Mel Massey Studio

5.026 Reviews

Review Me

London, Greater London

2x Best of Houzz winner

References available

10 years in business

Interpreting your ideas to create extraordinary spaces | North London

page_type: prop_plus_profile

Mel Massey Studio, based in Finsbury Park, North London, offers interior design, interior styling and project management. With over 10 years of experience, clients range from residential and commercial, TV including BBC1's DIY SOS as well as brand and event styling. We don’t subscribe to a fixed way of working. As each project, each client has individual needs, desires and dreams, so our solutions are totally bespoke. The interiors we create are layered and eclectic blending new, vintage and repurposed pieces to create interest, passion and surprise. We work collaboratively with clients to guide and create a story which ultimately is theirs.

Services Provided

Accessible Design, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Bespoke Bathroom Vanities, Bespoke Bookcases, Bespoke Cabinets, Bespoke Fitted Furniture, Bespoke Furniture, Bespoke Home Bars, Bespoke Kitchen Cabinets, Bespoke Media Units, Bespoke Shelving, Bespoke Walk-in Wardrobes, Complete Kitchen Renovation, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Cinema Design, Home Office Design, Home Staging, House Plans, Interior Design, Interior Styling, Kids' Room Design, Kitchen Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Made to Measure Blinds, Nursery Design, Pantry Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Seasonal Decorating Services, Shower Room Design, Space Planning, Wardrobe Design, Kitchen Renovation, Paint colour consultation, Bespoke mood-boards

Areas Served

London, Kent, Hertfordshire, Essex, Hackney, Homerton, Haggerston, Hoxton, Dalston, Shoreditch, Stoke Newington, Angel, Islington, Camden, Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Muswell Hill, Hampstead, Hornsey, Walthamstow, Suffolk

20 Projects for Mel Massey Studio

Finsbury Park, London, Greater London

North London house refurbishment

22 photos

Finsbury Park, London, Greater London

Bespoke bar creation and interior design

19 photos

Walthamstow, London, Greater London

Loft conversion and en suite

12 photos

Walthamstow, London, Greater London

Creating a home office

7 photos

Islington, London, Greater London

Houzz TV

1 photo

Walthamstow, London, Greater London

Contemporary family bathroom and spare room

13 photos

Harleston, Suffolk

Listed Building Interiors

34 photos

London, Greater London

Injecting personality into a new build, Hackney Wick

9 photos

Finsbury Park, London, Greater London

Major townhouse refurbishment, Finsbury Park

17 photos

Stoke Newington, London, Greater London

Striking Full Home Renovation

37 photos

Shoreditch, London, Greater London

Shoreditch marketing and advertising agency

Featured Review

Briana

Relationship

Client

We'd 'hands down' recommend Mel and Trish. They were professional and a pleasure to work with. They kept us on budget and also pushed us to look outside of our comfort zone. We love our houseRead Full Review

Write a Review

26 Reviews for Mel Massey Studio

5.0|26 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

sjboulos

Relationship

Client

Really loved working with Trish and Mel. It was a real collaboration and I was very grateful for their patience and ability to really understand my style and work with me to realise it. So happy with the results and would highly recommend!

5 January, 2021

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks SJ - we're so happy to have worked with you on this project.

Ian Cook

Relationship

Client

Loved working with Mel and Trish on our bathroom. They gave us confidence that we could be bold, even on a limited budget, and pushed us (gently) with design decisions where we would have probably played it too safe if left to our own devices. If you decide to work with a designer, you want that extra 'push' so that you get something better, smarter, and more innovative than you could have conceived of yourself, and that's what Mel and Trish gave us. Absolutely over the moon with how our bathroom has turned out; as well as the spectacular design, their knowledge of suppliers, materials, technical requirements (and not to mention, patience!) were invaluable in helping us work to budget and make things happen in a time-efficient manner. Again, something that would have been almost impossible if we'd gone it alone.

30 December, 2020

Maya Maffioli

Relationship

Client

Mel helped me with the renovation of my bathroom and toilet. It's in a ex local authority from the 1950s and the bathroom and toilet had not been touched for decades. The place needed complete cosmetic work, from re tiling to changing toilet, bathtub, shower. I had an idea of how I wanted to look and the final look is actually quite different but in a good way - Mel started with my ideas and suggested things on top of them so we ended u with something hat looks even better than I initially thought. Mel is very creative and has lots of suggestions but is never pushy and lets the client decide, both creatively and in terms of budget. She worked with a regular builder she collaborates with, which made the whole management very friendly and easy. I would definitely recommend her and work with her again and I am 100% happy with the result.

