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address: "148 East Charles Street, Suite E, Matthews, North Carolina 28105, United States"
latitude: 35.1149
longitude: -80.705
phone: "(704) 847-4261"
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rating: 5
review_count: 62
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# New South Home

Original Houzz profile: [New South Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/new-south-home-pfvwus-pf~1669421582)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Matthews, NC
- **Serves:** Charlotte, Myers Park, Concord, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Monroe, Cornelius, Matthews, Mint Hill, Harrisburg, Stallings, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Unionville, Marvin, Midland, Hemby Bridge, Fort Mill, Ft Mill, Newell
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (62 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

Best of Houzz 2014 - 2019 in Customer Satisfaction and Design - A Full Service Interior Design Firm serving Charlotte, NC.

Comfortably Sophisticated for Real Life. At New South Home, we partner with our clients to create and execute customized design plans that focus on their individual family needs and preferred style. Our specialty is creating rooms and homes from blank slates, working hand-in-hand to create sophisticated, but comfortable and functional interiors that will stand the test of time. We provide complete residential interior design that includes furniture layout and selection, paint consultation, custom window treatments and accessories, custom cabinets, small renovation projects, and much more. Our mission is to take the stress and uncertainty out of decorating your home by making it an enjoyable partnership to create a beautiful home that will work for your family's lifestyle and will stand the test of time.

Our customer reviews speak for themselves about the strong relationships we build with our clients to design their dream home. New South Home was named a Top Interior Designer by Charlotte Agenda in 2019 and we have been fortunate to have our work featured numerous times in the Charlotte Observer's Home and Design section.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Floor Plans
- Entry Design
- Playroom Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Home Bars
- Universal Design
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Home Theater Design
- Drafting
- Custom Window Treatments

### Areas Served

- Charlotte
- Myers Park
- Concord
- Huntersville
- Indian Trail
- Monroe
- Cornelius
- Matthews
- Mint Hill
- Harrisburg
- Stallings
- Weddington
- Wesley Chapel
- Unionville
- Marvin
- Midland
- Hemby Bridge
- Fort Mill
- Ft Mill
- Newell

### Typical Job Cost

$20000 - $100,000

Estimated costs include design fees and furnishings

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | New South Home |
| Address | 148 East Charles Street, Suite E, Matthews, North Carolina 28105, United States |
| Phone | (704) 847-4261 |
| Website | http://www.newsouthhome.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 328 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/newsouthhome
- X (Twitter) — @newsouthhome
- Blog — http://www.newsouthhome.com/blog

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [New South Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/new-south-home-pfvwus-pf~1669421582)
- **Website:** http://www.newsouthhome.com
- **Phone:** (704) 847-4261

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Top Interior Designer 2019 by Charlotte Agenda. Best of Houzz 2014 - 2019. 2nd Place for Booth Design at 2016 Spring Home & Garden Show. Graduate of New York Institute of Art & Design, BBA from The College of William and Mary, Professional Member of Interior Design Society

- **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Interior Design Society](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-design-society-pfvwus-pf~1829752925)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 62 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Steve Hagood, Jan. 2019**

> My fiancé and I had a great experience working with Brenna Morgan and the New South Home team this past year.  We redesigned the entire first floor of our home from dining room to living room to home office space.  Brenna’s professionalism coupled with her industry knowledge brought our vision to life.  More importantly, Brenna listened so well to what we were looking for and then really enhanced that vision with her creativity and energy.  Brenna partnered with us very well on a budget, project delivery dates and she kept us informed all along the way.  We could not be more pleased with the final results.  Brenna listened to our vision and really helped us create the living spaces we were hoping for - warm, inviting, and reflective of our own artistic vision.  Just a fantastic experience overall!

**★★★★★ — Beth Cotton, Nov. 2018**

> Melissa and Sandy with New South Home were wonderful to work with.  Our den needed a total update and they were able to completely capture my style even when I was not 100% sure what I was looking for when we started.  They listened to my input for colors, fabrics, and furniture and narrowed down my choices to just a few that I loved.  For our "living room", Melissa listened to how I saw the family actually using the room and transformed it into a study.  She was able to take me slightly out of my comfort zone to create what is now my favorite room in the house.  I love both rooms and have already started thinking about our next project together!  I highly recommend New South because they make the process easy and the results are fabulous.

**★★★★★ — Erin Reibel, Nov. 2018**

> Melissa and her team were wonderful to work with.  She responded promptly to all my requests and was able to adapt her design to my personal preferences.  I would highly recommend New South Home, for anyone looking to update their decor or for those looking to pull a room together form top to bottom!

