Ella Mihov — Founder & Creative Director

Ella Mihov grew up immersed in architecture and design—from her earliest years in Europe to a lifetime shaped by craft, materiality, and a layered sense of space.

Her path blends discipline and reinvention: from Goldman Sachs to launching an award-winning wellness startup, to a decade at Google leading innovation in the smart home space. Along the way, her passion for interiors evolved—from personal renovation projects to high-touch residential and commercial commissions.

Now based in Fort Lauderdale, Ella leads Studio Eleonora with a focus on wellness-driven luxury and thoughtful, long-term design. Her work integrates aesthetic precision with systems that support health, clarity, and everyday living.

Ella holds degrees from Duke University and The Wharton School, and formal design training from NYIAD.

Studio Eleonora specializes in full-service interior design for Residential & Yacht owners. For developers and hospitality brands, we also offer strategic consulting through our Advisory services.

Our Team

Experts dedicated to realizing your vision

Based in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Studio Eleonora designs for private residences, bespoke yachts, and new developments in South Florida and beyond.

We’re a small, agile team of designers and executors. Our talent spans architectural and interior design, CAD and 3D visualization, FF&E sourcing, owner’s representation, and project management. Every project is staffed with dedicated specialists, handpicked to meet its unique scope and vision.

We work with a trusted network of curated vendors, artisans, and tradespeople who share our commitment to craftsmanship, quality and integrity.

Design Philosophy

Studio Eleonora was founded on the belief that true luxury interiors carry an aesthetic that revitalizes the soul, while staying grounded in intense durability and function. We believe spaces can do more; 90% of life is spent indoors - and thus have an added depth in wellness-driven design.

Every project begins with a partnership with our clients. We study our clients’ goals and together help bring forth their visions. We also consider the location and seek to enhance the project’s sense of place rather than overwriting it.

In my years in tech in Northern California—working at Google and leading smart home experiences—I optimized interiors through the digital world. I led teams, built AI strategies, and solved problems for the home. But nothing compares to
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