About

Michelle Waugh is the principal designer and visionary behind Michelle Waugh Interiors, where design transcends the ordinary and becomes an experience. Her creative journey is a testament to her relentless pursuit of innovation, a fusion of artistry and intuition, and a commitment to creating spaces that leave a lasting impression.

Her career began at LVMH, where she honed her craft under Christian Dior, immersing herself in the refined world of luxury fashion. This foundation shaped her innate understanding of elegance, sophistication, and the power of visual storytelling.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Michelle then launched her own fashion label based in New York, captivating a discerning clientele and securing placements in iconic retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Moda Operandi, GOOP, & Matches Fashion. Her designs have been worn by Michelle Obama, Drew Barrymore, Bella Hadid, and Emily Blunt among any others.

The shift from fashion to interiors was a natural evolution—a seamless transition that allowed Michelle to channel her refined aesthetic into the spaces where people live and create. Now, she curates and designs beautiful spaces for clients in blending timeless elegance with a contemporary sensibility.

Her work embodies a harmonious mix of beauty and function—spaces that inspire, captivate, and feel incredibly personal. Michelle’s designs are never just about interiors—they are a vision brought to life, a reflection of her clients’ stories, seen through her lens of artistry.

For Mariel Reyes, design has always been a tactile love language, a beautiful collision of feeling and function. Her journey began not with floorplans or fabric swatches, but with nail art. As a high schooler in Argentina, she enrolled in a manicure course simply for fun, unknowingly unlocking her passion for transforming small canvases into tiny, expressive works of art. That early instinct to create, to make beauty personal, has stayed with her ever since.

Though she once dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, her creative compass shifted closer to home. Raised by a father who is a builder, Mariel grew up surrounded by grout lines, tile samples, and the satisfying hum of construction. She quickly fell in love with the power of details, the way a space could be completely transformed by care, intention, and the human hand.

Mariel moved to the US and pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design at Paier College. She is extremely knowledgeable in design software and is the technical hand behind every floor plan, elevation and rendering. Mariel brings a soulful, hands-on approach to her work in interiors.

Having moved to the US, she understands the emotional resonance of “home,” and pours that sense of belonging into every project she touches. Her design lens is intuitive, layered, and deeply personal.

Natalia Baginski is a boundary-pusher, a design thinker, and a fresh force in our studio. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, she brings an inquisitive spirit to everything she touches.

For Natalia, design isn’t just about making something beautiful, it’s about creating an experience that is equal parts intentional, functional, and delightfully unexpected. Her approach is rooted in curiosity and adaptability, qualities that make her uniquely suited to today’s ever-evolving design landscape.

Beyond interiors, Natalia is also the studio’s right hand in all things brand and communication. She works alongside Michelle to craft strategic narratives across digital and social channels, always on the hunt for creative opportunities to grow and evolve the brand. Natalia doesn’t just design spaces, she designs stories. And she tells them with clarity, passion, and just the right amount of edge.

Hoai’s journey into design unfolded naturally, though it began in an unexpected place — studying physics in Vietnam. That foundation instilled in her a deep curiosity for how things work and an appreciation for structure and balance. When paired with her lifelong love of art, it evolved into a unique way of seeing and shaping spaces. Since moving to the United States, Hoai has found her passion in helping people create homes that not only look beautiful but live beautifully.

She earned her Associate Degree in Interior Design from CT State Community College and has since become an integral part of the studio, contributing to residential projects through space planning, client communication, and precise CAD work. Hoai approaches each project with a thoughtful, analytical eye and a reverence for craftsmanship — ensuring that every detail feels intentional and deeply personal to the client’s way of living. Her experience freelancing with an architecture firm further refined her understanding of construction and collaboration, allowing her to move fluidly between design vision and technical execution. Guided by curiosity and creativity, Hoai brings a grounded yet inspired perspective to the studio — one that celebrates the art of transforming ideas into tactile, livable realities.