Interior design · Algarve
Interior design for holiday homes.
I help Airbnb hosts and holiday-home owners in the Algarve turn dated properties into fresh, welcoming spaces that photograph beautifully, appeal to guests and feel comfortable to stay in, without the cost and disruption of a major renovation.
Start with a few photos of your property, and I’ll help you decide what to keep, what to change and how to make the most of your budget, for one room or the whole house.
Meet Oxana
Good design should work as hard as your property does.
I'm Oxana, an interior designer in the Algarve and the person behind Cozy Home by O. I create holiday homes that feel welcoming for guests and are easy for owners to manage.
A love of aesthetics has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. At six, I turned an old wardrobe into a tiny home, and in every place I have lived since, I have made the space a joy to come home to. Studying interior design at the British College of Interior Design was the best investment I could make: it turned a lifelong passion into a profession. Working with holiday properties in Portugal then taught me to see a space through two pairs of eyes: the guest's first impression and the owner's everyday practicality.
My approach
A home rarely needs to be stripped out and started again. I look at what is already there, keep what is worth keeping, improve what needs attention and spend only where it makes a real difference. From the first ideas and furniture sourcing to the final styling, I make sure every decision earns its place.
Pieces worth keeping
A solid wooden piece often has more character than anything new at the same price. When I see potential, I give it a second life with fresh paint and new hardware, so it becomes the quiet star of the room. It keeps the personality of the home, protects your budget and avoids needless waste.
What I do
What would you like to change in your home?
Interior Design & Room Refreshes
Perhaps the room feels tired, or the furniture never quite worked together. I can help with the layout, colours, furniture, curtains and lighting, with your budget in mind.
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Styling for Photography
Guests decide in seconds whether to book, and the photos are their first look at your home. Before the photographer arrives, I arrange the furniture and add the finishing touches, so every room looks its best in the listing.
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Furniture & Cabinetry Refresh
If a piece is worth keeping, I can help you choose a fresh finish and details that work with the room, making the most of what you already own.
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Property Consultations
A fresh pair of eyes and a clear place to start. I visit your property, we walk through it together, and I follow up by email with the changes we’ve discussed.
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Window Treatments & Soft Furnishings
Made-to-measure curtains and Roman blinds, or ready-made curtains hemmed to fit.
Custom-made: price on request.
Hemming from €25 per panel.
Property consultations · Algarve
Know what to change.
Feel confident about what comes next.
Not sure where to start with your holiday rental or home? I'll help you identify the changes that will make the biggest difference to comfort, presentation and the guest experience, without spending vast amounts of money.
Arrange a property consultationBack to servicesA visit to your property
I meet you at your property to listen to your ideas, understand how the space is used and see what isn't working yet.
A walk through, together
We go through each room together, looking at what's worth keeping, what could work better and where to focus your budget. From colours and furniture to lighting and finishing touches, I suggest improvements that bring the rooms together. If you're unsure what needs changing, I'll show you where to start.
Your next steps, in writing
After the visit, I send you an email outlining the changes discussed and the agreed priorities. You'll have a clear, practical reference to help you decide what to tackle first and move forward with confidence.
Selected work
A closer look at the rooms.
Have a look around. I’ll show you what changed, what stayed and why.
Select a project to explore the photographs.
Furniture & cabinetry refresh
A fresh look for the pieces worth keeping.
When I visit an older home, I look for the pieces that still have something to offer. A sideboard may feel dated, yet have beautiful proportions, solid wood and a character that would be difficult to replace. Sometimes, it takes a fresh perspective to see where it could belong.
Giving old wooden furniture a second life is a personal passion that occasionally becomes part of my interior design projects. I suggest it when I see real potential in a piece and a place for it in the finished room. Thoughtful colour, a fresh finish or a few carefully chosen details can help it feel at home again.
This reflects my approach to creating interiors: making the most of what is already there, choosing changes with care and avoiding unnecessary waste. For me, a more sustainable home begins with recognising what is worth keeping.
Have a piece you’re unsure about? Send me a few photos, and I’ll help you explore whether it could work beautifully in your home.
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Furniture & cabinetry projects
Select a project to explore Before and After.
In the making
A softer touch for your home.
Something soft is on its way. I’m putting together this little corner for cushion covers, placemats and other handmade details. This section is still taking shape. I’ll add photos of my own pieces here as they’re ready.
Let’s talk about your property
Have a room in mind?
Tell me what you like about it, what isn’t working and what you’d like to spend. A few photos are a good place to start.
Send me a photoOr email me directly at cozyhomebyo@gmail.com
Based in Lagos · working across the Algarve