Design Notes from the Studio
After 24 years designing homes across the US, Europe, and Asia, I returned to Colorado to focus exclusively on South Denver neighborhoods. This journal shares what I'm learning as I navigate Centennial kitchens, Littleton historic homes, and the unique challenges of designing close to home.
You'll find project stories, design philosophy, practical advice, and honest reflections on what it takes to create homes that work for real families.
Trust and Collaboration in Interior Design
A renovation is a partnership, not a transaction. Here's what trust and collaboration look like in practice for a good design process.
5 Things I Wish Every Homeowner Knew
Not the usual list. Five things I've learned after 24 years that most homeowners never hear, because most designers don't say them out loud.
Room Design Services: The Process
One room or several, the process is the same rigor as full-service, just a smaller footprint. Here's exactly how a Room Design project goes from first call to finished space.
JHD’s Full-Service Design Process | Part II
Full service interior design, construction through installation day; what happens once the design is complete, and how Jamie House Design stays involved through the build.
JHD’s Full-Service Design Process | Part 1
From the first conversation through contractor selection; what the design and planning phase of an full-service interior design project with Jamie House Design involves, and why it determines everything that comes after.
What Happens in a Design Consultation Start to Finish
Before the appointment, during the two hours, and the written notes after, here's exactly what a design consultation looks like from the moment you reach out to the day you have a plan.
Symmetry, Balance, and When Rules Are Worth Breaking
Most design rules exist for good reason. Here's which ones to follow, which ones to question, and how to tell the difference; for rooms that feel intentional rather than just correct.
How to Design Your Home When You Have No Idea What Your Style Is
Not knowing your style isn't a problem to solve before hiring a designer, it's an honest place to start. Here are the questions that can get you started on the journey to finding your style.
Designing for the Life You're Living: How to Make Your Home Work Better (Without It Looking Like You Tried)
Create a beautiful home that works for how you live. Expert advice on functional design, smart storage, and effortless living from interior designer serving Centennial, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, and Littleton.
Building New vs. Renovating in Centennial & South Denver: A Designer's Guide
Deciding between building new or renovating in Centennial, Highlands Ranch, or Castle Pines? An interior designer breaks down costs, timelines, and what works best for your family.
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