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“MID-CENTURY HYGGE,” COPENHAGEN (1950-1990)
2017 DXV DESIGN PANEL

“MID-CENTURY HYGGE,” COPENHAGEN (1950-1990)
2017 DXV DESIGN PANEL
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2016 COMPETITION (FINALIST)

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2016 COMPETITION (FINALIST)

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Welcome to Michele Alfano Design and thanks for fo

Welcome to Michele Alfano Design and thanks for following! For those of you who are new here…hi, I’m Michele Alfano, an interior designer with a unique path. I hold a master’s degree in architecture and once ran my own jewelry design company. I’ve always believed that creativity is multifaceted and so am I. I love bold eyewear, funky scarves, standout shoes, and pairing them with tailored suits and jackets. Style, for me, is personal…just like design should be. Each year, I grow more grounded—in life, in design, in purpose.

Over time, I’ve come to see the spaces I create as a kind of couture. Not simply designed, but composed…expertly shaped, emotionally tailored, and sewn with precision to reflect the unique sensory language and awe-inspired moments of each client.

This is the heart of Poetic Modernism®:
A signature approach where modern design becomes a vehicle for self-care. Where wellness isn’t just a goal, but a foundation. Where the unseen (your emotions), and your experiences (your awe)…shapes the seen.

At Michele Alfano Design, we believe that nurturing interiors begin with awe. Those breathtaking, grounding moments. These experiences hold emotional weight and we translate them into a sensory design language through texture, light, materiality, and sound.

The result? A bold, earthen luxury. Wellness-centric environments that captivate from the very first step and evoke both a visual and visceral experience. Wrapped in warmth, layered in texture, and shaped by tailored architectural forms, our interiors are designed to care for you, to envelop, inspire, elevate and empower.

If you are inspired to poetically transform your spaces whether residential or commercial, I would love to talk to you. Could be a phone call, zoom or I’m always up for a good cocktail. Mine is a cosmopolitan, what’s yours? #interiordesign #architecturaldesign #poeticmodernism®️ #michelealfanodesign #bergencountynj #rocklandcountyny #westchestercountyny #connecticut #newjersey

Haworth NJ New build progress 🙌🏻 @lcldevelop

Haworth NJ New build progress 🙌🏻 @lcldevelopment @nha.architects @michelealfanodesign #newconstructionhomes #haworth #newjersey

Tyler, your big smile and charm is felt by all who

Tyler, your big smile and charm is felt by all who meet you. From your signature “trust” to “watch me cook,” you chase everything you do with a fierce drive and heart. Lehigh University College of Business...so proud! We’re cheering you on with full hearts and teary eyes 💥🎓 #Proud #LehighBound

As a designer, I’m always inspired by the creati

As a designer, I’m always inspired by the creativity and craftsmanship I discover at @icff_official ….there’s a true sense of delight in exploring what’s new and connecting with makers who are pushing the boundaries of design. Trade shows like this are where innovation comes to life, offering fresh perspectives and materials that spark new ideas. Also fun to hang with design friend @56thstreetdesignstudio! My favorite from this year’s show was @larose.guyon their ethereal exhibit design and sculptural light fixtures were both poetic and groundbreaking #poeticmodernism® #design #icff2025