Context was founded by Melissa Cohen and established in New York City in 1999. Melissa is a graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology in New York with a BFA in Interior Design. She worked and trained with some notable firms such as Fox & Fowle, FRCH, and Jeffrey Kerbeykian Architects. Prior to her professional interior design career, Melissa spent over ten years as a fine artist and model maker for film, TV and architecture firms.
She was awarded an art grant in 1990 which brought her to Berlin, Germany. During this time she produced artwork and exhibited in the international art scene. This experience influenced her to shift to site-specific projects and socially conscious object-making which replaced work based on her own handicraft.
Designing pieces for fabrication and drawing proposals to scale led to her eventual migration to designing objects and spaces. Melissa has worked with a variety of residential and commercial clients. Her architecturally based interior design draws from both her interior design degree and experience in residential, healthcare, and commercial interiors.
She was awarded an art grant in 1990 which brought her to Berlin, Germany. During this time she produced artwork and exhibited in the international art scene. This experience influenced her to shift to site-specific projects and socially conscious object-making which replaced work based on her own handicraft.
Designing pieces for fabrication and drawing proposals to scale led to her eventual migration to designing objects and spaces. Melissa has worked with a variety of residential and commercial clients. Her architecturally based interior design draws from both her interior design degree and experience in residential, healthcare, and commercial interiors.
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When looking at a project, we respect that all the components must work hand in hand to create a successful outcome. While quality, timing and cost are essential factors in every step of the way, it is the specific challenges that arise in each project that make the end result exciting and unique. Our first step is to get to know our clients through our onboarding process.
Reviews (3)
Chris Bick
Aug 16, 2020
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I’ve worked with Melissa Cohen of Context ID for several months, and she is a pure delight. Her attention to detail, thoughtful approach, and knowledge of interior design trends are unparalleled. She's a ONE-STOP-SHOP for all of your renovation meets interior design and decoration needs. She has an incredible command of architectural design concepts and color theory that aren’t typically found with standard interior designers. And her list of contacts is incredible. If you want anything made or fabricated for your interior, then contact Melissa, pronto!
M. Howard
Dec 25, 2019
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My husband and I acquired my late parents’ home and found ourselves surrounded by three generations of family heirlooms, flea market finds and a mishmash of fine ornamentals and kitschy bric-a-brac. Now it was our turn to make the house our home. We were overwhelmed and underprepared for the task.
I contacted Melissa from Context. We arranged a site visit that was convenient for all of us. She arrived with a notepad in hand and a keen eye for all of the house’s potential. In 3 hours she provided us with fantastic direction and we are now very excited about the pending improvements she recommended
I contacted Melissa from Context. We arranged a site visit that was convenient for all of us. She arrived with a notepad in hand and a keen eye for all of the house’s potential. In 3 hours she provided us with fantastic direction and we are now very excited about the pending improvements she recommended
Sherrie N.
Nov 14, 2019
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I hired Melissa for her "boot camp" and in her first visit, she transformed several rooms in my home using things I already owned! She helped me prioritize amongst all my ideas and, at my request, gently eased me into a new, more updated comfort zone. She is a very good, patient listener with a great eye! Thank you!
