--- title: "En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/en-vie-interiors-by-melanie-bowe-pfvwus-pf~1829365933 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1829365933.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9453bf4702081c65_3270-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1904 Eastwood Road, Ste. 106, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405, United States" latitude: 34.2651 longitude: -77.867 phone: "(910) 547-6487" website: http://envieinteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 137 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe Original Houzz profile: [En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/en-vie-interiors-by-melanie-bowe-pfvwus-pf~1829365933) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Wilmington, NC - **Serves:** Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. All 50 states. Neighborhoods include Country Club of Landfall, Cape Fear Country Club, Porter's Neck, Pine Valley, Forest Hills, Figure 8 Island, Wrightsville Beach, Bald Head Island - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe is a full service Interior Design firm in Wilmington, NC specializing in rental to residential, new build to renovation. "Decorator-in-Chief" Melanie Bowe brings 25 years experience of decorating and design to each unique project. Respected for her winning rapport with local vendors, her trustworthy work ethic and her association with the Atlanta Decorative Art Center and Atlanta Interiors Market, Bowe creates signature havens that are at once functional yet nostalgic, soothing yet whimsical. Now Bowe's ever-evolving collection of eclectic vintage treasures and finely wrought period antiques are available at En Vie Interiors off Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington, NC. She's is also available for hourly interior design consulting and smaller projects such as window treatments, paint selection, picture hanging help, room rearranging consulting or headboards upholstered from her collection of sumptuous fabrics. Visit her shop of Antiques and Unique Acquisitions 7110 Wrightsville Avenue in Cross Point Station Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm & Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Melanie's new second location is at Uptown Market Consign & Design, 8006 Market Street Wilmington NC Monday-Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm & Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm ### Services Provided - Interior Design Furniture Space planning Furnishings Renovation Home Staging Residential Design Antiques Interior Architecture Window Treatments Antique Furniture Custom Furniture Kitchen & Bath Design Design Consulting Paint Selection ### Areas Served - Wilmington - NC and surrounding areas. All 50 states. Neighborhoods include Country Club of Landfall - Cape Fear Country Club - Porter's Neck - Pine Valley - Forest Hills - Figure 8 Island - Wrightsville Beach - Bald Head Island ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe | | Address | 1904 Eastwood Road, Ste. 106, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405, United States | | Phone | (910) 547-6487 | | Website | http://envieinteriors.com | | License Number | 26-2558125 | | Followers on Houzz | 137 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/envieinteriors - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/envieinteriors - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniebowe/ - Blog — http://envieinteriors.com/category/en-vie-blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/en-vie-interiors-by-melanie-bowe-pfvwus-pf~1829365933) - **Website:** http://envieinteriors.com - **Phone:** (910) 547-6487 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2016 Design - Houzz.com Kitchen of the Week - Best of Houzz 2015 Design - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Nancy Young, Sept. 2013** > I have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Melanie since 2004. Melanie has helped design and decorate three different houses for our family. Her work is exceptional and she has been a pleasure to work with. Having worked with a number of designers over the years, Melanie is by far and away the very best! **★★★★★ — rkbearp, Aug. 2013** > I have enjoyed working with Melanie. She is easy to work with and is collaborative. My house is taking great shape due to her help. It is fun to pull rooms together. I am very happy with how my new house it turning out. **★★★★★ — Of The Essence Design+Build and Paint, Aug. 2013** > I really cannot say enough about Melanie and En Vie Interiors. First, En Vie creates one of the most aesthetically pleasing environments I have ever seen. Any time I have been in one of their uniquely designed spaces, I have been so amazed at how immaculate they are. Any time I visit their design studio, I always find interesting art and rare one of kind pieces of furniture. Melanie takes the time and has a very specific eye in finding unique and interesting pieces that she can share with her clients. As a decorative painter, one of a kind rooms that express my clients personalities are important in my own process of creating for people. Melanie is a listener and understands what her clients needs and desires are. Melanie is extremely creative and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table with the ability to organize, create stunning spaces, and bring her clients visions to life. Working with En Vie Interiors is always an amazing experience. They use us a resource for creating their lovely environments. It is always a pleasure to a part of any project they are working on! ## Selected projects - [Airlie Road Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/airlie-road-home-pj-vj~1393496) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Quaint Cottage in Wilmington NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quaint-cottage-in-wilmington-nc-pj-vj~301307) - Location: Wilmington, NC - Photos: 24 - Description: You can see a video walk-through of this kitchen at http://www.wwaytv3.com/comment/reply/47705. It was covered by our local television station. This charming house had barely been updated since its construction as part of a 1940s development for the port workers of Wilmington, North Carolina. The kitchen was obsolete, but the home has a manageable size and good bones, so it works perfectly as the client's part-time residence. After gutting the original kitchen, designer Melanie Bowe flipped its… - [Historic Downtown Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-downtown-home-pj-vj~300283) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [Wilmington Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilmington-townhouse-pj-vj~299304) - Location: Wilmington, NC - Photos: 25 - Description: Traditional home interior design [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/en-vie-interiors-by-melanie-bowe-pfvwus-pf~1829365933) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is your trim color, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Ben Moore dove white **Q: Color** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, what is the color of exterior? A: Sorry...it was a custom mix and I don't have info, but remember it was close to SW Greige (or Griege) **Q: Floor plan?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi! This home is gorgeous! Do you have room measurements, or a floor plan? A: No I am sorry I don't :( You would be searching for a 1920's bungalow style because that is the year and style of my home. Good Luck, Melanie! **Q: I love the cutting boards.** *(in Photo Questions)* What wood are the cutting boards made of and where are they from? A: Cutting boards were made by a friend...not sure of wood. **Q: Where did the bed come from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is an old brass bed that my parents found in the attic of the 19thc house where I grew up. **Q: Where is the fabric on the sofa from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: That was a fabric from the Lee Industries furniture line. I wish those English country florals would make a come back! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*