Real case studies — from private houses to clinics
Detailed stories from our clients, with photographs of real projects, project figures and direct quotes from the owners. This is not marketing — this is how we work.
18 rooms
Hotel · Taganrog
The 18-room boutique hotel «Chekhov» — a turnkey furnishing package from China
From a marble staircase and wall panels to plumbing, lighting, curtains, linen and slippers. The entire scope — through a single team.
Offline tour
Private house · Almaty
A house in Almaty — furniture from China after a factory tour
The family came to the factories as a group of three and chose a sofa, a marble table and chairs in five days. A kitchen worth $24 005 was added later online.
Apartment 3 of 14
Apartment · Moscow
A. Residence, apartment 3 — furniture for a rental property through a designer’s eyes
The third apartment in a series project. Designer Venera shows the result and frankly reviews the mistake with the sofa dimensions.
Style Luxury
Private house · Moscow
A 400 m² house in Moscow for $299,000 — Baxter, Visionnaire, Boca do Lobo
A complete furnishing package — from upholstered furniture to the outdoor area. Anchor brands: Boca do Lobo, Baxter, Visionnaire, Roberto Cavalli, Meridiani.
6 months
Client review · Moscow Region
A house in the Moscow Region — a full Minotti collection from China
A full Minotti collection — table, sofas, armchair, chairs, beds. Natural wood, marble, fabrics. «In Russia it cost more and the quality was worse».
100% online
Designer review · Moscow
14 apartments of 60–120 m² in Moscow — 114 items, Arketipo level
Designer Venera (VIA Interior Buro) furnished 14 investment apartments of 60–120 m². 114 items were selected online. «Chinese furniture looks on the same level as Italian Arketipo».
2022–2023
Premium · Boca do Lobo
A $900 000 interior in the Boca do Lobo style — 8 months, online
The client was looking for equivalents to Boca do Lobo furniture and found nothing suitable in Turkey. With us: eight months of work, the client’s second project plus a recommendation to a friend.
2024
B2B · Clinic · St. Petersburg
A clinic in St. Petersburg — a $192,000 supply from China
A private members medical project. The architects and designers were against China — the investor took the risk and did not regret it. Open criticism of the logistics.
HoReCa
HoReCa · Restaurant
A restaurant with 60+ covers in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan — 7 months
60+ seats, two VIP areas. A round marble table, travertine, Spanish alabaster. The client’s second project with MBL (after an apartment in Miami).
20-foot container
Client review · Vladivostok
An apartment in Vladivostok — selection in 1 day, 100% online
Online selection without travelling to China. In one working day with a manager we settled the sofa, chairs, table, rugs and lighting. The only regret was ordering too little.
2 years of work
Private house · Australia
A private house in Australia — premium minimalism, 100% online
A house in Australia, entirely online. Two years of correspondence on WhatsApp. Local designers quietly told us where European luxury is actually sourced. Lighting by air, furniture by sea.
Returning client
Apartment · Tbilisi
An apartment in Tbilisi for $80,000 — Minotti, Poliform, Baxter
A full furnishing package for an apartment in Georgia. Four top Italian brands for $80 000 (instead of $200k+ in Europe). The order was placed entirely online. The client is preparing the next one — a house in Los Angeles.
Be My Guest
B2B · Dubai · rental
10 apartments in Dubai, UAE — B2B for rental
Partner: Be My Guest Holiday Homes together with the Nice Design studio (Dubai). Materials chosen for heavy use: microvelour, porcelain stoneware, eco-leather. Single logistics run covering 10 properties in one shipment.
Video review
Online format
Full fit-out for $63,000 — 100% online, no trip
A video testimonial from a satisfied client after an online furnishing package worth $63 000. A comparison of the two MBL formats: online selection versus an offline tour to China. Without travelling, at the same price.
≈$430/m²
Apartment · Moscow · 180 m²
A 180 m² apartment in Moscow for $77,000 including logistics
A full furnishing package for a luxury apartment in Moscow. $77 000 including logistics = ~$430/m². Three times cheaper than Moscow showrooms. Several months, all remotely.
4 categories
Private house · Gelendzhik · 187 m²
A 187 m² house in Gelendzhik — furniture, lighting, sanitary ware and finishes
A full package from China in one container: four supply categories in parallel. Six months of work. Not only furniture, but also plumbing, lighting and finishing materials.
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