About Melanie Stones

A woman in an orange-red dress with a long train, beige high heels, and sunglasses on her head, standing in a dry grassy field with a leafless tree, and a safari truck. The sky is partly cloudy.

Hi, I'm Mel, and creating cozy, elegant, and timeless spaces is my passion. With a natural eye for design and a background as a painter, I've been helping friends, family, and clients bring warmth and beauty into their homes for many years. I've always been drawn to aesthetics, balance, and creativity. I believe a well-designed space should feel inviting, lived-in, and effortlessly refined. Whether it's rearranging a room or choosing the perfect finishing touches, I find joy in imagining new possibilities and bringing them to life.

Having spent much of my life living in vibrant cities like Dubai, Toronto, Palermo, and Addis Ababa, I've developed a deep appreciation for different styles and cultures, which subtly influences my design work. Now based permanently in beautiful Surrey, UK, I’m raising my children alongside my wonderful husband and our four beloved dogs.

I'd love to help you create a home that feels just right — a place you can't wait to come back to.

My Style

While I have a signature aesthetic rooted in classical, French country, coastal, and traditional design, I pride myself on being versatile. I take the time to understand each client’s vision, and I’m fully capable of designing in a range of styles- from industrial and bohemian to modern, eclectic, and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to timeless elegance or a more contemporary edge, I can tailor the design to reflect your personal taste while bringing cohesion, comfort, and beauty to every space.

A decorative table display featuring a large mirror with a gold frame hanging on a wall. On the table, there is a tall clear glass vase with bright yellow sunflowers. To the left, there is a gold pumpkin-shaped candle holder. A small table lamp with a silver base and white shade is also on the table. In the foreground, a basket covered with white plush fabric holds a large orange pumpkin and some smaller white pumpkins.

Professional Interior Design Services

Declutter and Styling Session

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Sometimes the biggest transformation comes from working with what you already own.
I’ll help you clear the clutter and style what remains. Together, we’ll transform your space into something calm,
intentional, and beautiful without major renovations.

Sessions starting from £150 per room.

1-Hour Home Sale Styling Consultation

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For home owners: A focused 1 hour
consultation designed to prepare your home
for sale. I provide expert, room by room
guidance on decluttering, layout
adjustments, and simple styling changes that
maximise appeal before photography and
viewings.

£100 per room

Room Refresh Consultation

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Feeling stuck with your room?

In this 90-minute consultation we'll work together to transform your ideas into a clear plan. You'll leave with practical advice on layout, colour, furniture placement and styling, along with recommendations you can implement yourself or ask me to complete for you.

Session is £150.

Moodboards

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Perfect if you'd like confidence before making purchases.

I'll create a personalised moodboard including colours, furniture, lighting, accessories and styling ideas, giving you a clear vision for your room before you spend a penny.

£150 per room, with 3 adjustments.

Full Room Design Package- Concept to Completion

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From concept to completion, I create beautifully considered interiors tailored to the way you live. Every detail is taken care of, including:

• Space planning
• Furniture sourcing
• Lighting
• Colour palettes
• Soft furnishings
• Accessories
• Final styling
The result is a home that feels elegant, cohesive and uniquely yours.
From £600 per room

Colour Consultation

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If you've ever stood in front of hundreds of paint samples wondering where to begin, this service is for you. During a 90-minute consultation, I'll guide you through selecting:

Paint colours
Wallpaper
Accent colours
Finishes and textures

You'll leave with a clear direction and professional recommendations that give you confidence before making any purchases.

Session is £150.

Connect With Me

Laundry room with a white washing machine and matching white dryer stacked, white cabinets with gold handles, a small wooden laundry basket, and decorative items, including a striped vase and glass jars, on a patterned tile floor, and a light green wall with a wall-mounted lamp.

A dining table with a blue and white floral vase holding a colourful bouquet of flowers, and a lit candle, surrounded by elegant chairs and a chandelier with crystal accents.

A TV displaying a scene from a period drama with people in historical costumes, surrounded by a white fireplace mantle decorated with colorful flowers and vases.

Decorative table with a vase of pink and magenta flowers, a white ceramic dog figurine, a gold candle holder, and a silver tray, with a mirror and a lamp behind.

What People Are Saying

Mel did a great job in our living room. We couldn’t figure out which colour scheme to use to go with the furniture we already had, but it came very easy to her. Our space looks elegant, warm and inviting, which is exactly what we wanted. She also came shopping with us to pick all the accessories and it was great to see her mind at work.

— N. Davis

Request a Design Proposal

Tell me a little about your space, your ideas, and what you'd like to achieve. I'll be in touch to discuss your project and the best way we can work together as soon as I can.