Netflix's 'Hack My Home': Who is Mikel Welch? Show's lead designer has made VIP green rooms for celebrities like Michelle Obama
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA: Netflix is set to launch the 'Hack My Home' series, featuring eight episodes dedicated to solving limited space challenges of some family homes. Expert design wizards who specialize in delivering captivating and practical transformations that maximize space will be seen unlocking the full potential of the living spaces. And it's safe to say that the magical renovations will leave everyone spellbound.
Mikel Welch is one of the experienced designers joining the cast of the new renovation show on Netflix. With a background in designing for prominent celebrities and political figures, Welch brings his expertise as the lead designer on the show. Viewers will be surely drawn to see how he manages to design around and deal with the space crunch in the featured homes.
Who is Mikel Welch?
Welch, the highly acclaimed interior designer and host of Quibi's unconventional show 'Murder House Flip', has achieved unparalleled success in the world of renovations. With a portfolio that includes being a former on-air personality of TLC's 'Trading Spaces' and being featured in magazines Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, and Elle Decor, Welch's talent has garnered widespread recognition.
It's safe to say that his exceptional expertise extends beyond the magazine features, as he has had the privilege of designing luxurious VIP green rooms for prominent celebrities such as First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Faith Hill, Steve Harvey, Harry Connick Jr, Joan Rivers, and Halle Berry. His ability to curate sophisticated spaces at an affordable price earned him a well-deserved place among House Beautiful's 2020 Next Wave designers. Notably, Welch's career in TV design came forth when Steve Harvey decided to hire him and feature the young designer on his show, according to House Beautiful.
From his early days constructing imaginary houses with Legos to his current position as the head of Mikel Welch Designs in New York, Welch's unwavering dedication to his craft and his impressive roster of celebrity clients have solidified his status as a trailblazing force in the industry. No wonder Netflix wanted him as the lead designer when they thought of launching a show like 'Hack My Home'.
Mikel Welch on Netflix's 'Hack My Home'
As the lead designer on the show, Welch brings an innovative and adventurous approach to home design. With his expertise in design and ability to create practical spaces on a budget, Welch promises to deliver an extraordinary experience by incorporating unique elements such as retractable furniture, hidden speakeasy-style home offices, and countless other surprising design elements. Welch even mentioned, "This is not another predictable and vanilla home makeover show. We have furniture that retracts from the ceiling, hidden speakeasy-style home offices, and so much more!"
'Hack My Home' a renovation show with a dream team of four designers starts streaming on July 7 at 3 am ET only on Netflix.