I am Pen Melis, Principal Interior Designer at Pen Melis Design, with over 15 years of experience delivering high-end residential renovations, extensions and bespoke new homes. I’m known for a calm, structured, client-first approach and sound judgment across feasibility, scope, budgets and decision-making. I coordinate specifications and documentation and provide trusted, senior-level guidance to clients and project teams throughout planning, construction and presentation phases, supporting confident decision-making and clear site outcomes. I work closely with builders, suppliers and consultants to translate design intent into practical, well-considered results while maintaining strong client relationships and a collaborative project culture.

Pen Melis

I am Pen Melis, Principal Interior Designer at Pen Melis Design, with over 15 years of experience delivering high-end residential renovations, extensions and bespoke new homes. I’m known for a calm, structured, client-first approach and sound judgment across feasibility, scope, budgets and decision-making. I coordinate specifications and documentation and provide trusted, senior-level guidance to clients and project teams throughout planning, construction and presentation phases, supporting confident decision-making and clear site outcomes. I work closely with builders, suppliers and consultants to translate design intent into practical, well-considered results while maintaining strong client relationships and a collaborative project culture.

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I am Pen Melis, Principal Interior Designer at Pen Melis Design, with over 15 years of experience delivering high-end residential renovations, extensions and bespoke new homes. I’m known for a calm, structured, client-first approach and sound judgment across feasibility, scope, budgets and decision-making. I coordinate specifications and documentation and provide trusted, senior-level guidance to clients and project teams throughout planning, construction and presentation phases, supporting confident decision-making and clear site outcomes. I work closely with builders, suppliers and consultants to translate design intent into practical, well-considered results while maintaining strong client relationships and a collaborative project culture.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Interior Designer at Pen Melis Design
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lead architecturally considered residential projects with full responsibility for client briefings, fee proposals and project scoping through to concept design, design development and presentations. Coordinates specifications and documentation and provides trusted, senior-level guidance to clients and project teams throughout planning and construction, supporting confident decision-making, clear site outcomes and consistently well-resolved results.
Designer at MKDC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Workplace & Commercial Interior Design Practice; responsible for day-to-day management of a high-end furnishings showroom, client consultations, product selection, custom furniture orders, supplier coordination and showroom presentations, while supporting sales and maintaining strong client relationships.
Showroom Manager at Justine Van Breda London
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
High-end furnishings & interior design studio; showroom management, client consultations, product selection, supplier coordination and showroom presentations, while supporting sales and maintaining strong client relationships.

Education

Dip HE in Interior Design at London Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Diploma in Interior Design at London Art College
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
BA in Arts at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Dip HE in Education at University of KwaZulu-Natal
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment

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