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Veranda Homes - Melissa Hryszko

Alberta, Canada , CA

Melissa Hryszko is the award-winning designer behind Calgary-based Veranda Homes Inc. She specializes in luxury custom homes, leading with function and flow first, then layering in thoughtful selections and details that elevate every space.

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Elegant kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, and a herringbone wood floor.

a large kitchen with a center island and wooden cabinets

a woman standing in a kitchen next to a stove top oven

a living room filled with furniture and a fire place

a foyer with a chandelier and a black door

a kitchen with a large center island with chairs

a living room with a fireplace and large windows

a kitchen with a marble counter top and white cabinets

a large kitchen with a center island in the middle of the room

a room that has a bunch of bookshelves in it

a bathroom with a checkered floor and a sink

a kitchen with wooden cabinets and marble counter tops

Modern kitchen with marble backsplash, pendant lights, and a large island with four chairs.

a kitchen with white cabinets and a window

a living room filled with furniture and a flat screen tv

a white bath tub sitting next to a window

an empty room with a chandelier and a large window

a kitchen filled with lots of counter top space

a hallway with a chandelier and wooden floors

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a kitchen with a black counter top and white cabinets

a kitchen with a marble counter top and a chandelier

a kitchen with a sink and a large window

a kitchen with a large center island with chairs around it

a kitchen with a checkered floor and white cabinets

a kitchen with a center island and a stove

About

Melissa Hryszko is the award-winning designer behind Calgary-based Veranda Homes Inc., a full-service design-and-build firm specializing in luxury custom homes. Known for her obsessive attention to detail, Melissa personally hand sketches every design, ensuring each home is tailored to her client’s vision and lifestyle.

Through The Expert, Melissa offers focused design consultations where she works directly with clients on floor plan design and layout, colour and material selections, lighting plans and selections, and all the details in between. Whether you are in the early planning stages or refining a design, her guidance helps ensure your home is intentional and well-thought-out from the start.

Melissa leads every project with function first. Flow, layout, and usability always come before aesthetics. Once the foundation is right, the beauty comes through thoughtful selections and layered detailing that elevate the space without sacrificing livability. The result is a home that feels custom, considered, and built for real life.

Veranda Homes - Melissa Hryszko

can advise on

Floor plan layout

Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments

Cabinetry and built-ins

Fixtures, finishes and trims

Construction and remodel ideas

Exterior design

Career advice for aspiring designers

Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Tips on finding the right contractor for your project

Exterior design and material selections

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Veranda Homes - Melissa Hryszko can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Testimonials

"Such an amazing experience with Melissa not once but twice I booked her to help me navigate this design process. She helped me utilize every inch in the house and created such an amazing space that I have been looking for! We talked about everything colors, paint, windows, roof etc. Thank you, so much for the best hours I spent in a very long time!"

Jasmine A.

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"Consulting with Melissa was invaluable. I was struggling with some finishing touches on the exterior design and floor plan of my dream home. Melissa was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She was able to address all my questions in our short time together and took my plans from good to outstanding. I would definitely use her again throughout the different stages of my build. One hundred percent recommend!"

Jessica H.

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"We are building a new home without a professional architect, we needed some expert guidance and advice regarding the layout and plan of our home. We left the meeting with a clear idea of what our plan needs to be, what choices we have and what each decision would mean in terms of space, it's utility and the aesthetic features. We are greatly impressed by her knowledge, skill and ability to deliver against our priorities. If we ever need similar advice, we will absolutely reach out to her again!"

Jayanthi M.

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"Melissa was a pleasure to work with! She is such a wealth of knowledge in the field of design. She understood exactly what I was trying to achieve in my kitchen remodel & gave me very solid advice in how to achieve the look I was going for within my said budget. I would definitely recommend her to others looking for design help & will most certainly seek her out again if I should ever need help in the future!"

Tammy A.

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"Wow - what a great way to spend 60 minutes! Melissa was a dream to chat with and I know my project will be so much better thanks to her great ideas, suggestions and tips. I was worried about translating her ideas back to my project team, but she made that so easy by sharing mark-ups of my plans, specific colors, materials and resources, project photos and more. I'd recommend a chat with Melissa to any home renovator who wants to take their project to the next level. Thanks!"

Chris A.

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"I am so thankful I scheduled this call with Melissa! She was so personable, knowledgeable, and truly is an expert. I was blown away at her ability to jump into the designs, understand what I was looking for, and provide amazing advice. I now feel much more confident about our design and am very excited to apply her ideas to perfect our floor-plan! Thanks again, Melissa! "

Cassie D.

