Testimonials
Abrell Family – Denver, CO
“We moved into a new house that hadn’t been updated since the early 1990’s. Melanie Holden helped change our new house into a lovely home. Melanie was extremely easy to work with, she listened to our visions for the home & made suggestions that we never would have considered. She helped us with color choices, furniture, and placement to maximize our livable space. Melanie also suggested several small details that helped our home be original while keeping with a beautifully classic design. The entire process was extremely enjoyable & we feel the result is a beautiful home that fits our family’s needs perfectly. I would highly recommend Melanie; she is extremely talented, professional & a true pleasure to work with.”
Bryant – St. Louis, MO
“Melanie is amazing. She seemed to know what I wanted in cabinets, light fixtures, paint colors and floor tile before I did.”
Stacy Lentz – Redondo Beach, CA
“Melanie has a great eye for color. She helped me select the paint for the exterior of my home and for the master bath. My husband and I didn't want something ordinary for our home's exterior. It has great fiberglass windows that can be painted and I knew that I didn't want the standard white. She picked a color combo that I would never have put together, and I love it! I don’t mind the compliments from our visitors either!
Melanie dared me to go bold with the color in my small master bath. I initially chose something very neutral, but upon Melanie's suggestion went with something much richer, which made the space feel much more luxurious. I hope to fly Melanie out as we conquer other major improvements in our house. I couldn't do it without her.”
Connie Frankovich – Breese, IL
"I built a new house 7 years ago in a wooded subdivision. Once I found a house plan I liked, I took it to Melanie for her approval. She made some fantastic changes to the floor plan, opening up areas of the house to bring in more light, space, and function - changes that I would have never thought of but am so pleased with on a daily basis. Once construction began, Melanie was right there overseeing the project, making recommendations, and guiding me through the selection process for everything from colors, fabrics, flooring, lighting, accessories and furniture. She revised the electrical plans for optimal placement of the light fixtures, electrical outlets, and switches in conjunction with the furniture plans. I was so confident in her abilities that I ran every decision to be made about the house through her. She suggested dramatic floor to ceiling windows in most of the house and transoms above many of them. The finished product: beautiful natural light shining on a gorgeous, comfortable and elegant home that is a joy to come home to. I've received so many complements regarding my home and never fail to mention that I couldn't have done it without Melanie. As a result, she's received calls from many of these friends to help with their own projects! I would hire her again in a minute - she's very easy to work with and has great ideas. Melanie gets to know her clients and their lifestyle and uses that knowledge to tailor her work to best suit that client."
Buchholz – St. Louis, MO
“Melanie is an excellent, creative designer who listens well and truly understands what customers are looking for. She offers creative ideas to distinguish their style. Melanie is professional in her business relationships and transactions; she has common sense and is a pleasure to work with. Melanie strives to make this world a better place in design and meeting LEED requirements.”
Wiese – St. Louis, MO
“I worked with Melanie on many renovation projects in downtown St. Louis. It became clear that she had an uncanny ability to turn unusual layouts into beautiful, warm and livable spaces. Not only does she have an eye for good design, she knows the products that are available and uses them well. I would recommend her to anyone.”
Whittington – St. Louis, MO
“Melanie is very dedicated to providing her clients with the best possible services by truly listening and even anticipating their needs. She is a very focused, creative, and passionate professional.”
Reuther – St. Louis, MO
“Melanie is a phenomenal designer who I have enjoyed collaborating with. I completely admire her intense focus and passion for a greater cause. Her commitment to environmental design and historic preservation is very inspiring and results in stunning building transformations. The level of detail and expertise she brings to every design challenge is unparalleled. She has an innate grace and handles every situation with ease."
Helmsing – St. Louis, MO
“Melanie's fresh look at interior layout design challenges is often the difference between having an ‘adequate’ design and a ‘WOW’ design.”
Centorbi Custom Cabinetry
“I have worked with Melanie on lots of projects over the past 10 years or so and she is such a talented designer to work with. She has an excellent understanding and eye for detail which I very much appreciate in the level of work that we do. She also provides initial sketches along with floor plans for the client to give them a true starting point in the conversation about the layout and design for the project. The biggest asset for a client is how Melanie understands that design is not only about her ideas and passion for design, but it is all about a true collaboration between the designer and client!”
SA Designs
“Melanie is an incredibly, creative designer who always develops her interiors/schematics with originality as her mindset! Her interiors are beyond perfection and her style cutting edge! She creates as an artist with each brushstroke she refines no matter whatever style or design direction the client is requesting. I have had the pleasure of working with her on projects in the past. A wonderful people person and so thoughtful with her clients developing always a rapport that navigates through the hurdles of design. She's a focused visionary who keeps the final goal always in her thoughts. Her work ethic and team player mentality place her at the forefront of her field!”
4Base
“When remodeling the first floor of our home, we were referred to this business by our contractor. We hired Melanie Holden as our Interior Designer for this project and found her assistance to be invaluable during the process. She was readily accessible, prompt, and open to incorporating our individual preferences into the project. She offered her guidance and interior decorating expertise throughout, but we never felt pressured by her when making our decisions. We feel fortunate to have had access to her professional input, which allowed us to achieve a well coordinated decor throughout our home. We can highly recommend her without reservation.”
Nettleton Family
“Melanie Holden of Holden Design Group delivers exceptional service and outstanding designs. Her designs meet any requirements you may have, such as child or pet friendly fabrics, with style and panache. She met our timeline needs and overcame unforeseen obstacles such as discontinued fabrics. Whether it is decorating a room from top to bottom, or updating a room using existing pieces, the results are wonderful. I am so pleased I have already asked her to design another room, and without hesitation have referred her to family and friends.”
Hammer & Hand
“We have worked with Melanie on many projects and each one is unique. Melanie has an amazing eye and unique vision. We love that she uses eco-friendly products too! Melanie is one of our very favorite designers to work with. We wish that there were more like her! She is not only very professional but fun to work with. We love that she takes control of her design projects. That seems to be a very rare quality that most designers we have worked with do not seem to have. So refreshing!”
Integration Controls
“Holden Design Group was the first company I thought of when a project came up for our clients, where they needed a rustic interior blended with modern Lodge-style amenities. Melanie worked with us and our clients to ensure the visual impact of the space was maximized, without being overwhelming or over-the-top. Tasteful selections were placed throughout the home with care and passion, providing a warm, cozy feeling. Our clients were over-the-moon happy with the results, as were we. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Melanie and Holden Design Group for any project. She brings great skill, care, and an appreciation of nature that provides a unique aesthetic to any of her designs.”
Riley Family
“We have done several projects with Melanie Holden of Holden Design Group over years and have been exceptionally pleased with the results of each one. Major projects included a kitchen extension, bar / entertainment area, 2nd floor remodel, and an outside kitchen and entertainment area. We also used Melanie on two general interior decorating projects. Melanie has a fantastic ability to understand the customers needs and use within a given space and is able to design rooms and project layouts that exceed expectations. I also appreciated that Melanie identified many recommendations for valuable enhancements to the project that we would've never considered on our own. We continue to receive compliments from friends and family as their visit our home and truthfully love showing off our new projects. Our house has become a home that fits our lifestyle more than we could have ever imagined. Melanie was a key part of making this happen.”