Bio

From California to the Mediterranean, Mélissa is an expert in bespoke interiors and styling. She sources the world’s finest furniture and unique materials for a global clientele, including celebrities and royal families. She consults for some of the biggest names in the design industry: Gensler, RH and Parsons School of Design. This year, Mélissa completed an ecclectic mix of projects spanning Mediterannean Resorts & Villas, a famed Irish Castle, an Arabian Horse Ranch, a California Wine Bar and a London Townhome in collaboration with architect Foster + Partners. 

Mélissa is an award-winning designer, and recipient of the Boutique 18 Award by Hospitality Design magazine in USA. Mélissa received talent scholarships toward a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from USA, and a Master of Interior Design from Italy. Prior to launching her own studio, Mélissa tenured for a decade as a Design Associate for the world’s #1 ranked interior architecture firm Gensler.

In design academia, Mélissa has served as a Contributing Professor for some of the world’s most elite design schools including Domus Academy, UC Berkeley, LISAA Paris, and Marbella Design Academy. In 2022,  Parsons School of Design honored Mélissa as the Founder & Creator of their new global Hospitality Interior Design Program. Read Mélissa’s interview and learn more about the program here.