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"Great experience and feedback from Melissa . Very helpful and pointed out many things we would have missed on the floor plan design of our new home . Would use her again"

Reena C.

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"Great experience. Thank you Melissa for some good direction and ideas. Five Stars."

Daryl D.

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"Melissa is amazing! In only 30 minutes I was able to clarify exactly what I needed to do regarding some finishes in our build. I can't recommend her enough. It was so helpful, that I am about to book another 30 minutes! The process is easy and efficient!"

Kim S.

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"Melissa was such a joy to work with! She had very thoughtful suggestions, and overall was able to quickly help me make decisions. Overall a phenomenal experience and looking forward to working with The Expert again."

Nicole S.

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"Melissa was incredibly helpful. Her expertise and quick feedback gave me so much clarity. Wish I would have booked time with her months ago!"

Chelsea C.

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"My time with Melissa was incredibly helpful. She listened to my ideas for a kitchen renovation and helped with material selections, including sources, which I believe ultimately saved me from making costly mistakes. I now feel confident moving forward. Melissa has so much knowledge and talent in the design/ build industry and I highly recommend her to anyone needing design advice."

Valerie L.

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"Melissa walked through our entire house plan and helped us make changes and add details of which we would never have thought of on our own and that we absolutely love. Her expertise shows in every way and we walked away feeling so accomplished after one hour and knowing it was worth every dollar!"

Melissa M.

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"This was my 2nd consultation with Melissa. We dove right into the kitchen design of our new build. I gave her some specific items I liked. She gave me direction and suggestions of improvements. We talked about material selection, sinks, faucets, light fixtures, cabinet placement, color, and stain. There was even some suggestions that will save me money and future headaches. It's amazing how much we fit in one session! I whole-heartedly recommend Melissa as a design consultant and The Expert."

Victoria L.

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"Melissa was wonderful! I am an Interior Designer and needed a fresh set of eyes on my personal home plan. She brought terrific insight and her construction knowledge was exactly what I was looking for. It saved me many nights of wondering if I was making the right call. Would highly recommend using Melissa for her ideas, or even just a sounding board for some sage design + build advice."

Morgan M.

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"A wonderful experience from beginning to end. Melissa was very knowledgeable and was able to provide meaningful insights and detailed suggestions to our floor plan designs for our upcoming addition. I couldn't be happier with her service."

Laura C.

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"Melissa provided honest feedback and suggestions for our house plans, which was exactly what I needed! She also answered questions I had about selections and addressed many of the little things I was unsure about. It was incredibly helpful to get an outside opinion on the project!"

Sarah G.

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"just perfect! exceeded expectations."

Jennifer S.

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"Melissa was truly amazing and gave us so many incredible insights into our new construction. We completed a plan review and had many areas we wanted to discuss. She reviewed our notes before the session and systematically led us to answer each question--in detail. She gave us unique suggestions, really understood the flow we wanted, and helped us through areas we didn’t even realize could be designed more effectively. We’re going to book follow-up sessions with Melissa as we begin selections!"

Greg S.

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"Thank you Melissa!!! Great call and great advice!! Thank you and looking forward to working with you again!!! "

Helen T.

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"Melissa was an amazing consultant! In only 30 minutes, we were able to dive very deep into my questions, discuss the tradeoffs with each decision and provide specific actions that I was able to articulate back to my builder, which in turn saved me countless hours of revisions and likely costly mistakes if I didn't consult with theexpert.com before signing off my plans. I would highly recommend Melissa for anyone looking for another opinion on custom floorplans and layouts. "

Dianna L.

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"You are truly amazing!!!!! Thank you so very much for all your help. "

Lucy A.

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"Can't believe she was able to answer all my questions in half an hour. Would absolutely recommend her!"

M. B.

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"My session with Melissa was brilliant! We got right to work and her insights and reasoning truly helped me solidify decisions that had been keeping me up at night for weeks. There is nothing that she hasn't seen or done before - she was able to spin up pictures from her work/portfolio to help illustrate and demonstrate concepts on the fly as we discussed. I've got enough guidance and direction to anchor our vision and achieve what our family needs."

Melissa C.

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"Wish I had started with Melissa earlier! We are towards the later stages of our semi-custom home but needed help finalizing a few details and reassurance on some selections. She was quick to pick up on my style and helped me to narrow options down that were cohesive to the look were striving for while also functional. Definitely an awesome experience all around from both Melissa and The Expert. "

Jenn P.

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"We had a fabulous 1:1 consult today and Melissa was wonderful. She has an incredible knowledge base with a portfolio to match. She speaks design, wood sizes, construction ideas fluently and effortlessly. Her attention to the detail of our project was everything we needed with giving us enough information packed into the hour to allow us to move forward with vital decisions that will later translate into the beautiful spaces we hope for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for help!! TY"

Mark R.

