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MEET TISHELLE
Global Perspective. Local Mastery. Singular Vision.
Tishelle Ogunfiditimi is the Principal and Lead Designer of Haute & Polished Designs, a DC-based boutique firm with active projects across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. With 17 years of experience, her design language, contemporary modern with deep cultural resonance has been shaped by international travel, architectural collaboration, and an ongoing commitment to design education.
She approaches every project as a long-term investment in how a client lives, works, and presents themselves to the world. Her work has been featured in Bold Journey, Voyage LA, Shoutout LA, and the Washington Informer.
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A BOLD PERSPECTIVE ON ELEVATED LIVING
As design concepts evolve Tishelle sharpens her expertise through ongoing education in interior design in addition to an elite network of architects. Whether a project is large or small her enthusiasm and commitment never waivers.
Her design signature, bold wall coverings balanced by sophisticated, timeless finishes creates spaces with visual authority and lasting elegance. It is a tension she manages masterfully: daring enough to be memorable, refined enough to endure. But don't worry, she tempers that boldness with with sophisticated, yet timeless upholstery and finishing pieces. She's also a bonafide military brat so travel resonates with her deeply, she's always planning her next overseas adventure.
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MEET THE TEAM
United by Vision, Craft, and Excellence
GERSHEE
LATAIRA
NKECHI
Lataira is a Junior Interior Designer currently earning her bachelor’s degree in Spanish. She brings creativity and a thoughtful eye to every project, using her leadership experience to make intentional design decisions and confidently execute each space. Her personal style is modern eclectic, with a love for blending multiple design styles to create layered, visually engaging interiors. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her loving schnauzer, Shoto.
As the Executive Assistant & Customer Experience Coordinator for Haute & Polished Designs, Gershee brings organization, efficiency, and a thoughtful approach to every project she supports. With a background in Civil Engineering, she combines strong organizational skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset to help create seamless workflows and meaningful client experiences. Passionate about continuous growth and creative problem-solving, Gershee enjoys supporting teams behind the scenes while helping ideas come to life with structure and care.
Nkechi specializes in project and operations management, helping businesses improve execution through structured coordination, workflow optimisation, and clear systems. Her focus is on aligning teams, managing moving parts, and turning strategy into actionable results.