Design Backed by Strategy.

Grounded in Real Life.

I help homeowners stop settling for layouts, finishes, and floor plans that don’t serve them—and start making intentional design decisions that make their lives easier, calmer, and more beautiful.

Denine Jackson looking at magazine

Hi, I’m Denine

Interior Designer. Engineer. Problem Solver.

I didn’t grow up dreaming of drapery. I grew up solving problems.

I studied Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell. For years, I worked as an engineer until one very real-life hosting disaster made me rethink everything.

That day, 30 guests crammed into my small first floor in the rain. The layout didn’t work, and the kitchen wasn’t functional.

I realized:
A beautiful home means nothing if it doesn’t work for the people who live in it.

I Don’t Just “Decorate,”I Design for Your Real Life

Woman sitting on a stool in a modern kitchen with marble countertops, three pendant lights, and wooden bar stools.

Now I combine my engineering brain and creative heart to design homes that function better, feel better, and support the life you’re actually living—not the one you think you “should” have.

I work with homeowners who are smart, driven, and a little overwhelmed by all the decisions. They know they want something better—they just don’t always know how to get there.

That’s where I come in.

Denine looking at samples

What I Believe

  • Your home should work for your lifestyle—not just look good on Instagram

  • Renovation decisions should be strategic, not reactive

  • Design is part of your self-care

  • A well-designed home is a wealth-building asset

  • You don’t need to prove anything—you just need a plan

Let’s Design with Purpose

Whether you’re mid-renovation, planning a new build, or staring at a space you’ve grown out of—I'm here to help you stop guessing and start designing with intention.