J. Stephens Interiors

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

Jo Ann Alston Certified Interior Designer and founder of J Stephens Interiors is a multi ASID award-winning interior designer who creates elegant and timeless interiors in the traditional and modern aesthetic. She has been named by NJ Savvy Living as one of New Jersey's top 50 interior designers and top 100 Interior Designers by Blink Art Source 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. As a premier residential and corporate interior designer, Jo Ann loves to blend styles and to create comfortable living environments that are as beautiful as artwork. This is achieved by balancing scale, color, textures, and form often introducing a surprise element to keep the look fresh. We have many unique design sources and create custom products that truly individualize each project. One of our areas of expertise is whole house design that creates an artistic flow from room to room. Ms. Alston has a network of leading builders and architects both locally and across the United States. She has working relationships with the top Classical architects in the NJ. So whether you require the design of one room, an addition or an entire house, we can create it using the best of talent and taste. Ms. Alston has her degree in Interior Design from a Fider accredited 4 year college program receiving a BFA in Art with an emphasis in Interior Design and has further taken postgraduate courses in Historic Preservation. She has served on the Board of Directors of two Interior Design schools and also taught college-level courses in Interior Design. She started her career at one of the top 100 interior design/architecture firms in the US. There she worked side by side with architects to create high-end interior spaces ranging from 13,000 square to 25,000 sq feet per floor. Her primary responsibilities were to develop furniture and lighting plans, create the design concept and select all of the furniture fabrics and materials for those spaces. In 2001 she relocated to NJ and began is specialize in residential design and since that time has won four ASID design awards Our work is featured regularly in coffee table books and magazines. For more info go to www.jstephensinteriors.com or call us at (908) 375-8288

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Art Selection, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Beds, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Storage, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Office Design & Construction, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Wine Cellar Design, home library design, Custom drapery, Classic design, Traditional design, Home excercise rooms, outdoor living spaces

Areas Served

Bedminster, Berkeley Heights, Bernardsville, Borough of Far Hills, Brookside, Chester, Far Hills, Livingston, Madison, Mendham, Millburn, Morristown, Summit, Westfield, Chatham, New Vernon, Short Hills, Liberty Corner, Mountain Lakes, Green Village, Peapack Gladstone, Princeton, Franklin Lake, Califon, Lebanon, Oldwick, New York, Manhattan, Franklin Lakes, Saddle River, Rumson, Spring Lake, Alpine, Greenwich CT, East Hampton, Hunterdon County, Harding, Upper Saddle River, New York City, Avalon, Deal, Avon By the Sea, Stone Harbor, Mantoloking, Sea Girt, Bucks County PA

Awards

CID IL , NJCID ASID Design Excellence Award 2002,2004,2012,2017, 2019 Best of Houzz 2018, 2019 Top 100 Interior Designers 2017, 2018, 2019 by Blink Art Source Television NBC House Smarts Nation's Top 100 Designers for Blink Art Resource

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18 Projects

Example of a large farmhouse slate floor and brown floor sunroom design in New York with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Inspiration Alfresco

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Hamptons Inspired Kitchen

Mendham, NJ

Living room - mid-sized traditional enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in New York with beige walls

English Country Living Room

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Business Details

Business Name

J. Stephens Interiors

Phone Number

(908) 375-8288

Website

www.jstephensinteriors.com

Address

14 Tingley Road
Mendham, NJ 07960

Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 250,000

The cost of each project varies depending on the scope of the project. Each project is customized to the client's individual needs.

License Number

21-00007472

Followers

361 Followers

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14 Reviews for J. Stephens Interiors

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The Federalist

Jo Ann is one of those rare designers who has that special eye for chic and unique design, creativity and someone who can think outside of the box. We recently saw an installation photo of a handcrafted chandelier we made for her/ her client and were so impressed with her vision and the design elements of the room. She is absolutely one of the best designers we have worked with, not only for her dedication to her clientele and attention to details, but for the obvious fact she is passionate and loves what she does.

December 5, 2018

Comment from J. Stephens Interiors:

Oh Thanks so much Jennifer, what a nice compliment, We truly appreciate it!

Christine Ahart

I am nearing the end of a kitchen renovation with Jo Ann and I couldn't be more pleased with my choice for a designer. My project involves new painted wood cabinets, counter top, back splash, kitchen furniture and window treatments. The selections that Jo Ann coordinated and provided for all were truly fabulous. Jo Ann is very professional, has excellent taste and vast design knowledge and resources. She is very energetic, enthusiastic, detail oriented, very hard working and committed to our project. The quality of her work is exceptional. My kitchen is going to be stunning!! I will definitely be using Jo Ann for all my future projects and design needs as I now see the importance of working with a designer like Jo Ann. A designer like Jo Ann, is worth her weight in gold.

December 1, 2018Last modified:December 1, 2018

Comment from J. Stephens Interiors:

Thank you so much, Christine, for the lovely review. Such a pleasure to work with you!

Joanna Alston

I have had the pleasure of working with Joanna and I am always impressed with the elegance of her character which is reflected in each of her design creations. It is the unique touch, the dash of creativity that attracts attention and defines a certain brand of chic. She is the ultimate professional and always exhibits a true sense of caring to deliver her clients dreams.

November 21, 2018Last modified:November 26, 2018

Comment from J. Stephens Interiors:

Thank you for the wonderful review! So kind of you!

nicsaviano

Jo Ann has been a pleasure to work with. She has a great eye for design and especially pays close attention to the small details. She presented me with numerous different design options, all of which Have relayed a traditional elegance for a master bedroom project. She is very professional and easy to work with- would recommend highly. Nicole -Chester NJ.

