--- title: "Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/janice-peters-distinctive-decor-pfvwus-pf~2046900110 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2046900110.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/70f30abd0df55fac_4235-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1560-1 Newbury Road #211, Newbury Park, California 91320, United States" latitude: 34.1774 longitude: -118.9358 phone: "(805) 506-4150" website: http://d-decor.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 42 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 307 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor Original Houzz profile: [Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/janice-peters-distinctive-decor-pfvwus-pf~2046900110) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Newbury Park, CA - **Serves:** Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark, Calabasas, Agoura, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Malibu, Westlake Village, Somis, Bell Canyon, Channel Islands Harbor - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (42 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Distinctive Decor is a Los Angeles based full service interior design firm creating exceptional, functional and creative interior design for Residential and Commercial properties. Janice and her team, can help you with a simple design consult, paint color, drapery or just rearranging your belongings. We take pride in approaching every project on an individual basis with thoughtful attention to the ideas, needs, and lifestyle of our clients. We believe that good design is not about trends or rules but about creating timeless, inviting, stylish and ultimately comfortable spaces that enhances ones everyday life! Janice excels at creating a room that functions better than her clients could have ever imagined. Whether you need a two hour consultation to get yourself headed in the right direction or you need a full service designer; she is just a phone call away! The goal of Distinctive Décor is to provide functional, tasteful interior design at affordable prices. We create aesthetically pleasing interiors by carefully choosing custom paint colors, window treatments, flooring and accessories. We keep real-life family living in mind. Call or email me to discuss your design needs. ### 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 - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Decluttering - Custom Murphy Beds - Interior Design Photography - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Thousand Oaks - Simi Valley - Ventura - Camarillo - Moorpark - Calabasas - Agoura - Agoura Hills - Oak Park - Newbury Park - Malibu - Westlake Village - Somis - Bell Canyon - Channel Islands Harbor ### Typical Job Cost Costs range based on the scope and scale of the project: Initial Consultation fee is based on project scope. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor | | Address | 1560-1 Newbury Road \#211, Newbury Park, California 91320, United States | | Phone | (805) 506-4150 | | Website | http://d-decor.com | | Followers on Houzz | 307 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/janice-peters-distinctive-decor-pfvwus-pf~2046900110) - **Website:** http://d-decor.com - **Phone:** (805) 506-4150 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - - Winner of the Best of Houzz Award for Design & Service in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 - - Winner of Houzz Best 2012 Award for L.A. Kids Room - - Featured twice on HGTV "Childstyle" - - Featured on HGTV "Rate My Space" - - "2014 Winner of the Reader's Choice Award by the Ventura County Star" - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 42 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — DESIGNERS AXESS, July 2025** > We have worked with Janice for over 10 years, great taste, great attention to detail, warm, personable and intuitive when understanding your wants and project goals. Highly recommend, A plus service > > Clif @ designers Axess **★★★★★ — Do Kainz, June 2025** > We have called upon Janice at Distinctive Décor several times during the past 20+ years for interior design and decorating at our last two homes. Her advice and guidance have always been ‘spot on’ for our needs. Her eye for color selection is amazing and she has saved us countless hours selecting the perfect choices. The vendors she recommends have been very impressive and consistent over the years. We will continue to utilize her professional expertise and recommend her to our family and friends. **★★★★★ — ksahota3, Sept. 2021** > Janice spent quality time with us as we tried to figure out a new kitchen configuration. With a tri-level house the design became very challenging. Janis took on this challenge and gave us an amazing, “out of the box” design. She also gave us several tips and suggested we look into our exact appliances first, with the pandemic there are several delays. We ordered our appliances and will be heading to demo day soon. We appreciate Janice’s willingness to take on a difficult design idea and turn it into a homeowners dream! **★★★★ — Michael Wasserman, May 2021** > Janice came up with some fantastic designs to turns our master bathroom into a masterpiece. She helped us envision the project to plan and helped guide us with all the small details to make everything perfectly finished. **★★★★★ — HU-536836960, May 2021** > Janice was very patient when helping us navigate items to satisfy my husband and my different taste. She helped us find items and narrow down our selections. Easy to work wirh a a