs

As an interior designer, Marilena will partner with you, listen to everything you’re looking for and get to know your unique style. She can translate your ideas into practical solutions that will give you exactly the design you need.

Dog lover & fashion enthusiast

Maz is not only a passionate designer. She’s  also a dog lover, a fashion enthusiast, a wife, and a mother. She loves living in the Brisbane area, and visiting beautiful spaces that are unique to our Queensland environment.

The Marilena Baynes Interior Design Difference!

What makes us different? As a small but experienced interior design team in Brisbane our goal is to be your design partners from start to finish. We’re not only on hand to help smooth the process every step of the way, but our team is also attentive, responsive, creative, realistic, practical and extremely dedicated.

We’re here for you!