J. PATRYCE DESIGN

We love what Joan and her entire team did in our home! We worked with Joan on our living room and dining room. Her team immediately came up with ideas we were excited to explore, including doing a built-in in our narrow dining room to maximize the space. We wanted the space to fit our extended family for holidays and get together, be put together but not formal, and be a place to have dinner daily if we wanted. They delivered beyond what we had hoped. The project was finished right before Covid, and it was a magical place for our family to gather daily for meals - we never thought we would appreciate a room more than we have this one. Not far behind is our living room - a place we enjoy daily. It is beautiful, functional, and inviting. Exactly what we wanted for our two young boys and us. We highly recommend Joan and her team!

Joan transformed our home from a "white box" to a beautiful, comfortable and functional home. Her eye for detail is what makes her work special. The right hardware, fabrics, furnishings, styling, etc. all work together to create home that make guests (and us!) say "wow". I went from having buyer's remorse after we bought our home to never wanting to leave. Every room I enjoy spending time in and the solutions she gave for a busy (and clutter-prone) household simply improved our quality of life. Everything has a place in this beautiful home!

The duplex we purchased was designed by J. Patryce Design and we hired them after to furnish and decorate. We could not be happier and love our home! Joan has impeccable taste and very high standards. We really did not know what we wanted to do with our home except we were working on a budget and needed the space functional for our growing family. Joan was able to take the lead with minimal direction from us and create an environment that is perfect for our family. She designed custom built-ins, selected and installed wallpaper and window treatments, and picked out and installed all our furniture, lighting, and decor. We trusted them throughout the whole process and it was a completely stress-free experience for us. Joan went out of her way to ensure everything was perfect and any punch list items were addressed immediately. We could have never come up with the design or managed the process ourselves. We highly recommend J. Patryce Design and using them was a great investment.

The attention to detail was perfection. I never imagined how incredibly beautiful my home would look; every aspect is so completely unique. I am truly happy with the final presentation.

Bottom Line: J. Patryce Design is a first-class home interior design firm. We are so happy with our newly-designed and renovated home and we could not have done it without Joan and her wonderful team. Joan is a wonderful designer, an expert in every aspect of the design and renovation process and a truly collaborative partner. We are so happy with our home – what a transformation! We are so thankful to Joan, Amanda and the entire J. Patryce Design team. They are simply the best and we highly-recommend them. Our project. We started the initial “discovery” phase all the way back in September 2017, when we first started design meetings in earnest with Joan and Amanda. At this point, we were still determining exactly what we wanted to renovate in our condo and how much we could afford on our budget. Early on, we decided that for our project we wanted to work with a designer. After reviewing Joan’s portfolio and meeting with her, we quickly decided she was the right designer and the right “fit” for us. She and Amanda were our first design and renovation “team members” and they partnered with us throughout the entire design and build process (approximately, January – November 2018). We have a two bedroom, 1,260 square foot condo. Our renovation ended up including a total re-design and re-build of our kitchen, master bathroom, and guest bathroom. We also painted the entire condo and refinished the floors. From receiving the city permits (May 2018) to completing the major work (October 2018), it was basically a 5 month build phase. Wonderful Designers. First of all, we really loved Joan’s design style which we evaluated from her portfolio of work and conversations with her. Her “aesthetic” was for us the right combinations of style, form and function. First of all, J. Patryce’s design approach is absolutely holistic. They see and “create” the whole space including the décor, furniture, textures, etc. Though we did not end up taking all the design recommendations in this renovation project primarily because of budget (e.g., we did not do a custom built-in in the dining area; we did not buy all the recommended furniture and decor), we greatly appreciated how Joan and Amanda helped us visualize what was possible and how the elements could come together. During the design process, they were attentive to our tastes (i.e., what we had on our Pinterest board) however they provided excellent design direction which really opened our minds and pushed us (in the right way). They brought us combinations of design options, materials, textures, furniture, décor fixtures, colors, etc. that we would not/could not have picked ourselves…and the results were simply beautiful, fresh and uniquely for us. Throughout the project, we observed and experienced Joan’s impressive ability to shift gracefully and purposefully from the big picture - how the overall design will all come together in space – to the smallest of details. She has wonderful attention and command of every single, little detail which was really helpful for our education process and for developing a strong trust that Joan and her team were attending to every element in a proactive way. Thoughtful Advisors. We had a lot to learn throughout the design and renovation process, from the activities and sequencing, realistic schedule and budget to choosing the right general contractor. Joan and Amanda were great teachers and consultants on the process. As first-class designers, they also have first-class (and sometimes expensive) tastes in materials, appliances and décor. High-quality is certainly one of Joan’s design principles. Having said that, Joan listened to and understood our preferences, priorities and ultimately budget and created a design that achieved our vision for beauty, form and function while being budget conscious. She and Amanda brought options, discussed pros/cons and the costs transparently and provided thoughtful recommendations. Quite honestly, by the middle of the renovation we had such a trust in their design prowess and how they understood our needs and preferences, in 99% of the design choices/changes we defaulted to Joan’s recommendation. She got it right every time. Collaborative and Trusted Partner. J. Patryce Design is a small team. And for us, that was a plus – we knew that we would be working directly with Joan and Amanda throughout the project. As we would learn during the process, some of the most valuable support that Joan and Amanda provided were their ownership and accountability throughout the renovation and how they collaborated and solved problems with our general contractor, foreman and other team members. To be totally fair, we also had a GREAT general contractor and foreman (from Platinum Construction LLC). However, Joan and Amanda really allowed us to focus on our day jobs; we never had to worry about coordinating between design and contractor teams, cabinet/countertop/everything deliveries, back-and-forth about measurements/plans/fixture placements. J. Patryce Design took so much stress out of our lives by partnering so well with our contractors and solving any and all problems collaboratively and proactively. We appreciated all of this so much. With our entire renovation team, we had so much trust that stuff was just getting done in the right way. Even with things on the final punch list, they worked with subcontractors and vendors to get stuff fixed without question. We had a wonderful experience working with J. Patryce Design and we highly-recommend them as your design partner. Thank you so much to Joan, Amanda and the J. Patryce Design family and team for creating a wonderful home for us.