quick to respond. **★★★★★ — Ruth Mullen, June 2020** > Janice was very easy to work with. She had new ideas when I was hesitant. Her referrals for painter and electrician were excellent. I'm very happy with the results. **★★★★★ — David Fleming, May 2020** > We recently purchased a home that was in need of a complete remodel. Our contractor recommended we contact Janice Peters, whom he had worked with on a few projects. At our first meeting we knew we were in good hands and she would help us create the home we envisioned! Janice is very creative and detail oriented and listened to our ideas and preferences and incorporated them into an incredible design! Our project is going very well and we can't wait to move in. We would highly recommend Janice Peters to help you create your dream house! **★★★★★ — Jimmylin Landsman, Jan. 2020** > We have hired Janice several times over the years and she has always done a beautiful job. Janice is very organized and cares about delivering a high quality design while staying within our budget. She helped us with our paint colors, furniture and kitchen. I have recommended her to my friends and family. **Comment from Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor:** > Thank you for the kind review; it is always a pleasure to help you with your home. **★ — Leslie Regener, Dec. 2019** > Does not stand behind her work. I read several of the reviews on this site and gave Janice a call to help me with drapery. At first I thought that she was professional, responsive, and she presented well during her initial consultation. Unfortunately, I found that her professionalism ended there. She cashed the check I gave her for work that she failed to perform properly and entirely within an hour of it being handed to her. Thankfully I am only out $939, and dodged a huge bullet, since I was planning on having her do almost $5,000 worth of drapery over the next couple of months. The initial project that she did for me was very simple: $414 to lower the drapery rod in my great room, cut and re-install 3 brackets, re-pin the existing drapes, and service the rod. Janice failed to give her guy instructions until I texted her to tell her that he had questions, showed-up ONLY to collect money, claimed she didn't have a measurement for her drapery person - because she was unable to measure (even though she did - I helped her do it, plus I took pictures of the tape measure so we could see the distance) - then left, leaving me to supervise the work. The rod was not lowered, as it was supposed to be, the center bracket was cut, but not the other two that are visible - so it is higher at the bottom than the other two, the drapes were repined unevenly and look very sloppy, her guy left the rod twisted with the screws sticking up so the drapes did not operate, he scratched the rod badly in the center, wrinkled the drapes, failed to service the rod, and told me to rip up his check and rip up the check to Janice because he claimed that what I was asking for he couldn't do. JANICE WAS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. When I told her that there was a problem she really didn't care that I was upset about what happened. I believe it is because she had gotten upset with me earlier that day for wanting to postpone my dining room drapes until after the holidays, leaving me with the impression that she was really counting on the money you have to pay her up front. She came out the next day and I asked her to refund a portion of my money. She said she was absolutely satisfied with the work that was performed and she stood behind her professional opinion that the work was fine, and professionally done. Since there was not really any work done, the drapes were left sloppy and uneven, and the bottom of the brackets were uneven, she was so adamant that they looked great and that the work was good, I told her to go. Then she had the nerve to send me an email again standing behind her opinion - BUT NOT STANDING BEHIND HER WORK or the fact that she got paid for work that was not performed. I ended-up paying her $414 to have my drapery repined very sloppily, my rod scratched, a highly visible bracket cut (that shouldn't have been since it wasn't moved), and a ton of aggravation due to her extreme unprofessionalism, and frankly her unfounded arrogance. In a custom home everything comes down to details. In my opinion, Janice is just not a detail person. She has also acted with ZERO integrity. I have been fortunate enough to work with several very professional designers, and they have always been present during work and never left me, the client, to do their jobs. They have also always made sure I was happy. Janice just didn't care. **Comment from Janice Peters, Distinctive Decor:** > Leslie, We apologize that our service did not satisfy your expectations. We set a high standard for ourselves and are are truly sorry to hear that standard was not met in your interaction with our business. As you know, > This was not my design > These were not my drapes > This was not done by my workroom > However, my installer with 40 years experience did his absolute best to repair your uneven, shrunken, linen drapes. It is very disappointing to leave any customer unsatisfied. Many of your statements are simply untrue. **★★★★★ — ddbelko, Aug. 2019** > Janice remodeled 2 bedrooms for us in a beach theme. She chose a gorgeous fiberglass surfboard, fabulous tile flooring, and fantastic furniture to compliment our concept. This is the second time we have hired her and we would definitely hire her again. She has become like a family member and she