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Riviera

244 m² villa. 120 m² terrace. A home rescued from ruin and rebuilt with soul.

LocationRiviera, Cascais
TypologyT3 Villa
Area244 m² + 120 m² Terrace
ScopeFull Renovation
Where It Started

A House with Potential

Generous rooms, double-height windows, and a rooftop terrace with views across the neighbourhood. But everything inside was dated — tired floors, basic kitchens, mosaic bathrooms from another era. The bones were there. The rest had to go.

Before — living room in Riviera villa, Cascais
Living Room
Before — kitchen in Riviera villa, Cascais
Kitchen
Before — bathroom in Riviera villa, Cascais
Bathroom
Before — rooftop terrace in Riviera villa, Cascais
Terrace
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How We Found It

Left in Ruins

When our client hired us, the house had already been partially demolished by a previous contractor — then abandoned. Floors ripped out, walls stripped, bathrooms gutted. This is day one.

How we found it — Riviera villa demolition state How we found it — Riviera villa gutted interior How we found it — Riviera villa stripped walls How we found it — Riviera villa abandoned room
Kitchen

Wood, Quartz & a SMEG Range

Walnut cabinetry, a quartz-topped island with bar stools, and a SMEG range anchoring the back wall. Materials that age well and don't apologise.

After — walnut kitchen with quartz island — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes Before — Riviera villa kitchen, Cascais Before After
Walnut kitchen island with quartz top and bar stools — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes Kitchen front view with SMEG range cooker — Riviera villa Cascais by Maya's Homes
Living & Dining

Where Everything Comes Together

Leather club chairs, a cream sofa, and a Persian rug grounding the room. The dining table seats eight under a statement pendant. Formal — but never stiff.

After — open-plan living room with leather chairs — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes Before — Riviera villa living room, Cascais Before After
Open-plan living room with leather chairs and Persian rug — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes Formal dining table for eight under pendant light — Riviera villa Cascais by Maya's Homes
The Lounge

The Cosy Corner

A second living room tucked off the main space — green feature wall, deep leather sofa, and views that stretch for miles. The room everyone ends up in.

Second lounge with green feature wall and leather sofa — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes Lounge TV area with neighbourhood views — Riviera villa Cascais by Maya's Homes
Master Bedroom

Wake Up to the Garden

Dark upholstered headboard, hand-picked artwork, and sliding doors straight onto the terrace. You wake up to the garden.

Master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and terrace access — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes Master bedroom with upholstered headboard and artwork — Riviera villa Cascais by Maya's Homes
Guest Bedroom

Calm & Considered

Neutral tones, wooden nightstands, soft linen. More boutique hotel than guest room — because that's the standard we set.

Guest bedroom with neutral tones and linen bedding — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes
Bedroom 3 / Office

Work From Home, Done Right

The third bedroom doubles as a home office — red leather sofa, a proper desk, built-in storage. Clean lines, no clutter, ready to work.

Home office with red leather sofa and built-in storage — Riviera villa Cascais by Maya's Homes Office desk with built-in shelving — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes
Master Bathroom

Walnut, Quartz & a Skylight

Double vanity in solid walnut, dual vessel sinks, and a skylight that floods the room. The bathtub sits under the sloped ceiling — the most peaceful spot in the house.

After — master bathroom with walnut vanity and skylight — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes Before — Riviera villa master bathroom, Cascais Before After
Freestanding bathtub under skylight in master bathroom — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes
Guest Bathrooms

Each One Different

Subway tiles and a round mirror in one, a sculptural brass basin in the other. Small rooms — big personality.

Guest bathroom with subway tiles and round mirror — Riviera villa Cascais by Maya's Homes Powder room with sculptural brass basin — Riviera villa renovation Cascais by Maya's Homes
Terrace

120 m² Rooftop

String lights, a dining setup for ten, and views across the rooftops. This is where the house really breathes.

120 m² rooftop terrace with string lights — Riviera villa Cascais by Maya's Homes
Rooftop terrace dining — Riviera villa by Maya's Homes Terrace overview — Riviera villa by Maya's Homes
Details

Considered Everywhere

Herringbone wood floors, mirrored wardrobes, and a fully fitted laundry room. Even the utility spaces were designed with care.

Hallway detail — Riviera villa by Maya's Homes Glass doors — Riviera villa by Maya's Homes
Laundry room — Riviera villa by Maya's Homes Utility room — Riviera villa by Maya's Homes
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