Design Notes from the Studio

After 20 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.

Jamie House Design 9/3/25 Jamie House Design 9/3/25

Where I Shop: Denver-Area Sources Worth Knowing

The local Denver showrooms and stores I return to most often; tile and stone, antiques, plumbing fixtures, art, and fabric, and what I specifically go to each of them for.

Jamie House Design 8/27/25 Jamie House Design 8/27/25

Natural Materials I'm Using Right Now (And Why They Hold Up)

Lava stone, limestone, reclaimed wood, cork, limewash; the natural materials worth specifying right now and the honest practical case for each.

Jamie House Design 8/20/25 Jamie House Design 8/20/25

The JHD Design Process: What Happens, Start to Finish

What working with an interior designer involves; every phase from discovery call through installation day, with honest timelines and what to expect.

Jamie House Design 8/13/25 Jamie House Design 8/13/25

Before + After: A Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Opening one wall changed the entire living space. How a dated, closed-off kitchen became the center of how this couple lives, without starting over.

Jamie House Design 8/6/25 Jamie House Design 8/6/25

Design for Wellness: How Interiors Support Peace, Joy & Creativity

Why some rooms feel good to be in and others don't, the specific variables that make a difference, and what you can do about them without a full renovation.

Jamie House Design 7/30/25 Jamie House Design 7/30/25

The Art of Layering: How to Make Your Home Feel Collected, Not Decorated

The difference between a room that feels collected and one that feels decorated, and the specific details that get you from one to the other.

Jamie House Design 7/23/25 Jamie House Design 7/23/25

Inside a JHD Home: A Cozy Modern Refresh for an Empty Nester Family

A whole-home renovation in Centennial; gut kitchen, primary suite, and architectural refresh, designed for a couple ready to stop living in the house their kids grew up in.

Jamie House Design 7/16/25 Jamie House Design 7/16/25

Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Interior Designer

Thinking about hiring an interior designer? Ask these questions first. Centennial CO interior designer explains what matters when choosing who to work with.

Jamie House Design 7/9/25 Jamie House Design 7/9/25

What Personalized Interior Design Means (And What It Doesn’t)

Every designer says they personalize. Here's what that requires; the questions, the listening, and why starting from scratch usually isn't the answer.

Jamie House Design 4/15/25 Jamie House Design 4/15/25

What I Brought Back from Milan Design Week 2024

A year out from Salone del Mobile 2024; Villa Necchi, Gaggenau, Bocci, THG Paris, and how the trip inspired change in how I think about materials, craft, and how design impacts lifestyle.

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