19 December, 2020

Sarah

Relationship

Client

We have so far worked with Mel and Trish for our lounge, bathroom and master bedroom. They have been great throughout and we are very pleased with what we have achieved. They listened to what we wanted and came up with some great designs that we would have never dreamed of. Will hopefully work with them more when we do the rest of the house (eventually)!

25 November, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks Sarah - we loved working with you guys too. Dream clients! Look forward to phase 2!

Francesca Gibbs

Relationship

Client

Mel & Trish have been AMAZING!! My husband and I have been planning our complete renovation project for the past 5 years so it was really important we got it right. I came across Mel & immediately was drawn to her whilst speaking on the phone. We then met Mel & Trish at the house & we knew instantly we were in good hands. They were able to get to see & understand what we would go for albeit push us out of our comfort zone from time to time but kept within acceptable parameters. They are so approachable, easy going & professional. I had many wobbles along the way & they were always able to ground me back. I sincerely believe this was because they take the time to get to know you as an individual which really helps when designing your home! They really know their stuff & we now have our dream home! My husband & I have no hesitation to recommend them. Now, it’s all over, I will really miss our chats, discussions/meetings. Mel & Trish, it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you both!

5 November, 2020Last modified:5 November, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Francesca - thanks so much for your wonderful review. It has been a total pleasure working with you both on your forever home. And what a forever home it is...enjoy x

Andy

Relationship

Client

I'd seen Mel and Trish's work in another flat and were highly recommended by a close friend. Very professional and exceptionally happy with the vison and outcome of the project. The space is a 2 bed SW new build flat - transformed from soulless and whitewashed space to a warm and homely space. Taking good inspiration from the surrounding area and incorporating into the internal colour schemes. Warm (in the living and areas) to cool tones (in the bedrooms). There was a good line of communication between Mel, Trish and myself - from the developing the moodboards to project execution and management. I highly recommended.

25 October, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks Andy - it was great working with you too! Enjoy your new home!

Briana

Relationship

Client

My husband and I hired Mel Massey and her partner Trish to help us with the interior design of several rooms in our north London townhouse. We had completed a full renovation of our home several years before but had stopped short of the 'final touches' such as buying new furniture, curtains, nice lighting, rugs, art, etc. Mel and Trish viewed the rooms as blank slates and recommended all new furniture, lighting, rugs, curtains, artwork, etc for the rooms. We'd 'hands down' recommend Mel and Trish. They were professional and a pleasure to work with. They kept us on budget and also pushed us to look outside of our comfort zone. We love our house and are proud of the time we spent with Mel and Trish to make it look it beautiful.

30 August, 2020Last modified:1 September, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thank you Briana - we have really enjoyed working with you as well and so glad your happy with your home - Mel and Trish

Clara Domingo Vila

Relationship

Client

Mel & Trish became my most valuable support on decorating my first home. As a young PhD student, I could not afford to live in a big place and, because of my studies, I did not want to share anymore. I found a tiny but super cute one bedroom flat in the heart of Hackney. I had never lived by myself before and I felt it was about time to move on to something new. I was ready to find a place to transform into something where I could feel safe, relaxed and most importantly, happy. I could never have done it without them. Since the first day we spoke, I felt the warmth in Mel’s voice over the phone. I was treated as any other client and I felt that, even my budget was tight, they both were willing to help me with this project. We connected. They were as in love with my place as I was. We all knew it had so much potential… but it needed Mel and Trish’s touch. They were always honest with me, about colour and texture combinations as well as with trends and styles. I opened up, and I was able to say cristal clear what I liked and what I didn’t. I think this was a very important point in our relationship and one of the main reasons it worked so well. I never felt alone, or left aside. Trish was coming over to supervise anything that was going on and Mel would call me at any time to make sure everything was alright. I wanted the space to be practical, I wanted to use every corner in a smart way but I did not want to overcrowd it. Simple, beautiful and warm. We did it, and I couldn’t feel happier about it. I strongly recommend these two gems for any project, big or small, easy or challenging. They are the clearest demonstration that no matter what your budget is, they can make it happen. Thank you very much for your help and support, part of my happiness now is because of you. Clara

6 June, 2020Last modified:6 June, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Ahh Clara - what a lovely review. We loved working with you too and am so glad we got your space to where you wanted it - it was a fab project. x

jonny forsyth

Relationship

Client

Mel transformed our newly rented Shoreditch warehouse style space from a dark, cluttered, storeroom, into a light-filled, stylish creative hub. From the second the lift doors open, you experience a unique space that brings together a sense of history with a modern, confident and functional expression of design. On budget. On time.

13 May, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thank you Jonny. Looking forward to getting you back into your beautiful new office asap after CV-19!

