The Whistling Well, a design + wellness studio, was founded by Milena, a designer whose work sits at the intersection of environment, wellbeing, and the human experience.

Her formal education in architecture in Philadelphia nurtured a lifelong practice of making, questioning, and exploration. During these years, she studied abroad in Hong Kong, traveled extensively throughout China, and later returned to East Asia to live and teach in South Korea. Travel continued to shape her perspective, with Japan becoming an enduring source of inspiration.

Back in the United States, she spent over fifteen years practicing interior design and architecture within fast-paced corporate environments, working on store design for established luxury retailers in Philadelphia and New York City. The work was dynamic and creatively rewarding, but over time, it became clear that her deepest interest lived beyond aesthetics alone.

Her focus shifted toward the relationship between space and wellbeing—how light, materials, order, and layout affect the nervous system and daily life. After completing a transformative tidying process using the KonMari Method™, and witnessing the collective reassessment of home brought on by the pandemic, that connection came fully into focus.

The Whistling Well grew from this realization: that our environments impact our lives. They shape how we rest, think, heal, and live.

Our mission: to provide services that bring you closer to your joy and intentionally create beautiful spaces that promote your wellness.