“...Best thing about Melissa, other than her undeniable talent, is her amazing personality! She treated us like family...we can’t wait to use her for future projects!”
L. Smith
Welcome to Shades of Gray Design Studio
A transformative boutique interior design studio in San Antonio, Texas that elevates lifestyles by impacting the mind, body, and soul with beauty and creativity. With our discerning eye for one-of-a-kind elements and our high tastes for elevated living, we craft homes that are filled with life, personality, and luxury — all to empower our clients with the knowledge that they are worthy of being surrounded by beauty.
We love to work closely with people who are serious about investing in their home but are so busy, they don’t have the time to manage a home design project and want it done right. They have discerning taste and want something luxurious, high quality and unique…not what everyone else has.
Let us show you what’s possible.
save your time
You’re high-performing, closing those big deals or running that company and you want the very best. There’s so much to do and it feels impossible to get it all done. Time is something we can never get more of. From design concept to the final reveal and every detail in between, we will take care of it all so you have time to do the things you want to do.
save your sanity
Too many colors. Too many finishes. Too many options. With countless decisions to make when remodeling or building your new home, it feels like you’re going crazy! You want something unique and not from the big-box stores. We are your design psychologists and will show you beautiful possiblities.
maximize your investment
You are discerning of taste and quality. You value and trust the expertise of an expert (your designer). You are outcome-driven and value the result over anything else. More importantly, you have an idea of how you want your home to feel and are willing to make the right investment to achieve it.
WHAT WE DO
In-Home Consultation
Full Service Design
New Construction
“Melissa is hardworking, detailed, precise, thoughtful, caring, listens to her clients needs...it's like Christmas Day every day we see the amazing results she provided!"
W. Watts
"Very talented & detail oriented! I call her “Super Woman”because she managed, coordinated juggled several plates without any of them falling! A woman of many many talents! By far the BEST!"
N. Woodard
About
Obsession. Passion. Love. That’s what flows through my veins when designing a room. I’m INTENTIONAL about creating spaces that are full of soul, uniqueness, and joy!
As a retired Air Force officer, I understand the demands of being a busy, career-driven professional always striving for excellence in everything I do...not to mention juggling the roles of mom, wife, and entrepreneur at the same time.
Trust me, I get it. There’s always a to-do list that seems to never get done, a deadline that has to be met, back-to-back meetings you’re required to attend, a company to run, a work-out (or several) that’s missed, and oh by the way, you want your home to feel and look luxuriously modern…but you also want it to be functional and comfortable.
Herein lies the problem — you don’t have the time nor the desire to take on a feat like that! Sound familiar? Grab your beverage of choice and let’s chat.
FEATURED IN
Best of Houzz Winner 6 Years in a Row!
Our 6-year-old design studio was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
Best of Houzz awards are given annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2023.
