--- title: "Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-litner-kaplan-interiors-pfvwus-pf~58860202 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~58860202.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e053e6ca0072e6b5_5624-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "West Newton, Massachusetts 02465, United States" latitude: 42.3492 longitude: -71.2267 phone: "(617) 558-7751" website: http://www.jilllitnerkaplan.com rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 17 followers: 574 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-litner-kaplan-interiors-pfvwus-pf~58860202) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** West Newton, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cape Cod, Cambridge, Newton, Waltham, Brookline, Natick, Lexington, Needham, Wellesley, Belmont, Martha's Vineyard, Concord, Westwood, Wayland, Nantucket, Weston, West Concord, Sherborn, Florida, Chestnut Hill, Maine, Newton Center, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Vermont, Wellesley Hills, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Best of Houzz for 5 years and award winning full service design firm. Jill Litner Kaplan has been involved in the world of design for the last 30 years. She has a natural passion for fashion, loves fine fabrics and knows how to create an assortment that is visually stimulating and dynamic with no detail spared. Jill truly understands how to create an environment that is a unique expression of her clients: one that addresses their style and preferences, while at the same time, infusing it with her own well honed taste and sense of energy. Having travelled extensively and lived in Paris, Jill carries her worldly sense of style and love of collecting art and objects throughout all of her projects. Jill has developed an outstanding dedicated team that provides comprehensive design services to her clients, is very resourceful, highly organized and committed to providing hands-on management to each of her projects. Raised in Boston, Jill moved to New York City to attend Columbia University and went on to live, work and play there for the next 12 years. Trained by Saks 5th Avenue and Macy’s as a women’s designer sportswear buyer, she honed her skills in the luxury goods business, merchandising and marketing for stores across the country. She subsequently worked for Burlington Industries as a product marketing manager in their home furnishings division, where she learned how to manufacture fabrics and consumer products. Each of these experiences provided her with an opportunity to train her eye, be creative, manage and operate very detail-oriented businesses in both the apparel and home furnishings markets. Driven to refine her management skills even further, Jill moved back to Boston to attend Harvard Business School, and upon graduation, started her own retail consulting firm called JK Creative Retail Solutions, LLC in the Back Bay. Now based in West Newton Hill, she is decidedly focused on interior decorating. Jill’s background has put her in a unique position, and her role as a designer is the natural packaging and extension of everything she has ever done in the past. She not only has the opportunity to use her editorial skills, create rich assortments of furniture, fabrics, art and accessories that are tailored to her customers, but confidently manages the complexity of their projects as well. ### 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 - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Holiday Decorating - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Custom Storage - Custom Murphy Beds - Garage Design - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Boston - Cape Cod - Cambridge - Newton - Waltham - Brookline - Natick - Lexington - Needham - Wellesley - Belmont - Martha's Vineyard - Concord - Westwood - Wayland - Nantucket - Weston - West Concord - Sherborn - Florida - Chestnut Hill - Maine - Newton Center - Newton Lower Falls - Newton Upper Falls - Newtonville - Vermont - Wellesley Hills - West Newton ### Typical Job Cost $35,000 - 1 million Costs depend entirely on the project-whether or not it involves construction, or is purely decorative. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors | | Address | West Newton, Massachusetts 02465, United States | | Phone | (617) 558-7751 | | Website | http://www.jilllitnerkaplan.com | | Followers on Houzz | 574 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/shalini.leigh?ref=tn\_tnmn\#!/pages/jill-litner-kaplan-interiors/298465055452 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/jlitnerkaplan - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=53658893&locale=en\_us&trk=tyah ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-litner-kaplan-interiors-pfvwus-pf~58860202) - **Website:** http://www.jilllitnerkaplan.com - **Phone:** (617) 558-7751 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Boston Design Center Dream Home 2008 - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Tamar Knoff, July 2025** > We recently decided to give our much-loved home an updated look. From the outset, Jill and Annamaria have worked with us to bring our concept to life blending the old and the new together to create a cohesive, fresh interpretation of our space. From the beginning, we felt listened to, our suggestions appreciated, and relaxed knowing we were in very capable hands. All their workpeople and artisans are terrific at their respective jobs - they are punctual, neat and very respectful of our space. One of the things I most value about working JLKI - in addition to their professionalism - is the feeling that we are also an active part of the design team - nothing is dismissed out-of-hand and I've learned a lot - which is always a bonus! **★★★★★ — HU-356348764, March 