Studio Padruno is a creative studio with a foundation in interior design and an appreciation for the things that make a place feel like its own.
What began as an interiors practice has grown into a home for all things creative. From residential spaces and hospitality concepts to personal projects, collected finds, and ideas worth sharing, the studio isn't defined by any one discipline or aesthetic.
There's a common thread through it all — a respect for tradition, an openness to the unexpected, and a belief that the best things are often a mix of old and new. Nothing too precious, nothing too perfect, and always room for a little personality.
Studio Padruno is as much about the creative process as it is the finished product. A place to explore ideas, share discoveries, and bring a point of view to life.
About
About Michaela
Michaela Padruno is an interior designer, creative director, and founder of Studio Padruno.
Raised in the Midwest with an appreciation for tradition and a love for the unexpected, Michaela has always been drawn to the way our surroundings shape the lives we lead. Her work spans residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors, but her interest has always been the same — creating spaces that look beautiful, feel personal, and make room for the moments that matter.
Her path into design began with fine art, where she developed a love for composition, color, and the process of creating something from scratch. She later earned a degree in Architectural Studies with an emphasis in Interior Design from the University of Missouri, bringing an architectural perspective to her creative background.
Over the years, her work has taken shape in private homes, restaurants, retail spaces, and wellness studios. Each comes with its own personality, but Michaela's approach is grounded in the same appreciation for character, thoughtful details, and the feeling a space leaves behind.
Away from the drawing board, she's just as happy arranging flowers, trying a new recipe, or finding an excuse to have friends over for dinner. Her love for making a home extends well beyond the interiors themselves — to what's cooking in the kitchen, what's on the table, and who's gathered around it.
Studio Padruno brings it all together. A place for the spaces she's designed, the things she's created, pieces she's collected, and whatever else catches her eye along the way.
Because at the end of the day, it's not just about how a space looks. It's about the life that happens there.