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address: "Charlotte, North Carolina, United States"
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phone: "(704) 774-0222"
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# Interiors by MALOKU

Original Houzz profile: [Interiors by MALOKU](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interiors-by-maloku-pfvwus-pf~1260190674)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC
- **Serves:** Charlotte, Myers Park, Huntersville, Monroe, Cornelius, Matthews, Waxhaw, Mount Holly, Stallings, Davidson, Weddington, Pineville, Wesley Chapel, Denver, Fort Mill, Newell, Paw Creek, South Charlotte
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2020), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

Interior Design and Furniture Repair and Reimagining.  A family designing for families...  We design thoughtful, livable, beautiful homes. 
At Interiors by Maloku, we are reinventing home furnishings. We believe that a home should support more than just a lifestyle.  With an eco-friendly eye, we use re-purposing, re-finishing, and earth-friendly products to create a positive effect on your home, life, health, and planet.
We offer furniture repair, furniture re-imagining, space-planning, furniture, accessories, rugs and flooring, paint selection, art and accessories, and much more...

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Home Bars
- Art Selection
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Home Theater Design
- Sustainable Design
- Home Staging
- Downsizing
- Holiday Decorating
- Custom Window Treatments

### Areas Served

- Charlotte
- Myers Park
- Huntersville
- Monroe
- Cornelius
- Matthews
- Waxhaw
- Mount Holly
- Stallings
- Davidson
- Weddington
- Pineville
- Wesley Chapel
- Denver
- Fort Mill
- Newell
- Paw Creek
- South Charlotte

### Typical Job Cost

$2,000 - 150,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Interiors by MALOKU |
| Address | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Phone | (704) 774-0222 |
| Website | http://www.malokuhome.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 9 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.malokuhome.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Interiors by MALOKU](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interiors-by-maloku-pfvwus-pf~1260190674)
- **Website:** http://www.malokuhome.com
- **Phone:** (704) 774-0222

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best in Show- Cosair Home
- Top 10 Designer- CDT

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2020), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews**

### All 11 reviews

**★★★★ — M, May 2019**

> Hiring MALOKU was well worth the (very reasonable) cost to receive excellent design suggestions, and associated blueprints for my contractor to follow.

**★★★★★ — Elaine Whitton elainewdavis, April 2019**

> Mara is excellent.  I need help with my remodel-another eye, some direction, someone who would take the items that I like or purchased, and to help me place them.  My home is quite large, and I wanted a more modern updated interior.
>
> I also needed help with placement of art, someone to hang the art, and help with finishing touches.  Mara was able to do all this and more.  I was consolidating two properties, and Mara suggested some changes I would have never done on my own.  She also went above and beyond when she changed her schedule to meet the movers when the second home items arrived.  Mara took charge, told them where to place things, and she essentially managed the whole process.  She also was able to bring in  some great guys to move some furniture from one bedroom to another.  The result is stunning.
>
> I could not have finished without her.  She is also very amenable to using the items you have-at my request, she did purchase some very reasonable finishing touches.   I could not be more pleased.

**★★★★★ — HU-960440666, Jan. 2019**

> Interiors by MALOKU is a great interior design firm. As a contractor I’ve recently done a handful of projects with Mara and she’s been so good to work with! The usual headaches of setting up any given job and having the details not worked out ahead of time simply isn’t the case with MALOKU and that makes such a difference for how smoothly a project runs. Highly recommended doing business with this company.

**★★★★★ — S B, Jan. 2019**

> I couldn't POSSIBLY be happier with Interiors by Maloku!  Mara, the designer I've been working with, is sooooooo professional, always on time for our appointments, EXTREMELY talented, and has selected items and fabrics that are absolutely IDEAL for my master bedroom and living room!  She has traveled with me to various stores, and helped me select items that I know I'll enjoy in my home for years to come.  In addition, she has referred me to other professionals with whom she has worked in the past.  For example, one of her contacts is building a fireplace mantel and surround for my bedroom, and like Mara, he is also quite professional and has considerable expertise.  If you live anywhere near the Greater Charlotte area here in North Carolina, I guarantee you won't go wrong when selecting Mara Esser of Interiors by Maloku for all your interior decorating needs.

**★★★★★ — Debbie Houser, Jan. 2019**

> Mara was amazing to work with!  She did a great job of determining my decorating style and helped devise a plan to turn my home into my dream home while staying within my budget. My house now feels like a home reflecting my tastes.  She is patient, attentive to your needs and made what I felt was an overwhelming process so much simpler for me.  I could not be happier and recommend her to everyone I know.

**★★★★★ — Nancy Pratt, Jan. 2019**

> Mara is a delight to work with.  She understood our objective, helped navigate the contracting phase, and was willing adapt to and incorporate what we had on hand.  She greatly streamlined the complex decorating choices.  She respected our wishes and tastes, never pushed or pressured and provided straightforward information on pros and cons for each decision.  I believe her fee more than covered the mistakes I would surely have made without her guidance.  Now, we're on to the next project!

