“Melanie was easy to work with and made suggestions that I would never have considered on my own. Which resulted in a much more finished and elevated design aesthetic.  She was respectful of my time, and I never felt rushed or made to compromise my ultimate design goals.  Highly recommend!”

“Working with Melanie was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She took the builder’s original design plans and elevated them, improving functionality and refining key details, while thoughtfully curating furnishings, art, and decor that perfectly fit our style. As someone who struggles with design but appreciates good ideas when I see them, we couldn’t have asked for a better thought partner.”

“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!”

"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!" 

“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.”

“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!

“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.”

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.

“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!”

“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!”

"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."

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”