The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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Citing fashion and nature as her main sources of creative inspiration, Jessica finds couture intriguing "for its relationship to silhouettes–the way garments can feel both constructed and fluid at the same time." When it comes to the natural world, it is the "textures, contrasts, and unexpected combinations found in organic forms" that continue to influence her approach to form and material in regards to interior design. For Jessica, "spaces that feel connected to nature in an honest, unforced way–rooms where light, air, and material do most of the work" provide endless inspiration and she shares that she instinctively gravitates "toward natural textures like linen, wood, stone, and leather, especially when they feel slightly imperfect or soened by time." Travel serves as an additional source of inspiration for Jessica, shaping "how I see balance and texture in a space," she states. Specifically, "visiting galleries around the world influences me–especially how art interacts with architecture and historic context, and how curation can transform the feeling of a room," shares Jessica. Taking these sources of inspiration and infusing them into her own creative design means Jessica approaches her work from the aspect of "a complete lifestyle." In the context of her design work, "a complete lifestyle means designing homes that feel deeply personal, effortlessly livable, and visually layered," she explains. "A complete lifestyle is ultimately about cohesion–where architecture, interiors, art, and atmosphere come together to reflect a client's identity and way of life." is means that Jessica will first look at her client's lifestyle as the design point of reference, utilizing architecture "as the framework that guides the design language." With architecture as the anchor point, Jessica builds "an emotional atmosphere through texture, scale, light, and carefully layered furnishings, always responding to the architecture rather than competing with it." is approach delivers a layered, intentional, and refined space that imbues calm into the home. V U E H A M P TO N S . C O M 5 5