A curated list of leading creative minds shaping Nigeria’s modern interior and lifestyle spaces.
1. Olugbenga Onabanjo — DecorEffect & Projects Ltd.
Interior Designer • Space Transformation Expert • Real Estate Innovator
Olugbenga Onabanjo stands as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic design and real estate innovators. A former banker turned creative strategist, he has built a reputation for delivering transformative interior solutions that merge functionality, aesthetics, and modern living principles.
With over 9 years of experience, Olugbenga leads Decoreffect and Projects Ltd., a full-service interior design and space finishing company renowned for bespoke home renovations, luxury styling, commercial fit-outs, and turnkey property development. His work spans homes, offices, lounges, hotels, and sophisticated lifestyle spaces across Nigeria.
2. Folakemi Oloye — Teal-Harmony Designs
Lead Designer • Contemporary Minimalist Specialist
Folakemi Oloye is widely celebrated for creating airy, modern, and minimalist interiors that balance texture, light, and form. Through Teal-Harmony, she has designed some of Nigeria’s most refined residential spaces, blending Scandinavian simplicity with African sophistication. Her approach is clean, functional, and deeply client-centered.
3. Tola Akerele — iDesign Studio
Pioneer • Afro-Contemporary Design Advocate
Tola is a veteran in the Nigerian design ecosystem, merging cultural authenticity with global elegance. Through iDesign, she crafts luxurious, warm, culturally rooted spaces for homes, hotels, and corporate environments. She is known for timeless interiors that emphasize detail and artisanal craftsmanship.
4. Sandra Edoho — Vivabella Designs
Celebrity Designer • Luxury Home Makeover Expert
Sandra is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable interior stylists, known for glamorous transformations showcased across media platforms. She specializes in creating modern, feminine, and elegant residential interiors, blending luxury finishes with functional layouts.
5. Obiageli Okonkwo — Interior Culture by Obiageli
Timeless Interior Specialist • Residential & Boutique Commercial Designer
Obiageli’s design philosophy centers on harmony, comfort, and bespoke styling. She is known for warm interiors that mix soft tones, curated decor, and intimate lighting. Her brand has shaped many high-end homes and boutique spaces across Nigeria.
6. Tega — Designing With Tega
Young Creative Visionary • Trend-Based Designer
Recognized for vibrant, youthful, and highly functional interiors, Tega’s work appeals to millennials, new homeowners, and creative professionals. Her style is bold, colorful, and expressive, often integrating modern textures and personalized spatial storytelling.
7. Uwaila Rita — Reo Interiors
Luxury Residential Stylist • Detailed Space Curator
Uwaila has carved a niche in delivering high-end home designs with strong detailing, bespoke carpentry, and thoughtful layouts. Her interiors often feature rich palettes, premium furnishings, and a fine balance between sophistication and comfort.
8. Mandy Oladimeji — Interiors by Paragon
Premium Residential Designer • Detail-Oriented Craftsman
Mandy is known for blending luxury design with structured functionality. Her work prioritizes custom-made furniture, lavish finishing, and elegant color schemes. She has delivered several remarkable home transformations across Lagos.
9. Dr. Napoleon Saviour — Dreemz Interior Concepts
Ceiling Design Specialist • Commercial Fit-out Expert
Napoleon is highly regarded for his mastery in unique ceiling concepts, LED lighting effects, office fit-outs, restaurants, lounges, and modern hospitality interiors. His innovative approach to spatial lighting has set him apart in the industry.
10. Tosin Adeyemo — PurpleLinen Interiors
Urban Space Designer • Modern Lifestyle Specialist
Tosin focuses on creating fresh, modern interiors perfect for young families, corporate professionals, and creative entrepreneurs. Her style is soft-modern, bright, and space-efficient, often featuring custom cabinetry and well-organized layouts.
11. Oyindamola Akinyemi — Honeyh Interiors
Elegant Home Stylist • Furniture Curation Expert
Oyindamola is known for crafting warm, graceful, and inviting home interiors. Her work emphasizes comfort, curved furniture pieces, soft palettes, and practical layouts for modern Nigerian families. She also leads premium furniture design projects.
12. Ndiana Ekpo — OasCavan Interior Design
Luxury Minimalist Designer • High-End Residential Specialist
Ndiana’s design language blends simplicity with high-end sophistication. Her interiors feel expensive, breathable, and deliberately curated. She is known for premium textures, clean aesthetics, and minimalist luxury.
13. Clement Tolulope — Pennak Nigeria
Commercial Design Expert • Architectural Interior Integrator
Clement specializes in large-scale commercial interiors including offices, hospitality facilities, and real estate developments. His designs integrate architectural elements, spatial flow, and durable materials tailored for high-traffic environments.
14. Blue Mahogany Interiors (Lead: Titi Ogufere)
Industry Veteran • Internationally Recognized Designer
A highly respected name in Nigerian design, Titi Ogufere brings decades of experience merging Afro-modern concepts with global design perspectives. She has championed industry growth through exhibitions, publications, and large-scale corporate interiors.
15. Eve — Eve & Tribe Interiors
Trendy Modern Designer • Youth Market Specialist
Eve has gained recognition for budget-friendly, stylish, and creative interiors popular with new homeowners and short-let developers. Her designs are vibrant, contemporary, and adaptable for small apartments and modern living spaces.
