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Materials plans for homeowners nationwide who want to save money and stop second-guessing the design for their renovation or new build.
EXTERIOR DESIGN PLANS
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Quit trying to piece your exterior together with Pinterest, AI mockups, & your contractor's questionable tastes.
you NEED clarity, NOT confusion
Simple, complete design plans from West | South stop the confusion and let you start building with clarity, You'll have an exterior you love & skip the expensive mistakes.
Because your home is too valuable for guessing.
Get one clear answer for every finish, color and detail, with a design process that fits your busy life.
custom exterior designs
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HOW it WORKS
Once you love your design, you'll have real samples on their way and contractor-ready design info ready to hand to your team. Make every final decision with confidence, and fully understand the next steps.
Feel Confident
Watch your ideas come to life with a recorded video presentation. Explore multiple options with human-made designs that match what you love. Then revise via email until it feels just right.
See the Potential
You're busy. So move at your own pace by filling out an online questionnaire, and sending any photos, plans or inspirations that show what you love - no calls or meetings necessary.
Share Your Vision
-Dale in Colorado
"This process was so efficient... and we LOVE the results!"
-sarah in n. carolina
"Incredible how we got exactly what we wanted and needed"
-carol in florida
"I'm much better equipped to make design decisions on the house moving forward."
-lisa in colorado
"Her suggestions are transformative"
-kat in texas
"Mel has already saved us time, money & conflict"
-katy in tennessee
"We don't have to spend more money later re-doing something"
-caroline in washington
"I loved how quickly we could give feedback and iterate on the next steps."
=Traci in N. Carolina
"The entire experience was exceptional."
Just helping you decide what’s best for your home, climate, and budget.
I don’t believe in commission.
So I’m not here to upsell you.
Avoid trends that feel dated or choices you'll regret
Communicate clearly with contractors
See your home's potential before you build
Make the right decisions the first time
I help you:
I founded West | South to help busy homeowners across the U.S. design real, contractor-ready exterior materials plans for their renovation or new build.
I'm Mel. Your Designer, Collaborator & Guide
Meet your Exterior Designer
When I first told my husband we were going to spend money on design, I could feel his stomach drop. I said, look, babe- we are about to spend a lot of money on re-doing our home. Lets spend just a little bit more money on the front end so that we don't have to spend more money later re-doing something or not loving what we chose. After showing him Mel's before & after pictures, he immediately agreed with my recommendation. We knew our house had potential, and Mel laid out a beautiful plan to execute. I cannot wait to get started now!
“We don’t have to spend more money later re-doing something...”
Katy in N. CAROLINA
Mel is a gifted designer and communicator. She was able to articulate her reasoning that helped us to see exactly what and why she came up her plans while being kind and affirming. And Mel has already saved us time, money, and conflict. Her design plans are not only beautiful, but they are practical. When we have done other projects, it has been difficult and even unclear to us what we want and how to communicate it to our contractors. Not this time!
"Mel has already saved us time, money, and conflict."
KAT IN TEXAS
I knew our house needed updating but I didn't know how to achieve it or where to begin. Mel was able to quickly identify opportunities for making big improvements within our budget. She understood our special issues and helped us understand them too. Before the consultation I felt so overwhelmed and hopeless. After the consultation I now feel excited and hopeful that we can achieve a style that fits our desires and our budget. It was such a relief, and exciting, too!
"Mel was so insightful, so thoughtful, and so informative."
Sarah In Missouri
Mel is extremely well-rounded in design, a solid planner and communicator and someone who keeps her promises most importantly. It is not common in today's world for people to do what they say they will do. Mel delivered on all timelines and her commitment to our project was felt at every turn. It's a design partnership, with open dialogue and mutual feedback and was very satisfying.
"The entire experience was exceptional."
Traci in N. Carolina
Real RESULTS
"We got exactly what we wanted, & needed."
sarah in n. carolina
"Her suggestions are transformative."
LISA IN COLORADO
"Mel has saved us time, money & conflict."
kat in texas
"A joy from start to finish."
Kate in california
"I got way more than my money's worth."
Laura in texas
"This service is a real gem."
susan in california
"After our consultation, I felt confident."
Erin in washington
"One of the best experiences we've had as homeowners."
Wayne & Cathernine in CALIFORNIA
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Lesley in North Carolina
"Don't hesitate! My only regret is not doing this sooner. If you're even contemplating a remodel, this is the first step."
Sarah in California
"Working with Mel was the best money I've ever spent. I'm feeling so much more confident."
Stephanie in Utah
"Mel's professional direction was a game changer for our renovation."
