Helping You Feel Confident
About West | South
Providing online furnishings, color and finish selection help for homeowners across the U.S. who want to make confident, well-informed choices for their exterior renovation or new build.
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2018
Founded in 2018 by exterior designer Mel Sikorski, West | South has delivered contractor-ready online exterior designs for hundreds of homeowners across the U.S.
With an efficient but thorough process built to work with your busy life, West | South exterior design consultations provide thoughtful exterior color guidance, personal finish selection advice, and a virtual design consultation experience that is calm, clear, and deeply supportive.
West | South is the best exterior design service for homeowners who want exterior design help without confusion or guesswork, and online consultations that give you more than quick suggestions without taking up all of your precious time.
How It
Works.
01.
Share Your Vision
Fill out an online project questionnaire, including any photos, plans or inspirations that show your home and what you love. No calls or meetings necessary.
02.
See The Potential
Watch your exterior come to life with a pre-recorded video presentation. View multiple options with human-crafted designs using real colors & materials. Then revise via email until it feels just right.
03.
Feel Confident
Once you love your design, have real samples sent to you and contractor-ready design info ready to hand to your team. Fully understand the next steps, and make every final decision with confidence.
You Can Feel
Confident
Again
Know Your Design Can Be Built
Real materials, real colors, real sources. No more AI guesswork. Every finish selection is something you or your contractor can actually order and install.
See Everything At Once
No more visualizers, trying to piece everything together. See it all together, on YOUR house, and revise it all until you love it.
Avoid Expensive Re-Dos
Protect your investment by understanding exactly what you want (and don't) and how to communicate it.
Stop Stressing & Relax
Professional guidance, expert answers & organized tools mean you can actually enjoy the process.
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Real
Results.
"Her suggestions are transformative. The end result is a clear plan that I am excited about. So worth it!"
Lisa in Colorado
"I feel like I'm much better equipped to make design decisions on the house moving forward."
Carol in Florida
"We got exactly what we wanted and needed. I’ve sang Mel’s praises to everyone."
Sarah in N. Carolina
"If we had a change request or an idea, we had new renderings within hours. We LOVE the results!"
Dale in Colorado
Meet
Mel.
Your designer, collaborator & guide.
Since founding West | South in 2018, I’ve helped hundreds of busy homeowners nationwide design real, contractor-ready finish plans for their exterior renovation or new build.
No matter your style, location or scope, I'm here to help you:
See your home's potential before you begin.
Make the right decisions the first time.
Avoid trends that feel dated or choices you'll regret.
Communicate clearly with contractors.
I don't believe in commission. So I'm not here to upsell you. Just helping you decide on what's best for your home, climate & budget.
"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!
Katy in Tennessee
"Mel has saved us time, money & 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!
Kat in Texas
"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!
Sarah in Missouri
"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.
Traci in N. Carolina
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"Her suggestions are transformative"
Lisa in Colorado
"I loved how quickly we could give feedback and iterate on the next steps."
Carolina in Washington
"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'm much better equipped to make design decisions on the house."
CAROL IN FLORIDA
"We LOVE the results!"
Dale in Colorado
"The entire experience was exceptional."
Traci in N. Carolina
"Incredible how we got exactly what we wanted and needed."
SARAH in N. CAROLINA
What's
Included.
Direct Finish & Product Links
Click to order. Sourced, organized & available now.
Cohesive Digital Mock-Ups
See it all together before you build. Visualize exactly how every color & finish looks on your home.
Clear Installation Guides
Zero confusion with a clear breakdown of where everything goes.
Revisions Until It's Right
During your consultation, tweak the designs until you're completely confident.
Fast, but Thorough Turnaround
No time wasted. Materials in 7 days, paint colors in 3 days, patio styling in 4 days, or answers same day.
Professional Design Package
Not just ideas. Complete, polished deliverables with every decision documented.
What's
Not Included.
Structure Changes. Rooflines, dormers, balconies, decks, staircases, major additions, window moves (unless you already have prints)
Landscaping. Plant layouts, pools, pergolas (unless you already have prints)
Hardscaping. Driveways, pavers, walkways, retaining walls (unless you already have prints)
Frequently Asked
Questions.
"Don't hesitate.
My only regret is
not doing this sooner!"
Lesley in N. Carolina
"Mel's professional direction was a
game changer
for our renovation."
Stephanie in Utah
"Working with Mel was the
best money I've ever spent.
I'm feeling so much more confident.
Sarah in California