HU-544299800

Relationship

Client

Mel worked with me to renovate my kitchen and bathroom which had been untouched for almost eighteen years. Whilst I had quite definite ideas about what I wanted, Mel was able to make my ideas come to life. She also sourced our wonderful builder, Ben, who she managed throughout the process as well as liaising with the kitchen and window companies. Despite there being a few unforeseen challenges along the way, due to the age of the property, Mel kept me informed of these and managed the whole process smoothly. I'm so happy with my new kitchen and bathroom and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mel.

13 March, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks for your kind comments Fazila, it was great to work with you too!
Mel

Emily Bremner

Relationship

Client

Mel and her partner Trish were wonderful to work with. They helped us through ideation and execution of our project to furnish a new house. They were great with both the ideas and design as well as finding vendors and managing them. Always insanely responsive and easy to get ahold of and very flexible with our timings. Also just two lovely people to work with and spend time with :)!

8 March, 2020

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Emily, Trish and I so enjoyed working on your project with you and Jon. Hope to do more work together in future!

Dan Smith

Relationship

Client

Mel & Trish helped elevate our loft conversion and 1st floor renovation project to something we can be very proud of. Their mood boards and themes helped us stay on track when choosing paint, curtains and furniture. They also helped with room design and layout during & after the build. Without their reccomendations and guidance we would have been lost! We got on really well and couldn't be happier with our new home. Thanks very much guys. Dan & Ruth

9 December, 2019

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks Dan and Ruth. It was a great pleasure working with you both.

Sarah Savitt

Relationship

Client

Mel Massey and her colleague Trish Scorgie have been and continue to be fantastic as we decorate and furnish our family home. My partner and I contacted them when I was heavily pregnant and needed to make as many decisions as we could about our new house before the baby arrived. They immediately jumped on the case and we're very grateful for everything they've done. They are swift, stylish, imaginative, knowledgeable, flexible, patient, smart, sympathetic, fun and have very high standards for their own work and for the contractors they recommend. The house is looking gorgeous and they've done a brilliant job of making it feel like our house but also pushing us to be more interesting and braver than we would have been on our own. In brief: we don't know what we would have done without them and would absolutely recommend Mel and Trish.

19 November, 2019

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks Sarah and Tommy. It was so great to help you guys build your home for your new family.

Margot Picucci

Relationship

Client

el was ab absolute pleasure to work with. She transformed my house just like I wanted. I had limited time to make the house feel like my own and restyle it and I was worried that an Interior designer would impose her own taste; not at all. Mel completely understood what I wanted and delivered her service in a timely and efficient manner. She worked with me to make sure that my house reflected MY personality and now I am truly satisfied with where I live. Even though I only worked with Mel for 2 days for a restyling, it was a true pleasure to work with her and I would recommend her to anyone else who is searching for an Interior Designer. I truly loved her and will for sure use her service and wonderful taste / competencies in the future.

13 November, 2019

Prue Reilly

Relationship

Client

we hire Mel to transform are sons bedroom. what an amazing job she did! she took the information from as and the stress!! she transform my sons bedroom from a lifeless, dull room, into amazing beautiful room. he had a wardrobes, shelves design, the choose of colours and interior designer was all down to Mel. we all loved it , especially my son!

10 July, 2019

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks so much Prue. It was great to work with you too.

Prue Reilly

Relationship

Colleague

Me and Mel have done a few projects , we teamed up to build and design bespoke wardrobes. As i'm a carpenter i made the bespoke wardrobes , but Mel design every bit of it and she always is accurate and brilliant with her detail , designs and taste of colours.

10 July, 2019

Nelson Ejoh

Relationship

Client

Having just bought my first property I could not have met a better interior designer to help me through the process of designing my first home. Every step of the way from the first design meeting to managing the project to delivery, Mel was fantastic, am in love with my new home. I recommend her services and expertise.

7 July, 2019

Ashley Smith

Relationship

Colleague

As a cabinet maker and furniture designer I partnered with Mel to design, produce and install a kitchen. It was a great collaboration. Mel has a fantastic eye, her colour choice & material choice were second to none. Attention to detail and the way materials, products and lighting were mixed transformed a dingy basement kitchen into a bright urban chic kitchen diner. It resulted in a brilliant finished project, the client loves it and Mel was a delight to work with.

1 February, 2019

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thank you Ashley - I loved working with you and am so proud of our refurb!

SARA HABGOOD

Relationship

Colleague

I've now worked with Mel on a couple of projects. Mel needed two bespoke artworks to be created as a central feature within her room designs and I was delighted to help. From the off, Mel was very clear with the brief, the budget and the colour palette which made my life easier - she was very fashion-forward in her use of interesting colour palettes and materials. The whole project right through from briefing stage to final hanging was seamless, well communicated and fun. Mel and I will definitely work together again.

