SIGNATURE
SERVICES
01 FULL SERVICE
For those not seeking full-service design, we offer one-off consultations tailored to your project. Whether you’re navigating a specific design challenge or refining the vision for your home, this focused two-hour session delivers clear, considered guidance where you need it most.
02 DESIGN CONSULT
For those seeking a hands-on design experience, our full-service offering provides comprehensive support. From first concept to final reveal, your dedicated designer is by your side guiding decisions, resolving details, and ensuring your vision is delivered with care and precision.
WHO WE ARE
Melissa Slade is a bespoke interior design studio based in Port Lincoln, South Australia. Since 2003, we’ve been quietly designing homes that draw you in, hold you gently, and feel exactly right — crafted not just for how they look, but for how you live within them.
Our aesthetic blends quality, character, and calm. We favour timelessness over trends and work closely with each client to create interiors rich in personal meaning. Each space is layered with quiet luxury, grounded in thoughtful planning, and always built to last.
WHO WE ARE
Our small and nimble team operates with intuition, warmth, and a deep respect for the people we work with.
Melissa Slade
Principal Designer
Melissa believes good design isn’t instant. It unfolds, layer by layer, guided by feeling, grounded in how you live, and refined over time. Her work is inspired, never formulaic. Thoughtful, never rushed. And always personal.
Kyrie
Studio Assistant
Kyrie is the steady force that carries each project forward. Practical and honest, she brings clarity to complex decisions. Through life on her farm, Kyrie's knowledge of land, plants, and seasonality subtly enriches the way we design.
Gerry
Graphic Designer & Photographer
From moodboards to imagery, Gerry shapes the way our work is seen. With an exacting eye and a playful spirit, she balances precision with imagination. And her knack for storytelling keeps the whole studio inspired (and laughing).
Testimonials
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Emily, Residential Build
I'm not sure what I would do without Melissa. Her product and building knowledge has supported us with challenging decisions. She has empowered us to tell the difference between what we really want and need versus what just ‘nice to haves’. Melissa has helped us stick to our budget and stay focused on how we will live in our home which has been a huge benefit to us. I only wish we would’ve engaged her earlier to help with concept design!
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Bes, Residential Build
Melissa combined our ideas and vision with her expertise and experiences, to produce a beautifully designed first home and investment property that we receive compliments on frequently. She considered not only what the spaces would look like, but also how they would be used. We are extremely happy with the way our property turned out and encourage anyone with a build project to allow Melissa to take their dream and develop it into an amazing and unique reality.
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Geraldine, Residential Build
Melissa’s demeanour, enthusiasm and personalised service made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. It’s not often you find someone who completely understands your vision.