Belle Yemofio is Ghanaian interior and exterior designer, creative entrepreneur, and author. She is the Founder and Creative Director of EllenDavis Interior Design, a luxury interior and exterior design firm based in Accra, Ghana. Yemofio is widely recognized for her contribution to contemporary interior design in Ghana and Africa and is a multiple international and national award winner in the design industry.
Early Life and Background
Belle Yemofio was raised in a creatively inclined household shaped by strong artistic and technical influences. Her father is an architect whose lifelong career in design exposed her early to architectural thinking and spatial planning, while her mother expressed creativity through knitting and crocheting home accessories. This environment nurtured Yemofio’s appreciation for design, craftsmanship, and aesthetics.
She grew up alongside two brothers who are architects and a sister who is a confectioner, further reinforcing a family culture rooted in creativity, precision, and visual expression.
Education and Early Career
Yemofio began her professional career in the United States, initially working in the banking sector. She spent over thirteen years in banking, during which she developed strong analytical, managerial, and client-relationship skills.
While still in banking, she began decorating residential spaces for family and friends, gradually extending her work to personal properties. During this period, she cultivated a distinctive design sensibility, characterized by her interest in antique, bespoke, and globally sourced décor pieces, often discovered during international travels.
Transition to Interior Design
After more than a decade in banking, Yemofio made a deliberate transition into interior design, identifying it as her creative calling. She has since spent over eight years fully immersed in the profession, refining her expertise in residential and commercial interiors, exterior styling, and luxury space planning.
Her work is noted for blending functionality with refined aesthetics, creating interiors that balance elegance, comfort, and individuality.
EllenDavis Interior Design
EllenDavis Interior Design is a Ghana-based interior and exterior design firm founded by Belle Yemofio. The firm specializes in modern, detail-oriented interiors designed to reflect clients’ personal styles while maintaining a polished, catalogue-quality finish.
The firm offers end-to-end interior design solutions, serving residential and commercial clients across Ghana and beyond.
Services
- Design conceptualization and implementation
- Space planning
- Furniture, fabric, lighting, and accessories sourcing
- Styling and accessorizing
- Paint selection and plans
- Window treatments (blinds, curtains, and installations)
- Outdoor living and landscaping (pergolas, outdoor kitchens)
- Art selection and installation
- Procurement and delivery
- Lighting plans
- Wall coverings (graffiato, stonework, marblelite, wallpaper)
- Installation services (plasterboard, acoustics)
- Flooring solutions (parquet, tiles, carpet)
Awards and Recognition
Yemofio has received several prestigious awards in recognition of her excellence and leadership in interior and exterior design:
- Luxury Lifestyle Award (USA) – Best Luxury Residential Interior Designer in Ghana (2022)
- African Women Awards (Egypt) – She Achiever in Interior Design in Africa (2022)
- Ghana Industry CEO Awards – Most Respected CEO in Interior and Exterior Design (2021)
- Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards – Most Outstanding Female in Interior Design (2021)
Publications and Media Features
Belle Yemofio has been featured in several international and regional publications, including:
- FORBES AFRICA, The List (Small Giants) – June/July 2024
- Business Executive Magazine, Issue No. 105 (2021)
- Glitz Africa Living Magazine
- Dream Magazine Africa
- Humble Beginning Stories (Canadian blog)
- Ghana 365 (UK blog)
Authorship
Yemofio is the author of The Art and Science of Interior Design, a book that explores the relationship between aesthetics and functionality in interior spaces. The book combines design theory with practical application, offering insights into how interior environments influence well-being, productivity, and emotional connection.
Through the publication, she shares her professional journey, inspirations, and methodologies, positioning the work as a resource for both emerging and experienced designers.
Design Philosophy
Yemofio’s design philosophy centers on the belief that interiors should be both beautiful and purposeful. She emphasizes personalization, spatial harmony, and attention to detail, viewing interior design as a discipline that enhances daily living and human experience.
She has described client satisfaction as the most rewarding aspect of her work, noting that professional design can significantly transform how individuals relate to their spaces.
Legacy and Impact
Belle Yemofio is regarded as a leading figure in Ghana’s interior design industry, contributing to the elevation of design standards and increased visibility for African women in creative leadership roles. Through EllenDavis Interior Design, her authorship, and her award-winning work, she continues to influence contemporary interior and exterior design across the region.
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