Melanie Coddington Interior Design Articles

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Why We’re Not Your Starter Designer (And Why It’s a Good Thing When You’re Looking for Luxury)

You’re figuring out your style, learning how the process works, and finding your feet with your investment. It’s Design 101, and honestly, that’s...

Why This Room Works: Kitchen Edition

Ever stepped inside a perfectly designed home and wondered what makes it feel so… right? Maybe it’s the cohesive color palette, the way materials...

From Casual to Committed: How to Grow a Strong Relationship with Your Interior Designer

You wouldn’t marry someone after a single coffee date, right? The same logic applies when finding the perfect interior designer. Each step of the...

Interior Design in 2024: Milestones, Obstacles, and Exciting Adventures Ahead

Every year brings a mix of challenges, highlights, and those little surprises that keep life interesting. This year, we were fortunate to work on...

Effortless Entertaining: How to Create a Home Everyone Wants to Hang Out In

Growing up as an only child, I always loved going to friends’ homes filled with people, noise, and the busyness of life. For my future, I...

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Palo Alto Home Renovation Part II: Home Office and Guest Quarters Designed to Inspire

Have you been keeping up with our Palo Alto Renovation? Last time, we revealed the refreshed main living areas, and now we’re diving into the...

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Palo Alto Home Renovation Part 1: Inside the Vibrant Living Space of an Art-Collecting Couple

After more than a decade of working with these clients, I’m excited to share the latest update to their Palo Alto home. Over the years, we’ve made...

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5 Home Design Tips to Boost Your Mood

I’ve always been sensitive to my surroundings. Long before becoming an interior designer, I was the weirdo rearranging furniture in Airbnbs just to...

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Design Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating a Luxury Home

Imagine driving through the tree-lined streets of Palo Alto, pulling up to a home that looks more like a five-star hotel. As you step inside,...

California Modern Design: What is it and How We’re Leading the Way

“I know this style… this is a Melanie Coddington room!” I was in the bathroom of a showcase suite I had designed, the voice coming from the large...

Why We’re Not Your Starter Designer (And Why It’s a Good Thing When You’re Looking for Luxury)

Why This Room Works: Kitchen Edition

From Casual to Committed: How to Grow a Strong Relationship with Your Interior Designer

Interior Design in 2024: Milestones, Obstacles, and Exciting Adventures Ahead

Effortless Entertaining: How to Create a Home Everyone Wants to Hang Out In

Palo Alto Home Renovation Part II: Home Office and Guest Quarters Designed to Inspire

Palo Alto Home Renovation Part 1: Inside the Vibrant Living Space of an Art-Collecting Couple

5 Home Design Tips to Boost Your Mood

Design Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating a Luxury Home

California Modern Design: What is it and How We’re Leading the Way

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