Melissa helped us with a whole-home renovation. Having worked with other designers before, we felt that Melissa was the best we had ever worked with. Not only was her design skill very deep, she also knew the nuts and bolts of the trades and even made some architectural improvements to our plan! She was able to channel our taste and bring incredible resources to us, from fabrics to lighting, furniture and hardscape materials.

She was easy to work with, and developed creative solutions when there were issues with some of the suppliers due to COVID and the supply chain crisis. Her wholistic approach went beyond the finishes to help us create the overall space and feel we had dreamed of. We would recommend her to anybody who wants to create a sophisticated, beautiful home.

- Chris

After interviewing two other designers for my master bathroom renovation, I got in touch with Melissa McLay based on some photos of her work I'd seen on her blog. This was a total renovation, not just adding some decorative touches, so I needed someone who could do everything from design to helping with a contractor to choosing all of the materials and finishes.

From the first sketches to the domolition to finished product, she guided the process in a way that gave me total confidence. Her vendor relationships are excellent and she was able to give me a custom look while staying on schedule and within budget.

- Phillip

Melissa is an absolute delight! Her ability to listen to our concerns, wants/needs and focus on a finished product were outstanding. We really didn't have any deadlines, but everything has been completed in a timely manner. Melissa discussed charges/costs/budget right up front, so we've never been taken by surprise; she is completely honest and trustworthy.

Melissa has extensive knowledge of color schemes, fabric selections and furniture design and structure. We absolutely love the beautiful transformation she has created in our home and we're very proud of it! Melissa is no amateur; we would definitely recommend her to the most discriminating individuals.

- Lucy

Melissa is a joy to work with and is extremely creative and positive. I have worked with several designers over the years, and Melissa is by far the best. I hired Melissa to assist me with the design and selection of tile, cabinets and fixtures for a bathroom remodel.

I thought I knew what I wanted to do in the bathroom, then Melissa opened my eyes to amazing possibilities. I followed her advice and could not be happier. My bathroom is beautiful and it receives many compliments. I will definitely use her again. I highly recommend her for your project.

- Dawson

Melissa redesigned our great room and entrance foyer. She was very easy to work with, listened to my ideas and incorporated them into the design concept. We love and are enjoying the finished product and have received many compliments.

- Garrison

I can't say enough great things about Melissa! I was working with a client doing an whole home remodel, and we were simply stuck with respect to creating that special finish feel for the project. I called Melissa to see if she could help, and she happily came to our rescue. She really listened to my client, was able to go through the project area by area, room by room, and made amazing design suggestions for us that really made the final product simply "pop"!

It was absolutely amazing to see how she pulled everything together from colors to trim to accessories and gave my clients exactly the look and feel they were looking for! Melissa, I can't thank you enough for making my job so easy, making me look so good, and most of all for making my clients so happy! You are the best!

- TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

Master bathroom was gutted and completely redone. Melissa drew up plans, oversaw the work, and researched all the elements and helped me decide on all aspects - floor tile, bathroom fixtures, paint color, light fittings, wall art etc.

Melissa was extremely helpful and listened to our views and our tastes, and came up with a gorgeous bathroom for us. We love our new bathroom and have had many compliments on it. We would definitely like to use Melissa McLay Interiors again in the future.

- Kim

I highly recommend Melissa. I hired her to help with me with colors, finishes (including counter-tops), fixtures and soft furnishings for a major kitchen remodel. I thought I was pretty savvy on the design front, but when faced with the project myself, I got overwhelmed with choices.

I found Melissa to have an uncanny ability to uncover the look I wanted even though I struggled to articulate it. Her taste is impeccable and she has a wealth of resources at her fingertips. She was sensitive to my budget and worked within its constraints. In addition, her attention to small design details really put the finishing touches on my kitchen. In short, she's a true design professional. I would not hesitate to hire her again for another project.

