Gracious Living, Lasting Style
Tina Mellino
Owner, Interior Designer, Allied Member ASID
Tina’s passion for Art History and Romance Languages led her to studies in Florence, Italy. She is a graduate from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Communications & Marketing. Her design career includes, Style & Beauty Editor, Photo Stylist and Event Designer. In 2005' she went on to complete a secondary degree in Interior Design from Phoenix College. As a member of the accredited American Society of Interior Designers, ASID, Tina currently participates in various design events and is a candidate of the Design Excellence Awards.
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Her work has been featured in numerous design magazines, local television shows, international publications, and she contributes to a monthly Home Feature for 'Biltmore Community Lifestyles Publication’ serving over 2,500 members of the Phoenix, Biltmore Community.
Her community efforts include a passion for animals and their wellbeing, Living Streams Community Garden, St. Mary's Parish and Food Bank, The Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Hospice of the Valley and Breast Cancer Research.
Tina has participated in events including the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)—Tableau Event, a Tabletop design competition and fundraiser for Ryan House, a palliative care home for children. The ASID North Chapter 'Design for Hire' benefiting scholarship programs for design students.
Design Philosophy
Architecture, Art, Color and Design are the fundamental beginnings in creating any high functioning & beautiful space, they are the pillars of design and the first consideration when designing any space.
Sometimes that is the one thing missing.
I draw inspiration from a wide variety of classic and modern-day design influences. Inspiration can come from colors and textures found in nature or modern day glitz & glamour. I feel comfort and proper scale are essential to good design.
I feel case goods should be functional and grounding to a space and soft goods are essential in creating style. Art, accessories, flooring and design details come together to truly make a room spectacular!
As your designer, you will find my strength lies in attention to bespoke details, creative design solutions, project management, execution and service. Budgets and project cost are always discussed and considered.
Whether your style is livable luxury, classic modern or traditional elegance I take into consideration the little nuances and details of how you live and incorporate them into your signature home, vacation home or professional environment.
