Right now in LA/OC/So Cal the trend is "Muted Neutrals" and/or "Organic Modern"
Buyers are loving it, investors are happy with faster home sales for higher profits.
If you need help designing a project, link is in my bio.
Melissa Gorham
418 posts
We help owners and investors design to sell or rent for more profit using beautiful timeless design.
1:1 design consultations
- It's the weekend, your partner wants to paint the walls "white" and you have no idea what that means. I am here to help. Here are my 3 favorite whites: 1. Dunn Edwards - Cottage White 2. Sherwin Williams - Pure White 3. Benjamin Moore - White Dove Happy Painting
- Can I, as the designer, take credit for a $300,000 price increase? (not all of it, but some, right?) With my investor we transformed a 1980's tract home into showstopper with warm modern finishes. When our investor purchased this house they bought based on a sale price of
- 15 mins cost me thousands of dollars and days of delay Plumber left our project at 3:30 with water off and valves open, city arrives at 3:45 and turns on the water. Yep, water ran or should I say gushed in and under the house all night - 16 hours Not my day!
00:00 - Demo Day: Day 1 of 30 I'm a designer but I am also an investor with my husband. We have been remodeling, buying, selling and renting homes together for 25 years True story, I found our first home and project in 2000 My husband has driven a hard (low) budget and a strict
- New (finished) Project in LA This Spanish home was a full gut remodel. We updated the floor plan while maintaining the character of the home Natural light, warm neutrals and modern amenities I hope the buyers love it as much as I do
- Paint is the highest return on investment an investor can make! An investor reached out with a tight budget and a quick timeline to sell this inherited house Paint, flooring and fixtures transformed this home fast. Paint: BM Cabinets/Trim: Revere Pewter Walls: White Dove
- Investors DO NOT cheap out on lighting, boob lights anyone? Bring personality into your projects with lighting The correct style, size and set the right Kelvin(2700-3000 max) help create an environment that's warm and welcoming It doesn't cost that much more to make an impact
- Ever pick materials for your project and wish a designer could make sure they actually go together? I offer per hour consultations where you bring your selections and we make sure they align with your vision and budget. This is a cost effective way to DIY your project.
- My most profitable projects as a flipper was buying 2/1's over 1200 sq feet and creating a 3/2 with a primary bathroom within the existing sq footage. If you are looking for a project, look for a large 2/1 then book a call with me to help create a 3/2 and unlock the value.
- Love a good Before and After? This is the same living room, same foot print, same square footage... the difference? We vaulted the ceilings. This is a huge impact and value add for owners and investors.
- If you are going to spend thousands of dollars on new/re paint, you need to love the colors you choose. One of my services is Paint Color Selections. It starts at $300 and guarantees you love the final product. Its much cheaper than a re-paint Link in bio to schedule
- Green tones are trending! I've been using greens on projects for years. Now people are seeing how beautiful they can be when used correctly and the right green. Would you use green on your project? If you need help selecting a green, link in bio.
- Just Finished! A Modern Tudor Remodel in Los Angeles. The goal was to blend the classic charm with modern elements to create a space buyers will love. We love the finished project, what do you think? If you have a project you need help on, Link in bio.







































