Melissa Allen is a Senior Interior Designer at Romanza Interior Design with over 35 years of experience creating luxury homes across Southwest Florida. What sets her apart is not just her experience, but her ability to build lasting relationships with clients and translate their personalities into spaces that feel like home.
Her credentials include the following:
Melissa doesn't work from a single design aesthetic, and that's intentional. She believes every home should reflect the architecture, the room's purpose, and the client's stage of life, not a predetermined style. This flexibility allows her to move fluidly between design languages while staying anchored to one goal: creating a space that feels comfortable, inviting, and warm.
She takes a similarly personal approach to her process, getting to know each client's needs, lifestyle, and personality before a single design decision is made. Clients often describe her as detail-oriented, organized, patient, and witty, along with being a self-proclaimed lover of lists who makes sure nothing is overlooked.
"I trust you" is the compliment Melissa hears most often from clients, and it speaks to the confidence she builds throughout every project. Feedback from clients and trade partners consistently highlights a few themes:
Family and friends come first for Melissa, but when she steps away from work, she enjoys spending time at the beach, practicing yoga, enjoying a girls' night out, and checking items off her personal goals list.
With both of her children now in college, Melissa is also looking forward to dedicating more time to a cause that has long been important to her: supporting children in need. While she has not yet had the opportunity to volunteer with an organization focused on this work, she hopes to find one that aligns with her values and allows her to make a meaningful difference.
Her daughters have also introduced her to interests they can share as a family. Although Melissa has always loved horses and occasionally participated in trail rides in the past, her daughter is the true equestrian in the family. Now that her daughter rides outside the area, Melissa continues to enjoy the sport through her from afar.
Her younger daughter's passion for tennis has created another shared tradition. The two enjoy attending the Miami Open together each year, and summer vacations have even included watching Wimbledon together from the hot tub.
Melissa Allen is a Senior Interior Designer at Romanza Interior Design, known for her client-focused approach and over 35 years of experience in luxury residential design.
Melissa brings over 35 years of experience to the interior design industry and has worked with Romanza Interior Design for over two decades, first joining the firm in January 1994.
Melissa does not follow one fixed design style. Instead, she tailors each project to the home's architecture, the client's lifestyle, and the purpose of the space.
You can schedule a consultation directly through the Romanza Interior Design website to begin working with Melissa on your project.
Get to know Melissa better by scheduling your appointment and allowing her to help you design the perfect space for you and your family.