Melissa Allen Designs | Artist
Melissa Allen Designs
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22.01.2022 Check out the stunning timber detail over at the Barn, coated in Sikkens by @upgurbanpaintinggroup. We used Herfords Blackbutt, and light oak as the colour. This timber clad gable adds so much personality, and warms up the white exteriors just nicely. The Mann made team are doing some fine work on these elements in particular, I watched them working on it for a while this morning. Very neat and very well executed! #timbereaves #blackbutteave #timbergable #timberexterior #si...kkenslightoak #australiandesign #australianexterior #design #details @mannmadebuilding @craigjohnsondesign @diytimbersbomaderry See more
22.01.2022 The view from Cambewarra mountain is seriously one of the Shoalhaven’s best! How’s this for an inspirational meeting office! #shoalhaven #interiors
22.01.2022 Sneak peak! Mills Barton project had her fancy pants on today for her photographs This is the fab Chris from @red_berry_photography capturing all our hard work. So excited to release official photos next week! @oceansidekitchens @morrowbuilding #kitcheninspo2020 #progressshot #berry #kitchenlove
22.01.2022 PROJECT REVEAL! Mills Barton house (stage 1) complete Builder @morrowbuilding Painter @upgurbanpaintinggroup ... Joinery @oceansidekitchens Photographer @red_berry_photography I’m beyond pleased with the results on this project. It took a lot of love and time to come together, but so very worth it! I can’t rate this kitchen crew highly enough, they always turn out a stellar product. Crisp, clean and open, this kitchen has all the things that I’d personally love. Dark rich floors for balance, leather to add warmth and colour to give personality. I hope this family enjoy it for many years to come! So many others to thank for their parts @havenandspace flowers and lights @kethy.australia hardware @caesarstoneau benches @polytec @smetecservices @feast_watson #blackjapanfloors @freedom_australia furniture @tilecloud @smegaustralia @alexandrastrongart @velux #interiors #duluxcolourdesigner #teamwork #kitchens2020 #kitcheninspo #designerkitchen #customkitchen #darkgreenkitchen #greenkitchen #leatherstools #meshcabinets #kethyhardware #serverywindow #darkfloors #kitchensofinstagram #rattanlights #basketlights #georgianbluffs #bespoke #renovation #designlove @ Berry, New South Wales
21.01.2022 Well, that’s a wrap! The famous Berry tea shop is officially open! I was fortunate to be asked to take on the renovations for this much loved Berry treasure and I’m proud to say, it’s back open for trading today. Cliff and Paulina really do put their heart into this amazing and well loved place, it’s full of all the hand blended teas you could imagine, as well as all the beautiful wares you could you’d need- and don’t even get me started on Cliffs divine cakes and scones. I...f you haven’t been, this is a place that will find a home in your heart. Though the tea shop was always known for its very English charm, my aim with new renovations was to add some extra ambiance while maintaining the same welcoming vibe. I opted for lush dark colour, modern contrasting shelving to house their delicate and beautiful china. I made them a lighting installation to keep it pretty and soft, added a chevron floor for interest. I visited the store on opening today to hear feedback, and I’m glad I did! There were so many familiar happy faces and the reactions made the late nights worth it many thanks to the brilliant shop ladies Ruby and Jade for their efforts also, and the best pair of trusting clients - Paulina and Cliff! Couldn’t have turned out such a store without your confidence in me. Thank you. *professional photos to follow in coming weeks Stay tuned for upcoming projects at the Berry Chocolatier, Berry Emporium and Berry Hotel #berryteashop #berrynsw #berrynsw #commercial #greenwalls #greencafe #floral #floralpendantlight #teashop #shoalhaven # Thanks to the trades that were involved also: Walter Montgomery Painting, Bomaderry Sheet Metal, @mannmadebuilding And @danielcorrbuilding. Stencils by @shoalhavensigns And dried table flowers arrangements by @lovedandlovable. Paint @duluxaus and @porterspaints @ The Berry Tea Shop