really understands our goals. **★★★★★ — Nina Schussman, April 2019** > I hired Janice Peters to help transform my living room from traditional to transitional. She did an amazing job recommending furniture, wall decor and window coverings - and the room turned out to be beyond my expectations. Janice even helped me find an area rug for my family room and suggested I paint my staircase bannister and rails a two-tone look. I followed her advice and absolutely love the look of my family room as well. > > I highly recommend Janice for any design project. She is a true professional, is incredibly talented with a great eye for design, and stays within the constraints of a budget. She was a joy to work with. **★★★★★ — Tammy, March 2019** > Janice is wonderful! She is easy to work with and has a great eye for colors that will compliment each other. We initially used her for paint colors and were very happy. I called her back when we were looking at flooring. She is not pushy and worked to help me find products that would meet my needs and taste. Her expertise saved me time and frustration. She found me a product I really liked which was superior quality, and at a better price. I would highly recommend Janice for your decorating needs. She is a gem! ## Selected projects - [Transitional Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-living-room-pj-vj~5664737) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 1 - [Thousand Oaks Full Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thousand-oaks-full-home-renovation-pj-vj~1696654) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 22 - [Kitchen Remodel-Navy & White](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-navy-and-white-pj-vj~6202216) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 5 - [Display Cabinet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/display-cabinet-pj-vj~5969224) - Location: Westlake Village, CA - Photos: 1 - [Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-pj-vj~332177) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 4 - [Tamera's Master Bath Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tamera-s-master-bath-retreat-pj-vj~736878) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 12 - [Rosewood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosewood-pj-vj~3000186) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This living room get lots of use; homeowners enjoy after dinner drinks next to the cozy fireplace. An over-sized ottoman moves easily on hidden casters; so everyone can put their feet up and lounge. - [Jan's Chic Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jan-s-chic-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~242946) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: This small master bathroom has a large open feel. Taking the wall tiles all the way up to the ceiling creates a dramatic space. The focal point is the Walker Zanger Paramount tile. The custom vanity was designed to echo the ovals in the wall tile. The floors and adjacent wall tiles are 12x24 porcelain tiles with small grooves that have texture. All the floors, including the shower, have radiant heat. - [His and Hers Master Bathroom Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/his-and-hers-master-bathroom-suite-pj-vj~1286373) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: Stacked stone on the feature wall leading to the smooth Caesarstone tub surround creates an interesting juxtaposition. We kept the homeowners orignial marble top vanity and tied "her' vanity and "his" vanity using glass mosaic bachsplashes that go all the way to the ceiling. I chose a more masculine, dark Caesarstone quartz, counter top to define "his" vanity. - [Caitlin's Tiffany Blue Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/caitlin-s-tiffany-blue-condo-pj-vj~908133) - Location: Westlake Village, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: This young and confident homeowner asked for a "beachy" design with a modern edge. We began with the beautiful blue drapery and woven woods. Textures in the area rug, hand beaded lace ball lighting, and art added a tactile element through out this condo. Brushed nickel accents can be found on the drapery hardware, custom stairs and even the trim along the tile fireplace. - [Window coverings, Roman Shades, Woven Woods, Shutters and Drapery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-coverings-roman-shades-woven-woods-shutters-and-drapery-pj-vj~131078) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Roman shades can provide privacy from the top down; a great solution for over the bath tub. We can do any window treatment and will help you select the best option for your needs. - ["Zen" Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-master-suite-pj-vj~1570471) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 7 - [Beach Style Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-style-living-room-pj-vj~587076) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 2 - [Pool-side Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-side-bathroom-pj-vj~1307364) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This small bathroom has direct access to the outdoor pool and guest bedroom. Although this space is very compact it has big style! By installing the iridescent glass backsplash all the way up to the ceiling, it tricks the eye into making this space feel much larger. The mix of finishes (sky blue subway tile, iridescent glass, ivory quartz and chrome) carry the pool theme inside. - [Westlake house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westlake-house-pj-vj~1816741) - Location: