Thoughtful layouts for your style, budget & climate
Professional renderings of your actual space for easy decisions
Complete shopping lists & guides for ordering
What's INCLUDED
- Links to All Sources
- Physical Samples Sent To Your Doorstep
- Order-Ready Design Sheets
- Furniture Layouts for Fit Checks
- Secure Project Portal
- Project Guides for Communication
- Three Patio Furnishing Design Concepts Rendered to Your Outdoor Space
- Proposals tailored to your style, budget & climate
- Comprehensive Revisions During your Consultation
- No-Pressure, pre-recorded video presentations
For furnishing a patio or outdoor space.
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Design for 2 days, Revise for 2 days
4-Day online Consultation
$149 per space
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What's NOT INCLUDED:
Driveways, pavers, walkways, retaining walls (unless you have prints.)
hardscaping help
Plant layouts & specs or pools (unless you have prints)
landscaping help
Decks, railings, patios, sheds, pergolas (unless you have prints)
BUILT STRUCTURES
Surfaces, colors or lighting on your home, deck or patio (unless you have prints).
EXTERIOR MATERIALS
If you need help after we're done, I'm happy to answer a quick email, or you can book an additional revision session if your project has big new changes.
after your consultation:
You'll have order-ready design sheets & receive samples shortly after in the mail.
day 4
(TH):
We refine until you love it.
Day 3 & 4
(W & TH):
Your video and slides hit your inbox by 6AM
DAY 3
(W):
I create your proposals, using what you've sent.
No meetings required!
Days 1 & 2
(M & T):
You submit your files and complete the Agreement & Questionnaire.
Before We Start:
Select the day you want the consultation to begin and complete your one-time payment.
after you click 'book':
Project FLOW
recent designs
these are AI-Assisted Renderings using Human-Crafted CAD Model Data & real, human selected furnishings
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PATIO FURNISHING DESIGNS
If you can email and upload photos, you're good. If not this isn't the right fit.
"What if I"m not tech-savvy?"
You'll complete your payment directly after you select your Start Date to reserve your consultation.
"When do I pay?"
"When does it start?"
Your consultation starts on the day you select before you complete your payment.
For this Patio Furnishings Consultation, you'll receive your Initial Design Proposals on Day 2 (Wednesday), and your Final Design files on Day 4. (Thursday).
"How Long Until Delivery?"
Anything you'd like changed: colors, materials, layouts, combinations, or a new direction. A typical patio consultation has 1 or 2 revision cycles, but we can do as many as possible during your consultation to get a design you love.
"What counts as a revision?"
I provide multiple options and an unbiased perspective.
"What if my partner & I disagree?"
"What about refunds or cancellations?"
Booking fees are non-refundable. However, re-booking for the next available date is possible should that fit your project timeline.
Common QUESTIONS
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
First, this consultation does not include:
Plant layouts & specs or pools (unless you have prints)
landscaping help
Driveways, pavers, walkways, retaining walls (unless you have prints.)
hardscaping help
Decks, railings, patios, sheds, pergolas (unless you have prints)
BUILT STRUCTURES
Surfaces, colors or lighting on your home, deck or patio (unless you have prints).
EXTERIOR MATERIALS
To get the most out of our time together, you'll want to be available for active email communication on Days 3 & 4.
This consultation lasts 4 days, & you'll receive your initial designs on Day 3
