The Book

Before You Renovate by Marta Cecilia Rodriguez

The Book — by Marta Cecilia

Before You Renovate

What Nobody Tells You About Designing a Home That Actually Feels Like Yours

Most renovations end with a beautiful house. Few end with a home that feels like the people who live in it. After nearly three decades across six continents, Marta Cecilia shares the questions, the method, and the mindset behind homes that feel collected over a lifetime — not purchased in a weekend.

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What’s Inside

01A Note from Marta
02The Problem Nobody Talks About
03The Question That Changes Everything
04The Cultural Layering Method
05Why I Travel to Source
06The Homes — Case Studies
07What Your Home Says About You
08The Five Mistakes That Make Homes Feel Generic
09How to Choose the Right Designer
10What Working with Marta Looks Like
11The Cartagena Collection
12A Quiet Invitation

Marta Cecilia is President of the Florida chapter of the IFDA, holds degrees in Interior Design & Communications, studied Kitchen Design at the Milan Design Institute, has taught interior design, and has been published in Casa & Estilo Internacional, Florida Design, DECASA and more.

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