Michael Ellison
A native Texan, Michael Ellison relocated to New York City in 2001 to begin a successful acting and modeling career. Years later, he took his creative passion and love for design and transitioned to the interior design world.
He gained experience at top design firms, including Philip Gorrivan Design, Eric Cohler Design, Thom Filicia, and David Kleinberg, where he honed his skills in interior design and worked on numerous residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, including Grace Bay Club and Resorts and Sea Oaks, among others.
As his career progressed, Michael joined WorkshopAPD and quickly rose to a leadership role as the Design Director of the Interiors Department and was promoted to Associate, bringing in his projects and managing a team of 15 to handle 15-20 projects simultaneously, gaining valuable experience in ground- up construction and renovations in New York City and abroad.
In March 2022, Michael founded his firm, Studio Michael Ellison, in Midtown Manhattan. Michael and his team have designed a luxury portfolio in NYC, Nantucket, Texas, Palm Beach, and Turks and Caicos.