Matera Interiors

a la carte design

  • Project Management

    You want to update a kitchen or bathroom but you don’t know where to start. You need help making big decisions. You don’t have time to manage a new project.

    Owning a home is a marathon. I will remove the stress and manage the project for you.

  • Wall Space

    You can’t decide on the perfect color. You have empty walls that you want to bring to life. You have so much to hang, you don’t know where to start.

    Let’s make your walls personal and memorable.

  • Finish it

    You need one piece but would like help making a selection. You want more cohesion across your home. You’ve moved in but need help getting settled.

    It all begins with an idea. We will go through your wish list to make sure your home reflects you and your lifestyle.

Completing your home DESIGN projects one hour at a time

About Matera Interiors

As a former non-profit and client relationship manager, I've taken these project management skills - with my passion for helping others - to support my current path. I have 8 years of experience supporting families and individuals on their home design and renovation projects.

I started this work as a member of an award winning Arlington based luxury interior design firm. My design experience grew and my career became a reality. Since I had my third child at the start of the pandemic in 2020, I've been supporting families and individuals in and around Arlington, VA.

I offer a la carte design services so that I can support any type of project, big or small. I like to think of myself as my clients "easy button" freeing up their time and checking their home project boxes for them. The interiors industry is typically full service and very expensive. I've chosen to take this path to simply do the work that many working families don't have the time to do. Every home is unique with it's own function and style. I partner with each client in a customized way to execute their home design projects for them. I will never tire of the happiness a finished home brings.

  • "Everyone deserves design"

    Matera Interiors

  • "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"

    Eleanor Roosevelt

  • "Inhale possibility, exhale creativity"

    Laura Jowarski

  • "The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention"

    Julia Margaret Cameron

  • - Liz 2025 -

    “Melanie helped us renovate our kitchen.  We didn't do an entire kitchen reno, but wanted to make some changes that we hoped would help us enjoy our functional but not aesthetically-pleasing kitchen.  Melanie brought samples to our house and helped us make selections, providing valuable input regarding color selection and matching tiles and counters.  She coordinated with the vendors and contractors.  Overall, the process was very easy and we're pleased with the outcome!”

  • - Miranda 2024 -

    "Melanie assisted me with the design of my living room, dining area, and kitchen in a new home. She came in person to see and measure the space, asked me for examples of what I liked, and provided specific recommendations for paint color, furniture, and rugs. Her input was extremely valuable from the design standpoint but also to ensure I was choosing appropriate sizes based on the amount of space (e.g., she provided maximum dimensions for rugs for a portion of the room, to make sure they would not overwhelm the space). She also worked with a few pieces I already had. I LOVE the final result and never would have made some of the choices I did without Melanie's guidance. She was also super responsive and timely with everything, and helped coordinate timing on deliveries. Highly recommend!" 

  • - Rachael 2024 -

    “Melanie has a fantastic sense of style and is a pleasure to work with. Initially, I wanted to make a small change in my kitchen and Melanie was on board with that- she didn't try to change the scope of the work or convince me that I needed to expand my project. Once we began working together, I realized how much I liked Melanie's ideas and I wanted to make more changes to my kitchen. We have completed a renovation of my kitchen and living room and I plan to continue working with Melanie to update other parts of my house. I can't recommend Melanie enough; she is thoughtful, creative, and budget conscious.”

  • - Elizabeth 2024 -

    “Melanie was wonderful to work with! She spent time in our space, listened to our ideas and quickly provided direction. She struck a beautiful balance of guiding us with her expertise and vision while still giving us the final say. Melanie provided us with several options, which really helped us understand what we actually loved for our home. She also gave really practical suggestions that helped us stay true to the style of our home, and we love how she blended traditional and modern elements to make our space feel timeless and fresh. Melanie worked within budget and made the most out of the agreed upon contract. There were no surprises in this whole process and she was very responsive and communicative throughout. We felt completely comfortable being totally honest with her, and the end result is better than we could have imagined!

  • - Fiorella 2024 -

    “I loved working with Melanie for the daunting task of finishing my living room and small library. I had an idea of a moody cottage vibe but I did not have the push or resources for my vision to come to life. Here is where Melanie excels. She started showing me great ideas and giving me resources as to what would work for the space. She is incredibly resourceful, will match you with the best providers and will help you find the perfect color, fabric and pattern combination. She was also super helpful in styling our library and did an amazing job. I am extremely happy with the results and I look forward to continue to work with her on future projects.”

  • - Virginia 2023 -

    Melanie made our basement renovation as easy as possible. She designed a space that met several different needs seamlessly. Communication about progress and selections for our project were clear, quick, and organized.

  • - Lindsey 2023 -

    “Melanie helped us finish and decorate our new basement and we are thrilled with the results. She selected stylish pieces that fit our tight space and saved us a ton of time rather than if we tried to do it ourselves. I’ve already gotten many compliments on the rug. Thanks Melanie!”

  • - Mary 2023 -

    “I can’t thank Melanie enough for the design expertise she gave me. She finely tuned color selections for our new home and brought a new vision that gave the rooms a stylized and cohesive look. The rooms look bigger and brighter. Her kind and patient demeanor really helped me enjoy the process. I look forward to continuing to work with Matera Interiors on other projects. Thank you!”

  • - Dan 2023 -

    "Melanie helped turn our cluttered office into an inviting space. She took stock of the room and selected pieces that worked for our space, met our goals, and stayed within our budget."

  • - John 2022 -

    “I would have been lost without Melanie. Gutting and designing my new home was quite an undertaking - so many decisions. I am extremely grateful she was available to work with me. Melanie made the renovation and design process easy and enjoyable. I LOVE the way my home turned out, though I can hardly take any credit. All Melanie.”

  • - Alexis 2022 -

    “Melanie’s professionalism is paramount; while working on our project, she always did what she promised, which doesn’t happen enough in this world! She followed through on tricky situations, making the entire project more enjoyable and less stressful for me. And the result was fantastic: a beautiful, functional kitchen that increased the value of our home.”

  • - Jen 2022 -

    “As a mom and business owner, I have very little time to manage projects in my house. Melanie was recommended to me by a friend and her services have been invaluable. She managed my laundry room makeover from beginning to end - including designing and organizing the entire space - and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend Melanie for any design needs, and will absolutely reach out to her for future design projects.”