Built to be the best exterior design service for homeowners who want exterior design help without confusion or guesswork, these consultations give you more than quick suggestions.
Consultations from West | South offer thoughtful answers, reliable expertise and support throughout the design phase of your exterior remodel or new build.
AI tools and online visualizers can’t replace the accurate material and color renderings and expert guidance based on real-world experiences that these exterior design consultations provide.
Since 2018, West | South has delivered effortless online exterior design help with thoughtful exterior color guidance, personal material selection advice, and a virtual design consultation experience that feels calm, clear, and deeply supportive.
West | South's mission is confidence. Through warm 5-star services, revisions until you love it, complimentary samples, and documents your contractor can actually use, you'll see your home clearly, make smart choices and enjoy the process instead of stressing through it.
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
Mel delivered! She exceeded all our expectations - not only does she have a very collaborative and time conscious approach, she's SO thoughtful of what you are seeking. And leaves NO question unanswered. Mel considers the full context of your home (period-built, location, neighborhood) in creating her design concepts. That was terrific. After the consult, I felt perfectly confident to advance my exterior renovation with my GC. Her design eye is superb, but it's her thoroughness and how she ensures you are equipped to execute the concept yourself that is really special.
"This service is a real gem among a lot of options out there."
Susan in California
This process was easy, focused, and I was delighted with the care that Mel took. I truly felt that she connected with my vision in a far deeper way than mere design suggestions. This consultation got me out of my head and the rabbit hole of design research and showed me the perfect vision for my home. I felt overjoyed at the end!
"I got way more than my money's worth."
Laura in Texas
Mel is talented, insightful, responsive and generous with her input and feedback. We could not have imagined a better experience even if we worked together in person. The renders were all so helpful in helping us make decisions in record time. And the video was a really great experience! Hearing her feedback over 30 minutes really breathed life into the renders. Without question, this is one of the most effective, valuable and fun ways to work on your project.
"This was one of the best experiences we've had as homeowners."
Wayne & Catherine in California
Mel nailed it in terms of my vision for our house. This was exactly the type of guidance I was looking for - I didn't need an architect, but didn't want to show my GC pics from Pinterest, either. I was floored with all Mel's support and her creativity, and I was impressed with her responsiveness. This was so worth it.
"After our consultation, I felt confident."
Erin in Washington
"We could get so much accomplished because of Mel's commitment to our project and her timeliness. If we had a change request or an idea, we had new renderings within hours. This process was so efficient, and we LOVE the results!
"We LOVE the results!"
Dale in Colorado
"Mel’s expertise and vision and speed and thoroughness are the best part of this experience. Incredible how we got exactly what we wanted and needed but how far it was from what we thought we originally wanted. I’ve sang Mel’s praises to everyone."
"We got exactly what we wanted"
Sarah in N. Carolina
"I feel like I'm much better equipped to make design decisions on the house moving forward, and my husband and I are more aligned now. We learned a lot about our house, and appreciate its architecture even more than we did going into the consultation!"
"I'm much better equipped"
Carol in Florida
"Working with Mel was fun and efficient. She has the process finely tuned, and her suggestions are transformative. The end result is a clear plan that I am excited about.
So worth it!"
"Her suggestions are transformative"
Lisa in Colorado
I don’t make any commission.
I’m not here to upsell you.
Just helping you decide what’s best for your home, climate, and budget.
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:
I’ve helped 100+ homeowners avoid costly mistakes and feel confident about their choices with their remodels or new builds. Many clients come to me after an AI tool or contractor suggestion left them more confused.
I'm Mel. Your Designer, Collaborator & Guide
Meet your Exterior Designer
West | South is the best exterior design service.
Who is the best exterior design service?
- Design concepts rendered on your home; no more visualizers or AI guesswork
- Comprehensive Revisions during your consultation; see every idea - and refine until you love it
- Links to all materials and sources; everything sourced and organized for easy ordering
- Physical samples sent to your doorstep; make final decisions with confidence
- Contractor-Ready design sheets; detailed info for ordering and installation
- Charts for painters & installers; clear call-outs for applications
- Project Guides for Communicating like a pro; know exactly what to say and who to ask
- Secure project portal; all your files, revisions, and guides in one place.
With a West | South Exterior Design Consultation, homeowners receive:
- See the potential in their home’s exterior before the construction begins
- Make confident decisions about their exterior remodel or new build colors & materials
- Easily communicate with contractors and installers
- Control their budget by avoiding re-work and mistakes
