--- title: "Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nifelle-design-fine-interiors-pfvwus-pf~125849672 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~125849672.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/71b3a7f00f3ab67e_0481-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1125 SE 55th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97215, United States" latitude: 45.5143 longitude: -122.599 phone: "(503) 730-7117" website: http://www.nifelledesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 44 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 456 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nifelle-design-fine-interiors-pfvwus-pf~125849672) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Happy Valley, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, West Haven, Rivergrove, Arlington Heights, Dunthorpe, Irvington, Kings Heights, Laurelhurst, Marylhurst, Northwest Heights, Portland Heights, Southwest Hills, Vancouver - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - Published nationally - Offers Custom Work Nifelle Design Fine Interiors in Portland, Oregon offers full-service interior design to residential clients with projects throughout the United States, from Hawaii to the Hamptons. While our scope of service is broad (specializing in soup-to-nuts service, e.g., from furnishings to flatware), we are known for our attention to detail. Whether a living room makeover or a whole house remodel, Nifelle Design has the technical and artistic expertise to help clients achieve their design vision. Featured by Luxe Magazine, Gray Magazine, Portrait Magazine, Oregon Home, The Oregonian Homes & Gardens, Sunset, and Angie's List (perennial winner of the Super Service Award), Jennifer’s work is recognized for its classic and timeless elegance and livable practicality. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Holiday Decorating - Antiques - Art Acquisition - Fine Furniture - Lighting Specification - Luxury Linens - Outdoor Furnishings - Plants and Landscaping - Tabletop - Wall Coverings ### Areas Served - Portland - Beaverton - Tigard - Lake Oswego - Tualatin - Happy Valley - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Sunnyside - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - West Haven - Rivergrove - Arlington Heights - Dunthorpe - Irvington - Kings Heights - Laurelhurst - Marylhurst - Northwest Heights - Portland Heights - Southwest Hills - Vancouver ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors | | Address | 1125 SE 55th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97215, United States | | Phone | (503) 730-7117 | | Website | http://www.nifelledesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 456 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nifelle-Design-Fine-Interiors/154874451195492 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jennifer-leonard/5/3b8/6b9 - Blog — http://instagram.com/nifelledesign\# ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nifelle-design-fine-interiors-pfvwus-pf~125849672) - **Website:** http://www.nifelledesign.com - **Phone:** (503) 730-7117 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Cover Story in Luxe Magazine Winter 2015 - Cover Story in Great Backyards 2015 - House of Turquoise, HGTV 2014 - Portrait Magazine Spring, Winter 2014 - Luxe Magazine Gold List 2014, 2015 - Kravet Inspired News Fall 2013 - Luxe Magazine Fall 2013 - Gray Magazine Fall 2013 - Luxe Magazine Spring 2013 - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 44 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Alison Mitchell, Dec. 2018** > Jennifer has a great design flare. It’s always a pleasure to work with her. I’ve had rave reviews of my elephant wallpaper. Jennifer is very good at presenting choices and gently nudging me out of my box. Love my new living room **★★★★★ — heatherroser, Dec. 2018** > Jennifer has absolutely exquisite taste and is keenly innovative. Upon first meeting, we became instant friends and I felt a sense of relief, entrusting her design savvy. Its like she could read my mind with her selections and style. I loved working with her so much and will definitely use her services again for future projects. **★★★★★ — Barbara Chalmers, Dec. 2018** > Jennifer brings a combination of acute design sense, innovative ideas, decisiveness, and a lovely warm personality to her work. She listens well and is respectful of her client’s time and resources. We love our new living room and will use her for future projects. **★★★★★ — Sara Ledoux, Oct. 2018** > What a wonderful experience we had working with Nifelle Design! It's hard for me to know where to begin since every part of design process and installation was top notch. While we have been in our home for ten years, our living room, dining room and foyer have never been quite finished. Jennifer chose gorgeous rugs for each of these spaces along with lighting, a fantastic storage piece, lamps and a beautiful mirror in our foyer. The fabric chosen to reupholster our dining room chairs has given the room an entirely different feel. In addition to her expertise and that of her colleague Kristin, Jennifer has a repetoir of sub-contractors who are top notch. Jennifer and her team go the extra mile and they clearly love what they do. Our project was finished on time and on budget and it's fabulous. I can't wait to work with Nifelle Design again! **★★★★★ — KIM DUNCAN, Sept. 2018** > Nifelle was terrific to work with. They had high energy, great ideas, and listened carefully to me about both my design comfort zone and cost comfort zones. Their ideas came quickly and efficiently. In fact, I'm going to work with them again because I was so delighted with the results - and I had to be persuaded that working with a designer was worth it. It indeed was! **★★★★★ — Kim Patterson, Dec. 2017** > We hired Nifelle Design to help us redecorate and furnish our dining room and family room. Jennifer and her team were such a pleasure to work with – talented, professional, and enthusiastic. After listening to not only how we’d like the space to