14 | LUXlife Magazine Best Women-Led Home & Lifestyle Brand 2026 – UK Standing for affordable, luxury home décor in the UK and Guernsey, Maison Lifestyle is an independent lifestyle business operating a clothing and home décor shop in the heart of Guernsey, as well as an online store serving the wider UK. Blending clothing, homeware, lifestyle products, and now homestyling services, Maison Lifestyle is the creation of Ellie Schreibke, who started it two years ago at the age of 20. For more on the fresh perspective she brings to the industry, we spoke with Ellie, who was recently recognised as part of our Home and Garden Awards 2026. A thoroughly modern home and lifestyle brand, Maison Lifestyle aims to bring joy to everyday living. The brand believes that great style should be accessible, personal, and last for a long time, and that is why its collections combine modern design with timeless appeal, ensuring that every design brought into a person’s home is something they can love for years to come. Everything it offers is unique, resulting in exceptional, design-led products that cannot be found anywhere else across the island of Guernsey. Working with many female-founded, UKbased brands, Maison Lifestyle is itself run by a passionate team of women, with Ellie’s first-class degree in interior design informing both the retail curation and approach to interior projects her brand takes. Ellie added: “Operating within an island environment brings its own unique challenges, particularly around sourcing and logistics, but I’ve embraced this by building strong relationships with UK brands and ensuring our collections remain fresh, distinctive, and accessible.” As mentioned above, Maison Lifestyle has also started offering home-styling services, and Ellie excitedly told us that she has just completed her first full project in this area for one of the brand’s regular customers, marking an impressive milestone. The project was not without its challenges – the client was living in temporary accommodation and had a mix of furniture they had collected over the years – but a clear brief allowed Ellie to deliver a cohesive, feminine space that felt like home but was still renter-friendly. This project is a great example of how impactful styling can be achieved without undertaking a full redesign or requiring a significant financial investment - something that is often overlooked in the wider world of interior design. As Ellie commented: “This project has reinforced my vision for the styling offering: helping people create beautiful, personal spaces in a way that is both accessible and sustainable.” Offering such a personal level of service is vital for the brand’s survival, given it is operating in a competitive industry and within a small island market. Whether it is scoping out new products for the store or working closely with a customer to source a specific piece, the emphasis is always on building genuine, lasting relationships. The brand’s physical store in Guernsey is an added bonus here, as it offers a human connection that online retail cannot replicate. Unsurprisingly, most sales are in-person. This means that Ellie and her team are mainly serving Guernsey locals, and with the island’s home sector being shaped by a unique mix of traditional and modern living – Guernsey is best known for farmhouses and coastal homes, but the majority of residents live in smaller apartments or new-build properties – it is important for the shop to help customers craft interiors that deliver softness, warmth, and personality. This is especially true when it comes to interior styling for smaller homes, which Maison Lifestyle specialise in. What’s more, the fact that the island is small means that many residents have historically turned to virtual, offshore services when it comes to their interior styling, particularly those who are working within a budget. So, by offering an affordable, in-person service for locals, the brand immediately stands out when it comes to creating accessible luxury that makes everyday living feel just that bit more special. Finally, turning her attention to the future, Ellie told us that the long-term aim is to establish a physical retail space in the UK. The first step was expanding its online presence to the UK market, and, having done this, Ellie is working to build a diverse portfolio of clients that can access all of these services. In closing, she shared: “2026 is set to be a year of expansion, with a focus on scaling the brand thoughtfully while maintaining the same level of quality and customer experience that defines Maison Lifestyle today.” We wish Maison Lifestyle the best of luck as it continues to redefine luxury home décor in Guernsey and the UK, and urge our readers to find out more about its affordable home styling and other homeware and lifestyle offerings at the website below. Contact: Ellie Schreibke Company: Maison Lifestyle Web Address: https://maisonlifestyle.co.uk/
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTUyMDQwMA==