Mel Studach
Senior Editor
Mel Studach is a writer and editor based in New York City. She currently serves as the senior editor at AD PRO, AD’s members-only community for design industry professionals, where she oversees the platform’s Grow Your Business and Sourcing & Trends verticals. Beyond AD, her writing has appeared in Business of Home, Inc. Magazine, Midwest Living, among others. Mel has moderated panels on trends, technology, and sustainability in design, as well as produced and hosted videos highlighting a range of industry subjects.
Need to Know
The Case for Recycled Water Showers—and 3 Other Kitchen and Bath Innovations from KBIS
From ultralow-flush toilets to recycled countertops, planet-friendly products made an impact at the fair
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Marketing
20 Interior Styling Secrets From AD's Go-To Stylists
Colin King, Mieke ten Have, and Michael Reynolds reveal their tried-and-true tricks for turning pretty interiors into magazine-worthy rooms
Industry Previews
Inside KBIS 2026—Here’s What Not to Miss at the Kitchen and Bath Show
Senior editor Mel Studach previews the luxury home appliances and plumbing fixtures coming to market this year
Fair
Paris Déco Off and Maison & Objet 2026: An AD PRO Essential Guide
Off to Paris? Here’s what’s new and notable at this season’s French design fête
Trends
The Paint Colors That Experts Predict You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in 2026
Benjamin Moore, Behr, Pantone, and more weigh in on their Color of the Year picks
AD100
The AD100 Designer Sourcebook: Craftspeople Top Talents Swear By
Here’s the list the pros never share. AD100 designers reveal the elite specialists and sources they trust with their projects, exclusively for AD PRO readers
Home Tour
Brunch With Babs Turned a Former Basket Shop Into the Connecticut Cottage of Her Dreams
The New York Times bestselling cookbook author and social media megastar thoughtfully restored an 1830 shingle-style home with Moore House Design
AD PRO Essential Guide
Mel Studach’s High Point Market Cheat Sheet: Fall 2025
The AD PRO senior editor (and High Point regular) flags the standout designer collabs, debut collections, and buzzy showrooms at this year’s market
Need to Know
11 Interior Design Books Pros Reference (and Recommend!) Time and Again
These are the reference library reads designers turn to for inspiration, education, and a welcome escape
Fair
Maison & Objet and Paris Design Week 2025: An AD PRO Essential Guide
Off to Paris? Here are the new products and design happenings not to miss at the citywide design festival
AD Pro
Inside AD’s Mountainside Soirée, Hosted With Marvin
At the cantilevered Pinnacle Sky residence, Salt Lake City-area designers, architects, and builders gathered for a fireside chat
Magazine
From a First Look at the Reimagined Waldorf Astoria New York to the Return of Seven Iconic Chairs, These Are AD’s Discoveries of the Month
What to buy, where to go, who to know
Need to Know
High Point Market Trends, Faye Toogood’s New York Mega-Show, and More News
Here’s what you need to know now
The Source
The Oddest Place Josh Greene Has Scored a Client—And Other Network-Building Tips
The AD100 designer shares his advice for early-career designers, the qualities he look for when hiring, and more
The Great Outdoors
The Best Outdoor Pendant Lights of All Kinds
Bring your backyard lighting scheme to the next level with these attractive hanging fixtures
The Source
11 Social Media Tricks That Actually Work for Top Designers
Athena Calderone, Young Huh, Justina Blakeney, and more share the best practices behind their social media strategies
The Source
How Rita Konig Gets Clients to Take Risks
The AD100 interior designer shares her trusted vetting process, as well as her tips for curbing client fatigue and encouraging design risk-taking
Need to Know
A Les Lalanne Heir Steals the Show at NYFW, Highlights From Mexico City Art Week, and More News
Here’s what you need to know now
The Source
Beata Heuman’s Detailed System for Keeping Her Firm Organized
The AD100 interior designer offers a lens into her design process, from how she approaches the research phase to client consult best practices, as well as the project management process that has helped her grow her practice
The Source
What Bunny Williams Knows for Sure After 6 Decades in Design
The AD100 Hall of Famer shares her career beginnings at the venerable firm Parish-Hadley, her advice for designers starting out today, and her next dream assignment