2024** > We have worked with Jill on many projects in our home over the past 10+ years, including complete kitchen and bath renovations and design of other living spaces. It is a delight to work with Jill. She is a good listener, very detail-oriented, she works seamlessly with contractors and other service providers, and she has an efficient and responsive team. She also has a realistic sense of how families use different spaces in the home and works to achieve all the goals of her clients. A perusal of her portfolio demonstrates her gorgeous design work! We receive many compliments on the work she has done in our home. We highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Debby Belt, May 2019** > Jill has the best taste of anyone that I know and a joy and professional to work with. I am delighted with all of the projects we have done together and look forward to more. **★★★★★ — Alexa Plenge, Dec. 2017** > I chose Jill as our designer after seeing her work in a friend’s house and then studying her online portfolio extensively. I loved her sophisticated style, use of colorful textiles and incorporation of ethnic and global pieces and designs. Jill did a comprehensive transformation of our home including paint, carpeting, built ins, window treatments, lighting, custom and retail furniture selections and completed the look with art and accessories. Jill understood my style, what would work in the space and always arrived with an edited set of selections to enable an efficient process which also gave me a range of options. Jill and her assistant Shalini are extremely professional in their approach to the project, managing all the details of the order, delivery and installation process with long standing industry professional partners. They also maintain a detailed spreadsheet to track the process, status of different pieces and the costs. They have created a beautiful home for our family (including rooms for adults, teenage girls, informal and formal spaces). I love the outcome and equally enjoyed the experience. Thank you Jill and Shalini! **★★★★★ — Margot P, Nov. 2017** > Jill and her team are a dream to work with. Jill is highly competent, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. She has a beautiful eye for design and color combination, starting with paint color and down to the last detail of decoration. She gives advice when you need it, but does not push her agenda. Jill and her team provide comprehensive spreadsheets of projected costs; they are organized and transparent and timely. You can also count on Jill to get things done from A to Z --from finding wallpaper and bathroom fixtures to having them installed to to finding and hanging art. **★★★★★ — Dana Nielsen, Nov. 2017** > Jill and Shalini have been lifesavers! We just recently built a ski house in Vermont with them and we couldn't have done it without them! Part designer, part construction manager...they're the best! We've been working with them for a long time and it's nice to know somebody "get's you". We have all the confidence in them making major decisions for us! **★★★★★ — Williston Weaves, July 2017** > Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors has had a strong working relationship with Williston Weaves for many years. From day one it was apparent that Jill and Shalini possessed the traits and abilities that elevate them way above the ordinary. Their precision, diversity and professionalism are apparent with their knowledge, understanding and success. Our service of carpets, rugs, fabrication and installation pairs well with their visualization and excellence, their concepts are always received with enthusiastic gratitude and amazement by the end users. Jill and her team’s cheerful and infectious personalities transcend working relationships into everlasting friendships. **★★★★★ — Beth Arrowood, July 2017** > Jill Kaplan has been a loyal client of my company, NIBA Designs ( a custom rug and textile company), for the past ten years. She and her staff are an absolute pleasure to work with. They are articulate, professional, and organized. (not to mention talented). Jill treats each project as a clean slate and dedicates herself and her staff to creating a completely unique interior for each one of her clients. We love collaborating with her because she has incredible attention for detail and always searches for original designs to make each of her projects particularly suited to her client. She always keeps the needs and wants of her clients in the forefront; and she communicates this information to her vendors articulalately. Her organizational skills really help in managing a clients expectations while simultaneously ordering the product in a timely manner. It is difficult to find a design firm with both a strong business acumen as well as creative talent. Jill's professional experience coupled with her stellar educational background (Columbia undergrad and Harvard MBA) make for a successful marriage in managing a well run design company! I absolutely adore working with her and only wish there were more firms out their like hers. **★★★★★ — Bill Larkin, July 2017** > I have worked with Jill Litner Kaplan interiors on many projects over a number of years. Jill and her team are a pleasure to work with. They asked good questions of their clients. They put their clients interests first. Plus they have great ideas. Their jobs run smoothly. They have a lot of respect for their subcontractors. If you're looking to spruce up your home or a major renovation, I would recommend this company without reservations. **★★★★★ — Sarah Smyth, July 2017** > I've worked with Jill and her staff for a number of years and always found them to be responsive and very professional. They follow a project through from beginning to end and don't leave their