Your Home Should Work FOR You
Whether you're celebrating a big change, like a new baby or an empty nest, or simply looking to make your home more functional, one thing is for sure: for many Bay Area families, the possibility of transforming your space is exciting.
However, navigating the process can be overwhelming, like a giant puzzle that requires orchestrating a team of professionals and making thousands of decisions …
That you then have to live with day in and day out.
With nearly 20 years of experience in providing design services, managing intricate renovations and furnishings projects—from historic homes to commercial spaces—I have honed the ability to seamlessly bring plans to life, delivering homes that blend personalized functionality with enduring beauty.
Our work focuses on crafting spaces you love to live in and where you will write the next chapter of your story.
Flexible support from an experienced interior designer in the Bay Area, including tailored feedback, sourcing advice, and personalized recommendations. We’ll collaborate via Google Meet and other tools to discuss layouts, finishes, styles, and more. I’ll offer professional feedback on items you may have already selected and provide image inspiration ideas, furniture brands, products, and resources. I’ll also answer your most pressing questions and offer my expert opinion.
Our signature Bay Area interior design service for homeowners ready to reimagine their space. From full home construction projects to furnishing your spaces, there’s no permit, outlet, or fixture we can’t touch. Whether you’re looking to remodel your home or outfit it with your unique style, we’ll explore your vision and craft a design plan to bring it to life with flawless functionality.
Whether you are taking your project in stages or want a professional to address your most pressing concerns, the All-Access MMID Design Day will empower you with expert guidance. As part of our suite of interior design services, you may choose between a three- or six-hour package. Clients often use the time to address layout, functionality, materials, color choices, sourcing furniture, and more!
Purpose
Beauty
Excellence
Founded by Melinda Mandell, MMID is a design firm with a reputation for blending showstopping artistic design elements with modern sensibilities. With a passion for history and art, Melinda brings a thoughtful, artistic touch to every project, ensuring each space is timeless yet functional.
Her team’s approach is personal and collaborative—every design is carefully tailored to reflect the needs and lifestyle of each client. With their signature blend of stunning beauty and flawless functionality, they design homes that radiate craftsmanship and luxury, curating deeply meaningful spaces that cultivate connection.
With their award-winning approach, they focus on envisioning a welcoming, verdant aesthetic that their driven and curious clients love coming home to.
Melinda and her staff are fun to work with, knowledgeable, and have wonderful, creative suggestions.
Paul D.
Melinda asked us a lot of questions, listened to our concerns, and encouraged us to go outside our comfort zone.
She brought us samples, material specs, plans, and illustrations that were very helpful in the decision process. We were so impressed with her that we have decided to use her [again].
Jan and Jon S.
We particularly valued Melinda's impeccable reputation with the contractors and subs who often commented, unsolicitedly, that they found her work to be outstanding.
She invested the time to deeply understand our style, preferences, and desired outcome and used that to balance making beautiful choices for us that we wouldn't have otherwise considered, while at the same time deferring to us in areas where we were particularly opinionated. We trusted Melinda completely and she added tremendous value and insight. We recommend her without hesitation.
Renee P.
Alongside a team of trusted professionals and vendors, we'll bring your dream space to life.
We connect and learn about your dreams, needs, style, and more.
We'll examine your home's details, aesthetics, constraints, and opportunities to create a detailed plan.