Handover of the keys to a finished home as part of a comprehensive design, renovation and decoration service.

What is a turnkey service?

A turnkey service brings together the design, quotations, professionals, renovation, purchasing, deliveries, installation and final preparation stages included in the proposal. The client takes part in the key decisions, while María coordinates the agreed stages and maintains a consistent aesthetic direction until the home is cohesive, complete and ready to use.
Turnkey does not necessarily mean that every project includes a renovation. A new-build home may only require furniture, lighting, textiles, art, orders, installation and styling. Another home may require an interior design project, a complete renovation, coordination of trades, technical work, furnishing and final decoration. The starting point determines the service.
Before starting, the following are set out in writing:

  • the stages included;
  • the deliverables;
  • the responsibilities;
  • the professionals required;
  • the contractual arrangements;
  • the approval process;
  • and the level of management María will undertake.

This ensures that the client knows what forms part of the project, which decisions require approval and which tasks are the responsibility of suppliers or specialist professionals.
The aim is for everyone involved to work towards the same vision and for the project not to stop once the plans are complete.

What type of project does your home need?

A turnkey service can be built around different types of work.
Not every home needs renovation, and not every client wishes to delegate the same stages.

Bedroom in beige tones with a bespoke upholstered headboard, wooden bedside tables, wall lights and pale textiles

Turnkey decoration and furnishing

This option is designed for homes whose layout and principal finishes already work well, but which need furniture, lighting, textiles, art and a complete decorative identity.
It may be suitable for new-build homes, empty apartments, second homes, completed villas or homes that need updating without extensive renovation.
The service may include the decoration project, the selection of pieces, quotations, orders, deliveries, installation and final styling.
The scope is tailored to each case so that the home can be fully furnished, equipped and ready to enjoy.

Open shower with vertical green tiles, an illuminated niche and a transparent screen beside a wooden vanity unit

Turnkey interior design

This option is suitable when a home’s layout, materials, lighting, fitted furniture or certain fixed elements need to be reconsidered.
The interior design project defines how the home should function and feel.
The turnkey service adds the support needed to coordinate the agreed work, maintain the connection between design and execution, and subsequently complete the furnishing and decoration.



Bathroom with marble-effect porcelain tiles, glass shower, black concealed taps, integrated basin and wall-mounted vanity unit

Comprehensive renovation and interior design

When a home requires building work, María can develop the project and work with a trusted renovation company.
Depending on the scope, she coordinates the trades, oversees the work and maintains the communication needed to safeguard the design decisions.
If the project requires an architect, technical architect, licences or technical supervision, these duties are undertaken by the appropriately qualified professional.
The renovation can be completed with furniture, lighting, textiles, art, terraces, equipment and styling to achieve the agreed level of completion.

White L-shaped kitchen with breakfast bar, wooden stools and a tall oven and microwave unit

A project tailored to your home

Some clients need a specific combination of services.
This may involve a partial renovation, several rooms, a home that already has some furniture, or a project in which the owner wishes to manage certain stages personally.
In these cases, we define a project tailored to your home, selecting the appropriate level of design, coordination and support.




Who is this service designed for?

Owners who live elsewhere

The service is particularly useful for second-home owners who live in another city or country.
María can act as a local presence, organise remote meetings and approvals, and coordinate the commissioned stages in Málaga or on the Costa del Sol.

People with limited time

The client takes part in the decisions that define the result, but can delegate much of the operational coordination.
This reduces the need to chase quotations, arrange visits, check orders or personally coordinate every delivery.

Entire homes and villas

The larger the home, the greater the number of decisions, pieces, suppliers and stages involved.
A unified direction helps connect interiors, outdoor areas, bedrooms, social spaces, terraces and ancillary spaces.

Renovations requiring coordination

When different trades, a renovation company, suppliers and technical professionals are involved, it is particularly important to define responsibilities, sequences and approval processes.

New homes that need to be made ready

A newly handed-over property may be built, but not yet ready to live in.
The service may include furniture, lighting, curtains, appliances, household items, bed linen, the terrace, art and styling according to the agreed requirements.

How we develop each project

The process adapts to the complexity of the home, while following a structure that allows the project to progress methodically and decisions to be made at the right time.

Interior designer and client analysing a home’s living room during the first visit for a turnkey project in Málaga.

1. Initial conversation

We begin by learning about the home, its location and condition, the client’s requirements and the desired level of support.
We also consider whether the client lives in Málaga or whether the project will need to be managed remotely.

