Our Services
Melanie Sa'u is a specialist in Kitchen & Joinery design, alongside the interior finishes that bring these spaces together. Being an independant Studio we are able provide our clients with a personalised & flexible service.
01.
Kitchen Design
& Specification
A bespoke Kitchen or Joinery concept, including detailed design documentation for joinery pricing.
04.
Spatial
Planning
Offered alongside our interior design packages. MS Studio can work alongside you to audit your plans and provide recommendations on how to better utilise your space. We work alongside talented draughts people and can provide referrals for any documentation required for consent.
02.
Bathroom Design
& Specification
A bespoke bathroom concept, including detailed design documentation for joinery pricing.
05.
Project Implementation
Offered alongside our design services, we work with you to bring in our team of trusted trades people to implement your design as envisaged during the design process.
03.
Interior Specification & Procurement
A bespoke package for multiple areas of the home including Kitchen, Bathroom & Joinery concepts, & interior fixture and finishes selection.
06.
General
Consulting
Assisting you on a smaller scale, Mel opens her books for clients ready to take on their own project but require solid, professional advice. Whether you prefer sharing your space through video, creating a presentation with photos, or engaging in a simple conversation while we record detailed notes, the choice is yours. The time is entirely yours to use in the way that best suits your needs.
Meet your designer, Mel
NKBA National Diploma in Kitchen Design, and is a Platinum Member of the Designers of NKBA.
Melanie Sa’u brings fresh & modern thinking to the interior design space. With her award-winning skillset, she brings a refined and thoughtful design approach to each and every project she works on. Taking a systematic & personalized approach to her design process, allows Mel to embrace and celebrates her clients’ lifestyles to ensure the spaces she designs are practical, realistic, and always have a stunning aesthetic. Mel specializes in bespoke kitchen design, spatial design, and cabinetry design and manufacturing for all areas of the home.
We offer you an award winning expereience, see our awards below.. - Certified Designers Society - Education Scholarship ( 2018 ) - NKBA Design Competition winner ( 2019 ) - Kitchen Distinction Award Winner ( 2020 ) - Certified Designers Society Bathroom Award Winner ( 2020 ) - Trends International Bathroom Design Awards - Highly Commended ( 2020 ) - NKBA Auckland Chapter Recognition - Runner-Up ( 2021 ) - NKBA Auckland Chapter Recognition - highly commended ( 2021 ) - Certified Designers Society - Kitchen Award Winner ( 2021 )
Our Design Process
01 / Consult + Proposal
Believing that clever and innovative design should be attainable for everyone, no matter the scale, Mel will discuss the scope of your project and begin to form a brief of your project. Mel will work with you to establish your wants and needs for the space including function, style, timeline, and budget. From here you will receive a workable proposal specifically tailored to you & the help you require.
02 / Conceptual Designs
After acceptance of your personal fee proposal, Mel will pull together ideas and inspiration discussed in your brief and provide a sense of the vision for your kitchen and surrounding spaces. During the design proposal we will introduce you to the design using mood boards, conceptual floor plans & elevations. Here we will take your feedback and fine tune your design.
03 / Detailed Designs
After the Design proposal meeting, Mel will fine tune the design and complete a detailed design pack including; Floor Plans & Elevations to manufacturing detail, Material Specification Sheets, Full Colour 3D images.
04 / Implementation
Mel will work alongside you to implement your newly designed space. Using her trusted trades she can gather quotes & liaise with her contacts to ensure her detailed designs are executed accurately
