The Studio
L'Atelier de Stewart
Founded by Melissa Stewart in 2025, L'Atelier de Stewart is a Seattle-based interior design studio passionate about shaping spaces that feel both beautifully composed and comfortably lived in. We bring a quiet sophistication to every project, blending modern refinement with a warm, human touch. By elevating natural textures, intentional details, and thoughtful craftsmanship, we create interiors that are deeply personal yet effortlessly timeless. Guided by an eye for harmony and a belief that great design should enhance daily life, L'Atelier de Stewart curates environments that balance beauty, connection, and a true sense of home.
The Founder
Melissa
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Stewart
Melissa Stewart is an experienced studio and marketing professional whose career blends creative operations, client service, and organizational leadership. Before opening her own design studio, Melissa was the Studio & Marketing Manager at Charlie Hellstern Interior Design, coordinating day-to-day operations, guiding brand presence and su
Melissa Stewart is an experienced studio and marketing professional whose career blends creative operations, client service, and organizational leadership. Before opening her own design studio, Melissa was the Studio & Marketing Manager at Charlie Hellstern Interior Design, coordinating day-to-day operations, guiding brand presence and supporting a thriving design practice. She has both strategic skill and a deep commitment to elegant, human-centered design. Her earlier roles at Butter London and Nordstrom strengthened her expertise in account management, luxury retail, and relationship-driven sales. A graduate of the University of Washington, with a bachelor's in Business Administration, Melissa brings a rare combination of creative sensibility, operational precision, and collaborative leadership to every project.
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Stewart
After spending two years living on different continents, in May 2016, Melissa married Barclay, the love of her life. Barclay was completing his medical residencies and humanitarian surgical work with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), and Melissa was pursuing her business degree. Despite the distance, they planned their f
After spending two years living on different continents, in May 2016, Melissa married Barclay, the love of her life. Barclay was completing his medical residencies and humanitarian surgical work with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), and Melissa was pursuing her business degree. Despite the distance, they planned their future together, reuniting in Seattle where they have built a life together shaped by mutual support, academic and professional ambition, and deeply shared values. Their partnership is grounded in resilience, generosity, global awareness, and a shared commitment to service and their marriage has been the continuation of a meaningful, purpose-driven journey together.
Mommy
Mrs. Stewart
Mommy
Melissa’s greatest creation is her son Henry, one of the brightest and most rewarding aspects of her life. Motherhood has opened a new well of joy, tenderness, and purpose, shaping her days with small, sacred moments of wonder, laughter, and discovery. Whether it’s the quiet magic of early mornings together, the delight of watching his pe
Melissa’s greatest creation is her son Henry, one of the brightest and most rewarding aspects of her life. Motherhood has opened a new well of joy, tenderness, and purpose, shaping her days with small, sacred moments of wonder, laughter, and discovery. Whether it’s the quiet magic of early mornings together, the delight of watching his personality bloom, or the simple comfort of family routines, Henry has deepened Melissa’s sense of love and belonging in ways she never could have anticipated. Becoming a mother has also strengthened her appreciation for her family as a whole; it has given her a renewed sense of gratitude for the support, connection, and shared growth that surround Henry as he learns and thrives. Through him, Melissa has found a fuller expression of love—one that is patient, expansive, and endlessly evolving.