18.01.2022 Great job to be involved in! Thank you!
18.01.2022 Planning is well underway for @mannmadebuilding ‘s #thebarnatberry ! Another @craigjohnsondesign, this project will sit pretty on a corner block in Berry. We have selected stunning materials, this is one to look out for in coming months. #custombuild #barnfeels #design #meetings #berry #localbuilder #localdesigners
17.01.2022 PROJECT REVEAL Part 1 // Woolley House Builder: @danielcorrbuilding Design/Colour/Styling @melissaallendesign Building Design: @craigjohnsondesign ... Stairs @coastalstairs Floors @diytimbersbomaderry Kitchen Manufacturing: @shoalhavennewimagekitchens Stone @horizonlandscapes Concrete @titanconcreting Windows @bradnamswindowsdoors Painter: @bvb_painting . . . . @redberryphotography This week saw the wrap up on the Parker st beauty, for the Woolley family. It’s been a fantastic experience designing for Nicole and Brad, which has resulted in a house like no other on the street, and something a little more neutral from me on the interiors! Dan and Josh (and the crew) have crafted a beautiful home and I am so pleased with how it’s finished. Friday afternoon wine out the front tells me that our job was done well For me, my favourite features have to be the Stone that we hunted for the Garage, and the stair design that we settled on - I also love the kitchen with it’s airy concrete top and stacker windows to the pool area. Special mention to Saski dog too, for being the easiest dog we have photographed this year, #110%goodgirl Thanks to the team involved, here’s to the next one! #highgrovebathrooms #tigestiles #vjboards #stairs #stairdesign #freshkitchen #kitchenstackerwindow #southcoastbuilders #Localbuilders #shoalhavenheads #berry #saskidog #roundmirror #canelighting #handraillighting #berrybuild
17.01.2022 So I took my serious pants off for awhile today and decided it would be great to catch up with two fabulous ladies that I know, Miss Jess Hutchison and Lauren Ward who are both divine artists in their own right. Sometimes as artists we tend to get stuck in our own thoughts and styles and methods and forget to actually learn from others! We jumped onto a fantastic tutorial by Claire Bremner and played with colours and brushstrokes that we wouldn’t usually use. It was great! I ...highly recommend her class tutorial if you want to take a break from your regular style and Just suck at something new for a change LOL. We all had a great laugh and enjoy the fact that we are crap at Adopting other people styles, but it brought us back into a creative space for the afternoon which is exactly what we all needed. Sometimes you just can’t get into your own work and need to be kicked the long a little with something fresh. So thank you Claire it’s very kind of you to put your teaching out into the world for others to enjoy. *Keep in mind these are only part finished @clairbremner @jesshutchison_art @laurenlillylonnie_art @skillshare #Skill share #Art #ArtClass #Tutorial #Learning #FunLadiesDay See more
17.01.2022 This week has been quite the running start to 2021! Massive week on for Mann Made Building, it started Monday on site with walk-throughs for electrical, air con, plumbing, as well as completing the lock-up stage for the build team working on #ThebarnatBerry This is the most hectic time of the build in my eyes, watching all of the selections coming together, with nearly every trade on site. I counted 15 trade Vehicles on site by 7 :30 am Monday I know this isn’t the most ex...citing type of post to show people that are into design, but it certainly is 80% of what design is about, working together, problem-solving, checking and doublechecking everything that you do. This right here is builder and designer life! #DesignerLife #TheBarnAtBerry #DesignExterior #Trades #Worksite #Brick #Berry @brickedinn @mannmadebuilding
11.01.2022 PROJECT COMPLETE! What an adventure that was! The Berry Tea Shop (owned by Cliff and Paulina Collier) has become such a Berry Icon over its 10 years since opening in our beautiful little town. My only desire for this much loved store was to maintain its welcoming feel, but create some mood and drama. ... There are so many of my personal touches in this one! The handmade pendant lights using old broken china teacups and gold leaf are one of my favourite moments, and also the flower and tea cup installation over the counter. Sometimes if I can’t source something, you get a Mel original lol I love the feel the flooring gives, and that the stock now sits out from the luxurious wall colour and Custom stencils finish off that vintage crate feel. Thank you to the fabulous owners for trusting the vision xx I hope you all visit the store soon and love it as much as I do! Here are the results as captured by @rachaeltagg for you, check out the before photo!! . . . #berry #berrynsw #berryteashop @berryteashop #duluxaus @duluxaus #duluxcolourdesigner @polyfloraustralia #expona #teashop #commercialspaces #interiordesigner #florallight #kintsugi #mosaiclight @ The Berry Tea Shop