look, but how we’d like it to feel, Jennifer presented us with multiple options, allowing us to consider different colors, textures, and furniture pieces – all of the highest quality. She has such an amazing eye for design and detail. In the case of our family room, we gave her a tight time schedule. She and the team went above and beyond to make sure the room was ready in time for our holiday party. The spaces she helped us create are beautiful and I look forward to working with her again. **★★★★★ — Katie Higgins, Dec. 2017** > I honestly loved every second working with Jennifer Leonard and her team at Nifelle Design. I had a specific vision in mind with a very tight timeframe, and they were able to make my vision a reality. The team listened carefully to what I wanted, sincerely valued my perspective and opinions and redirected me appropriately when a different option was probably a better choice. We had a ton of fun working together and I adore the results!! I highly recommend this wonderfully fun, creative and talented team! **★★★★★ — Melinda Fleming, Dec. 2017** > Working with Nifelle Design was an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. Jennifer took our general rule of “modern but warm” and added a touch of Africa as a nod to our country of origin. She produced a final outcome that made our high-rise haven in the sky a welcoming, exceptionally comfortable home. > > Nifelle Design brought many excellent resources to our project - resources that we doubt could be found together at any other single firm. With the largest sample library in the region, it was easy and efficient to find exactly what we were looking for. > > Being a second-generation designer, Jennifer draws on an extensive network of relationships throughout the design world - a fact that turned out to be very useful on more than one occasion. Two examples: our project required the services of a general contractor as well as a master cabinet maker and, of course, Jennifer knew just the right people. When we asked for low-profile, upholstered, swivel chairs without a visible base, Jennifer knew just the source. The list goes on. > > We are particularly pleased with our Nifelle-designed, custom built bar. The concern was that it would be too bulky and dominate the limited space or obstruct the beautiful views of the city. Then, one of Jennifer’s in-house designers (Kristina Bonadurer) came up with a streamlined concept drawing which was used to design the actual bar. The master cabinet maker loved the challenge. Producing the curved, split-level granite & glass counter tops, and arching zebrawood base, were not trivial. However, the end result was well worth it. > > Our great room now has four functional areas (five, if you count the balcony with Nifelle-supplied teak furniture). Our inner hallway has just enough to keep the eye pleasantly occupied, while our master suite is a luxurious feast for the senses. Finally, our son has the room of his dreams and, let’s not forget my personal, insanely beautiful den office! Not to mention our perfect little guest bathroom. > > I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer and her amazing team. **★★★★★ — Christi Stevens/Somera, Dec. 2017** > My experience with Nifelle has been nothing short of FANTASTIC!!! Jennifer and her team are incredibly talented and efficient. I have a very busy mom/work life and she and her team have been so accommodating with scheduling installations. Perfect balance of fun and elegant!!!! Her product knowledge and suggestions are spot on! She came prepared for every meeting with my exact visions. I strongly recommend Nifelle Design **★★★★★ — Sarah D, Dec. 2017** > We had the pleasure of working with Jennifer and her team for the design of some tricky interior spaces and to freshen up our furniture and decor. We could not be more happy with the process and finished product. With her natural talent, keen eye, creative ideas, and fabulous personality, we are looking forward to more projects, hopefully in the near future! **★★★★★ — Karen Berkowitz, Dec. 2017** > Jennifer Leonard was wonderful to work with. She understood our taste and what we wanted, and she quickly and efficiently presented us with choices that worked. She and her staff stayed on top of our projects, and the items she ordered for us came in on time. She helped us with furniture purchases, reupholstery and window coverings on a condo and a vacation home. We were happy with how everything came out, and we get many compliments. We couldn't have done it without Jennifer. **★★★★★ — Sarah B, Dec. 2017** > Jennifer and her ace team are some of the most talented, professional, organized, energetic, and genuine people I have ever worked with anywhere, in any industry. At the outset, Nifelle Design made every effort to understand us: our taste, our style, our budget, our design aspirations, and our lifestyle needs (3 kids!). They oversaw a project that ranged from room conceptualization to built-in design to lighting to carpet and flooring selection to new furniture to the literal kitchen sink. On top of managing hundreds of details big and small, Jennifer ponders client questions at all hours of the day---even those that are only tangentially related to her project portfolio. Her taste is exquisite but her thinking is grounded in practicality; somehow, she sacrifices neither. She knows and works with the most talented local craftspeople--- installers, artisans, technicians, you name it---all of whom admire her as much as her clients do. I can say with confidence that absent the dedicated expertise of Nifelle, our house would not be the home, sweet home that we love. Rarely would I seek an opportunity to undertake a new home project, but I'm eager to work with Nifelle Design again. Under Jennifer's leadership, what is notoriously a laborious, frustrating, and expensive process is instead fun, inspiring, and engineered, from start to finish, for long-term success. ## Selected projects - [SW Greenleaf](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-greenleaf-pj-vj~1513247) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 