Style Spotters Spotlight

Galey Alix is a home design and renovation expert, former Goldman Sachs Executive, viral content creator and executive producer of her HBO Max series “Home in a Heartbeat with Galey Alix.” The Galey Alix Design business model is unique because all of the design work is a surprise to each client. People hire Galey specifically to surprise them. There’s another unique wrinkle to her business… she completes all of her renovations in a single weekend. Her viral install videos enjoyed by her 5+ million followers capture this entire process of weekend surprise renovations, as does her series on HBO Max.

Galey was ranked as the fourth most influential designer in the world by Vogue and her work has been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, on The Today Show, Rachael Ray Show, Tamron Hall Show, HGTV, and the Behind the BOSS podcast, among many others. Beyond her wildly popular projects reinventing spaces and invoking happy tears from the homeowners she’s surprising, Galey is an outspoken advocate for mental health, animal rescue/rehabilitation and self-empowerment.

Mikel Welch's journey from constructing LEGO furniture in Southfield, Michigan, to becoming a prominent figure in interior design has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2024, Mikel clinched an Emmy for his work on Netflix's hit series, “Hack My Home”, captivating audiences with his innovative approach to design. Currently, as the in-house design expert on The Drew Barrymore Show, Mikel continues to inspire viewers with his keen eye and transformative design concepts.

Mikel's creative prowess extends beyond television. His room at the 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House garnered acclaim from Elle Decor Magazine, securing a spot in the top ten designs—a testament to his influence in the design world. In 2019, his Mikel Welch Collection furniture line was handpicked for Oprah's Favorite Things list, solidifying his reputation for creating pieces that marry luxury with practicality.

Based in New York City, Mikel leads Mikel Welch Designs, a firm celebrated for its sophisticated and accessible approach to interior design. His expertise has been featured in House Beautiful's prestigious 2020 NEXT WAVE designers list, alongside accolades from Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, and Elle Decor, among others. Mikel's designs have graced the sets of HGTV, and he's lent his expertise to shows like TLC's “Trading Spaces” and Quibi's “Murder House Flip”.

Mikel's media presence extends to The Today Show, where he has been featured multiple times, sharing his insights and advice on design trends and home transformations. With a portfolio that includes designing VIP green rooms for luminaries such as Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Halle Berry, Mikel Welch continues to redefine luxury and elegance in interior design, making a lasting impact on homes and hearts alike.