our ethos

A black and white portrait of a man and a woman standing side by side, both wearing dark sweaters and pants, against a plain background.

We approach spaces holistically—embracing a dialogue between landscape, architecture, finishes, furnishings, decor and art.  

Through the lens of our contemporary sensibility, we interpret spaces with an embrace of historical references that lend interest and rootedness.  The considered, sometimes playful, juxtaposition of the modern and antique lends itself to interiors that are both beautiful to behold as spatial compositions, yet invite a level of intimacy to their experience.  

Two people seated among foliage in a monochrome studio setting.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long hair, wearing a dark sweater, smiling slightly, and resting her head on her hands.
Black and white photo of a man standing on stairs with a drink, watching a woman walking up past him. The background shows framed abstract artwork.

We believe that balance is a cornerstone of successful interiors and work with clients to create spaces that are an evocative assemblage of elements.  When all aspects are conceived in concert—blending high and low, finding beauty between honest simplicity and the truly exceptional, indulging the joys of both exuberance and restraint, allowing for spontaneity amidst careful intentionality—spaces are elevated by harmony, are imbued with expressiveness, and convey personality.

Alongside clients, we work to develop spaces for living, to design rooms which are functionally defined by their needs, desires, and wishes.  Together, we create interiors that are refined, considered, layered, and evocative.

J+D are NCIDQ Certified and LEED Accredited.

Black and white photo of a seated man in formal attire and a standing woman in a long dress, in a studio setting with lighting equipment.
Black and white portrait of a person seated behind a table, wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt and a wristwatch. The individual has short hair and is looking directly at the camera, resting one arm on the table.
A black and white photograph of two people facing each other. Both are wearing white dress shirts and large bow ties. One person is smiling with arms crossed, while the other has a hand on their hip. The background is plain and neutral.