About Me

MELANIE CANTWELL

Set Designer, Decorator, Interior Stylist, Prop & Food Stylist, Creative Consultant, Art Director, Maker

“I am going to make everything around me beautiful—that will be my life.” - Elsie De Wolfe

I have a passion for creating beauty and telling a story visually - whether it’s a brand’s product, set design or a client’s home. Creating a balanced, cohesive and beautiful visual is something that captivates me.

 I’m based in downtown Toronto and divide my time between the city and my cottage on the North Shore of beautiful PEI, where I was born and raised.

 After leaving PEI to travel and live in other parts of the world, I moved to Ontario for school, graduating with Advertising and Marketing. I worked in not-for-profit, moved to corporate and while there, went back to school for Interior Design. It was there that I honed in on my interest for creative business and my love of design. 

 Over time and a variety of creative freelance projects, including interior design and special events, I focused my career in set decorating and product styling for television. Over time, I’ve designed a multi-layered career from designing sets, art directing, creative consulting, sourcing props, styling objects and decorating interiors.

Toronto has become my second home. I see the beauty and feel the positive energy. The resources that make my job fun and support what I do are endless. 

I take pride in my work, collaborating on various creative projects and cultivating trust to fulfill the client’s vision. It’s important to me to do what I love.

 PEI and my upbringing on the island have strengthened a true-to-my-roots belief and strong work ethic; as well as a love of the beach, the salty air and cottage décor! 

If you have a project, let’s work together!