Melanie Coddington Interior Design Articles

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 bedroom....

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DIY Home Projects vs. Professional Home Design: Knowing When to Hire an Interior Designer

You’re feeling ambitious, ready to tackle a DIY home project. You’ve watched the tutorials, browsed through endless Pinterest boards, and you’re...

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Designer on Demand: Your Role in The Process

Managing your own design project can feel like navigating an epic road trip with kids — it starts with excitement, but soon enough, the inevitable overwhelm...

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Oakland Hills Home Renovation Part II: Classic and Inviting Spaces for Living and Entertaining

Are you keeping up with my Oakland Hills home renovation? If not, you’re missing out. We recently unveiled our revamped kitchen and dining room, and...

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Oakland Hills Home Renovation Part I: An Inside Look at a Designer’s Inviting Kitchen & Dining Room

Remember my personal home renovation journey in Oakland Hills? Well, today, you’re in for a treat. After nearly a year, I’m excited to share the...

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4 Things to Consider When Planning Your Living Room Layout

Ahh, the living room. Where you savor your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, cozy up for movie nights, and everything else in between (think:...

What is Luxury Interior Design?

When it comes to luxury interior design, your thoughts might drift towards five-star hotels and expansive spaces dripping with opulence. But let’s...

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Full-Service Interior Design vs. Designer on Demand: What’s the Difference?

Ever dream of having an interior designer on speed dial? Maybe you have a specific question or a smaller project in mind, or you’re hesitant to hand...

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5 Genius Tips for Maximizing Your Small San Francisco Home

In vibrant urban environments like San Francisco, designing small spaces is practically an art form. Every square inch matters. Thankfully, I thrive...

An Interior Designer’s Secrets to Enjoy Every Room in Your Home

Let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? Yup, I’m talking about those pristine teacups gathering dust, the fancy linen napkins hiding in a...

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

DIY Home Projects vs. Professional Home Design: Knowing When to Hire an Interior Designer

Designer on Demand: Your Role in The Process

Oakland Hills Home Renovation Part II: Classic and Inviting Spaces for Living and Entertaining

Oakland Hills Home Renovation Part I: An Inside Look at a Designer’s Inviting Kitchen & Dining Room

4 Things to Consider When Planning Your Living Room Layout

What is Luxury Interior Design?

Full-Service Interior Design vs. Designer on Demand: What’s the Difference?

5 Genius Tips for Maximizing Your Small San Francisco Home

An Interior Designer’s Secrets to Enjoy Every Room in Your Home

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