- Elvis

When looking for a designer to help me customize my new home, I was fortunate to find Melissa McLay Interiors on Houzz.com. Melissa was excellent incorporating my existing furniture while choosing new fabrics for window treatments, suggesting paint colors/wallpaper and adding new light fixtures. She did a fabulous job designing a fireplace with bookcases for our new sports bar and guiding me with the purchase of new furniture for this area.

During this entire process, I was living in another state. Melissa managed my entire project to perfection. Everything was finished on time and was a completely stress free experience. I would highly recommend Melissa McLay Interiors and will definitely use her services again.

- Newbern

Working with Melissa is a dream. She helped us to totally redesign our guest and master bathrooms. She is talented, prompt, flexible and professional.

- Cindy

Working with Melissa McLay Interiors was such a pleasure that if I could give a higher rating than 5 stars I would. Melissa listened to me carefully, looked around my home to determine my style, determined a carefully laid out plan to execute the project, and found just the right items to make my home beautiful, cozy, and creative all at the same time.

Plus, she is a delight to work with -- always sweet, funny, on-time, and amazingly organized for a creative-type. I highly, highly recommend Melissa McLay for any project that you are considering!

- Niefeld

Melissa spent countless hours helping me track down Country French fabrics for window treatments throughout the main floor of my home. I believe we looked at every sample in the entire Washington Design Center!

I couldn't be more thrilled with the fabrics we selected and with the window treatments themselves. Melissa was lovely to work with, she's the perfect balance of personable and efficient. I look forward to working with her again.

- Lizzy

Melissa is designing renovation of craft room and basement of our home. I cannot recommend her more highly. Her designs are beautiful and innovative. She is organized, thoughtful and experienced.

- Sarah

Melissa has excellent taste and is fun to work with. She is also very organized and responsive. I needed curtains and blinds in some rooms, and rugs in other rooms, and she was very helpful in coordinating with furniture already in place.

- Helen

We were thrilled with Melissa Mclay Interiors! She worked with us on a space plan for the rooms in our home, and completely decorated and furnished it mixing our current furniture with many new pieces. Melissa had incredible attention to detail and moved the process along in a timely manner. She not only produced our vision for the house, but also exceeded our expectations.

- Elizabeth

We remodeled a kitchen and powder room and redecorated the entire first floor of our house. Me and my wife work full-time and so there was no way we had time to go through all the choices for paint colors, tile, furniture...etc.

Melissa did some simple exercises with us to get a sense of what style we would like, and then she narrowed down the selections for paint and fabrics. I think she definitely captured what we were looking for. It looks fantastic! She has very good taste.

- Matt

We hired Melissa to renovate a guest bathroom and complete our family room. Melissa was a pleasure to work with and very professional. We have 3 kids and a dog and wanted something stylish but functional. The bathroom is beautiful and unique. The family room pulled the rest of the house together perfectly. We feel that Melissa understood our style and needs from the beginning. I would highly recommend her.

- Herman

Melissa is the best! We had an exceptional experience working with Melissa. Her interior design services were creative, intuitive and beautiful. She was mindful of our budget and met every deadline. She listened to what we had in mind and offered many options to help us fulfill our vision for our home. We highly recommend Melissa and are thrilled with the results.

- Suzanne

We have had the pleasure of working with Melissa on multiple projects in our home, and would highly recommend her. She has a true talent for taking your ideas about how you want to feel and live in your space, and making that a truly spectacular, turn key, finished product.

She is creative, organized, and detail oriented, but more than that she is just a lovely person to work with. We have two projects going at the moment, and I know it won't be our last!

- Farrell

This is the second time we have worked with Melissa and are extremely happy with the results. We were looking to update our first floor which included window treatments, reupholstering furniture, new hardwood floors and staircase.

Melissa suggested we change our wall colors and it created a dramatic new look. She was creative, thoughtful and fun to work with on both projects. We look forward to working with her in the future.

- Bernie