10.01.2022 I hope everyone is enjoying a little bit of holiday time, for me holidaying means a little bit of work on my own house! I find it an interesting experience whenever I try to do my own home, it gives me really good insight as to how you all feel making choices that I put to you. I am 100% confident when choosing for other people, but when asked what I like and what would look good in my own home, I often hate when I first paint on the wall! I find myself asking opinions o...f friends LOL, And then going ahead and putting what I wanted on the wall in the first place, I end up frustrating myself. Then there is that post painting conversation I have with in my mind that says Melissa, why are you questioning yourself?? Do what I’m telling you to do it’s good advice! (My god my new client is a real pain in the arse, Try working with her ) Have I mentioned that I drink wine while I’m working on my own projects?? * I also did not follow my own advice in regards to Sample pot patches LOL, best practice is a roller large samples not in the middle of the wall around the artwork This was pure laziness and late night painting, swipe to see. Also, take a minute to admire some of the lovely works from some beautiful local women in my area! From left to right there is ‘peach princess’ by Lauren Ward, ‘Veridien sunset’ by Kristal Delvilla and Blooming Banksia by Jess Hutchison @jesshutchison_art @laurenlillylonnie_art @kristaldelvillarart #Art #GalleryWall #PaintingProjects #InteriorDesign #NavyWalls #NickScali @nickscali #Tristasofa #PortersPaints @porterspaints #adairs @adairs #familylovetree table
07.01.2022 The @theberrybonbon celebrated her 25th anniversary yesterday, so Fabulous owners Mel & Martin decided it was time she got the facelift she deserved For this project I really wanted to paint out the dark brick and be rid of the dull chipboard ceilings. We used a gentle barely pink for warmth. We removed the dated fluorescent lighting and put in lovely baskets with warmer globes. The layout was altered to allow for more storage and improved flow, which also means we can se...e the entire shop from the front door. And to finish, we have added colour to the ceilings in the form of hot air balloons, pom poms, and lolly coloured baskets (but there will be further additions to that over coming months). Huge thank you to @upgurbanpaintinggroup for their extremely timely painting job. They went to serious effort to work under a tight timeframe and it looks mint. @theberryteashop for repurposing their shelves intothis store (I love some savvy recycling!) And the @simmark_australia guys (Justin and Beau) who deserve a shout out for going above and beyond and getting their inner designers out To the local friends and staff of course that pitched in to move furniture and stock shelves thank you also (particularly Tori and Jess) They are back to business, so pop in and check it out! All your favourites are still there . . . @theberrybonbon @berrynsw #berrynsw #theberrybonbon #lollyshop #lollyshopinterior #sweetshop #berryicon #25yearanniversary #renovation #commercialrenovation #shoalhavenbusiness #berryshops #duluxcolourdesigner #berrydesigner #lovemyjob @ The Berry Bon Bon
06.01.2022 Earlier in the week I was invited to help one of my original clients, she had to make some quick changes to the house ahead of a weekend wedding. By quick changes I mean found out Monday, picked up soft furnishings at lunch Tuesday, styled Thursday. no pressure! This house had not really been styled as such, we built this one 5 years ago Pete Stallard project) and only selected the build palette at the time. Fast forward a little and yesterday you would’ve found me knee ...deep in a puddle on the road side, cutting down Pine tree snippets, losing my shoes in the sideways rain and mud..muttering it will be worth it! Designer life is not, I repeat NOT glamorous all the time, but give me twigs, pillows and some bits from around the house and I’m in my element swipe for before and after #WorkWithWhatYouHave #BeforeAndAfter #Styling #StylingOnABudget #Interiors #magician
03.01.2022 Barton kitchen detail this is why bespoke is the bomb! This is @caesarstoneau in#georgianbluffs and custom two pack polyurethane paint finish. Shaker profile fitted with @kethy.australia hardware in black. . . . #kitchens2020 #bespokekitchen #classickitchen @oceansidekitchens #shakerprofile #interiordesign #colour