Westlake Village, CA - Photos: 5 - [Meredith's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meredith-s-kitchen-pj-vj~2545520) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This kitchen was remodeled using the existing layout and appliances. Originally, this kitchen had dark granite counter tops which didn't go with the homeowners contemporary style or furnishings. We chose quartz, gray on the perimeter counters and carerra quartz on the island, for a classic modern update. The marble backsplash is a stunning design feature that is carried over to the custom built-in wine/bar niche. - [Bathroom-Studio Moderne & Marble](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-studio-moderne-and-marble-pj-vj~5946206) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Westlake Full Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westlake-full-home-renovation-pj-vj~5578207) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 9 - [M&M Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mandm-residence-pj-vj~3011025) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This powder room features an amazing stone mosaic forming a fabulous circle pattern that goes to the ceiling. Walker Zanger stone tile was custom cut to finish off the chair rail design. The vanity was designed to look like it is floating. - [Living Room Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-update-pj-vj~5946200) - Location: Thousand Oaks, CA - Photos: 1 [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/janice-peters-distinctive-decor-pfvwus-pf~2046900110) ## Ideabooks - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/681703/list/bathrooms) — 163 ideas - [Denise](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141098195/list/denise) — 2 ideas - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134854840/list/stairs) — 2 ideas - [Janice's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46149956/list/janice-s-kitchen) — 37 ideas - [other](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2415632/list/other) — 15 ideas - [newhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79632452/list/newhouse) — 18 ideas - [niches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39393491/list/niches) — 6 ideas - [Caroloa and Jim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48868175/list/caroloa-and-jim) — 6 ideas - [delong](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84965009/list/delong) — 1 idea - [reznick](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82331908/list/reznick) — 2 ideas - [Mulfeld](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81736560/list/mulfeld) — 1 idea - [meredith](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69804988/list/meredith) — 3 ideas - [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12002267/list/kitchens) — 8 ideas - [Diaz Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53876651/list/diaz-kitchen) — 14 ideas - [wall paper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25156890/list/wall-paper) — 14 ideas - [sheris living room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48207079/list/sheris-living-room) — 5 ideas - [enty](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42735827/list/enty) — 17 ideas - [doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34025133/list/doors) — 8 ideas - [wild ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19419926/list/wild-ideas) — 6 ideas - [Sheri's Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18820476/list/sheri-s-office) — 11 ideas [See all 26 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/distinctivedecor) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where would you order the blinds?** *(in Photo Questions)* The company I previously ordered top down bottom up roman fabric shades discontinued them back in January... so disappointed. Looking for a new seller. Thanks! A: I sell these from a well priced manufacturer in Chicago. They don’t sell direct to the public. You may try looking at the shade store. If you are in Southern California I would be happy to help you. **Q: Wall Floor Tile** *(in Photo Questions)* Janice, love the Caesarstone window sill, simply genius! Hey, what type of tile is used here for the shower wall and floors? It complements the plain Caesarstone beautifully. A: Thank you for your compliment! The porcelain tile was purchased several years ago and I can’t remember the name but it looks like travertine and Ive seen many similar tiles like it since this project. I’m sure you could find something very close. Good luck. **Q: photo cred** *(in Photo Questions)* hello, I work for a showroom that is a dealer for Walker Zanger. I was wondering if we could use this photo for our gallery in our website. We will gladly give you and your photographer credit for the design/photo. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you:) Nicole A: I would be honored. I have several others you may also like just contact me at designsbyjanice@me.com **Q: does anyone know the brand of this wooden blind?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, you can order this woven wood from Distinctive Decor and this shade is very well priced. **Q: What is the brand/style/color of these shades?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The brand is to the "trade" called Horizon Window Fashions. **Q: Can you tell me what color and brand paint you used for the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there, thanks for your inquiry. This was Dunn Edwards Stucco Tan paint. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*