Melissa Schneider Is Redefining What It Means to Feel at Home

By Robert White, Editor-In-Chief

Melissa Schneider believes that your home should feel like an extension of who you are—an expression of your personality, your lifestyle, and your energy. As Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Homes Innovation, a full-service renovation and design firm based in Boca Raton, Florida, Melissa has built a growing reputation for delivering timeless spaces tailored to the people who live in them.

“Just changing a piece of art or the paint color on a wall can completely shift your mood when you enter a space,” Melissa says. “That’s the power of design. It’s not just about how it looks—it’s how it makes you feel.”

Melissa’s journey into the home renovation world was anything but traditional. With a background in marketing and brand strategy, she originally built her career bringing brands to life through experiential campaigns and creative development. But a personal experience navigating the chaos of her own home renovation sparked a turning point. Frustrated by unreliable contractors and endless red tape, she and her husband Andreas decided to create the company they wished had existed for them.

“I wanted to build a business based on transparency, full-time oversight, and craftsmanship,” she explains. “So many homeowners are left in the dark when it comes to the process. We wanted to do it differently.”

Today, Homes Innovation offers comprehensive home transformation services—from space planning and materials selection to project management and construction. Melissa leads the creative vision, while Andreas, a licensed general contractor, oversees construction logistics. Together, they offer clients a seamless renovation journey that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

A key to their success has been building real relationships with their clients. “It’s about trust. And trust is built through communication, through showing up, and through delivering what you promise—on time,” she says.

Melissa's design philosophy centers around personalization and timelessness. “I’m not interested in chasing trends,” she says. “I’m interested in what makes you feel at home. That could be a hero piece from your travels, a painting passed down in your family, or a specific color palette that brings you peace. It’s your story—we’re just helping you tell it through the space.”

While many firms start and stop with aesthetics, Homes Innovation also focuses on layout optimization, especially in the kitchen. “There’s a rhythm to a great kitchen—the triangle between your sink, stove, and fridge should flow effortlessly,” she notes. “If your layout fights you, it’s not serving you.”

Melissa is also a strong advocate for value-driven upgrades. She recommends clients invest in high-quality cabinetry and timeless quartz countertops that elevate both functionality and resale value. “Cabinets from a trusted manufacturer like Jarlin and surfaces from Cambria make a world of difference,” she says. “You want your space to stand the test of time.”

Beyond the business, Melissa is raising two young artists—her sons Bodhi and Sky—who are quickly building a name for themselves in the art world. Their paintings, first sold at local pop-up markets as part of Homes Innovation’s unique booth experience, will soon hang in their first New York City gallery exhibit. “What started as a creative side project turned into something really meaningful,” she shares proudly.

Melissa and her team have no plans of slowing down. With clients increasingly reaching out from beyond Florida, she’s open to expanding to projects in New York and beyond. “If the energy is good and the vision aligns, we’re there,” she says. “Because ultimately, we’re not just remodeling homes—we’re changing how people feel in them.”

To see Melissa’s work or schedule a consultation, visit www.homesinnovation.com. And for a deeper look into her design philosophy, business journey, and tips for transforming your own space, tune in to the full behind-the-scenes interview with Melissa Schneider on the Savoir Faire Audio Experience.