Business Details
27 Years
experience
Bespoke Interior Design Solutions in Newton Abbot
Founded in 1999, Mella Design has established itself as a trusted provider of bespoke interior design solutions. With over two decades of experience, our team combines deep industry knowledge with a personalized approach to transform residential and commercial spaces. Our founder, Ella, brings 30 years of expertise in both residential and commercial interiors, supported by skilled professionals including showroom manager Colleen and seamstress Jean. We specialise in comprehensive design services, from initial consultation and measuring to sourcing premium materials and project management. Our proven process ensures clients receive tailored advice, creative ideas, and seamless execution for every project.Backed by long-standing relationships with trusted suppliers and craftspeople, we deliver made-to-measure solutions including curtains, blinds, upholstery, and lighting. As specialists in contract interiors and liturgical reordering, we maintain rigorous standards in project management, colour scheme development, and space optimisation. Our Newton Abbot showroom offers extensive product displays and sampling facilities to aid decision-making. Committed to client satisfaction, we provide flexible evening and weekend appointments alongside free initial consultations to fully understand individual requirements.
Services
Interior Design Consultancy
Bespoke Curtains & Blinds
Upholstery Services
Commercial Project Management
Lighting Design
Full Liturgical Reordering
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial interior design
- Our lead designer holds 30 years of specialist expertise in interior projects
- We provide comprehensive service from consultation to final installation
- We maintain trusted relationships with skilled curtain makers and suppliers
- We specialise in contract interiors and liturgical space reordering
What people say
Excellent workmanship
Helpful advice
Second to none
Impressed with results
Patient and inspiring
Services
Interior Design Consultancy
Our expert consultants provide tailored interior design solutions for residential and commercial spaces. With 30 years of industry experience, we offer creative ideas, mood boards, and colour scheme development. From initial measuring appointments to final implementation, our comprehensive service ensures seamless transformations that perfectly reflect clients' preferences and practical requirements.
Bespoke Curtains & Blinds
Our skilled seamstresses craft high-quality, made-to-measure curtains and blinds to exact specifications. We assist clients in selecting appropriate fabrics through comprehensive sampling services, ensuring perfect matches with existing interiors. Every product undergoes rigorous quality control before professional installation, combining aesthetic appeal with functional requirements across residential and commercial settings.
Commercial Project Management
Specialising in commercial interior projects since the 1980s, we deliver comprehensive management of design and implementation. Our services include space planning, colour scheme coordination, and working with architects and developers. We provide detailed layouts, mood boards, and to-scale illustrations to ensure precise execution of hospitality, office, and retail environments according to specified deadlines and budgets.
Upholstery Services
Our dedicated workroom produces bespoke upholstery items including cushions, headboards, and soft furnishings. Using premium materials selected through our showroom's extensive sampling facility, we create made-to-measure pieces tailored to clients' exact requirements. Each item receives careful attention to detail, ensuring perfect integration with overall interior schemes in both residential and commercial contexts.
Full Liturgical Reordering
With specialist expertise in places of worship since 1999, we provide comprehensive interior solutions for churches and religious buildings. Our services include full space reordering, ancillary room adaptations, and liturgical furnishing. We combine sensitivity to traditional aesthetics with modern functionality, delivering designs that enhance spiritual environments while meeting practical requirements for contemporary congregations.
People
Ella
Interior Designer
Qualified interior designer with 30 years experience in residential and commercial projects. Oversees complete design process from consultation to implementation. Specialises in helping clients make confident decisions while managing all technical aspects. Recognised for exceptional creative solutions and professional execution.
Colleen
Showroom Manager
Experienced showroom manager with extensive knowledge of interior furnishings. Assists clients in making informed design decisions from our comprehensive product displays. Combines expertise with approachable service to help customers navigate choices and achieve their interior vision through practical, stylish solutions.
Jean
Seamstress
Talented seamstress with specialist skills in creating made-to-measure window treatments and soft furnishings. Transforms premium fabrics into exquisite curtains, blinds, cushions and accessories. Maintains exacting quality standards through meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring perfect fit and finish for every interior design project.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide complete interior design solutions including consultations, made-to-measure furnishings, project management, and commercial interior services. Our expertise covers curtains, blinds, upholstery, lighting, and specialist work in places of worship.
How does your design consultation process work?
We begin with a free initial consultation to understand your needs, followed by one-hour measuring appointments or two-hour in-home consultations. We create tailored design proposals with samples and illustrations to guide your decisions.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we have 23 years of experience in both residential interiors and commercial contracts. Our commercial expertise includes hospitality venues, office spaces, and complete liturgical reordering for places of worship.
Can you help with choosing interior materials?
Our Newton Abbot showroom displays extensive fabric and material samples, with expert guidance from our staff. We'll help you select appropriate materials considering both aesthetics and practical requirements for your specific project.
What areas do you serve?
We work across Newton Abbot, Penn, High Wycombe, Gerrard Cross and surrounding areas. Our showroom conveniently serves both local clients and those travelling from further afield in Devon and the South West.
