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# Halo Interior Design

Original Houzz profile: [Halo Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/halo-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~470242425)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Orange, Costa Mesa, Westminster, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Fountain Valley, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, North Tustin, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Corona del Mar, Midway City, Villa Park, San Joaquin Hills, East Irvine, LA County, Las Vegas, Newport Coast, Northern California, Orange County, South Orange County
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 50,000 Ideabook Saves

Halo Interior Design Creative Director Melissa Palazzo represents a new generation of interior designers that designs outside the box, pushes the boundaries of predictable interior design, blends timelessness, fashion and luxury with practical sophistication.
 Having worked on interior design projects ranging from penthouses to family houses to large-scale residential developments nationally and locally, Halo Interior Design encompasses the entire design process from inception to the finish product with a keen sense of detail and expertise.
What makes Melissa’s designs entirely unique is that while her home base of Orange County is dominated by traditionalist architecture and design, she has a modern vibe. She loves the occasional antique or vintage piece mixed with a modern interior.  
Melissa has been designing interiors since 1999. She is known for her detailed understanding of different design periods and how to integrate traditional design with modern design elements, representing a unique niche in the design industry. she works closely with a variety of architects and builders to achieve environments that are ingeniously functional while at the same time luxurious and timeless in style. She won California Home + Design’s award for Best Residential Design over 3,000 square feet, and her work has been featured in Elle Decor, InStyle, House Beautiful, Metropolitan Home, In Style, Living Etc, Riviera and has been on the cover of Luxe twice as well as being featured in countless design books internationally.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Bedroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Playroom Design
- Project Management
- Custom Furniture
- Nursery Design
- Closet Design
- 3D Rendering
- Basement Design
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Construction Management
- Full Service Design
- Home Healing

### Areas Served

- Santa Ana
- Irvine
- Huntington Beach
- Garden Grove
- Orange
- Costa Mesa
- Westminster
- Newport Beach
- Lake Forest
- Tustin
- Laguna Niguel
- Fountain Valley
- Aliso Viejo
- Laguna Hills
- North Tustin
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Woods
- Corona del Mar
- Midway City
- Villa Park
- San Joaquin Hills
- East Irvine
- LA County
- Las Vegas
- Newport Coast
- Northern California
- Orange County
- South Orange County

### Typical Job Cost

$75,000 - 1 million

Large-scale remodel prices reflect typical job cost.  Partial Remodeling Projects are considered depending on scope of work.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Halo Interior Design |
| Address | Newport Beach, California 92660, United States |
| Phone | (949) 520-2251 |
| Website | http://www.halointeriordesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 265 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.halointeriordesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Halo Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/halo-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~470242425)
- **Website:** http://www.halointeriordesign.com
- **Phone:** (949) 520-2251

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- California Home + Design Designer of the year
- Publications in Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, CH + Design, House Beautiful, Veranda, Luxe, Riviera and Orange Coast Magazine
- Published in the following Books- Decorate, Metropolitan Home Top 100, Stripes, Tropical Houses.

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — jaxpaul1217, July 2017**

> Melissa and Halo Interior Design are simply the BEST!! Melissa has a gift for style and design and is not afraid to think outside of the box and push the envelope, then tastefully pull it all together.  Her attention to detail and timeline with both manufacturers and clients is impeccable. She is an incredible talent, and I look forward to working with her again on our next project in the near future!

**★★★★★ — gingerressler, July 2017**

> The company was nothing but professional. Eye and attention to detail was exceptional. Evening was promised in a timely manner with no returns. Quality of work and timeframe in which the work was finished was great. Made our house into a enjoyable, life, colorful, happy home that we just love to be in.  Area of expertise is a broad spectrum
> I would use this company again in any future homes or businesses that are acquired.

**★★★★★ — Martin Bergman, July 2017**

> Melissa is a phenomenal designer. Her wonderful eye is matched only by her lovely disposition. Her opinion on every item of design in every room of our house was invaluable. We didn't want a cookie-cutter design and Melissa delivered something unique, stylish and soothing. When our house was finally complete, we were delighted, but bummed that our bi-weekly meetings with Melissa would now be over. This was our fifth and biggest (9,000 sf) project and Melissa made it the least stressful of the five. Terrific.

**★★★★★ — lsimkins, July 2017**

> I couldn't be happier with Halo interiors! My home turned out above and beyond my expectations. I have seen Melissa Palazzo's work in other homes and corporations and have always dreamed of one day having her design for me. Her eclectic style is unique and unlike anything else you will see. She has a vision for every space and helps you create the perfect dream. She is the most talented designer I have ever worked with or seen.

