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Simple, complete plans from West | South stop the confusion and let you start building with clarity, so you can skip the costly re-dos.
Stop trying to piece this together with Pinterest, AI mockups, and your contractor's questionable tastes.
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Get one clear answer for every finish, color and detail with a design process that fits your busy life, so you can finally move forward with confidence.
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With a complete design in hand, the next steps are simple. Samples and contractor-ready design info support you and your on-site team, giving you confidence in every final choice.
Feel Confident
STEP THREE
Watch your ideas come to life with a recorded presentation. Explore multiple options that match what you love, then revise the final design until it feels just right.
See the Potential
STEP TWO
Fill out an online questionnaire, and send any photos, plans or inspirations that show what you love. With simple and flexible communication, you can move at your own pace without calls or meetings.
Share Your Vision
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HOW it WORKS
Just helping you decide what’s best for your home, climate, and budget.
I don’t make any commission.
And 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'm here to help you:
As founder & principal designer of West | South, I help smart homeowners across the U.S. cut through the noise and create 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
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."
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