About

Indigo Ink Designs frees people up to relax and envision the moments to be shared, celebrating life’s moments in your new home. We believe that sharing our expertise makes it more meaningful and painless for clients as we handle the heavy lifting and leave you to relish the final result.

We shed the all-white-everything aesthetic and lean into our penchant for infusing color, whimsy, and pattern to curate homes that feel uniquely you–distinct from your neighbor–with deeply personalized interiors for inspired living. Each project is an opportunity to improve your home, and spark joy.

Indigo Ink Designs is a full-service residential and commercial interior design studio serving the Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland and Michiana lakeshore communities.

Meet The IID Team

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Melissa Griffin • Creative Director

Melissa Griffin founded IID in 2012 and has continually shifted to meet the needs of her clients until finding home as the interior design studio it is today. She has developed a reputation for her standout designs layered with bold colors and patterns and is admired for her collaborative client relationships and open discussion among her entrepreneurial community.

Away from the studio, you will find Melissa taking her two children somewhere along the South Shore to enjoy nature, perusing media for beautiful spaces, layered with loud/bold patterns and listening to old-school hip hop. Her favorite outfit starts with a pair of rainbow sequin party pants!

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Parker Peterson • Design Assistant

Parker is currently pursuing her degree in Interior Design and is an incredibly talented, blossoming designer and someone we are so happy to have on our team.

Parker’s role includes assisting in the studio with preparing 2D drawings, researching and sourcing furnishings, and preparing presentations. She also has a great eye for selecting products on shopping trips for client projects and helping the team with installations.

Her sweet personality and tolerance for Melissa’s singing out loud in the studio make her a perfect fit for our team.

Design Approach

Your space is the physical representation of your well-being and should feed your soul with intense joy and inspiration. We create elevated, yet livable interior designs for families and businesses of all shapes and sizes. With experience and passion, we consider your design needs and help you develop creative solutions to enliven your space. A home and workplace are more than a roof over your head or a boardroom to make a deal; let’s collaborate to create an enjoyable refuge from the outside world.

YOU-FOCUSED DESIGN

Our client-centered approach starts with a keen ear for listening, to craft place- and people-specific spaces. We make a good teammate, capable of providing what you need, not just what we have. We are flexible, responsive, collaborative, and accountable.

WE RESPECT THE EXISTING STRUCTURE

While we cannot recreate the history, we respect what precedes us, and strive to build something worthy of housing another generation of memories to come through intentional selections and thoughtful craftsmanship—and of course, a splash of color.

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE

IID is different. We provide a turnkey experience: planner, project manager, fabricator and installer. We are a bridge between design vision and implementation. On a mission to “wipe out the white walls”, we work to tell your story through curated collectables using color and pattern. We reduce the demand on your time while delivering the highest quality within every budget.

QUALITY ABOVE ALL

Our work prioritizes seeking the right materials and fostering relationships with the creators. We have a profound respect for local artisans and the vast knowledge and talent they provide.

What Our Customers Are Saying

I highly recommend that you look no further and trust the team and Indigo Ink Designs for all of the branding wants and needs you require. 100% best decision you could make!

John
Melissa has helped me with countless projects, and her touch elevated each one. She is quick to respond to questions, responsible with my money and incredibly creative.
Dana
Melissa is fantastic to work with, and she has very creative ideas and can turn projects around in a matter of days. My experience with working with Melissa has been nothing but a pleasure. Fun, talented and creative!
Teresa

LET’S WORK TOGETHER