Zen Villa

Zen Villa — Guest House Residence, UAE

Project Type: Private Guest House Villa
Location: United Arab Emirates
Scope: Interior Fit-Out & Bespoke Elements

Zen Villa was conceived as a serene guest house retreat — a space designed to welcome, slow down, and restore. The brief focused on creating an environment that feels quietly luxurious, deeply calming, and effortlessly functional, while remaining respectful of the UAE’s climate, lifestyle, and cultural context.

The interiors are anchored in a warm, natural palette of wood, stone, and soft textiles, allowing light to become a defining design element. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, layered curtains, and timber screens were carefully planned to balance openness with privacy, creating fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor living.

Design & Execution Highlights

• Bespoke carpentry and wall paneling in natural wood finishes, designed to add rhythm and depth without visual heaviness

• Custom furniture selections with low profiles and generous proportions, enhancing comfort while maintaining spatial calm

• Stone and tile flooring chosen for durability, tactile comfort, and visual continuity across spaces

• Layered lighting integrating architectural lighting, sculptural fixtures, and soft ambient accents to create a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere

• Thoughtfully planned bedrooms and lounge areas that prioritize rest, privacy, and understated elegance

Rather than relying on ornamentation, the villa’s character is defined by proportion, material honesty, and restraint. Every element was executed with precision, ensuring the home feels cohesive, timeless, and welcoming — a place where guests experience comfort not as excess, but as balance.

Zen Villa stands as an expression of our approach at Marveli Casa: interiors that are quietly confident, deeply livable, and designed to age gracefully over time.