MP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LTD

What MP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LTD does

MP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LTD, operating as MP DESIGN, is a privately held interior design and remodel planning firm founded in 1999 by Manuela Paparella. The firm specializes in residential and small commercial projects, providing expert space planning and interior design executed through construction-ready CAD plans, integrated with professional specification of quality fixtures and finishes. Its service portfolio spans kitchen and bath remodels, full house remodels, additions, aging-in-place modifications (delivered under its NAHB CAPS certification), commercial tenant improvements for cafés, restaurants, and offices, and on-site paint color consultations using Benjamin Moore products. The principal is supported by a small team offering service in five languages (English, Italian, German, Spanish, French), which underpins the firm's ability to execute projects remotely across borders, as demonstrated by its 2026 renovation in Xabia, Spain.

The firm monetizes through project-based, quote-based professional services fees, with no publicly disclosed pricing or retainers. Customer mix is dominated by individual homeowners undertaking remodels, supplemented by a small number of small commercial engagements (e.g., 2004 Hyatt Embarcadero Massimo Lounge Café, Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant). Disclosed project tickets range from $50,001–$75,000 for a 2022 Sausalito bath remodel to $125,000–$150,000 including furnishings for a 2025 Kings Beach full townhome remodel, indicating pricing scaled to scope. There are no funding rounds, no parent company, and no evidence of institutional investment; the firm operates as an independent practice with ownership concentrated in the founder.

Geographically, MP DESIGN serves the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County, the Lake Tahoe region (Kings Beach, Carnelian Bay, Incline Village, Tahoe Donner), and international clients in Costa Blanca, Spain. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with clients acquired via direct website inquiry, the Houzz professional listing, Chamber of Commerce and Marin Builder's Association referrals, and organic social across Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube. Technology is limited to technical CAD drafting; no AI/ML, APIs, integrations, or proprietary software platforms are evidenced in the input data.

Name

MP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LTD

Legal name

MP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LTD

Website

https://mpdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MP DESIGN is a Kings Beach, California interior design and remodel planning firm founded in 1999 that delivers construction-ready CAD plans, space planning, and aging-in-place design for residential homeowners and small commercial clients across the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Residential remodel planning
• Commercial tenant improvement
• Aging-in-place design
• Space planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kings Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Design and Planning Services: Fees charged for remodel planning, technical design, space planning, interior design, and construction-ready plan production for residential and small commercial projects. Services include fixture and finish specification, project management oversight, and paint color consultations. Revenue is project-based and likely varies by scope and project type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MP Design provides expert space planning and interior design services executed through construction-ready CAD plans, integrated with professional specification of quality fixtures and finishes. The firm specializes in remodel planning and technical design for residential projects (kitchens, bathrooms, full home remodels, aging-in-place modifications) and small commercial projects (cafes, restaurants, office tenant improvements), supported by on-site paint color consultations and project management from planning through construction completion.

Product overview

MP DESIGN is a remodel planning and interior design firm specializing in technical design services for residential and small commercial projects. The company's core offering is its Remodel Planning + Design Services, which provides expert space planning and interior design executed through construction-ready plans, integrated with professional specification of quality fixtures and finishes. The service portfolio spans Residential Design Portfolio (kitchens, baths, full house remodels, aging-in-place solutions), Commercial Design Portfolio (cafes, restaurants, office tenant improvements), Aging-in-Place Solutions (CAPS-certified accessibility design), Paint Color Consultation (on-site color consultation with Benjamin Moore products), and Fine Art Photography by Manuela (artist photography available as prints and décor). Located in Kings Beach, CA, the firm serves the Tahoe region, San Francisco Bay Area, and international locations including Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Manuela Paparella Fine Art Photography: Fine art photography collection by owner Manuela Paparella, featuring expressive images available as framed prints and decor pieces through Etsy and Fine Art America shops.

