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A Designer's Trick of the Trade: How to Achieve Comfort without Compromising Style
After more than 25 years in the interior design industry, one of the things I've learned is that designing a home is rarely about choosing between what looks beautiful and what feels comfortable. More often than not, it's about finding creative solutions that honour the priorities of everyone living in the space. As I work with couples, I quickly discover that each decision-maker brings a different perspective to the design process. One partner may place a higher value on aes
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Jun 11


Why we do not offer flat fees
One of the questions I get asked most often is, "Why don't you charge a flat fee?" The answer is simple: no two clients,and no two projects, are ever the same. Every project at Melissa Walsh Interiors begins with a two-hour consultation. This is where we take the time to understand not only your vision for your home, but also how you would like to work with us. Are you looking for guidance on a few key decisions? Will you be managing portions of the project yourself? Or would
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Jun 11


Prioritize What Enhances Your Daily Routine: Start with the Essentials
When planning your home renovations, it’s essential to prioritize what matters most to you. While some may feel inclined to focus on the...
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Jan 9, 2025


Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Site Visits Before Taking Possession of Your New Home
Site visits before moving into your new home are a valuable opportunity to gather the information you need for planning and...
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Jan 9, 2025


Interior Designer Tips: Transforming Your Home with Strategic Upgrades
Purchasing a new home is an exciting milestone, but deciding where to begin with upgrades can be overwhelming. To help you prioritize, I...
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Jan 9, 2025


Melissa Walsh Interiors- An Inside Look
Hi, This time you have a new author. It's Lisa Robert, Melissa Walsh Interior's Project Coordinator. Melissa asked me a question that I...
Lisa Robert
Feb 2, 2022


How to Place Art over a Sectional
Selecting art above a sectional can be tricky sometimes for homeowners doing it on their own so I am here to help you with some practical...

Melissa Walsh
Jan 18, 2022


Creating a Space that Inspires Others
When I designed this home office for an amazing woman that mentors and inspires fellow woman entrepreneurs, I knew it had to be as...

Melissa Walsh
Jan 4, 2022


Finding your Retreat
I don’t know about you, but I need a sanctuary to retreat to at the end of a chaotic day! I am a busy mom of a 9-year-old daughter and I...

Melissa Walsh
Dec 23, 2021


How to Make Wise Investing Decisions For Children's Rooms
I am very grateful to be the mother of the most incredible girl named Claire. She is 8 years old and everyone has told me that she is a...

Melissa Walsh
Dec 2, 2021


My Best Design Tip for Pinpointing What's Wrong with a Room
Have you ever decorated a room and knew something was off or wasn't working but you just couldn't figure out what it was? I have an...

Melissa Walsh
Nov 27, 2021


How I've Become the Designer That I am Today
People can recognize my design through attention to detail, quality, and a sophisticated style of incorporating function and personality....

Melissa Walsh
Nov 10, 2021
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