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"Love Melissa! Her ideas were so helpful in my design process. I would recommend meet with her to anyone....any style too!"

Nicole E.

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"I've made many expensive design mistakes in the past. Having an expert to bounce ideas and confirm direction is invaluable and worth every penny. Melissa was so helpful in helping me finalize cabinetry designs. She honed in on details that I hadn't considered which will elevate the end product and function of my space. She also confirmed paint color and lighting choices, giving me the confidence to move forward with my project. I will 100% book again for future projects. Highly recommend! "

Melissa T.

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"Melissa was incredibly insightful and honest. She offered excellent recommendations based on colors she has used in prior homes. She gave me the confidence to push forward with a design and color scheme with our new builds. I highly recommend her services!"

Nicole S.

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"Melissa was amazing!! We were able to hit all of my immediate design concerns in the 55 minute session. It is worth the investment to get professional advice on such a large project when building a house. I love the fact that I can schedule another appointment on an as needed basis. I cannot wait to see the finished product. "

Pamela R.

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"Fabulous experience! Melissa was very informative, helpful and made great use of my time! I look forward to making all the things we discussed come to life in my new build! I would definitely use this service again if I were to need it in the future."

Candace Y.

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"My consultation with Melissa was great. She is super easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable. I loved every idea she gave me and I Definitely feel more confident with my selections now. So happy I talked to an expert before starting our renovation!"

Ashley S.

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"Melissa is so kind and professional! She quickly offered advice on our floorplan and helped me confidently make design decisions. Worth every minute!! Thank you, Melissa!!"

Ashley F.

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"I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT MELISSA!!!! HIRE HER!!!! Her expertise, her vision, her process, her feedback - is INVALUABLE! I have been struggling with my floorplans for two years and in the matter of a session she fixed so many of the things I had issues with! Thank you!!! I appreciate the opportunity to work with you. It was a true delight!"

Krystal B.

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"Melissa was beyond helpful and fixed every issue in my floorplan that I was worried about giving me a solid plan to move forward with my architect on things I didn’t think were fixable. She is realistic and budget conscious and knows what she’s talking about. Money well spent, would hands down schedule another session. "

Katie B.

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"Melissa was very down to earth and easy to talk to. She was straightforward with exactly the information and opinions I wanted from her. Thanks Melissa! I’m sure I’ll do another expert session with her again soon! "

Cailey K.

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"This was my second consultation with Melissa, she goes above and beyond to help with whatever needs I had. We got so much done in a short period of time. Thank you for all the info!"

Maria B.

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"Melissa was friendly, knowledgable, and efficient with the time. Highly recommend. I will definitely request her again. "

Natalie L.

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"Was a great experience! Melissa was great in helping us with the exterior of our new home. Would definitely do this again with her. "

Jason B.

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"I am so pleased w/ the time I got to spend w/ Melissa. Her experience and creative talent gave me the reassurance I needed to move forward w/ the design decisions we discussed for our home renovation. We talked faucets, tile choices and layout, light fixtures, tubs, vanities and much more! Thankful for the opportunity and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again in the future."

Sharper S.

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"Melissa is a phenomenal designer!!! She has improved my home building experience so much and given me great comfort and guidance along the way. I went from truly hopeless with my last team to full of optimism and inspiration after Melissa’s help! She bases her input on many years of design and development experience, and is able to speak to what people want in a home. Thank you Melissa for changing everything!!! "

Michelle R.

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"The conversation was incredibly informative and thoughtful. I felt the engagement and discussion was thorough and honest. In fact I will have a follow up! "

Heather T.

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"Melissa was amazing! She is down to earth, practical, honest and sooooo incredibly helpful. We loved meeting with her, my only regret is not doing this sooner. Thank you so much for your wonderful expertise! "

Carolina M.

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"A great experience—I highly recommend it to everyone!"

Jordan C.

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"I'm so grateful for Melissa’s eye for detail and her ability to balance style with function. What could have been an overwhelming process felt exciting and inspiring with her guidance. I truly appreciate her patience, insight, and fresh ideas—I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Highly recommend!"

Jess B.

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"Melissa just gets it! For years, I’ve felt stuck when it comes to making decisions for my home. In just one hour, she brought my vision to life and helped me finalize my entire living room and den—furniture, layout, finishes, and more. I can’t express how valuable this meeting was or how much it lifted off my plate. Thank you, Melissa! I’m already planning to schedule another call for a future house project."

Rachel P.

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