ARLINGTON, VA - SERVING THE DC METRO AREA - AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL
Your home should feel like you.
We'll help you get there.
Studio 39 is an Arlington-based interior design studio founded by Grace Mellin. We work with clients at every scale, from a single room that's never quite come together to a full home that's ready for a fresh start. Good design shouldn't feel out of reach. We've built our practice to make sure it isn't.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO START?
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Design from anywhere
Our virtual design service delivers the same thoughtful process — mood board, floor plan, sourcing list — without an in-person visit. Perfect for clients outside the DC area or those who prefer a fully remote experience
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Meet the designer
behind Studio 39.
Grace Mellin founded Studio 39 with a clear point of view: that a well-designed space should feel specific to the person living in it — not pulled from a catalog, not chasing a trend. She trained in interior design at Marymount University, spent years working on residential projects with established DC-area designers, and launched Studio 39 to do things her own way.
She works with clients at every scale — from a single neglected room to a full home transformation — and brings the same level of care and attention to each one. Her mother and co-founder Claire Messinger, a veteran DC-area designer, stays close to the work as a senior advisor. Between the two of them, there's a lot of perspective in the room. What drives them both: the belief that a well-designed room changes how you feel in it. Not just how it photographs.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Words from the people
we've worked with.
"
Working with Studio 39 was the easiest decision we made for our home. Claire and Grace listened to everything we said — and somehow delivered more than we'd imagined.
Client - Arlington, VA
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I was nervous to reach out because I thought it would be complicated and expensive. It wasn't either. They made the whole process feel manageable, and the result speaks for itself.
Client - McLean, VA
HOW WE WORK
Great design
at every scale.
We offer five ways to work together — whether you need a few hours of expert guidance, a single room designed from scratch, or a complete home transformation. Each service is built around your life, your space, and your pace.
The Room Refresh
From $500
Single Room Design
From $1,500
Virtual Room Design
From $1,200
Full-Service Design
By scope
Hourly Consulting
$150/hr
LET'S GET STARTED
Ready to love
where you live?
Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us a little about your space, your style, and what isn't working — and we'll take it from there. The first call is always free.
Or reach us directly at hello@studio39interiordesign.com