About Michael Valvo:
Michael Valvo is a seasoned Creative Director and Interior Designer with a passion for creating timeless, client-centric spaces that balance beauty, function, and individuality. Based in Sackets Harbor, NY, Michael brings decades of experience in high-end residential design, working closely with artisans, architects, and clients to translate personal stories into refined interiors.
A graduate of the New England School of Art and Design, with additional studies in design history at Boston Architectural College, Michael’s approach is rooted in both aesthetic depth and architectural understanding. His work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Better Homes and Gardens, Boston Magazine, and Industry Instincts, reflecting a distinctive eye for transformation and detail.
In addition to his professional design work, Michael has taught design fundamentals and developed curriculum for emerging creatives at institutions such as NESA/D and Cambridge Rindge and Latin. Whether consulting, teaching, or collaborating on full-scale projects, he thrives on distilling complex ideas into beautiful, livable solutions. When not designing, he enjoys gardening, watercolor painting, and cooking—creative pursuits that mirror his love of craft and culture.
A graduate of the New England School of Art and Design, with additional studies in design history at Boston Architectural College, Michael’s approach is rooted in both aesthetic depth and architectural understanding. His work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Better Homes and Gardens, Boston Magazine, and Industry Instincts, reflecting a distinctive eye for transformation and detail.
In addition to his professional design work, Michael has taught design fundamentals and developed curriculum for emerging creatives at institutions such as NESA/D and Cambridge Rindge and Latin. Whether consulting, teaching, or collaborating on full-scale projects, he thrives on distilling complex ideas into beautiful, livable solutions. When not designing, he enjoys gardening, watercolor painting, and cooking—creative pursuits that mirror his love of craft and culture.
