Instinctive Design

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

VOTED 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015 AND 2013 BEST OF HOUZZ CUSTOMER SERVICE. Instinctive Design's philosophy is that a designer's job to find the perfect balance of form, function and creativity. To focus the client's needs, wants & desires through an inventive yet elegant filter. This client-driven design approach ensures a living space that is customized, a tad edgy, and always comfortable. The end result, a beneficial yet refined space that captures both the imagination & spirit of the client.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Art Selection, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Dining Room Design, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Holiday Decorating, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Wine Cellar Design

Areas Served

Metro Atlanta Area

Awards

Houzz 5 Year Anniversary "Most Collaborative" Voted Best of Atlanta 2013 and 2015 by HOUZZ Featured Designer - 2010 Jr League Tour of Kitchens and 2011 NARI Tour PRESS Renovation Trends - On Budget Kitchen Trends - Movable Feast AJC Private Quarters - Makeover in Sagamore Hills

12 Projects

Inspiration for a small contemporary dark wood floor home bar remodel in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and quartz countertops

Business Details

Business Name

Instinctive Design

Phone Number

(770) 572-1885

Website

instinctivedesign.houzz.com

Address

494 Hopkins St SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

Followers

396 Followers

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16 Reviews for Instinctive Design

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Morris Nathan Finley

Great experience with this company. Everything was professional and exceeded expectations. Going to continue to use their services for other projects I have.

December 31, 2018

HU-74019328

Melissa and Caroline are both very professional and easy tonwork with. Their ideas are unique and creative. They are working on both our new and upcoming business and our home. We have been very pleased with what they do.

December 31, 2018

Melissa Krost

If you have time to keep chasing after her, be my guest. Really difficult to get a hold of, and provides excuses for why she hasn't answered any of your inquiries. Once I paid and signed the agreement, I should have been given a project plan and timeline of deliverables. She brought me a few samples, and put together a mood board that I really couldn't use. It was a waste of money; I tried to get her to explain everything she did for my money, but I never heard from her after I finalized payment. She has the same photos on her website that she had years ago, so probably doesn't get a ton of business. I'd say save your money and find a real professional with lots of recent experience, who can do something besides paint a dresser turquoise.

June 1, 2017

Juhli Newkirk

We are delighted with the colors and finishes that Melissa helped us select for remodeling an aged bathroom. We went from 1970's ugly to a spa like modern look while enhancing the functionality of the room. Best thing is that the bathroom now looks perfectly aligned with our 1940s house and 2016. Not only does the final product look great but Melissa also helped us find a contractor and stay within our budget. We highly recommend Melissa.

December 31, 2016

Sara T

We found Melissa here on Houzz. We're so lucky we found her! We had done a lot of the planning and design work ourselves, but we were at a design roadblock and really needed someone to talk through some of our decisions and point us in the right direction. Melissa was quick to respond and was flexible and could work within our budget. She even passed on her discount which was so helpful! She was extremely generous with her time and creativity. She not only helped us with our decisions, but she offered lots of other ideas for places to purchase, websites to check out, and styles to consider. She obviously knows what's popular now, but also had lots of eclectic ideas and options too. We never felt pressured or felt like we were watching every second on our watch. She made us feel comfortable so we could talk through the design elements we were working on. We highly recommend her.

September 26, 2016

andrew3562

Melissa and her team have done a fabulous job helping us update our event venue, the chimneys at big canoe. Instinctive Design gave us some great ideas for simple accents that create our desired look without a complete and expensive overhaul. we are looking forward to using them again for our next project!

March 2, 2016

mayday2098

Melissa provides a great service at a price that works with your budget. She clearly understands design scope and works to create a solution that nails the intent. She even passes her professional discounts on to the customer to further save you money and time. Most importantly, she's fun to work with and draws upon her many experiences to make your project a success.

December 14, 2014

quinnc997

melissa and i have done quite a few projects, and they have spread over the last five years. She has an instinctive eye for the current trends. i like her designs, they are creative and functional. We work great together and she keeps the clients satisfied. I will continue to use her....

December 3, 2014

einschoeneshaus

Melissa from Instinctive Design is an invaluable Interior Decorator! She has helped me with various decorating issues, ranging from picking the right paint-color, to re-arranging furniture, to hanging pictures, to getting my kitchen cabinets refaced, to helping me choose a stunning chandelier, that has been the conversation piece at many suppers with family and friends. Melissa is warm, respectful, reliable, and zooms right into your very personal taste. Rather than overriding your style decisions with her own, she highlight yours, and makes you feel like you genuinely have "expressed" yourself with your wall paint, furniture, and home. I can highly recommend her - she relates to you like the friend you would have wanted to ask for an opinion on your home.

December 2, 2014

mshrago

For several months, I searched for lighting fixtures for my kitchen. Then I was referred to Melissa Brown who considered my concerns, weighed my budget, assessed my tastes, and offered several suggestions. I accepted her plan and have been very pleased with the results! Melissa also helped me with decisions about a chandelier for my foyer. Again I am very pleased with the outcome and I have received several compliments. Melissa is a thoughtful listener, a thorough researcher, and a knowledgeable designer. She has terrific ideas and she uses them to complement your desired remodeling. Her patience and creativity make working with her a pleasure!

December 2, 2014

Aeon Furniture

Melissa and her team of experts transformed our showroom into a beautifully inviting experience at the High Point Market last April 2014. Aeon is all about expressing your inner self through color and design. Combining classic traditional principles with an essence of modern design, Melissa gracefully paid tribute to the past while celebrating the future as well.

September 29, 2014

Stone Surface Design

We worked with Melissa on few projects and we totally enjoyed her knowledge and talent. She's a great person to work with and you'll be amazed of her unique design and taste. She's got a great experience in the industry and we highly recommend her !!!

March 1, 2013

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Commented: Grey Cabinets?Berloni ....it is an Italian cabinet line but they a have US reps

February 19, 2017

Commented: How did you handle the transition between dimensional tile to the wallschluter edging piece in cream color to match grout

December 19, 2016

Commented: 3 Pendant Lights[Foscarini Tite Pendant[(https://www.houzz.com/products/foscarini-tite-pendant-prvw-vr~27049641) are hanging over the bar area.

June 13, 2016

Commented: Where to buy the drum light?Drum shade was custom made by Lamp Arts in Atlanta, GA off Howell Mill Road. 4' custom drum shade with a 3' custom drum shade nested in it with a 6" drop

November 22, 2015

Commented: Nice bathroomI'm actually the interior designer that worked on this particular project with Copper Sky. The floor tile is Florim Layers and the color is Sediment. The wall color is Misty by Sherwin Williams # SW62...

October 4, 2015

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August 18, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Instinctive Design rated?

Instinctive Design is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5

What services does Instinctive Design provide?

Instinctive Design provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Art Selection, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Dining Room Design, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Holiday Decorating, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Wine Cellar Design

Where does Instinctive Design provide services?

Instinctive Design provides services in the following areas: Metro Atlanta Area

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