your exterior, figured out.

Exterior Design Plans

Your Exterior, Figured OUt

Since 2018, helping busy homeowners nationwide create real, contractor-ready exterior color & materials plans for their renovation or new build.

Move beyond inspiration & stop second-guessing it all.

exterior DESIGN PLANS THAT WORK IN THE REAL WORLD

Quit trying to piece your exterior together with Pinterest, AI mockups, & your contractor's questionable tastes.

Real-world design plans from West | South let you make color & material decisions with confidence, so your dream home can be built in real life.

Because inspiration isn't enough.

"Don't hesitate!
My only regret is not doing this sooner. If you're even contemplating a remodel, this is the first step."

Lesley in North Carolina

"Working with Mel was the best money I've ever spent. I'm feeling so much more confident."

Sarah in California

"Mel's professional direction was a game changer for our renovation."

Stephanie in Utah

Custom Exterior Designs

Exterior Materials
Paint Colors
Patio Furnishings

Make one clear decision for every finish, color and detail, with a design process that fits your busy life.

Because your home is too valuable for guessing.

Protecting Your Investment

Exterior remodels & new builds are already big investments.
Making design changes after construction starts costs you even more.

Know what you want from the start.

Exterior design consultations from West | South let you understand all your options earlier in the process, so you can make confident color & materials decisions before anything gets ordered or work begins.

THE WEST | SOUTH PROCESS

How it WORKS

Share Your Vision

Life is 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.

See the Potential

Watch your ideas come to life with a recorded video presentation. Explore multiple options with human-crafted designs using real materials that match what you love. Then revise via email until it feels just right.

Feel Confident

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.

"This process was so efficient... and we LOVE the results!"

Dale in Colorado

"Incredible how we got exactly what we wanted and needed"

sarah in n. carolina

"I'm much better equipped to make design decisions on the house moving forward."

carol in florida

"Her suggestions are transformative"

lisa in colorado

"Mel has already saved us time, money & conflict"

kat in texas

"We don't have to spend more money later re-doing something"

katy in tennessee

"I loved how quickly we could give feedback and iterate on the next steps."

caroline in washington

"The entire experience was exceptional."

Traci in N. Carolina

Meet your Exterior Designer

I'm Mel. Your Designer, Collaborator & Guide

Since founding West | South in 2018, I've helped hundreds of busy homeowners across the U.S. design real, contractor-ready exterior materials plans for their renovation or new build.

No matter your style, location, or the scope of your project,
I'm here to help you:

Make the right decisions the first time

See your home's potential before you build

Communicate clearly with contractors

Avoid trends that feel dated or choices you'll regret

I don’t believe in commission.
So I’m not here to upsell you.

Just helping you decide what’s best for your home, climate, and budget.

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Real RESULTS

Katy in tennessee

“We don’t have to spend more money later re-doing something...”

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!

KAT IN TEXAS

"Mel has already saved us time, money, and conflict."

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!

Sarah In Missouri

"Mel was so insightful, so thoughtful, and so informative."

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!

Traci in N. Carolina

"The entire experience was exceptional."

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.