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We are a family owned business specializing in coastal outdoor furniture and kitchens located in Corpus Christi, Texas and life-long residents of the Coastal Bend.
Like many of our clients, we wanted an outdoor room and kitchen that we could enjoy without the constant replacement of outdoor furnishings that would rust, peel or fade in the coastal elements. We also wanted to enjoy our outdoor space free of mosquitos, intense sun and wind. The frustration of not finding everything needed for a successful outdoor room and kitchen and the encouragement of our friends and family, we decided to pivot our company to specialize and train in outdoor furniture and kitchens exclusively.
Lead designer and owner of Riviera Outdoor Decor
Melissa is a graduate of the New York School of Interior Design. She holds a Master of Science from Texas A&M, Magna Cum Laude; Bachelor of Business, Texas A&M, Finance and Accounting; Custom Home Furnishings Academy- 15 Certifications including Outdoor Living.
Melissa has been honored three times- 2018, 2019 and 2020, to have received the highly coveted and esteemed International (IWCE)/Vision In addition, Melissa has had her designs published numerous times in both national and local media. For more detail see "Awards and Recognition".
She is the former Vice President for the Custom Home Decor Network, former board member at large for the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) and the Immediate Past President for the Window Coverings Association of America- Virtual Chapter. She is also the Administrator for the Soft Furnishings and Upholstery Workroom- Network page of 1,200 members on Facebook.
Melissa started Riviera Decor almost twenty years ago followed by the Outdoor Furnishings store of Riviera Outdoor Decor.
Lead Engineer
Mark is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri with dual degrees in Chemical Engineering and System Science and Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude.
If something needs to be done that appears extremely difficult, requires precision and seems impossible, Mark is who we turn to. We credit Mark for the engineering behind the wind-resistant outdoor curtains.
Design Assistant and Studio Manager
DIane bring a vast experience of design, management and real estate experience. Diane is an integral part of our Riviera Outdoor Decor and Resorts
We have received numerous international awards and publications for our designs and workmanship. This means for our clients that you are receiving not only the best in design of outdoor decor, but a product that is made to the most stringent of standards as selected by industry leaders and judges.
We are the proud three time recipients of the coveted and highly competitive (IWCE)/Vision Magazine award for 2018, 2019 & 2020. IWCE/Vision Magazine is the "Academy Awards" for custom home decor.
Our notable win in 2019 recognized our innovations in wind-resistant outdoor curtains as feautured on the wall of our design office.
• Helser Brothers Designer Spotlight July 2020
• Second Place- Bedding and Pillows, International Window Coverings Expo/Vision Magazine 2020 Design and Workroom Competition
• Second Place – Curtains and Draperies, International Window Coverings Expo/Vision Magazine 2019 Design and Workroom Competition
• First Place – Curtains and Draperies, International Window Coverings Expo/ Vision Magazine 2018 Design and Workroom Competition (Watch award ceremony video below)
• Article- Outside Success with Outdoor Draperies, Vision Magazine, March 2019
• Article – Windproof Outdoor Draperies. Melissa Hammann Riviera Decor Bespoke Soft Furnishings Magazine – September 2017
• Article – Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Sunday Homes, May 28, 2017 . “Covered in Beauty”
• Article- Corpus Christi Caller -Times, Sunday Homes, September 21, 2014 “Fit for Royalty”
• Article- Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Sunday Homes, February 17, 2008 “Creative Reflections
• Article – Student Success Stories- Custom Home Furnishings Magazine, September/October 2008
