About - New South Home

Melissa Lee

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER & CEO

Since founding New South Home, Melissa and her team have worked on hundreds of projects ranging from small room updates to large residential custom builds. Her previous experience as a fashion retail buyer developed her talent to balance upcoming trends with classic, timeless style for her discerning Southern clients. New South Home’s award winning design work has been celebrated in numerous local and national magazines since the firm’s inception in 2011. The full service design process that Melissa has cultivated through years of experience is revered by clients, vendors, and peers and has been used as a model for other interior design firms.

When working on any design project, Melissa and her team enjoy the collaboration to create an inviting retreat that is tailored to each client’s personal style. Her passion and appreciation for all design styles give her clients an individualized experience that is based on architecture and unique preferences. A paramount focus on function and family lifestyle is evident in every residence designed by her team to create thoughtfully curated homes.