29 January, 2019

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks Sara, such a stunning piece. Please let's work together soon.

David Giles Photography

Relationship

Colleague

I'm a London based interior photographer. When shooting an interior it's essential that you are in tune with your colleagues around you, working with Mel is fluid, we have that bond where we don't have to ask each there to do something, Mel has already done it. She has a great eye for detail and we bounce off each other when planning a photo.

29 November, 2018

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks for that fabulous review David. Look forward to working together soon.

Helen White

Relationship

Colleague

Mel was one of the interior designers on House Doctor for C5 and she was a fantastic designer to work with. She came up with stylish, cost effective designs for the rooms we were filming, then helped the presenter bringing the ideas to life. She has excellent taste and an eye for a statement piece. I'd work with her again any day.

9 September, 2018

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks Helen. It was great working with you and on House Doctor...let's do it again soon!

Danielle Graham

Relationship

Client

We hadn't decorated our kids bedrooms since they were toddlers and they were in desperate need of a teen/tween update. Mel created a beautiful space for my daughter - a sanctuary if you like, while she negotiates her teen years, paying careful attention to ensuring it was sassy contemporary and doesn't date quickly. The room perfectly represents my daughter's personality, needs and interest. For my younger son, we needed to maximise the space in a significantly smaller room and ensure that it was robust enough to take a bit of a battering from an exuberant tween! Again, Mel create a space which was aspirational, age appropriate but had longevity. The coolest teen bedrooms in Highbury!

8 September, 2018

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Danielle - thanks for your kind comments. I'm glad to have designed the 'coolest teen bedrooms in Highbury'!

Tracy Metro

Relationship

Colleague

Mel & I worked together on Channel 5's House Doctor! Not only does she has the loveliest of personalities making it easy to collaborate, but she is darn good at what she does which is making things look FAB on a tight budget! She's creative without being wacky, refined without being stuffy and supremely unique in her take on design.

6 September, 2018

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Tracy it was amazing working with you too. Please come back to London and we can do it again. Or I'll come to LA!

Mark Flint

Relationship

Client

Mel did an outstanding job styling each of the sets for a video shoot. Each and every one was exactly the right style to reflect the high end nature of our brand. Would highly recommend!

6 September, 2018

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Thanks so much for your kind words Mark. It was great to work with you too. Hope we can do so again!

Heather Ogie

Relationship

Client

Mel created a great working space for me at my company, a creative marketing agency in London, W1. Her skill at combining highly individual pieces, which were both unique and functional always won me great compliments, whenever anybody new entered my office. She was able to pull through my individual personality and the tone of the agency and its work, at the same time as working to a tight budget and timeframe. I don't know where she sourced the butcher's table, which became my desk, or the towel rails I filed my books on, but her inspirations and her clever sourcing worked brilliantly with a vintage leather sofa and some basics from Ikea. She also re-covered some beautiful 1950's chairs with some bright prints to add a pop of colour to the classic black, chrome and white palette. It was a wonderful space that allowed me to think and function professionally within an aesthetic which was beautiful and peaceful but not distracting in any way.

20 July, 2018Last modified:20 July, 2018

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Heather, thanks for your comments. It was an absolute joy sourcing cool furniture and adding the magic!

Upper Street

Relationship

Client

Mel designed a 'lounge-inspired' retail space and office for my shoe company, and did a wonderful job sourcing quirky and unusual pieces of furniture and artwork, as well as creating a solution that worked perfectly for my high end customers and staff. The result was absolutely outstanding, and attracted significant press coverage and a real 'wow' factor within the industry. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Mel again - she's a genius!

13 July, 2018

Comment from Mel Massey Studio:

Julia - thanks so much for your kind comments. I'd love to work with you again too.

Interior Designers near London

Theydon Bois Interior Designers · Hinchley Wood Interior Designers · Brookmans Park Interior Designers · Ditton Hill Interior Designers · Welham Green Interior Designers · Eynsford Interior Designers · Hertford Heath Interior Designers · Little Amwell Interior Designers · Park Street Interior Designers · Elstree Interior Designers

Related Services

Space Planning · Bedroom Design · Dining Room Design · Home Office Design · Home Cinema Design

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience using cookies

By continuing to browse this site or use this app, I agree the Houzz group may use cookies and similar technologies to improve its products and services, serve me relevant content and to personalise my experience. Learn more.

Mel Massey Studio

Services Provided

Areas Served

Find Interior Designers to Help Get the Job Done

Read Reviews from London Homeowners Like You

Easily Contact Trusted Interior Designers

Interior Designers near London

Related Services