San Francisco Bay Area Interior Designer
Luxurious and sophisticated interiors that blend stunning beauty and flawless functionality across the Bay Area.
Her approach combines thoughtful consideration of color, texture, and scale, hallmarks of intentional interior design in the Bay Area. With a focus on beauty, livability, and artistry, Melinda's designs go beyond aesthetics to create environments that truly work for the people living in them. Creating, essentially, art to live in.
San Francisco Bay Area interior designer Melinda Mandell is the founder and principal designer of Melinda Mandell Interior Design (MMID), a full-service design firm serving homeowners throughout the Bay Area. For over a decade, Melinda has been creating spaces that are as functional as they are stunning. Her work is known for its intentional approach to design, with a deep respect for history, art, and her clients' unique personalities and needs.
To craft homes that elevate the everyday experience.
Melinda founded MMID with a singular vision:
Life is full of transitions, challenges, and milestones—whether it’s a new chapter, caregiving, grieving, or simply the desire for a fresh, new look. Your home should be a place where you feel comfortable, inspired, and at ease, elevating your life, not adding stress or frustration.
Whether it’s a cozy nook, an expansive open-concept living area, or a historic home renovation, every project is infused with her signature touch: a blend of elegance, thoughtful planning, and attention to detail that makes every space feel like home.
Our lives are lived in the and moments of life: joy and grief, wins and losses, change and consistency. Every design is meticulously curated to serve you and the nuances that come with all the challenges AND gifts life offers us.
Melinda and her Bay Area interior design team look forward to creating a space that will serve as a foundation for your beautiful and verdant life.
Melinda’s work is a reflection of her deep belief in the power of design to transform lives.
From successful, busy professionals to growing families, empty nesters, and those seeking to reinvigorate their spaces, they each turn to Melinda for more than just an elegant design—they want a home that works. Melinda’s expertise lies in transforming spaces that no longer serve clients into gorgeous homes that truly support their lives.
Melinda understands that designing a home can be overwhelming. With so many decisions and details to consider, it’s easy to get lost in the process. But with her extensive experience in managing projects—from historic renovations to modern residential designs—Melinda’s collaborative approach guides clients through every step.
The result is a home where every corner is maximized for comfort and function, allowing for more usable space and a greater sense of ease. Freed from the stress of dealing with outdated or impractical design, clients find—
With thoughtful layouts and furnishings, their homes reflect their unique needs and dreams, becoming true havens.
Gone are the days of apologizing to guests for clutter or feeling embarrassed over a half-functional bathroom. Entertaining is now effortless, as clients are confident in their space’s style and welcoming atmosphere.
Melinda and her team look forward to creating a space that will serve as a foundation for your beautiful and verdant life.
their homes become sanctuaries that support their lifestyle, offering both peace of mind and joy.
Celebrating Bay Area Interior Design Excellence
As an interior designer in the Bay Area, at MMID, we are committed to sustainability. We thoughtfully source materials, employ processes that honor the Earth, empower the artisans and craftspeople we partner with, and create healthy, safe, beautiful spaces for our clients.
Luxury
Our luxurious spaces are filled with soul and personality to uniquely represent each client’s verdant life.
Environmental Responsibility
We value thoughtful sourcing and processes that honor the Earth, prioritize our clients’ health, and protect makers and craftsmen. We prioritize products and materials that are natural, sustainable, low-waste, plastic-free, non-toxic, formaldehyde-free, low-or-no-VOC, locally made, and crafted in the USA.
Beauty
You deserve a life surrounded by beauty! We source one-of-a-kind art, high-quality furnishings, and luxury finishes because we believe a beautiful space is one where you will feel welcome.
Joy
Great design should inspire you and bring joy, from the kitchen, where your family will love to gather, to primary suites inspired by your favorite vacation.
Excellence
We intentionally develop customized solutions, partnering with the best artisans, craftspeople, and brands. We ensure these solutions are built for longevity and that your home functions flawlessly.
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