Our Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection to our lived in homes.

Paulina Hospod

“A strong design-build firm begins with design leadership. For me, it’s important that every project has a clear creative lead from the start—someone who understands the full scope of design and sees it through to completion. I remain personally involved in each project, guiding both the design and construction to ensure a cohesive, well-executed result.

For me, design and construction are inseparable. With training in interior design, architecture, and years of leading job sites, I believe the strongest projects happen when creative vision and construction expertise operate as one unified model.”

Founder & Principal Designer

Paulina Hospod is a New York–based interior designer, architectural thinker, and the founder of House of Hospod, a boutique studio dedicated to high-end residential renovations and thoughtfully crafted interiors. Known for her refined material sensibility and rigorous attention to detail, Paulina creates homes where architecture, craftsmanship, and daily life are seamlessly intertwined.

With more than two decades of experience across design and construction, her work is distinguished by a rare ability to move fluidly between concept and execution. Each project begins with careful spatial analysis and architectural intention, ensuring that every interior is not only visually compelling but deeply considered in how it functions and endures over time.

Paulina holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the New York Institute of Technology and a Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute. She is also a licensed contractor in New York City, bringing a unique combination of design leadership and technical expertise to every project she leads.

Prior to founding House of Hospod, Paulina spent nearly fourteen years leading the respected design-build firm AhA!nteriors, where she oversaw complex residential renovations throughout New York City. Her experience guiding projects from initial concept through construction has shaped a practice rooted in collaboration, clarity, and a deep respect for the craft of building.

In addition to her studio work, Paulina serves as an Instructor of Professional Practice at the School of Visual Arts, mentoring emerging designers as they enter the profession. She is also an active member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Interior Design Society (IDS).

Her work has received wide industry recognition. Paulina was named a finalist for the 2025 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award, received the 2024 IDS Designer of the Year honor, and has been recognized as a Fixr Top Expert in both 2024 and 2025. Her projects have been featured in Architectural Digest, Brownstoner, and numerous other design and lifestyle publications.

Through House of Hospod, Paulina continues to create interiors defined by architectural clarity, natural materials, and spaces designed to be beautifully lived in.