Oliver James Interiors

My husband and I worked with Whitney at Oliver James Interiors on two bathroom remodels as well as to design and decorate some rooms in our home. From the first engagement, we knew Whitney would be an amazing partner for the project. She was very professional through the entire process, listening to what we were looking for and being responsive to our questions. Throughout the entire process she kept our vision in mind and we are so thrilled with the outcome. Everything turned out better than we could have hoped and we are recieving so many compliments. Whether you are looking to invest in a home remodeling project or put the finishing touches on decorating your house to make it feel like a home, I highly recommend reaching out to Whitney!

It has been the best investment and a pleasure working with Whitney Talsma, founder of Oliver James Interiors! Whitney is a true partner in the design process who seeks to understand, listens, and interprets your needs/vision into truly special pieces that coordinate beautifully into your lifestyle and make your space feel complete. From a 2 bed 1 bath condo to a 5 bed 4.5 bath house, we left everything behind to start fresh! After vetting 10+ designers, disappointing in-store design consultants, and a failed attempt with Havenly (virtual consultants), I bought the necessities on my own for our empty house with baby #2 arriving soon! Then a realtor pointed me toward Whitney. Whitney’s aesthetic, proposal options, and process were a great fit. She took copious notes, incorporating things like a material my toddler couldn’t damage or matching something I loved but didn’t know how to make it work. I was most surprised that she nailed the wall art since art is so personal. Whitney put so much thought into every item, even small functional ones like a suction shower towel rack with no logical rack space or a patterned towel that tied in a bathroom painting with a couch pillow and office rug. She also works magic on a tight budget ─ she knows how to prioritize the most important pieces to splurge for good quality and ones that don’t need to break the bank. My favorites: office art that makes me feel happy and ready to start my work day, a classic, soft duvet cover, unique lamps for a bedroom accent, an entryway mirror with a striped boning frame, a statement clock that ties everything together in our open-concept first floor, and a super-comfy bedroom chaise. Regarding Whitney’s process, she’s friendly, patient, and observant. Reviewing design boards in depth ─ why something worked, what we might want from another option ─ made everyone confident and excited to place orders. As a Project Manager, I like to analyze options and see it ties into everything else ─ Whitney was a saint when I asked for extra options, measurements, time to review with family, just to select what Whitney recommended first! She always offered the best advice without making me feel my opinions or questions were willy or amateur. Trust me, take her advice, she knows what she’s doing! Whitney has been really on top of monitoring supply chain madness with low and delayed inventory, even offering alternatives for long delays. She also handled a few returns quickly and easily. As you can tell, I’m a huge fan. Whitney found things I never would have, and I didn’t have to spend hundreds of hours of my own time for results that are ‘fine’ but maybe not cohesive or balanced or outlast trends. I literally saved myself money by using Oliver James Interiors, not just because of the incredible finds and insider discounts, but because of what my personal time (and sanity) is worth. See attached design boards for proof ─ I can’t recommend Whitney and Oliver James Interiors enough!