Melinda Browning | Source | Founder & CEO at Melinda Browning Interior Design
Melinda Browning
Sophisticated Spaces for the Well-Traveled
Charleston, Santa Fe & Beyond
Laid-back yet unmistakably luxe, Melinda Browning's interiors are personality-driven, and deeply reflective of both their distinctive owners and the jewel-box cities they inhabit.
With dual studios in Charleston and Santa Fe, Melinda partners with her discerning, often high-profile clientele—designing beach bungalows, desert haciendas, and historic estates that reflect the next chapter of living.
As the Founder and Principal Designer, Melinda is NCIDQ-certified—the highest credential in the industry—and a lifelong student of art and design. Raised on a California vineyard, she embodies the essence of nonchalant elegance. Melinda has recently been featured in The Business of Home, House Beautiful, and The World of Interiors.
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Melinda Browning Interior Design
Founder & CEO
started Mar 2002
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6 Ways Designers Add Old-World Charm to a New-Build Home
Expert tips to make your home look like it's been around for decades, not months.
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6 Patio Trends You're Going to See Everywhere in 2025, According to Designers
Interior designers share six patio trends that will be making waves everywhere over the course of 2025.
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Interior Designer Melinda Browning Reveals Top Waffle Blanket Picks
Melinda loves the Sferra Talida blanket for its "gorgeous, soft merino wool," perfect year-round. For a budget choice, she recommends an Amazon blanket with a unique waffle weave, ideal for vacation homes or kids' rooms. Explore more at melindabrowning.com or @melindabrowning on Instagram. -
Rethinking Ensuite Bathrooms: Door or No Door?
Melinda suggests that while an ensuite doesn't need a door, privacy and light are key. She recommends open vanity areas with closed-off commode and shower spaces using pocket or French doors. This design allows natural light flow while maintaining privacy, especially for couples with different schedules. -
Textured Wallpaper: Elevate Your Space with Instant Drama
Melinda loves textured wallpaper in powder rooms with layered lighting to enhance texture, and on ceilings for added interest. She says, "It can look amazing when in the same tones/colors of the wall paint." Textured wallpaper creates a stunning effect, elevating any room with its unique charm.
