
ABOUT LISA
A native-born Santa Fean with roots in the Spanish and Native American cultures, Lisa Samuel journeyed through a path of rich experiences to the destination of minority business owner, entrepreneur and principal of her premier interior design firm. Based in Santa Fe, Samuel Design Group serves clients throughout the Southwest including New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Pacific Northwest and California.
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Through her early studies of architecture and construction, Lisa set a foundation for continuing her love of design and, in particular, interior design. Lisa’s unique vision, discernment and attention to detail results in consistently stunning design projects.
Design Director
ABOUT MELISA
For over 20 years, Melisa Marioni has called Santa Fe home, drawn to its rich culture and distinctive charm. With a background in Marketing, Graphic Design, and Real Estate, she seamlessly blends creativity with strategy. As the Marketing Manager for The Ralph Alan Real Estate Group at Las Campanas Realty and former Marketing Director of Keller Williams Realty Santa Fe, she has mastered the art of impactful branding and cutting-edge real estate technology.
Now, adding another role to her dynamic career, Melisa serves as Design Assistant at Alchemy Staging & Design, working alongside renowned interior designer Lisa Samuel, former owner of Samuel Design Group and current Design Director at Alchemy. Grateful to learn from a true icon, she is excited to help elevate spaces with thoughtful, sophisticated design. At the same time, she continues her work as an Associate Broker, merging real estate expertise with design and staging to maximize a home's potential.
Design Assistant
