About

We are creators, aesthetic epicureans, and purveyors of good taste. Through design, instinct, and thoughtful strategy, our vocation exists in designing, art directing, and producing beautiful interiors, experiences and creative concepts to enhance life.

Dream Awake is a full service Interior Architecture and Experiential Design studio

Dream Awake started in 2007 as a stream of inspiration in the form of a tumblr blog curated by Estelle Bailey-Babenzien. It became the name of the company, housing all her multi disciplinary creative projects, as well as her philosophy for life. Today, Lead by Estelle and a her resource of experienced experts, Dream Awake Inc is a full service Interior Architecture and Experiential Design studio.

British born and raised and of half Ghanaian decent, Estelle graduated with a B.A. in Fashion at Central Saint Martins School of Art in London. She moved to NYC in 1999 and since then has spent her career in music (working with artist D'Angelo & Mark Ronson), fashion and interiors (as an independent creative director and designing interiors, retail spaces, furniture, visual merchandising), consulting (on brand and artist development), and art directing photo shoots, events and travel experiences. 

In 2015 Estelle founded NOAH with her husband, designer and founder Brendon Babenzien.