**★★★★★ — Becky Marks, Aug. 2018**

> Mara helped me decorate several rooms in my new home.  I thought it might be a challenge since I wanted to switch to a Transitional look, but most of my existing furniture was very Traditional.  However, she was able to easily blend the old with the new and make everything flow.  I am so pleased with the results.
>
> Mara was great at finding beautiful items that were within my budget.   It was exciting to see the “reveal” after she placed the items in each room.  I never felt like she forced anything on me.  If I didn’t like something she suggested, she simply offered other options.
>
> Mara is not only great at Interior Design, but she is also a people person.  She made me feel comfortable and was very kind and pleasant to work with.  She was always very responsive to my texts, calls, and emails.  She is a pro and I would recommend her to anyone!  I will definitely use her again.

**★★★★★ — Sara Wajek, July 2018**

> I absolutely  loved working with Mara. She really listened when I explained my tastes and how the space needed to be used. Now my room not only looks amazing, but is also functional!

**★★★★★ — sherri\_malloy, May 2018**

> Mara was great. She really understood the needs of our unique law firm and was able to incorporate law firm traditional needs, with a modern twist. The accent wall and reception area she suggested were outside of the box and appreciated by all. Our common area concept is absolutely stunning and we cannot wait to show it off. In addition, Mara is incredibly personable and very enjoyable to work with.

**★★★★★ — Jane Spaulding, May 2018**

> We hired Mara at Maloku to help us with our new living room and additional pieces for the house.. We wanted an updated traditional look. She was so easy to work with and had great ideas from the beginning. Mara created this amazing space for us and found a great mix of furniture while staying within our budget. She was happy to keep some of the pieces we already had and made it all work with the new furniture. She was always responsive to calls and ideas we had. Mara even came over when the furniture arrived and helped set up everything.  It was a great experience!!

**★★★★★ — Diana Mutschink, April 2018**

> I was nervous about someone else "taking charge" of my room decorating, but I needed help.  So I asked Mara to decorate one room in my home.  I can't even tell you how amazed I was at how beautiful a job she did.  She listened to my likes and dislikes and selected items that fit beautifully in the room.  Mara has now decorated every room in my house!  We receive compliments with every visitor.  My house is beautiful with each room flowing nicely into the next.  Mara works very hard to keep the costs down which makes her affordable for the entire house.  When I am ready to change my look, I will call Mara.

## Selected projects

- [Corsair Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corsair-home-pj-vj~2945689)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Marks Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marks-lake-home-pj-vj~4223835)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Oliver House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oliver-house-pj-vj~4344626)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Home Office Design (before & after)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-design-before-and-after-pj-vj~3873448)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Bachand](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bachand-pj-vj~2945676)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Condo Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/condo-remodel-pj-vj~2945723)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Current Design Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/current-design-project-pj-vj~3873483)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Beach House Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-kitchen-pj-vj~2945706)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Shellinger Master Bed and Bath- Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shellinger-master-bed-and-bath-beach-pj-vj~3152650)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [In Progress Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-progress-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~3873486)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Asian Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-bathroom-pj-vj~2945654)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [DeFino Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/defino-bath-pj-vj~3152614)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Mood Boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mood-boards-pj-vj~3081721)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-theater-pj-vj~3057790)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Exterior Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-designs-pj-vj~3057745)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/details-pj-vj~4223556)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [IDS Showhouse at Narrow Passage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ids-showhouse-at-narrow-passage-pj-vj~6286144)
  - Location: Davidson, NC
  - Photos: 12
- [In Progress- Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-progress-dining-room-pj-vj~5565544)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [In Progress- Living Room- Meyers Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-progress-living-room-meyers-park-pj-vj~5565538)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [In Progress- Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-progress-office-pj-vj~5565542)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interiors-by-maloku-pfvwus-pf~1260190674)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62782850/list/wish-list) — 4 ideas
- [Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110586181/list/entry) — 1 idea
- [Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108356549/list/beach-house) — 27 ideas
- [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108355950/list/kitchens) — 29 ideas
- [Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108356432/list/bedroom) — 4 ideas
- [Office Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108355933/list/office-space) — 6 ideas
- [Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108355827/list/bath) — 8 ideas
- [Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108356450/list/nursery) — 3 ideas
- [Cottages and Cabins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108356406/list/cottages-and-cabins) — 1 idea
- [Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108356016/list/living-space) — 4 ideas
- [Urban](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108355879/list/urban) — 3 ideas
- [Outdoor Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108355978/list/outdoor-space) — 3 ideas
- [Collaging](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107829853/list/collaging) — 2 ideas
- [Boho Look](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108355777/list/boho-look) — 7 ideas
- [Bookcases and China](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107829627/list/bookcases-and-china) — 2 ideas

[See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/pedersen-mara)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Could you please tell me source for the sectional?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love the look of the sectional, but would like a couch in the same style.  Do you have contact info for the manufacturer please?

A: This is a Kravet sectional. Available through designers. Hope that helps!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*