client reviews
“jenni understood what we wanted better than we did.”
“We hired Jenni Leasia Design to remodel our kitchen and powder bath on the main floor, and add a new jack and jill bathroom on the second floor. The house is in NE Portland and was in rough shape. We are empty nesters and wanted the kitchen to function for us when we are home along, but also when our four grown children and their friends are visiting. Jenni understood what we wanted better than we did and we love our new kitchen and bathrooms. They function perfectly and are so beautiful, and are respectful of the 1920s character of the home. One daughter visiting this past weekend asked what I would change if I could, and I could not think of a single thing!” - Nancy, M., Irvington
“combining utility and clean, beautiful aesthetics”
“As a general contractor I've worked with Jenni Leasia Interior Design on a couple of sizable high quality renovations. Jenni and her team of professionals are a pleasure to work with. They listen and communicate well and they're organized. They respond quickly if homeowners request changes or additions to the scope of work even when a project is already underway. Their plans are clear and detailed. But most of all, they have unparalleled design sense. If you're looking for a design company to combine utility and clean, beautiful aesthetics for your kitchen, bath or other interior space, you can't go wrong with Jenni Leasia.” - Brian S., NE Portland
“A space I love coming home to”
“I recently downsized and purchased a townhome. Fearing buyers remorse, I enlisted the help of Jenni and her design team to make my new space a home I would love coming home to. Mission accomplished! With Jenni’s great style and eye for detail, my rather dark townhouse was transformed to a bright, updated and comfortable space! New flooring, carpet, kitchen, bathrooms, furniture, window treatments and lighting- I love it all! Jenni and her team were professional, open to my ideas and cognizant of my budget. I am forever grateful!” - Mary, M., Lake Oswego
“tHE rESULTS ARE FAR BEYOND WHAT WE COULD HAVE IMAGINED”
“We began working with Jenni Leasia and her team early on in a complex and challenging full-house renovation. From the outset, Jenni listened closely to our ideas and developed a strong understanding of what we were looking for in a home. She was deeply attuned to the existing architectural style, the surrounding area, the light and, perhaps most importantly, how we as clients envisioned living there. Combining this with her broad knowledge of design aesthetics, materials, color, and scale brought the many disparate parts of the project into a cohesive whole. Her ideas and suggestions – based on a keen sense of what would work, and what wouldn’t – helped turn a few basic ideas for a 25-year-old house into an extraordinary and stunning transformation. While Jenni and Jessica provided exceptional design creativity at an affordable price, they also provided invaluable functional advice, ideas, and support. The kitchen redesign was a collaborative effort based on exactly how we would use it – and it has proven to be perfect. Bathrooms were elegant without going over the top. And when we decided to have several custom elements made for the house, Jenni’s extensive contacts with suppliers and subcontractors helped ensure that each element was fabricated to precise specifications and fit well within the overall design. This detailed, hands-on approach – coupled with a consistently positive and problem-solving attitude, and unfailing good humor – made a long and challenging project much more bearable than could normally be expected. Jenni and Jessica were an absolute pleasure to work with, and the results – a beautiful, functional, and comfortable home - are far beyond what we could have imagined. We couldn’t have done it without Jenni and her team. We give them our highest recommendation.” - John & Dona T., Council Crest
“A DESIGN THAT OPENED OUR MINDS TO EVEN GREATER POSSIBILITIES”
“I am pleased to write a review for Jenni Leasia Design. When my wife and I began to research designers for a major remodel in our home, we focused on the criteria of someone who would truly listen to us, understand our needs and budget, provide creative solutions, push our thinking, and create a terrific design. Jenni Leasia Design was our choice. Jenni and her team exceeded all our expectations. We began with a meeting in which they truly listened to us and developed an understanding of what we wanted to achieve in our remodel. The result was a design that opened our minds to even greater possibilities. Their work is creative, meticulous, and professional. They were in continuous contact with us to ensure we understood where we were in the process, could provide input, and have all our questions answered. We feel very fortunate to have discovered and worked with Jenni Leasia Design. I highly recommend Jenni Leasia Design. Select them as your trusted designer....you'll be glad you did.” - Bob & Sue J., SW Portland
“the feeling of peace, fun, and love in our home”
“I was completely overwhelmed with the remodel process, Jenni heard me. She helped us accomplish exactly what we wanted. Working with Jenni was a terrific experience, and I highly recommend her. We love coming home. Our house feels right, and without her help we would have made a lot of costly mistakes and wouldn’t have the feeling of peace, fun, and love in our home that we so wanted to achieve.” - Mark & Amy W., NE Portland
“MASTERS AT QUALITY”
“They are masters at quality, and most important, they CARE about the project and outcome as much as we did. When reviewing options, Jenni and team would reinforce how important it was to them that we were happy with the process.” - Jeff S., SE Portland
“HER DESIGN AESTHETIC IS BEAUTIFUL AND TIMELESS, BUT STILL UNIQUE”
“My husband and I recently built our dream home and I would have been lost without Jenni. Our goal was to create a warm, light and comfortable home and that is exactly what we achieved. Her design aesthetic is beautiful and timeless, but still unique. She is incredibly easy to work with, efficient and saved me from decision paralysis several times. She knew when to nudge me down a more creative path and consistently kept livability in mind when making recommendations. She is a joy to work with and I cannot imagine using anyone else!” - Kara B., Tualatin
“CONSISTENTLY MET DEADLINES AND BUDGET GUIDELINES”
