Melinda Matson Spina - Artistry for House & Garden

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Introduction: A unique and self-taught designer and artisan working in exhibitions, interiors, and gardens for over 20 years, I've directed a diversity of projects from rehabilitating historic houses to curating and installing fine art. As a life long maker with a keen eye for aesthetics, I work well with others in the hands-on process of crafting beautifully unusual spaces, indoors and out - emphasizing self-reliance, sustainability, and grassroots neighborhood stewardship. Available for guidance, design, and project management concerning decor, placemaking, and improvements in the following areas: - residential / commercial / exhibitions - custom fixtures / retrofit / repurposing of salvage - aesthetically-refined native and culinary gardening - craft pruning of specimen cacti / shrubs / small trees - sustainable floral design for events and venues - mud adobe natural maintenance and fortification - artisan tile work I'm happy to accommodate requests for work precautions related to Covid or other issues. Note, my Thumbtack hires tally does not reflect the fact that prospective clients are encouraged to search and reach me directly.

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Hired 1 time

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24 years in business

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Brady R.

Mar 14, 2023

We needed some work done in our living room, and we needed it done quickly on a small budget. Melinda's quote and experience fit the bill. She installed cork flooring and underlayment, a dividing wall, and a custom, hardwood, room-length threshold. She is creative, resourceful, and knowledgeable, and her ideas really helped our vision come to life. The completed work looks great! And bonus—it was finished on schedule and on budget. We're very happy with our updated living room and confidently recommend Melinda and her work.

Lindsey O.

Mar 16, 2023

Melinda provided excellent project management for revamping my kitchen and bathroom. She is extremely skilled and able to turn a vision into reality. Couldn’t recommend her more highly for all project needs.

Michael F.

Oct 10, 2019

I worked with Melinda on bathroom tile installation. She had great suggestions and a willingness to help as other bathroom issues came up. She was prompt and professional, and updated me on the her progress at each step. I very highly endorse her work!

Anju H.

Dec 18, 2019

Melinda is truly a genius. To celebrate 10 years in my home I decided it was time to re-tile the kitchen backsplash. She made my dreams come true, working with hand made outlet store tile. She took 3 different tile sizes (& at least 6 colors) and made them fit beautifully. I'm sure this was no easy task but she made it seem effortless, like putting together a puzzle in a chose your own adventure. She is so honest, methodical & diligent in her work. I was out of town for this project and I kept telling her how much I trusted her. Throughout the process she kept in touch, continuously updating me with photos & checking in to make sure I was happy. Seriously, if you've ever hired a contractor to work in your home you know how expensive that can be but how often does the work reflect the price? Melinda was worth ever dollar & is the opposite of flaky. She did a perfect job & cleaned up after the messy project. If possible I will hire Melinda for every future project (sadly we now live in different states.) As someone with a fine eye for design & detail myself, I have to say she is above & beyond everyone else I've ever worked with. She's basically a designer, a contractor & a super lovely human. It was an honor to have her work in my home. My kitchen is midway through a budget remodel but I've attached a few photos so you can see her beautiful tile work.

Sarah G.

Nov 25, 2018

Melinda pruned our severely neglected 70 year old Japanese Maple back to the beautiful tree it was meant to be.She took a lot of time to understand what the true was supposed to look like and we couldn't be happier with the results! Additionally, she educated me about how I could better care for and fertilise it. We'd re-hire Melinda in a flash, she's conscientious, knowledgable and so pleasant to work with.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Free initial consultation $40/hr - Guidance / DIY tutoring $50/hr - Craft / implementation $60/hr - Design / illustration Volunteer / sliding-scale options for community projects Collector’s finder service available at 20% of purchase cost
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Phone introduction, then in-person consultation. If we’re a good match, planning proceeds.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a unique and self-taught designer and artisan working in exhibitions, interiors, and gardens for over 20 years, I've directed a diversity of projects from rehabilitating historic houses to curating and installing fine art.

Melinda Matson Spina - Artistry for House & Garden

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