Kind words from our clients
“Melinda Slater has been amazing to work with. We were originally daunted by what seemed like an overwhelming project but Melinda listened to our goals and helped us clarify our tastes and the feeling we were hoping to achieve in the space - ultimately pulling together a design plan that exceeded our expectations. Melinda's superpowers are space planning, attention to detail, and the ability to envision what's possible. We are super happy with the outcome - Melinda’s attention to detail and ability to envision what’s possible created a home with beautiful flow, cohesive color and texture combinations and greatly enhanced utility. Most importantly, we have achieved the modern look and feel we wanted inside while remaining harmonious with the original 1970’s-style PNW design. We would recommend Melinda without reservation and will work with her again given the opportunity.”
Charles & Val
“During this time of pandemic, I am grateful every day for the beautiful, comfortable, and happy space that I have to hunker down in. I imagine how it would be before Melinda. I’m sure I would be cursing every time I had to get on my hands and knees to find a pan in the cupboard or reach for the shampoo in the misplaced shower niche, just to name a few of the frustrations prior to Melinda’s design prowess.”
Amanda
“Our main living areas (living room, dining room, kitchen & family room) were in need of a refresh, and our master bathroom needed a complete remodel. It was a daunting task and we were unsure of where to start, let alone have the time to find all the ‘things’. We were definitely overwhelmed and had no idea how to navigate the renovation and remodeling process.
Melinda provided countless brilliant ideas we never would have thought of and did an outstanding job of working within our budget. Our new kitchen is bright, highly functional and inviting. Our living, dining and family room have been brought into the 21st Century, and our master bath is modern, warm and beyond beautiful - everything turned out better than we dared imagine. She saved us countless time & money, thought of every last detail, and coordinated everything with the contractor.
Melinda did an outstanding job of working within our budget and completely transformed our house! Hiring Slater Interiors was priceless.”
Jessica & Eric
“Melinda was a pleasure to collaborate with during the remodel of our newly purchased home. We knew the house had the potential to be transformed into a beautiful home and Melinda’s attention to detail and ability to convey our desires with the contractor was invaluable. The original kitchen was literally a cramped crackerjack box and Melinda was able to turn our hopes for a larger, more open space for entertaining and enjoying the lake view, into a vision that exceeded our expectations.
As with most construction projects, there were numerous unforeseen issues during the buildout and Melinda was able to quickly adapt the design and propose alternative solutions. Our home is now unique and beautiful while being inviting and functional. We are fortunate this is the space where we have been confined for the past year during pandemic. We will definitely work with Melinda again as we continue with the remaining portions of our home that need remodeling.”
Suzy & Tim
“We had never worked with a designer before hiring Melinda. We wanted the kitchen of our dreams, but the awkward layout of our kitchen was a major obstacle, with all of the many angles and a poor layout. We are both busy and needed that extra attention to make sure the kitchen design covered all of our wishes. We needed a plan and Melinda delivered. She came up with ways to improve the flow of our kitchen as well as giving our design plenty of wow factor. It was truly a pleasure working with Melinda and highly recommend her.”
Tim & Maureen
“When I think back to the breadth of coverage Melinda provided, it's really astonishing. We hired Melinda to design a remodel of the 100+ year old home we recently moved into. The 8-month remodel encompassed the kitchen and dining room, master bathroom, and powder room. It was important to us to maintain the Craftsman style, but to also incorporate some modernization and pops of color and style. Melinda's expert advice in tile and surface selection, layout, texture, color, and all the finer details of implementation, fit and finish was absolutely what made it all come together. We appreciated her great listening skills, organization, creative problem solving, and just the ease of working with her across a broad variety of project needs. Would definitely engage with Melinda again on future projects.”
Wendy Colwell
“Melinda Slater is the best interior designer we’ve ever used and we look forward to many years of collaboration on various projects. We recently completed a master bath remodel and are currently working together on a powder room remodel. Initially, Melinda took the time to know us personally and our design tastes. She’s a great listener, on time and on budget, and loves the creative process. She goes the extra mile to find just the right color, tile, rug, or chair to satisfy our wishes. I have complete confidence in her ability to design the perfect project to meet our needs and wants.”
