THE BEST INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM FOR HOMEOWNERS WITH VISION.
Founded in 2005, Coddington Design is a full-service interior design studio serving the San Francisco Bay Area. For 20 years, our clients have chosen us for our world-class team, commitment to their vision (not ours), and 1:1 service.
From designing and delivering $25M turnkey properties to offering by-the-hour support for your design challenges, we’re equally at home with projects large and small. You’ll find that being thoughtful, accessible, and inclusive is in our DNA.
Founder & CEO
Melanie is the Founder and CEO leading Coddington Design. An accomplished interior designer with a 25+ year career, her work and voice have been featured in local and national publications — Architectural Digest, Forbes, House Beautiful, and San Francisco Cottages & Gardens to name a few.
Client projects have included lush estates in Palo Alto and Woodside, modern and Victorian-style homes in San Francisco, second homes in Tahoe and Hawaii, and more. You’ll find that our portfolio is unified by our high quality standards, by our commitment to livability, and by the fact that no two look the same. Each is as distinct as the clients who inspire them.
When not in the studio or on site at a client’s project, you can find Melanie spending time with her wife and son, planning the next renovation of her mid-century modern home in Oakland Hills, and being a fierce ally to trans, queer, and BIPOC communities.
Lead Interior Designer
Iyohna is a proud San Franciscan with a lifelong fascination for the city’s architectural heritage, particularly the historic Victorian homes that grace the streets. With over 13 years of experience in interior design, she has honed her craft and built a remarkable career.
Iyohna’s journey in the design world began in commercial corporate interiors at Nelson Worldwide, where she had the privilege of creating innovative spaces for some of the most influential tech companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work in the corporate sphere showcased her talent for blending functionality and aesthetics in dynamic environments.
Iyohna made a transition to residential design, where she found her true passion in the art of customization and working closely with individual families to bring their dream homes to life. Her expertise extends beyond the workplace and into the warmth and comfort of people’s personal spaces.
Outside of her design pursuits, Iyohna enjoys the great outdoors, often hiking with her husband in the serene Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. She also cherishes quality time spent with her nieces and nephews, embracing the joys of family life.
Iyohna’s career is a testament to her deep appreciation for architecture, her commitment to design excellence, and her love for creating meaningful spaces that enhance the lives of those who inhabit them.
Interior Designer
Interior Designer and California native, Melissa, blends her traveled & sensible approach to all aspects of the design process to help bring your creative visions to life. Collaboration being a key stone to her success, she enjoys working hard with the team to turn each of your houses into homes. Melissa draws most of her design (and personal) inspiration from nature, architecture, people, and the connection between the three.
In her free time she continues to travel as often as possible – staying immersed in design & dedicated to curating and supporting local and global artists, creators, and innovators. When not working or traveling, you can find her somewhere outdoors, exploring.