Joan and team did a beautiful job on our home, including designing builtins, built-in bar, fireplace, master bath and sourcing rugs, wallpaper, furniture and lighting. The scope of our project increased following our initial engagement due to unforeseen circumstances, but Joan was able to accommodate. Joan really brought our vision to life and we get so many compliments from every person that visits. She is not cheap but she is upfront about what you should expect to spend, tries hard to stay within your budget and you absolutely get what you pay for!

My husband and I really struggled with the decision to hire an interior decorator. We have wildly different tastes and we weren't sure if someone would be able to help us find things we'd both be really happy with. Our project was a gut renovation and we knew we needed to find someone we could work well with, who actually listened to our needs and was able to deliver the end result we were envisioning. We interviewed a few decorators in town and decided to hire J. Patrice Design. They seemed to really understand our styling differences, the scope of the project and we were impressed that they were able to immediately provide us with examples of styles that could make us both happy. Our project lasted approximately 10 months. We found the entire team at J. Patryce Design to be knowledgeable, professional and responsive. If fact, I'd say they were more responsive than our architect and contractor! The flow and functionality of our home is exactly what we wanted. We couldn't be happier with our end result! We opted for custom cabinetry throughout, which we were a little skeptical of at first, but we're so happy we made that investment! Not a day goes by when we wish we had done something differently. We are so pleased with the entire project! Joan and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with and I hope we have future projects with J. Patryce Design.

Joan was tremendous in every aspect--really listening to what we wanted, finding high quality items and services at costs that fit our budget, brilliantly prioritizing our budget, constantly surprising us with interesting, affordable items that fit our aesthetic. We couldn't be happier.

My husband and I have worked with Joan for over a year. She was very instrumental in designing our condo's kitchen remodel and helped us completely furnish our dining, living, entry hall, powder room and master bedroom. We love her style (clean, elegant and serene). She is a meticulous professional with high standards for herself and the contractors she hires.

Joan and her team are top notch designers. Could not have asked for anything more. Always appreciated her ability to work within a variety of budgets and yet not sacirfice quality.

Joan Enger was worth waiting for!!! We "downsized" and I was at a loss - nothing fit - nothing worked in our new home. I did some research and was given a recomendation from some gals over at Viyet - a online designer consignment company I work with. I called Joan and she was honest and said I am busy finishing up some projects - I give them all my personal attention - thats what I am all about - its my name and my work. I sent her some pictures of my home and some inspiration photos so she could see what was I was looking for. She met with me at my home and I instantly loved her and her ideas. We scheduled a start date a couple of months away which was a test to my patience but she pulled 7 rooms in my home together in a matter of months. Her aesthetic is amazing, her creativity is endless, she works with your budget and is very responsive - the woman never sleeps. Her contractors are experienced and professional and she orchestrated it all. I now love my home and how it has evolved and Joan made it all possible!!!

J. Patryce design worked with us to decorate four significant rooms in our apartment- living room, dining room, family room and master bedroom. Joan, the founder, listened to our ideas and then we worked collaboratively to execute this vision. She helped us with everything from couches and tables to wallpaper and rugs to throws and piillows. She did a great job of sourcing and customizing so that we were able to get beautiful furniture, rugs and fabrics at the best possible prices. Our home is stunning and much of it is thanks to her!