Philia
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Mikel Welch
Mikel Welch is an American interior designer, television personality, author, and creative director known for creating interiors that balance timeless character with the realities of everyday living. His distinctive approach, often described as “primitive modern,” brings together antiques, collected objects, natural textures, and contemporary elements to create spaces that feel layered, personal, and enduring.
Welch first gained national attention through HGTV’s Design Star and has since appeared across numerous design programs, including Trading Spaces, Murder House Flip, and Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning Hack My Home. He currently serves as a design expert on The Drew Barrymore Show and a monthly contributor to The Today Show. His career also extends beyond television into residential interiors, set design, and creative direction.
In 2024, Welch participated in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York. The following year, he published his first book, The Forever Home, exploring an accessible and practical approach to creating character-filled spaces designed to evolve over time. Based in Los Angeles, Welch continues to work across interior design, television, publishing, and product collaborations.
Bethany Prince – SHH Architecture & Interiors
Bethany Prince is an Associate Director at SHH Architecture & Interiors in London, where she leads interior design and FF&E for a range of refined residential projects. Known for her calm, detail-driven approach, she creates interiors that feel effortless, welcoming, and quietly luxurious.
Her work spans super-prime homes across London and internationally, with particular expertise in Grade II listed properties and complex refurbishments. Rooted in a balance between classic and contemporary design, her interiors combine material richness, craftsmanship, and thoughtful spatial harmony. Recent projects include residences in Mayfair, Notting Hill, and Knightsbridge.
Madeleine Sloback
Madeleine Sloback is an interior designer specializing in thoughtfully curated residential spaces that balance functionality, warmth, and timeless design. From early in her career, she discovered a strong passion for residential interiors, finding the greatest reward in transforming collaborative client visions into highly personal homes.
With over a decade of experience, Sloback has worked on hundreds of homes, developing a deeply client-focused approach shaped by her ability to connect with a wide range of personalities and lifestyles. Her expertise extends beyond design alone, drawing from hands-on experience in finishing carpentry as well as multiple personal home renovations.
Leading a team of skilled designers, Madeleine combines creativity with practical construction knowledge to create spaces that feel refined, livable, and tailored to each client’s unique way of living.
Priya Mitrovic
Priya Mitrovic is the founder and Creative Director of Studio P Interiors, with over a decade of experience working with designers, architects, and developers in Vancouver, Toronto, and abroad. After spending time freelancing in northern Spain, she returned to Toronto to start her own studio, bringing a mix of global perspective and personal passion to every project.
Priya works closely with her clients throughout the entire design journey — from the first conversation and concept ideas to refining details and seeing the project through to completion. She’s dedicated to creating interiors that truly reflect her clients’ lifestyles, blending functionality, comfort, and timeless design in a way that feels both personal and
inspiring.
Ascend Design
Founded by Jasper Goh and Agnes Yap, Ascend Design is a Singapore-based interior design studio that crafts thoughtful, design-centric spaces grounded in emotional resonance and quiet sophistication.
As Principal Designer, Jasper leads the creative direction of the studio, shaping its distinct aesthetic language — one that balances restraint with warmth, and celebrates tactility, imperfection, and the lived-in beauty of space. His projects, such as The Bahru House and Amayadori House, reinterpret modern living through a lens of sensitivity and calm.
Agnes Yap, the studio’s Creative Director, brings a refined eye for proportion, atmosphere, and material harmony. Having designed many of Ascend’s residential works featured across its portfolio, his approach merges technical precision with an instinctive understanding of light and texture. Together, Jasper and Agnes cultivate a studio culture rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and curiosity — continually evolving the visual language of contemporary Singaporean design.
Negar Reihani
Negar Reihani is a Vancouver-based interior designer known for her refined, timeless approach to luxury interiors. With more than two decades of experience, her work spans a wide range of styles, each thoughtfully tailored to reflect the individuality, lifestyle, and aspirations of her clients.
Recognized for creating elegant yet highly livable spaces, Negar approaches every project with a balance of creativity, practicality, and close client collaboration. Her interiors are defined by understated sophistication, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of how people live within their environments.
Praised for her warmth, professionalism, and commitment to exceptional service, Negar has built long-standing relationships with clients across Canada, the United States, and internationally.
Caroline Milns – Zulufish
Founded in 2005, Zulufish is a multi-award-winning interior design consultancy, architectural practice, and design & build specialist based in West London. The company offers a comprehensive range of interior design and architectural services, along with an integrated design & build solution. With extensive experience in transforming even the most challenging properties into exceptional living spaces, Zulufish creates homes that reflect the unique personalities, tastes, and design values of its clients. Renowned for seamlessly blending old and new, the team combines cutting-edge technologies and finishes with creative, intelligent space planning. The result is not only visually stunning but also deeply functional and comfortable. For Zulufish, every project represents an opportunity to create something remarkable and distinctive—beautifully designed, expertly planned, and professionally delivered.
