Casa Mariposa

What Casa Mariposa does

Casa Mariposa is a sole-proprietor interior architecture micro-enterprise (Entreprise Individuelle, EI) headquartered in Tours, France, founded by Marie Gombault and registered with URSAFF in January 2023 (Siren 948 420 252, APE 7410Z). The studio delivers a five-service portfolio — custom furniture design (Design sur mesure), space planning and design conception (Conception), full renovation management (Rénovation), end-to-end transformation and decoration (Transformation et mise en beauté), and administrative permit preparation (Administratif) — to residential individuals, property investors, and small commercial clients such as boutique, restaurant, and healthcare-practice operators. The underlying technology stack consists of standard professional interior-design tools: 3D visualization and photorealistic rendering, computer-aided design (CAD) for floor plans and elevations, mood boards for material and ambiance selection, and 360-degree virtual views presented to clients during project proposals.

The business is built on the founder's professional background, which combines digital marketing training, technical and operational event management at venues including the Grand Palais in Paris, and formal interior architecture education at MJM Graphic Design Paris (2022, Mention Très Bien). Marie Gombault coordinates a network of trusted artisans and contractors for construction execution and holds the studio's own decennial liability insurance (assurance décennale) on top of the coverage carried by partner trades — a French regulatory prerequisite for renovation work. No external funding has been raised; the company is fully bootstrapped and operates under French micro-enterprise VAT-exemption rules.

Commercially, Casa Mariposa runs a direct-sales, quote-based professional services model. Initial discovery consultation and first quote are offered free; subsequent pricing is customized per project based on scope, surface area, and complexity, with no publicly disclosed rate cards. Geographic scope is tiered: design and conception services are available throughout France, while on-site construction supervision and contractor follow-up are restricted to the Touraine region and a defined list of surrounding communes. The single-employee structure is the binding capacity constraint on growth and pipeline throughput.

Name

Casa Mariposa

Legal name

Casa Mariposa EI

Website

https://casamariposa.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Casa Mariposa is a Tours, France-based interior architecture micro-enterprise operated by sole proprietor Marie Gombault, offering custom furniture design, space planning, renovation management, decoration, and permit services to residential and small commercial clients nationwide, with on-site construction supervision limited to the Touraine region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tours

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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. Interior Architecture and Design Consulting: Core revenue stream from providing interior architecture services including design, renovation management, and decoration consultation. Services are priced per project based on scope and complexity. Revenue is one-time per project engagement.
2. Custom Furniture Design: Design and specification of bespoke furniture pieces for clients, with optional accompaniment during execution with trusted artisans.
3. Construction Project Management: Full-service renovation accompaniment including contractor coordination, budget management, administrative handling, and construction site follow-up from initiation to final reception.
4. Administrative Document Preparation: Preparation of administrative dossiers for public administration authorizations including planning applications, building permits, and coordination with local authorities (mairies, Architectes Bâtiments de France).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Casa Mariposa is an interior architecture studio offering custom furniture design, space planning and conception, full renovation management with contractor coordination, end-to-end transformation and decoration services, and administrative document preparation for permits. The studio serves residential clients and commercial professionals (boutiques, restaurants, offices) with design services available nationwide in France and on-site construction follow-up in the Touraine region.

Product overview

Casa Mariposa is a sole interior architecture studio offering a suite of complementary services centered on interior design and renovation. The core offerings include Design sur mesure (custom furniture creation), Conception (space planning and design), Rénovation (full renovation management with contractor coordination), Transformation et mise en beauté (comprehensive transformation including decoration), and Administratif (permit and administrative filing support). These services are designed to work independently or in combination, with pricing based on custom quotes rather than standardized packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design sur mesure (Custom Furniture Design) Custom furniture design service creating unique, bespoke pieces tailored to client specifications, including functionality, aesthetics, materials, finishes, colors, and detailed finishing touches like moldings and handles. Includes technical dossiers with dimensions, elevations, and material selections, with optional accompaniment during execution by trusted artisans. Aimed at clients unable to find suitable furniture in retail.
• Conception (Space Planning and Design Conception) Interior design conception service involving space transformation, optimization, feasibility studies, volume work, partitioning, ambiance, materials, furniture, lighting, and colors. Delivered with 2D plans and 3D visualizations to propose technically feasible and innovative renovation ideas tailored to client constraints.
• Rénovation (Full Renovation Management) Full renovation accompaniment service covering project creation through construction management, contractor coordination, budget analysis, site supervision, and final acceptance. Designed to provide clients with peace of mind from creation to final reception of construction works.
• Transformation et mise en beauté (End-to-End Transformation and Decoration) End-to-end transformation service bundling conception, renovation, and final decorative styling. Includes furniture shopping list, delivery management, and complete space installation to deliver a finished interior ready to occupy.
• Administratif (Administrative Document Preparation) Administrative document preparation service for public administration filings including building permits, renovation declarations, and coordination with local authorities (mairies, Architectes Bâtiments de France) for planning permissions and authorizations.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Réseau d'artisans (Artisan Network)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMarie Gombault maintains a trusted network of artisans and contractors for construction execution. This network includes professionals from various construction trades who collaborate on renovation projects under her coordination. The network enables comprehensive project delivery from conception through construction completion.
• Legal Peach (Sarah Sedzicki)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisory partner providing legal document preparation support for Casa Mariposa. Website legal notices and privacy policy produced with legal accompaniment from Legal Peach.
• MJM Graphic DesignminorOthersEducational institution in Paris where Marie Gombault completed her interior architecture training in 2022, earning her diploma with highest honors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Houzz: Online platform connecting homeowners with interior design professionals and offering design tools. Functions as a marketing channel and competitor for lead generation that Casa Mariposa currently does not appear to actively leverage.
• Modsy: Online interior design service providing 3D renderings and remote design packages. Overlaps with Casa Mariposa's 3D visualization and remote design-only offerings, but serves clients through a digital-first model.

Direct peers

• Maison Sarah Lavoine: Paris-based interior design studio offering end-to-end design, custom furniture, and decoration services for residential and commercial clients. Comparable to Casa Mariposa in service scope and bespoke positioning, but operates at a much larger scale and national/international footprint.
• Studio KO: French architecture and design studio working on residential, hospitality, and commercial interior projects. Comparable to Casa Mariposa in combining architectural thinking with interior design and bespoke furniture, though at a larger scale and with an international profile.
• Pierre Yovanovitch: French interior designer and architect known for high-end residential and hospitality commissions, including custom furniture design. Comparable to Casa Mariposa in the combination of architecture, bespoke furniture, and decoration, though positioned at the luxury end of the market.

Others

• Homestyler: Online 3D floor planning and interior design tool that overlaps with the 3D visualization technology Casa Mariposa uses for client projections. Acts as a potential enabling tool or low-cost alternative for clients.

Broad incumbents

• Leroy Merlin: France's largest home improvement retailer offering in-store and in-home design/renovation services alongside DIY products. Provides a much broader, lower-touch alternative to Casa Mariposa's bespoke interior architecture offering for residential renovation clients.
• IKEA: Global home furnishings retailer with planning and design services that overlap with Casa Mariposa's conception and furniture offering. Competes on affordability and scale rather than bespoke interior architecture.
• Maisons du Monde: French home furnishings retailer with a growing interior design service offering. Overlaps with Casa Mariposa on decoration and furniture specification, but competes primarily on mass-market style and price rather than bespoke design.
• La Redoute Intérieurs: French home furnishings and interior brand offering design inspiration and decoration services. Provides a mass-market alternative to Casa Mariposa's bespoke decoration and transformation services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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