2. Defining the scope

We determine which stages will form part of the service.
We define the design, renovation, coordination, meetings, deliverables, responsibilities and method of communication.
This information is set out in the proposal before work begins.

Interior designer explaining the scope of a turnkey interior design project to her clients
Laptop with a 3D design and material samples for a turnkey interior design project

3. Design

We develop the decoration or interior design project.
Depending on the home, it may include the layout, lighting, furniture, kitchen, bathrooms, terrace, bespoke pieces and more.
The client reviews and approves the decisions before moving on to the next stage.

4. Quotations and approvals

Quotations from the renovation company, technical professionals and suppliers, as well as for the selected pieces, are organised.
María presents the information clearly so that the client can review it and ultimately approve it.

Interior designer presenting a renovation and interior design quotation to a couple
Interior design project schedule on a studio computer, alongside plans, material samples and quotations.

5. Planning

Before execution begins, the project sequence is organised.
Depending on the project, this may include a timeline, works schedule, order planning, manufacturing dates, deliveries, installation and reviews.
The level of detail in the schedule is tailored to each project.

6. Renovation and execution

The various trades carry out the agreed work. María coordinates and oversees its execution as frequently as the project requires.
Visits, reviews and updates are organised according to the progress of the work and the client’s needs.
When a qualified technical professional is involved, they carry out the technical duties for which they are responsible.

Plasterers working inside a new-build home in Málaga, seen from behind.
Tradespeople assembling furniture during a turnkey interior design project

7. Purchasing and logistics

As the project progresses, orders, confirmations, dates, potential storage, deliveries, installations and assembly are organised.
Logistics must be coordinated with completion of the building work to prevent pieces arriving too early or interfering with other work.

8. Styling and handover

Once the home is ready, the final details are completed, including final cleaning and the installation of furniture, art, textiles, household items, equipment, objects and styling.
Before handover, the entire project is reviewed and any outstanding items are organised.
The aim is for the client to be able to enjoy their home from the very first moment.

Interior designer completing the final styling of a home as part of a turnkey project

Services related to your project

Main bedroom in neutral tones with a slatted headboard, black lamps and views towards the open-plan bathroom.

Interior Design Projects

For homes that need design, layout, materials, lighting or documentation, but not necessarily comprehensive management of every stage.

Living room decorated with furniture, textiles, lighting and accessories as part of a residential decoration project.

Decoration Projects

For finished homes that need furniture, ambient lighting, textiles, art and styling.

Interior design meeting with plans and a tablet to plan a bespoke residential project.

A project tailored to you

For clients who need a partial scope, specific stages or a particular combination of services.

Completed turnkey projects

A comprehensive turnkey project is best understood when its entire journey can be seen.
From the initial condition through to final handover, each case shows how design, execution, purchasing and installation form part of a single transformation.


Modern and elegant city apartment

Renovation of a 105 m² city property transformed into a bright, contemporary and welcoming home. The more open layout, neutral tones and solutions such as the central fireplace and connected kitchen create functional, flowing spaces with character.

Neutral-toned living room with a light-coloured sofa, glass table and bioethanol fireplace integrated into a central white structure.
Bright dining room with a round table, upholstered chairs, an island kitchen and large black-framed windows


Bright minimalist home

This project transforms a compartmentalised property into a bright, functional, open-plan home. The new layout integrates the kitchen, dining room and living room, improves circulation and makes better use of every space. Neutral tones, pale wood and black details create a contemporary and welcoming aesthetic.

Turnkey services in Málaga and on the Costa del Sol

María Vélez develops comprehensive turnkey projects for homes in Málaga and towns across the Costa del Sol.
The service can be delivered in person or combine local visits with online meetings and approvals. This makes management easier for owners who live in another city or country and want a single person who understands the entire project.
María works with clients in Spanish and English.
We undertake projects in Málaga, Marbella, Estepona, Benahavís, Fuengirola, Mijas, Benalmádena and other towns on the Costa del Sol. The feasibility of projects in other areas is assessed according to the scope, distance and coordination requirements.

Your new home, ready to move into

We hand over your new home fully finished, equipped and ready to move into.

Frequently asked questions about our turnkey service

Guides to planning a comprehensive project

A turnkey service involves decisions about design, management, contracting and budget. These guides will help you understand the process before getting started.

What does a turnkey service include?

The stages, responsibilities and professionals that may form part of a comprehensive project.

How much does a turnkey project cost?

How fees, renovation, technical professionals, furniture and management are organised.

How can a renovation be managed remotely?

Meetings, approvals, updates and local coordination for non-resident owners.

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