Products and services

• Remodel Planning + Design Services End-to-end remodel planning and design service providing expert space planning, interior design, construction-ready CAD drafting, and professional specification of quality fixtures and finishes for residential and small commercial projects. Includes guidance through the permitting process and project management oversight from planning through construction completion.
• Aging-in-Place Solutions Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) design services providing barrier-free, accessible, and stylish design solutions — including curbless showers, grabrails, and custom vanities — for homeowners who want to age safely in their homes.
• Paint Color Consultation On-site interior and exterior paint color consultation service using Benjamin Moore paints, delivered with a written paint schedule specifying color numbers and finishes for each surface.
• Fine Art Photography by Manuela Collection of expressive fine art photographs by Manuela Paparella, offered as framed prints and decor pieces for purchase via the Etsy and Fine Art America / Pixels online shops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% ROI on master bathroom remodel featured on HGTV Bang for the Buck (August 2009)

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• North Tahoe Community Alliance & Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the North Tahoe Community Alliance & Chamber of Commerce, providing local networking, community visibility, and referral opportunities within the North Tahoe region.
• Networking Entrepreneurial Women of MarinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate member of Networking Entrepreneurial Women of Marin, a professional networking organization supporting women entrepreneurs in Marin County.
• HouzzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional presence on Houzz platform (mpdesign-usa) serving as a marketplace listing for homeowner referrals and project discovery.
• Marin Builder's AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of the Marin Builder's Association, contributing articles to annual publications and benefiting from industry recognition and referrals through the association's channels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Linda Woodrum Interiors: Independent residential interior designer with national recognition (HGTV Dream Home) and a portfolio of full-home remodels. Comparable to MP Design in boutique scale, residential remodel focus, and HGTV-driven credibility — relevant benchmark for understanding the trajectory of design-led residential practices.
• Studio McGee: Boutique-to-scaled interior design firm offering residential and light commercial design services across the US. Comparable to MP Design in core interior design offering, though Studio McGee operates at significantly larger scale with a Netflix show, retail line, and broader geographic reach.
• Laura U Design Collective: Houston-based interior design firm serving residential clients on remodels and new construction with construction-ready documentation. Comparable to MP Design in offering full-service design with technical plans, fixture specification, and project management for homeowners.
• Caitlin Wilson Design: Boutique interior design firm specializing in residential remodels and new builds with a strong digital brand and product line. Similar in service offering to MP Design (residential remodel design with construction-ready specifications) but at higher national visibility.
• Susan Marocco Interiors: Bay Area-based interior design firm focused on residential remodels and aging-in-place design. Directly comparable to MP Design in geography (Northern California), service offering (residential remodel design with construction-ready plans), and client segment (premium homeowners, many older clients).

Emerging players

• Modsy: Virtual interior design and 3D rendering service targeting homeowners planning remodels and furniture purchases. Comparable in targeting the same homeowner-remodel customer with design services, but differentiated by 3D visualization technology versus MP Design's CAD technical plans.
• Havenly: Online interior design platform pairing customers with remote designers at lower price points. Comparable because it serves the same homeowner-remodel use case but competes via technology and scale rather than in-person technical CAD expertise — directly relevant for understanding the competitive threat MP Design faces from digitally-enabled incumbents.
• Decorilla: Online interior design marketplace offering virtual design consultations and room makeovers. Directly competes for the same homeowner remodeling customer segment but at lower price points; relevant as a benchmark for how digital platforms compress the entry-level interior design market.

Broad incumbents

• Kelly Wearstler: Globally recognized interior design and lifestyle brand covering residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. Comparable category (high-end interior design) but operates at vastly larger scale with brand, retail, and hospitality projects including work for Hyatt properties — same hospitality client category as MP Design's Hyatt Embarcadero work.

Regional players

• Re-Bath: National bath-remodel franchise offering design and installation services for homeowners. Comparable because it competes for the same bathroom remodel projects MP Design serves (e.g., the Sausalito $50-75K master bath) but executes as a design-build contractor rather than pure design services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mpdesign_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=TtCTVpr3Bmg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mpdesign.usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpdesign_usa
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mpdesignusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mp-architectural-design-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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