“I’m so glad we decided to work with Jenni Leasia Design on the Master Suite remodel/addition of our 100-year-old home! Jenni is a professional with superior design knowledge, a great aesthetic sense and she consistently met deadlines and budget guidelines throughout the six-month project. Jenni was a wonderful liaison with our builder/contractor. With her sunny disposition, she made our sometimes grueling remodel process much easier to navigate. We could not be happier with the results! Recently, my husband surprised me with a getaway to the Four Seasons. My response was “Why go to the Four Seasons when we have our own gorgeous, comfortable oasis right here?” We went, but were delighted to return home!” - Pam W., Dunthorpe
“THE KITCHEN FEELS LIKE US”
“Jenni has a wonderful sense of understanding what a client wants. She spent several sessions with us talking about how we wanted the kitchen space to look and function. She gave us design options and walked us through how each might feel . . . The greatest compliment I can give her is that the kitchen feels like us. We couldn’t be happier.” - Leslie D., Bethany
“WE ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS KITCHEN FOR A LONG, LONG TIME”
“Jenni and her team knew what we needed even before we did and the results are truly magical. Our new space has so much light and beauty - it is a real joy to walk into the house and see our garden through our new, giant kitchen windows! All the details are so gracious, timeless and lovely. We are going to enjoy this kitchen for a long, long time! Thank you, Jenni and Jessica!” - Maureen B., NW Portland
“could not be happier with the results”
“I was extremely lucky to find Jenni after interviewing a couple of other designers when I moved to Portland in 2015. For the first stage of our project she worked with me on a design scheme for our house. She picked all paint colors, had floors redone, skylights put in and built ins made for a home office. She also purchased most of the furniture, lights and rugs for our home. She is extremely well organized and easy to work with. I find that she good at listening and customizing according to your needs and wishes. I would have never found the high quality sofas and chairs that she had custom made for us. The rooms not only look good but it is very functional. For the second stage of our project we did a kitchen renovation including the dining room and sun room. I could not be happier with the results. Jenni is very thorough and makes a binder with all the details, colors, materials, knob locations etc for a contractor work with eliminating a lot questions that would otherwise come up later. I highly recommend Jenni Leasia Design!” - Olöf K., Eastmoreland
“Experienced, thoughtful and listens”
“Jenni Leasia far exceeded our expectations for the redesign of our living room and dining room areas. These rarely-used rooms are now the spaces we use and enjoy the most. The unused living room became a welcoming mid-century sunken entertainment hub. The dining room was transformed into a great area for entertaining in the evening but quickly transforms into an office drafting and work space with abundant storage. Jenni and her team listened when we said we wanted to keep the design compatible with the 1960's feel of the house, helped us create a strong indoor-outdoor relationship with the garden, kept us informed throughout the process and coordinated with the contractors installing the project. Our remodel was completed 6 years ago and we’re now preparing for the next round of improvements in another area of the house. Jenni is experienced, thoughtful and listens. All great qualities when you are making a major investment!” - Lynn W., SW Portland
“SO MUCH FUN THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT”
“Thanks to Jenni Leasia Design we are loving our completely remodeled kitchen, family room and living room. Jenni worked with us on all aspects of the remodel including design, materials, colors, hardware, furniture and accessories. Jenni is professional and has such a keen eye for all the details to make our home what we wanted. She transformed our outdated, dark home into a light, modern yet spectacularly comfortable home. She listened well and her recommendations were better than what we could have hoped for. I couldn’t always see the big picture of how all the elements would tie together, but I am so glad I trusted her expertise. She nailed it! Oh…. and did I mention we had so much fun throughout the project? Jenni made it an enjoyable process en route to our dream home!” - Joanie P., West Linn
“WILLING TO LISTEN TO US, WHILE REFINING OUR CHOICES”
Jenni did an outstanding design job for us. She helped us select furniture, lighting, rugs and artwork for our newly remodeled first floor of our home. She was willing to listen to us, while refining our choices to complete an updated and sophisticated new look. Jenni was able to work within our budget and her team of assistants were always helpful and professional. We look forward to using JLD in the future, and we would highly recommend her for your design needs.” - Patricia S., Portland
“WE STAYED CONNECTED THROUGH VIRTUAL MEETINGS”
“Jenni was fantastic to work with and her contractor and subs were as well. I was particularly impressed by four aspects of Jenni’s work: 1. AESTHETIC: Jenni clicked into my design aesthetic immediately. 2. NO WORRY for me: I was in Barbados while the work was being done; Jenni took care of everything and we were able to stay connected through virtual meetings on Skype. 3. FOLLOW-UP: Jenni's follow-up after the completion of the job was beyond my expectations. Inevitably, after a job there will be small items that need to be addressed. Jenni and her staff addressed the very few issues promptly. 4. TRANSPARENCY: Nothing in the costs was hidden. Thank you, Jenni and everyone else who created our beautiful bathroom.” - Jane S., Pearl District
“ATTENTIVE AND SHOWED A LOT OF CARE FOR THEIR WORK”
“Excellent design. Our kitchen turned out stunning thanks to Jenni and her team. We were new to the kitchen & bathroom remodel game, and are not very handy people. Jenni and my wife clicked almost immediately when it came to Jenni's design ideas and we had a wonderful experience working with Jenni and Jordan throughout the remodel process. They were attentive and showed a lot of care for their work. Although designing costs a pretty penny, we thought Jenni's design, guidance and suggestions were well worth it. I'd certainly recommend Jenni Leasia Design to anyone that needs guidance and a beautiful design for their projects.” - Patrick S., Irvington