A Principled Way of Designing

As a graduate of the interior architecture program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and veteran of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Jessica is also an astute and expressive mentor to the firm’s talented and accomplished architects and designers. Together they execute a range of projects and maintain the highest standards of excellence for their clientele.

Jessica and her team know creating satisfying, sophisticated luxury spaces requires a personal touch. Under her expert leadership, JLI associates work closely with each client, and often the client’s architects and contractors, to develop and execute relevant and innovative design solutions. They are attuned to the highly personal and intimate nature of the process, flattered to be invited into their clients’ homes and offices, and sensitive to the care and discretion it requires. This collaborative approach ensures that all the elements of a project—from furnishings and fixtures to color palettes and finishes—harmonize to bring the residence together and delight the homeowner.

To ensure the JLI team is able to give each project the personal attention it deserves, the firm is committed to remaining small and close-knit, and the number of projects taken on each year is limited. The skillfully executed homes featured in JLI’s portfolio prove the selective approach has paid off—whether the end result is traditional or ultramodern, vibrant or serene, formal or understated, each space is flawlessly executed and matches the homeowner’s requirements and ideals.

Thanks to JLI’s principled approach to design, commitment to collaboration and ability to synthesize and wield the tools and elements of their trade, the firm’s work has garnered numerous awards and been featured in myriad show houses and publications. More important than the awards and accolades, however, are the results—devoted clients and friends worldwide who relish the beautifully and strategically appointed homes created for them by the JLI team.