clients' projects unfinished. Excellent communication skills. **★★★★★ — Anne Gifford, June 2017** > I have worked with JLK Interiors for many years. Jill and her team have transformed our homes in FL, Nantucket and Boston into beautiful, comfortable, serene spaces. **★★★★★ — Arden Home Seattle, Sept. 2016** > As a custom furniture manufacturer, we have had the pleasure of working with the Jill Litner Kaplan team for several years on various design projects. Not only does Jill have impeccable taste, but her and her team are extremely organized, detail oriented, professional, and thorough. As a company who works with interior designers day in and day out, it's easy to identify designers who are highly skilled and who really know what they're doing, and I can confidently say that JLK is one of those designers. I would highly recommend her! ## Selected projects - [Back Bay Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-bay-beauty-pj-vj~7704239) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [The Mandarin Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-mandarin-penthouse-pj-vj~7704251) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 40 - [Beacon Hill Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beacon-hill-townhouse-pj-vj~7287881) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - [Young Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/young-road-residence-pj-vj~6882589) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 68 - [Beethoven Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beethoven-ave-pj-vj~7197439) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [Chestnut St](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-st-pj-vj~7206679) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - [Clements Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clements-road-pj-vj~6882837) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Forest Ave Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-ave-residence-pj-vj~6508005) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 32 - Description: This Georgian brick colonial house in West Newton Hill that underwent a significant renovation and addition. Working in concert with our clients, Peter Sachs as architect and R.J. Gallerani Construction, the JLKI team specified all of the materials throughout the house and made sweeping changes to the original aesthetic while preserving many of the original architectural details throughout. It is a home filled with exuberant color, pattern, texture and energy. - [Modern Ski House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-ski-house-pj-vj~6408400) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [One Dalton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-dalton-residence-pj-vj~6404577) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 21 - [Beard Way Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beard-way-residence-pj-vj~6404459) - Location: Needham, MA - Photos: 17 - [Boulder Brook Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-brook-road-residence-pj-vj~3995675) - Location: Wellesley, MA - Photos: 23 - [Trailside Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trailside-road-residence-pj-vj~4547217) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - [Clovelly Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clovelly-road-residence-pj-vj~2439476) - Location: Wellesley, MA - Photos: 21 - [Valentine Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valentine-street-residence-pj-vj~160235) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 54 - [Prince Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prince-street-residence-pj-vj~93468) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 26 - [Sunset Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-road-residence-pj-vj~2439173) - Location: Weston, MA - Photos: 13 - [Chestnut Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-street-residence-pj-vj~183372) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 6 - [Otis Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/otis-street-residence-pj-vj~1652723) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 19 - [Highland Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-street-residence-pj-vj~160183) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 11 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-litner-kaplan-interiors-pfvwus-pf~58860202) ## Ideabooks - [Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90009860/list/cabinets) — 2 ideas - [built in bunk beds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87351352/list/built-in-bunk-beds) — 11 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jilllitnerkaplaninteriors) ## Community Q&A **Q: wallpaper powder room?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me where I can buy the brown and white zebra pattern wallpaper in the powder room? A: it is from jim thompson! **Q: who makes the console? I love it.** *(in Photo Questions)* Please let me know the brand and source for console. A: it is made by mr. brown-julian chichester **Q: what color is on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Benjamin Moore PALE OAK OC-20 **Q: What is the wood that is used here ? Brand/color/type?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The woodwork/trim is all the same paint color. It is Benjamin Moore White Dove in semi gloss. **Q: Love the chandelier - where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We purchased this from Baker in 2009. I just checked (very quickly!) and unfortunately, it appears to no longer be available. **Q: curious about the chairs? where are they from and dod they rotate?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These are Bernhardt Design chairs and yes, they are swivel chairs. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*