June 30, 2018

Beverly Zagofsky

Jo Anne is a professional who will get the job done. She makes great suggestions and is open to hearing the customers point of view. There were some hiccups along the way, like any business, but she was able to come up with alternative choices when the original choice was not available. Sometimes the wait times were frustrating. I guess everyone wants it yesterday. At the end of the day, she had great taste and I trust her. She is expensive. You get what you pay for.

April 23, 2018

Workroom Services

J Stephens is a meticulous design firm. From start to finish, Joanne's attention to detail elevates all her projects to the next level. She is easy to work with and clear on her expectations. We enjoy working with a designer who clearly understands her clients as well as the workroom that executes her designs.

March 29, 2018

Vandana Karale

JoAnn is a very talented designer. She designed our daughters bedroom and our living room. She took time to understand our requirement and taste before presenting options which was very helpful. She presented to us many options to chose from. She made herself available whenever we required to talk or meet with her. JoAnn is very pleasant to work with and our family enjoyed working with her. We look forward to working with J. Stephens Interiors, JoAnn, in the near future.

March 13, 2018

Joan Gambro

I've assisted Jo Ann Alston of J. Stephens Interiors during photo shoots of her residential design projects over past 12 years. I'm consistently dazzled by her creativity, amazing attention to details, professionalism, and her deep-seated drive to exceed her clients' desires. Jo Ann brings over three decades of design experience to her projects--this means Jo Ann delivers results on time, within budget, and with total transparency; she makes sure her clients understand the design process up front, including developing a design concept, budgeting, timeline, delivery schedules, etc. Lastly, Jo Ann is not a design "diva"; she is conscientious, does not talk down to her clients, and always puts her clients needs first.

March 7, 2018

Nancy M Fox

I’d rate Jo Ann with 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. We’re still friendly to this day. In 2009 we were going to be grandparents and wanted to have a babies room for all our soon to be grandchildren. Jo Ann came highly recommended and was very professional and a pleasure to work with. Her furniture design was to our liking and the delivery was timely as promised. She also redid our master bedroom and living room and to this day when we downsized, we took several of the pieces that we purchased from her. I absolutely love her style! It fit perfect into our new home. Thank you Jo Ann. Great job.

March 2, 2018

Dr. Kevin Brothers

Jo Ann is an outstanding professional with great contemporary design ideas. We worked with her to renovate two spaces at our headquarters. As a program for people with autism our needs were quite unique (e.g., re-design a nursing office to resemble a community medical facility while re-designing the adjoining full bathroom to look like one found in a home). Jo Ann took sufficient time to learn our needs and listen to our desires and came back with a plan that satisfied our every expectation regarding aesthetics, and cost. She was a delight to work with. We liked her results so much that we hired her again to renovate our conference room. We happily giver her our highest recommendation.

February 21, 2018

PVZ Design: Interior & Furniture Design

J. Stephens is a consummate professional with a strong design presence. Her attention to details is flawless and her style sophisticated. I am proud to consult with her as a colleague and thrilled for her design awards and accolades.

June 29, 2016

studioeighteen

Studio Eighteen Decorative Painting has worked with Jo Ann on many of her projects. She creates beautiful, elegant spaces, and pays an enormous attention to detail. She displays the utmost professionalism and it is always a pleasure working with her.

October 31, 2013

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173 Comments

Commented: What is the cabinet paint colorHello to answer your question, these cabinets are from Wood Mode and they were the finish was one of their standard offerings at the time

March 30, 2023

Commented: what is the color of the curtains called?Thank you for your very kind note. The drapery fabric is a Scalamandre silk but they were made quite some time ago so the color is no longer available, It was a shade of yellow that leaned towards a g...

July 5, 2022

Commented: Love the light above the dining table. Where would this one be from?Thank you i believe the light is visual comfort

April 12, 2022

Commented: Backsplash - Please!Hi Lois, Thank you for your question! I think several people have asked the same question and was surprised that perhaps Houzz doesn't keep the answers posted so everyone can view them . The name of t...

October 6, 2021

Commented: what backsplash brand and color were used? love it so much!!This is Aspen White which is a marble available thru Short Hills Marble and Tile

September 21, 2021

Commented: Cabinet colorHello and thank you for your compliments and questions: The refrigerator is right next to the coffee station on the opposite wall from the windows. I hope that clarifies your question

August 15, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

How is J. Stephens Interiors rated?

J. Stephens Interiors is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does J. Stephens Interiors provide?

J. Stephens Interiors provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Art Selection, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Beds, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Storage, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Office Design & Construction, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Wine Cellar Design, home library design, Custom drapery, Classic design, Traditional design, Home excercise rooms, outdoor living spaces

Where does J. Stephens Interiors provide services?

J. Stephens Interiors provides services in the following areas: Bedminster, Berkeley Heights, Bernardsville, Borough of Far Hills, Brookside, Chester, Far Hills, Livingston, Madison, Mendham, Millburn, Morristown, Summit, Westfield, Chatham, New Vernon, Short Hills, Liberty Corner, Mountain Lakes, Green Village, Peapack Gladstone, Princeton, Franklin Lake, Califon, Lebanon, Oldwick, New York, Manhattan, Franklin Lakes, Saddle River, Rumson, Spring Lake, Alpine, Greenwich CT, East Hampton, Hunterdon County, Harding, Upper Saddle River, New York City, Avalon, Deal, Avon By the Sea, Stone Harbor, Mantoloking, Sea Girt, Bucks County PA

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