**★★★★★ — decor8, LLC, July 2017**

> Halo Interior Design (then Pal + Smith), under the direction of Melissa Palazzo, is a terrific resource for interior design that is glamorous, upscale, luxurious and a bit edgy. It's very LA meets London. Palazzo effortlessly blends a chic mix of old and new with photography, music and fashion to create a very well-edited room that is both functional and beautiful. She has a great eye and excellent vision for how a room could be. I worked for a day as a stylist in her home; which was a joy. The photos we took of her home ended up in my bestselling book, Decorate, and fans of the book continuously remark on her beautiful home and how inspired they are by it, too.

**★★★★★ — drea949, July 2017**

> Our firm has worked with Melissa from Halo several times in the past years. It was a pleasure every single time. She is a true professional, who is knowledgeable in all aspects of new construction, as well as large scale remodeling. She has a wonderful fresh vision of today's design. Her experience and great vision is hard to find.

## Selected projects

- [Fashionably Bold](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fashionably-bold-pj-vj~691323)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-pj-vj~202400)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This new construction, custom home in Crystal Cove California was designed for a young and active family. The architecture is Italian farmhouse. The specifications I selected were tied into the architecture and the historical reference to the farmhouse style. I used warm wood tones, rustic stone and hand painted tiles throughout. The palette was neutral with accents of red and yellow. I used antiques throughout the home without it feeling heavy. The overall mood was light and casual. My client w…
- [Sleek Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleek-beach-pj-vj~2576149)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This project was a family residence in Dover Shore, Newport Beach California. The original house was built in the late 1950's. We did a large scale remodel including new architecture and structural engineering to bring it up to date. The entire house was remodeled top to bottom. The style was modern eclectic. There was a big emphasis on the fine art collection and the use of antiques and traditional modern wall covering to give it a unique flair.
- [California Family in Shady Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-family-in-shady-canyon-pj-vj~226822)
  - Location: Irvine, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: This project was located in Shady Canyon California. It was designed for a young family in the fashion Industry. The style was soft contemporary with an emphasis on comfortable, family friendly textiles and textures. The specification palette was neutral and french contemporary in style. The lighting I used in this house was really beautiful and added sophistication and interest. Color was used as pops but the overall palette is neutral and transitional.
- [Eclectic Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-modern-pj-vj~691293)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This was a project in East Side Costa Mesa. The residence was designed for a young family. There is an emphasis on Australian architecture and design. The home was built to keep the flow between the outside and interior a priority. The flooring included concrete and wood. The wood tones were natural in some places and dark ebony in the master bedroom. There was a big play on texture in this home with layers of color in small accents on furniture and art. The furniture style was modern with eclec…
- [New Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-traditional-pj-vj~691339)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Classic Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-contemporary-pj-vj~202431)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [Melissa \| Halo in the Press](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/melissa-halo-in-the-press-pj-vj~2612995)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Modern Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-beach-pj-vj~691330)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Eclectic Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-modern-pj-vj~201785)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Victoria Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victoria-beach-pj-vj~2576717)
  - Location: Laguna Beach, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This project was a beach residence in Laguna Beach california. The style was soft contemporary. I used a lot of soft comfortable fabrics and utilized color in small pops in each space. There was also a big emphasis on the fine art collection in this house which I curated for the client.
- [Santa Barbra Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbra-style-pj-vj~691348)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Coastal Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-chic-pj-vj~691308)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Sophisticated Bachelor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-bachelor-pj-vj~691280)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Coastal Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-chic-pj-vj~202470)
  - Location: Laguna Beach, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Follow Me on Pinterest \| Halo Interior Design \| Melissa Palazzo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/follow-me-on-pinterest-halo-interior-design-melissa-palazzo-pj-vj~2613659)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [OC Home Article \| Press](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oc-home-article-press-pj-vj~2613132)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Featured Article on Melissa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/featured-article-on-melissa-pj-vj~2613023)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Feature Articles on Melissa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/feature-articles-on-melissa-pj-vj~2613001)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Melissa \| Halo In Design Books](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/melissa-halo-in-design-books-pj-vj~2612970)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Melissa Palazzo has been featured in various interior design books.

[See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/halo-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~470242425)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Can't find web site?** *(in Photo Questions)*

For Pal and Smith?

A: The new company is Halointeriordesign.com

All pieces are custom at this point. All the pieces from Pal +Smith are under the new brand:)

**Q: What is growing between flagstones?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Is it grass?, moss?, thyme?,

A: It is grass.

**Q: How did you make that chair or did you?** *(in Photo Questions)*

How did you make that chair or did you? And what is the path made of.

A: The wicker hanging chair is Two's Company and the walkway are large pieces of slate.

**Q: Chandelier** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me who makes this chandelier?

A: Paul Ferrante

**Q: love the side tables!  Where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

i also love the bench...can you tell me the source?

A: They are fun! Room Service is the source.

**Q: Just want to say I love this table!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Fabulous

A: Thank you! It is a Pal + Smith design, the Manor Table.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*