US President-elect Barack Obama, Hollywood mogul Steven Spielberg and celebrity actress-model Cindy Crawford share at least one taste — they all have a yen for interior designer Michael S. Smith.

California-native Smith — who’s written two books on design — is working on 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha’s bedrooms, choosing items from “a variety of different outlets, kid-friendly everyday retail stores,” Michelle Obama’s spokesperson, Katie McCormick Lelyveld, told the Washington Post.

“Michael shares my vision for creating a family-friendly feel to our new home and incorporating some new perspectives from some of America’s greatest artists and designers,” added Ms Obama.

Smith had told Domino magazine last year that said he’d “love to redecorate the White House – I am sick of the paint color!”.

According to reports, he will focus on “the family’s casual style, their interest in bringing 20th century American artists to the forefront and utilizing affordable brands and products will serve as our guiding principles as we make the residence feel like their home.”