Defining luxury textiles can be as varied as the designers themselves. These materials, whether fabric, trim, or rugs, can elevate any room's design. Luxury textiles are often handcrafted, plush, detailed, and delicate. However, we have recently added luxury performance textiles to homes that are easy to clean and work well with families. Using luxury textiles as accents, such as on ottomans, throw pillows, or Roman blinds, keeps the budget at bay. No matter your financial constraints, there is always a way to incorporate luxury within your budget. Here are 4 luxurious textiles for inspiratio ..read more

Color is one of the many layers that shape how a room feels and evokes emotion. When working with clients, we always ask how they want their home or space to feel. This is an essential question because we want to understand the emotion they want to convey before selecting colors, materials, and finishes. In exploring color and emotion, we are taking a journey through how color is artfully used in dining rooms to evoke emotion. Crafting Comfortable & Cozy Spaces If you want to create a cozy, comfortable feeling in a room, warm-toned neutrals and earth tones "feel" like you want to stay a w ..read more

Our client service team fields many questions from clients, as do I when we do our initial consultation. We have addressed four of these common questions that we get asked. Please drop us a line if you have any additional burning questions. We would be happy to answer in a future post.  1. When is it time to bring in an interior designer? If it’s your first time working with an interior designer, you may wonder exactly how we can help you with your design and furnishings project. Whether you're starting from scratch without any members of your design team or if you already have professio ..read more

It is that time of year again. It is a time for reflection, goal-setting, and daydreaming. 2023 was a year of alignment filled with growth, intention, and accolades. As I head into this 15th year of entrepreneurship, I am still sewing seeds, but I am always so grateful to the clients and vendors who have been a part of this journey with me.  I received a few incredibly heartfelt cards in the mail over the holiday season, and one note from a client read, "We have loved working with you and can't wait to see your vision for our home come to life in 2024/25." Here’s a review of what happene ..read more

A home should be a true reflection of the people living in it, capturing their individual tastes and style preferences, right? However, when we delve into the distinct preferences of each partner, we often uncover common ground and unique differences. The magic of design unfolds within these divergent tastes, and our role is to blend and navigate through your preferences with an expert’s eye. Here’s how we approach this challenge… 1. We Always Welcome & Encourage Transparency I consistently emphasize to my clients the importance of complete honesty throughout the design process. If they d ..read more

Home is more than just a showroom; it's a tapestry woven with adventures, memories, and experiences. We firmly believe that the foundation of a beautifully designed and cherished home lies in guiding our clients through a journey of self-discovery. We understand that this method may not be for the faint of heart; it requires our clients to join us in a collaborative space of vulnerability and trust.  However, through this unique approach, we gain an intimate understanding of the design elements that will infuse your space with moments of surprise and delight. As part of this self-discove ..read more

We often get asked about what to do with old furnishings, and over the years, we’ve compiled these resources. The most successful projects are when our clients are well prepared, which includes sharing what furnishings they want to keep, donate, or sell. Our receiving warehouse offers item removal (for a fee) for our full-service clients, leaving ALL the heavy lifting and decisions in our hands. Whether you have a designer conducting full service design OR if you are simply looking to find resources for upcoming home projects, this list is for you — you’re welcome! . 1. Donate to Help Others ..read more

After re-examining my firm’s goals and purpose early in 2023, we landed on our vision statement: Changing the world one home at a time.  And, after months of communication and details, that is precisely what we accomplished for a young mom and her son. Through my client work, I partly sponsored this incredible endeavor of an Up and Out, which moves a Heading Home family from a shelter into permanent housing and fully kits out the new home.  Heading Home has a special place in my heart. In the past, I have been fortunate enough to create tables and bar carts for auctions to benefit H ..read more

  PS. iPhone pics and no photoshop work means that you get to see the “in progress” shot You know what they say, the cobbler has worn-out shoes, and sometimes it takes a designer way too long to update just one small room. Case in point is my guest bedroom at home. It was a beautifully finished room, but my teenage daughter decided this old guest bedroom would make a far better bedroom for her, and finally, I acquiesced. Her old room needed new window treatments, and the walls needed painting, so we switched rooms, and now I have a newly painted guest bedroom (my home office, too) with p ..read more

Justine Sterling Design LLC (JSD) is a full service residential interior design firm situated in Stoneham, Massachusetts, serving clients throughout the Greater Boston area. Using our combined team efforts, the positive experience for our clients is as important as the finished spaces that we design and curate for them. Equally important is creativity and objectivity. Please review the requirements for the Junior Interior Designer position and apply below if you think you’ll be a great fit. Job Description The Junior Interior Designer reports directly to and collaborates and contributes on pro ..read more