**★★★★★ — amandas731, Oct. 2018**

> Melissa is a fabulous designer! There are no other words for her along with her amazing team. Earlier this year, my husband and I decided to renovate our home and had no idea where to start with the design and decor. We needed all the help we could find, while staying within a budget. Thankfully, I found Melissa! She kept us updated every step of the way and truly listened to our design wants and needs, which is what I LOVED most about her! She catered to our style and the schedule to meet our deadlines with our contractor during the renovation process. Melissa has a gift with interior design and added really cool and chic aspects to our project, making the design plan unique and special to us as a family. Melissa along with her team stayed on top of every aspect of the process. If anything needed to be problem-solved, they were there each step of the way ensuring the install of the furniture went smoothly. Their top priority was making sure we loved our home. We couldn’t be more happy with the results. Our home is everything we have ever wanted it to be and more... and most importantly she stayed within our budget! Highly recommend!

**★★★★★ — Charlotte Jacobs, July 2018**

> We LOVED working with everyone at New South Home! The thoughtful process and brainstorm of ideas allowed time to carefully choose perfect items and design for our rooms. The end product is absolutely FABulous. I trust the team implicitly to offer beautiful designs, deliver quality product and install efficiently with the most precision. I can't wait for our next project with Melissa and team !

**★★★★★ — Accord Ventilation Products, June 2018**

> Brenna, Melissa and Sandy were a pleasure to work with and did a fantastic job designing a family-friendly yet beautiful space. I could not be happier with the results and look forward to working with them again in the future.  I worked closely with Brenna who is amazingly talented, professional and kind.  I highly recommend New South Home to anyone looking for a designer in the Charlotte area.  They are the best!

**★★★★★ — Lisa Dempsey, April 2018**

> Melissa and Sandy have been a joy to work with as we’ve “freshened” our home this past year. Their advice and guidance has been spot on! I have also appreciated their practicality in terms of expenses and will definitely reach out to them in the future!

**★★★★★ — Frank Skinner, March 2018**

> We have really enjoyed working with New South Home and Melissa Lee and Sandy.  We have now completed 2 rooms and they have both turned out fantastic.  The projects have been within the cost estimate provided and any changes were updated quickly.  Project dates have been true and accurate.  They have done a great job incorporating our ideas/visions into inviting places to live and relax.  Love working with them and look forward to doing more rooms in the future

**★★★★★ — Leigh Bryant, Jan. 2018**

> Terrific attention to detail and very personalized service! Highly recommend! Melissa helped us with furniture and fabric for our new home renovation. She pulled our family room together at an affordable price for us. Even found us a rug that was a steal and brought all the colors together.

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Miller, Dec. 2017**

> Melissa and her team at New South Home are just fabulous. We have a challenging octagon shaped home and needed to completely redo our master bedroom & living room. After a quick conversation about our tastes & colors, Melissa was able put together an idea board that was exactly what we had in mind but failed to find on our own. Her eye for color and finding pieces that complement each other is second to none. We live in Florida so she went above and beyond finding local storage & delivery options for us to allow for a single delivery and setup.  We did have a minor issue with the delivery and this is where you want Melissa & Sandy working for you! We did not have the time nor the insight on how to handle this on our own. Melissa is a true professional and gets the job done right!
> We also opted for window treatments for the master and an office. Again, Melissa selected a style that was simple yet elegant and really brought the room together.  She oversaw the installation as well which was so important as we wanted to make sure the drapes and hardware were installed at the proper height with the proper look. The fabric is beautiful and timeless and we are so happy with how everything came together.
> We absolutely love our new look and have received so many complements from friends and family over the holidays. Thank you so much Melissa & Sandy!

**★★★★★ — jodie prosser, Dec. 2017**

> Melissa was great to work with for designing a new look for our family room as well as helping with some color changes in our kitchen and keeping room.  She kept in mind my personal taste and desire to keep a few things as they were, while providing a new creative and fresh look that our entire family now enjoys!  I loved the way that Melissa and Sandy provided several choices for me to give some input on different furniture pieces for example.  Our new room is fresh and inviting, but more importantly comfortable for our family of six.  I plan to use New South Home for other projects hopefully soon!

**★★★★★ — Julie Mitzner, Dec. 2017**

> We had a lovely experience working with Melissa and the entire New South Home team.  During our first meeting, I knew she was the designer we had to work with.  She walked our home with us, listened to our thoughts and ideas.  And from that initial meeting, she created a design plan we fell in love with.  We used Melissa and her team for a large overhaul of our home which included master bedroom, dining room, office, kitchen, foyer and powder room.  She was very professional, upfront about cost/fees and respected the budget we set.  The contractors Melissa works with (woodwork, painter, electrician, drapery/picture hanging) were all excellent and wonderful to work with as well.  She is highly organized, thorough and thoughtful.  We highly recommend the New South Home team!!

