Melissa Pyell is a Luxury Interior Designer based in the Mediterranean. Her portfolio showcases hospitality & residential projects inclusive of 5-star hotels, resorts, boutique stays, chateau and villa projects throughout Europe and beyond. Melissa is a luxury interiors consultant for some of the world's largest design powerhouses including RH, Gensler and Parsons School of Design. Melissa formed her career through decades of experience as an in-demand FF&E expert. Originally from Los Angeles, Melissa travelled the world sourcing bespoke furnishings & materials for a discerning clientele including celebrities and royal families. After years of sourcing trips to France & Italy, it came naturally for Melissa to create her own Mediterranean studio which has quick access to the world's finest European furnishings, materials, vintage and artwork. With projects featured in Elle Decor, Harper's Bazaar, Architectural Digest and Galerie, Melissa was awarded the prestigious Boutique 18 Award by Boutique Design Magazine in USA.Melissa received scholarships for a Bachelors and Masters degree in Interior Architectural Design from USA and Italy. As an esteemed Contributing Professor, Melissa was honored as the Founder of the Hospitality Interior Design Program at Parsons School of Design available globally online. Melissa has served as a Contributing and Visiting Professor for some of the world's most elite design colleges including Parsons School of Design, Domus Academy, UC Berkeley, LISAA (Paris), and Marbella Design Academy.melissapyellstudio.com@melissapyellstudio