Hi there!

I’m Melissa Welsh, an Interior Designer and the owner of Welsh Design Studio. I created this website back in 2017 with the goal of helping people just like you learn the secrets of home decorating, so that you can create a home you love living in!

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When my husband (Andrew) and I bought our first house, it was really dated and needed a lot of work. We didn’t have a lot of money, so we entered the world of DIY home improvement…and we got pretty good at it! We loved the challenge and results of transforming our home ourselves.

For me, using power tools, coming up with furniture designs, installing tile, changing light fixtures…a piece of cake. But picking out fabrics for a pillow combination or picking a paint color for my living room was a total mystery. When it came to decorating, I just didn’t know where to start, or what I needed to do to make my home look good.

Meanwhile, after 15 years working as an aerospace engineer, I was ready for a new challenge. I’ve always been passionate about learning new things, and I was excited about the idea of a complete career overhaul. With my love of DIY, I instantly thought about trying to do some kind of work in the home improvement field. 

I enrolled in a Master’s degree program for Interior Architecture & Design. Being an engineer and left-brain kind of person, imagine how happy I was to learn that Interior Design had some real science behind it. There was a process with defined steps, and tips and tricks that you could learn, and once you knew them…anyone could be good at home decorating!

Fast forward a couple of years, and I started my very own interior design business. Even though I really enjoyed working with clients, and loved creating beautiful rooms for them, I kept hearing this nagging little voice in my head…”You know, if you teach them what you know, they could totally do this themselves.” It was the DIY lover in me wanting to empower others to learn how to create a home that looked great, and felt like their own personal retreat.

And that’s what brought me to today, where I love creating courses, guides, ebooks, and sharing content on my website to help homeowners learn everything they need to know about home decorating. 

I currently live in California with my husband and two kids, plus one shoe-stealing naughty labrador retriever and a super-snuggly kitty. I feel so lucky to have a business that allows me to work anywhere and anytime, and I wake up every day excited to help you on your home decorating journey!

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Fun Facts About Melissa

  • My superpower is remembering song lyrics – especially 80’s pop and 90’s hip hop. I even remember a song about prepositions that I learned in 4th grade. I haven’t found any practical use for this skill…yet.
  • My favorite movies and TV shows involve aliens, space, superheroes, magic, or intense action. You won’t find me binge-watching Hallmark movies at the holidays, and anything in the ‘drama’ genre is usually a non-starter. 
  • I LOVE roller coasters and drop-towers. Tower of Terror? Yes, please!
  • My favorite holiday is Halloween, and I have a TON of yard decorations. Yep, we’re THAT house.
  • I’m a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2022. I’ve been through the whole range of treatments, from surgery to chemo and radiation. Cancer sucks in every possible way, not to mention the mental effects…it’s been a tough road. Today, I’m thankful for every moment of my life, and a business that allows me to work anywhere and anytime.

Connect With Me

Let’s connect! You can find me on the following platforms, where I share more decorating tips, announce new products, and share behind the scenes looks.

Snd me an email at info@welshdesignstudio.com with any questions 

You can also subscribe to my weekly newsletter to receive emails filled with decorating tips and tricks.

Happy decorating!

xoxo Melissa