Al & Chris Massena
“Three years ago my husband and I replaced our kitchen countertops with granite but we had never completed the backsplash. That’s when we initially hired Melinda to help us make a decision and finish our kitchen once and for all! During this time my mother passed away and I inherited many of her belongings, namely lots of traditional gold gilt framed artwork. I loved these things because they reminded me of my mother and my heritage, but for the life of me couldn’t figure out how to incorporate them into my home! Melinda came in and created this stunning wall of artwork weaving in the traditional pieces with some of my more contemporary pieces. I couldn’t love it more. She gently guided and nudged me into an area I hadn’t even dreamed of and gave me and my husband a home that we are proud to come home to and invite our friends and family into. We are thrilled with the outcome. When my husband first walked in after it was completed he said,“is this really our house?!” Melinda is magical and a pleasure to work with! I would recommend her highly.”
Claire Cahill
“Melinda helped us pick out materials that were fun and practical. She did an excellent job helping us coordinate colors, fit and finish for two bathrooms upstairs. Her ability to adjust to the clients needs was appreciated and she followed through.”
Ami Silverman
“Our projects included the complete remodel of our master bathroom, redesigning our master bedroom, and updating a guest bedroom. Frankly, we did not know where to start. Melinda’s assistance in selecting all finishes and styles for the bathroom was invaluable. She started by talking with us and asking us a series of questions to understand our needs, tastes, and goals. She provided strong guidance, pushed us appropriately to stretch our thinking, and created a beautiful bathroom that is not only lovely but also functional. She broke the projects down so that the overwhelming feeling of the entire decision making became exciting rather than stressful. Melinda communicated well, moved the project along and met timelines. She was patient with my indecisiveness but also provided guidance and a little prodding which pushed me into areas that I would never have considered. The end results are beautiful. I have recommended Slater Interiors, LLC to a friend and did so without hesitation. I will do so again. I certainly look forward to working with Melinda again in the future.”
Dick & Geri Fain
“We had never used a designer on our prior projects, only architects we knew and trusted. Given our experience working with Melinda, we will always use a designer (and hopefully it will be Melinda) for any future projects. A great way to get terrific results with minimal stress. And that’s the name of the game in our minds.”
John & Margaret Anthony
“We began thinking about our master bathroom remodel when we purchased our home almost 8 years ago. It was dated, with carpeted floors, almond tile, cheap brass fixtures, and an elevated drop-in tub. It was a room that made us cringe and we needed a major transformation!
We began to design our bathroom on our own. As we looked through Houzz, Pinterest, and other resources, we formed an idea of what we wanted – a modern, warm, glamorous, spa-like retreat with hints of drama. That was a tall order but we knew what we wanted. We began designing our bathroom on our own. We must have gone through 6 iterations and looked at hundreds of different finishes and fixtures, and the more we ‘designed’ the more we felt it wasn’t what we wanted. We couldn’t commit to such a bold transformation on our own. We needed help!
Hiring Melinda was hands down the best decision we made in our remodel. Melinda listened to us, to understand our vision and how we use the space day-to-day. She presented us with combinations of materials and worked with us to mix and match them to align with what we liked. She helped us understand how the materials would work together to create warmth, drama, and flow. She helped us understand the pros and cons of materials, how we would optimize the space for daily use, where light switches should be placed … just to name a few.
As we moved into the construction phase Melinda supported us in making critical detailed decisions, finding creative ways to work around building constraints, ensuring our vision was not compromised. Working with Slater Interiors was a smooth process that provided us the confidence to make our bold transformation a reality.We absolutely love our bathroom! It’s everything we wanted. It’s modern, warm, and glamorous, it’s a spa-like retreat with hints of drama. It is an environment that provides luxury in the comfort of our home."