## Selected projects

- [Elmsford Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elmsford-project-pj-vj~3117940)
  - Location: Matthews, NC
  - Photos: 10
- [Ardsley Project: Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ardsley-project-dining-room-pj-vj~2887629)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 8
- [Sharon View Project: Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sharon-view-project-master-bedroom-pj-vj~3118011)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 5
- [Arborfield Project: Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arborfield-project-family-room-pj-vj~2923679)
  - Location: Matthews, NC
  - Photos: 9
- [Sharon View Project: Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sharon-view-project-home-office-pj-vj~3117979)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 4
- [Moran Project: Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moran-project-living-room-pj-vj~2923713)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 15
- [McDonald Project: Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcdonald-project-family-room-pj-vj~2887715)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 10
- [Providence Project: Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/providence-project-family-room-pj-vj~2887748)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 11
- [Crofton Project: Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crofton-project-family-room-pj-vj~2887668)
  - Location: Waxhaw, NC
  - Photos: 13
- [Weymouth Project: Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weymouth-project-home-office-pj-vj~2287068)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Custom cabinets and desk designed and built by New South Home team to create a stunning and functional home office.
- [Carrington Project: Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carrington-project-dining-room-pj-vj~2496676)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 7
- [Rosedale Project: Screened Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosedale-project-screened-porch-pj-vj~2041737)
  - Location: Matthews, NC
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Custom Screen Porch Design and Furnishings by New South Home
- [Weymouth Project: TV Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weymouth-project-tv-room-pj-vj~2923728)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 8
- [Pinewood Project: Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pinewood-project-living-room-pj-vj~1691852)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 16
- [McDonald Project: Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcdonald-project-home-office-pj-vj~2887731)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 3
- [Ardsley Project: Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ardsley-project-family-room-pj-vj~2887643)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 8
- [McDonald Project: Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcdonald-project-master-bedroom-pj-vj~2887742)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 9
- [Arborfield Project: Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arborfield-project-home-office-pj-vj~2923686)
  - Location: Matthews, NC
  - Photos: 8
- [Kingsdown Project: Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kingsdown-project-lane-pj-vj~1691808)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 13
- [Pinewood Project: Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pinewood-project-dining-room-pj-vj~1654250)
  - Location: Charlotte, NC
  - Photos: 11

[See all 78 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/new-south-home-pfvwus-pf~1669421582)

## Ideabooks

- [Lee Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75501927/list/lee-kitchen-remodel) — 23 ideas
- [Lee Family Room Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23762441/list/lee-family-room-ideas) — 27 ideas
- [Mountain House Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24953866/list/mountain-house-ideas) — 50 ideas
- [Lee Foyer Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101704419/list/lee-foyer-remodel) — 5 ideas
- [Lee Upstairs Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86396628/list/lee-upstairs-bath-remodel) — 2 ideas
- [Built-in Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86396741/list/built-in-ideas) — 1 idea
- [Mid-Century Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84826248/list/mid-century-remodel) — 3 ideas
- [Piano Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81263899/list/piano-room) — 2 ideas
- [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56512490/list/bathroom-remodel) — 34 ideas
- [Upstairs Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79659916/list/upstairs-addition) — 1 idea
- [Kristin Arnold's House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77314396/list/kristin-arnold-s-house) — 6 ideas
- [J & A's Boy Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68009923/list/j-a-s-boy-nursery) — 7 ideas
- [2016 Fall Trends](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67665337/list/2016-fall-trends) — 1 idea
- [Dining Room Built-in Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62753131/list/dining-room-built-in-ideas) — 6 ideas
- [New South Home Couture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32389036/list/new-south-home-couture) — 23 ideas
- [Wallpaper Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56515698/list/wallpaper-ideas) — 1 idea
- [Home Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54905102/list/home-exterior) — 7 ideas
- [Screened Porch Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2049420/list/screened-porch-ideas) — 35 ideas
- [Accessory Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32836886/list/accessory-ideas) — 1 idea
- [Karen & Kevin's House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31024158/list/karen-kevin-s-house) — 1 idea

[See all 29 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/newsouthhome)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where can I find doors like this?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The doors were supplied by the builder before we were brought onto the project. Sorry we can’t help you out!

**Q: This bedding is gorgeous!** *(in Photo Questions)*

I especially love the large print botanical fabric on the euro pillows & the bench; would you mind sharing your source?

A: Hi, Eva! The bench and pillows are custom made out of Kravet Capparis fabric in Spa. It's one of our favorites! :)

**Q: love the sideboard. where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love it. Thanks!

A: Hi, Lisa! The sideboard is from Bernhardt furniture.

**Q: Paint color used?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the paint color used here?

A: This paint is Downing Slate by Sherwin Williams

**Q: Beautiful!  Can you share where the chandelier is from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The chandelier is from Kichler Lighting - http://www.kichler.com/products/product/alden-6-light-linear-chandelier-in-nbr-43362nbr.aspx

**Q: Can you tell me where the rug is from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Unfortunately our client had already purchased the rug before we started working with them - sorry that we can’t help you out!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-31.*