Since childhood, I've had an affinity for all things art and design. My creative journey began as a fine arts major, earning my bachelor's degree, followed by a master's in education. Building on this foundation, I further honed my skills at the Rhode Island School of Design, where I graduated from their interior design program. After collaborating with other designers and working in a kitchen and bath showroom, I went on to launch my own design practice.
I believe that the home is a personal oasis and should be a reflection of everything that one finds comforting and beautiful. Each client's lifestyle, needs, personal taste, and budget are integral to my process, ensuring that every design is uniquely theirs. My approach blends a classic, timeless elegance with fresh, modern sensibilities, often inspired by my New England roots and coastal influences. Natural materials are a large part of my aesthetic, infusing warmth and tranquility into the environments I create.
The greatest joy in my work is witnessing a client’s dream space come to life. Each project is more than a physical transformation; it’s a journey toward realizing a vision. I take pride in the relationships I build with my clients, and the satisfaction of delivering a space that was only dreamed of is what makes my work so fulfilling and meaningful.
Every aspect of your home design can be addressed and I am happy to work directly with your architect, builder or contractor to ensure that all of your needs and wants are met. My services can be tailored to meet specific project and budget guidelines while capturing your own personal style.
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"I highly recommend Jennifer Michael for any design projects for your home! She is easy to work with, collaborative, and quite talented. She designed our kitchen, bathrooms and worked on most every aspect of the design or our house, which was a "new build" near the shore. She has a great work ethic, excellent design suggestions and she truly made our house a home. I cannot say enough good things about her."
Kate G.
November 2024
"We really enjoyed working with Jennifer. Although our project was fairly modest (a kitchen plan and help with colors and furniture placement), Jen was attentive, thoughtful and patient. She is an excellent communicator and pays attention to details. We especially appreciate her work with our stone fabricator. Our new kitchen is truly lovely--just what we envisioned, but even better than we imagined. We look forward to working with her again."
Lee and Betsy
January 2023
"Jennifer has been a thoughtful and caring partner through the design process. She listens, is mindful of needs and taste, and follows through with commitments and vendors. It’s been a joy working with Jennifer and I’ll be calling again for the next project. "
Rhea B.
April 2022
"I hired Jennifer Michael to design a bathroom for the circa 1950’s bathroom renovation I was doing. The value of having the expertise of a great designer cannot be overstated. Jen saved me time, she saved me money & saved me from mistakes that would have impacted the aesthetic quality of the finished result. The contractor on the job had done bathrooms for years & admired her design for the front of the tub enclosure so much he changed the way he finishes them. In the end, I feel like I saved more than I paid, for her professional experience & impeccable taste. As a result, I don’t have any regrets or second guessing on a single aspect. I have a stunning bathroom I still can’t believe is mine. I highly recommend Jennifer Michael Design. I won’t do any future renovations without her."
Laura W.
February 2022
"We had an excellent experience working with Jennifer on designing an outdoor kitchen. While she is very creative, Jennifer also made sure to take into consideration what was important to us. The end result was outstanding and we would definitely work with Jennifer again She was very professional, knowledgeable, resourceful and just a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Mark C.
October 2021
"I used Jennifer Michael for renovations at my beach house in Mystic. She is professional and friendly. She has a great eye for space and knows exactly what looks good in a room and where. I will not hesitate to hire her for any future interior design needs."
Cecilia K.
July 2021
"We were referred to Jennifer Michael Design by our builder, knowing she came highly recommended. In the throes of construction, my husband and I could not have had more different tastes or hopes for our new home. Hands down, working with Jennifer was the one of the best decisions we ever made. She was able to listen attentively to both of us and translate the ideas into gorgeous and thoughtful designs. Her assistance with visual imagery, sourcing of options, and guidance throughout the design process was more than we could have hoped for. The result of her help is a home that we are proud to call ours. She combined the aesthetic that we were looking for with the function that a family needs for everyday life, working closely not only with us, but with our builder to insure even the smallest details were perfect.
She has been and continues to be a patient and knowledgeable resource for any and all questions that come up even now as we settle into our home. We have happily referred Jennifer to friends considering home renovations, and would recommend her talents and expertise to anyone looking to beautify their home."
Jennifer G.
September 2020
"I can’t tell you how pleased I am with Jennifer Michael design!! She did an amazing job remodeling my bathroom, and choosing custom window treatments for my home. She went above and beyond helping me to make great choices, and staying clear of my usual design mistakes!! You won’t be disappointed with her Professionalism."
Kym C.
November 2020
"We worked with Jennifer Michael on the major renovation of our kitchen and we couldn't be happier with our experience. My husband has been a general contractor for 46 years, in which he implemented the plans that Jennifer designed perfectly for us. She was able to show us 2D and 3D images of what our kitchen would look like and is extremely knowledgeable in her line of work. Jennifer was helpful beyond words in assisting us in choosing cabinets, countertops, tile, fixtures ,paint ect.. She has an amazing eye for design and cares so much about her clients. She wants you to have the look you love and will go the extra mile to make that happen for you, so that you are truly happy. Jennifer is always dependable and punctual, and I love her style. I really can't say enough about her, she is a gifted designer whom we will definitely use again in the future. We would highly recommend Jennifer Michael considering design services."
Barrie H.
November 2020
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