38 - Description: Our second home for these clients - an old Dutch Colonial Farmhouse gets a fresh and youthful makeover, while staying true to the history and tradition of the house. - [SW Elizabeth](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-elizabeth-pj-vj~405339) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 22 - Description: A renovation modernizes this 1890 family home, creating comfortable yet elegant spaces throughout, along with the cutest nursery ever! This project is featured in Vol. 27 of Portrait Magazine - "Looking Forward" - [SW Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-vista-pj-vj~282679) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 25 - Description: A classic colonial is transformed into a luxurious and functional home for an active family of five. This project was featured in the Spring 2013 edition of Luxe Interiors + Design, the Spring 2014 edition of Portrait Magazine, Kravet Inspired News and the national Great Backyards Magazine. Please visit www.nifelledesign.com/publications.html to view a PDFs of the articles. - [Cosmopolitan on the Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cosmopolitan-on-the-park-pj-vj~2857326) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 25 - Description: Our clients' South African roots inspired the warm, eclectic design of this luxury condominium. Beyond the expansive views, the real showpiece is the custom zebrawood bar - ready for any party! - [Vernonia Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vernonia-villa-pj-vj~1521108) - Location: Vernonia, OR - Photos: 16 - Description: This Nehalem River villa, in the heart of timber country, was refreshed with warm and welcoming interiors. - [Iron Mountain](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/iron-mountain-pj-vj~4286413) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 15 - [Dunthorpe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dunthorpe-pj-vj~4327859) - Location: Dunthorpe, OR - Photos: 8 - [SW Twombly](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-twombly-pj-vj~2344047) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 21 - Description: A mid-century rambler is revived with family friendly furnishings and creative custom built-ins. - [SW Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-hills-pj-vj~2344112) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: Classic yet fresh rooms filled with unique antiques grace this SW Hills home. - [Chehalem Glenn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chehalem-glenn-pj-vj~2427379) - Location: Newberg, OR - Photos: 12 - Description: Traditional style, envisioned in fresh hues and tailored furnishings, creates a peaceful retreat. - [Grant Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grant-park-pj-vj~226750) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 13 - [NW Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nw-hills-pj-vj~240991) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 12 - [Lair Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lair-hill-pj-vj~226772) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 12 - [Hollywood District](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-district-pj-vj~226732) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 4 - [Wailua Bay - Kauai](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wailua-bay-kauai-pj-vj~279038) - Location: Kapaa, HI - Photos: 14 - Description: Inspired by the beauty of the island of Kauai, a vacation home seamlessly melds its interiors to the surrounding environment. This project was featured in the August/September 2013 issue of Gray Magazine - "Tropic Time" - [Holiday Decor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holiday-decor-pj-vj~405410) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 36 - Description: Nifelle's design services extend to seasonal holiday decor, creating a warm and festive environment for clients and their friends and family. Featured on the Portland Ainsworth Holiday Home Tour - 2014, 2015 Photos and story featured in The Oregonian Homes and Gardens, December 21st, 2013. - [Dunthorpe Riverfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dunthorpe-riverfront-pj-vj~6578863) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 15 - [Lake Oswego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-oswego-pj-vj~6578858) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 14 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nifelle-design-fine-interiors-pfvwus-pf~125849672) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the color of the bookshelves?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the color of the bookshelves? A: Hello! It was a custom mix. **Q: Fireplace surround** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this fireplace surround and mantle something that was purchased elsewhere? Or built to fit- if so, what materials were used? Thanks? A: Thanks for your interest. This was a new build, so it was custom made for the space. Materials used were wood and tile :) **Q: Hand-carved mantle under the topiaries** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the beautiful hand carved piece of furniture (looks like a fireplace mantle perhaps) , Bavarian? Where may I locate one? This is a beautiful and tranquil room. A: Thank you for your interest in our project! This is a beautiful one of a kind sideboard we sourced for our client. **Q: where did you find the bench?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find this bench? A: Hi, thank you for your interest. This is a custom bench made to order for our client. **Q: What color are these cabinets? So pretty!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, thanks for your interest. The paint one of our favorites, Benjamin Moore Gray Huskie 1473. **Q: Could you tell me about the rug in this beautiful bedroom?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your inquiry. It is a hand knotted wool rug we ordered through Kush Rugs in Portland, Oregon. They have gorgeous pieces! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*