Our work creates spaces that feel casually harmonious—blending traditional elegance with contemporary sensibility. We specialize in creating interiors that are collected rather than contrived, with the patina of time and the polish of intention.
What sets us apart is our belief that great design should change how you feel, not just how a space looks. We layer antiques, contemporary art, and bespoke furnishings to achieve that rare balance of formality and ease—spaces that feel both timeless and thoroughly current.
Jennifer brings a unique background in policy advocacy and corporate leadership to her design practice, which informs our meticulous approach to project management, transparent communication, and strategic planning. Combined with over a decade of professional design experience, this creates a practice that serves clients who value both exceptional design and executive-level professionalism.
You can see examples of our work in our portfolio.
Every potential client begins with a complimentary 30-minute virtual consultation. During this call, we’ll discuss your design vision, project scope, timeline, and budget to determine which of our services best fits your needs.
Based on your project, we’ll recommend one of three pathways:
—Designer on Demand for focused guidance on specific design challenges
––Custom Window Treatments for complete drapery and shades solutions
––Full-Service Interior Design for comprehensive whole-home or multi-room projects
After our initial conversation, you’ll have an understanding of the next steps and how our services work. We’ll also provide you with our furnishings investment guide to help you plan accordingly. You can schedule your complimentary consultation by contacting us here.
We offer three distinct services designed to meet different project needs:
Designer on Demand
A focused 3-hour in-home consultation providing expert guidance and a clear action plan. Investment: $2,750. You’ll receive a comprehensive written summary within two business days. Perfect for homeowners who need professional direction but plan to implement on their own. Book your session here.
Custom Window Treatments
Complete custom drapery and shades from in-home consultation through professional installation. Launching January 2026. The $1,250 consultation fee is fully credited toward your window treatment purchase when you move forward within 7 days. Book your session here.
Full-Service Interior Design
Comprehensive design and implementation for whole-home and multi-room projects. All full-service projects begin with our Strategic Design Assessment ($3,500)—a comprehensive whole-home analysis delivered through two in-depth meetings and a detailed written report with room-by-room recommendations and curated inspiration. This establishes vision and scope before moving into design development and implementation. Learn more here.
The Strategic Design Assessment is also available as a standalone service for homeowners planning major projects who want professional guidance to work with contractors or implement independently.
We’re based in McLean, Virginia, and primarily serve the greater DC Metro area including Great Falls, Alexandria, Fort Hunt, Potomac, Rockville, Kensington, and surrounding communities.
For Designer on Demand and Custom Window Treatment services, we work within a 30-mile radius of McLean.
For full-service projects—including residential, hospitality, and commercial design—we work throughout the DC Metro region and in St. Lucia. For exceptional projects in other locations, we’re open to discussion during your complimentary consultation.
Yes. Our full-service interior design projects have a $75,000 furnishings minimum, plus design fees. This ensures we can deliver the comprehensive transformation our process is designed to create.
Full-service design includes two investment components:
Design: Strategic Design Assessment ($3,500) plus Design Concept Development (fees vary based on project scope and complexity)
Implementation: Furnishings, materials, and installation (minimum $75,000)
Most of our full-service clients are planning comprehensive refreshes, major renovations, or whole-home transformations. During your complimentary consultation, we’ll discuss your vision, timeline, and budget to determine if full-service design is the right fit for your project.
If you’re not ready for full-service design:
–Designer on Demand ($2,750) provides targeted guidance you can implement yourself
–Custom Window Treatments ($1,250 consultation, credited toward purchase) offers complete drapery and shades solutions
–Strategic Design Assessment ($3,500) delivers a comprehensive design roadmap for future implementation
Pembrook Interiors is ideal for clients who:
–Are planning comprehensive home refreshes, major renovations, whole-home transformations, or significant relocation projects
–Value expert guidance and want a designer who manages the entire process from concept through installation
–Appreciate quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and attention to detail
–Understand that creating beautiful, functional spaces requires meaningful investment in both design expertise and quality implementation
–Want to enjoy the transformation process without managing countless vendors, purchase orders, and installation logistics
Our clients typically include attorneys, diplomats, executives, physicians, and other professionals who lead demanding lives and value their time. They’re looking for a trusted partner who will bring their vision to life while respecting their need for discretion and efficiency.
If this sounds like you and your project, we’d love to discuss how we can help. Schedule your complimentary consultation here.
Our full-service design process is a collaborative journey that transforms your vision into reality through three distinct phases:
Phase 1: Strategic Design Assessment
We begin with a comprehensive whole-home analysis delivered through two in-depth meetings. During our first meeting, we walk through your entire property together, discussing what works, what doesn’t, and how you live in each space. In our second meeting, we review your detailed written report with room-by-room recommendations and curated design inspiration. This phase establishes a clear vision and scope for your project.
Phase 2: Design Concept Development
This is where the magic happens. Through 4-5 collaborative sessions, we dive deep into the elements that will define your space. These hands-on meetings are engaging and fun – we’ll explore textile samples curated specifically for your project, review furniture selections, and refine every detail together. You’ll see your aesthetic preferences translated into a cohesive Design Concept that captures exactly how you want to live. Once you approve the overall concept and key elements, we move into implementation.
Phase 3: Implementation
We handle all sourcing, project management, vendor coordination, and installation. You’ll watch your space transform without being burdened by countless decisions and purchase orders. We manage the complex details behind the scenes while keeping you informed with clear, concise updates. Many clients choose to be away during major installations and return to their beautifully transformed home.
This phased approach creates natural decision points and ensures complete transparency throughout your design journey. This thorough approach is what allows us to create interiors that don’t just look beautiful—they transform how it feels to live in your home.
Project timelines vary based on scope and complexity:
Designer on Demand
Immediate scheduling based on availability; written summary delivered within 2 business days.
Custom Window Treatments
Immediate scheduling based on availability; most custom window treatments are fabricated and professionally installed within 4-6 weeks.
Strategic Design Assessment
2-3 weeks from booking to final report review.
Full-Service Design
Most full-service projects are complete within 5-6 months from Design Concept approval. Timelines can be affected by custom furnishings lead times (typically 10-16 weeks), product availability, and any architectural or construction work involved in your project.
You’ll be involved in all major design decisions, but we handle the heavy lifting.
Your involvement includes:
–Initial discovery meetings to establish vision and preferences
–Selection meetings where you choose from curated options we’ve pre-vetted
–Design Concept review and approval
–Final walk-through and styling review
We handle:
–All research, sourcing, and vendor coordination
–Measurements, specifications, and technical details
–Scheduling deliveries and installations
–Problem-solving and project management
–Quality control and damage inspection
We provide weekly written updates so you’re always informed without being overwhelmed. Most clients appreciate that they can make the fun, essential decisions while we manage the complex logistics.
We work on projects of all sizes, though our approach is always comprehensive.
Single Room Projects
Even when designing a single room, we consider how it connects to the rest of your home to ensure cohesive flow. Single-room projects can be full-service and often naturally expand over time as clients see the transformation.
Multi-Room & Whole-Home Projects
We develop a comprehensive vision for the entire home—even if you’re implementing in phases—to ensure every space works together harmoniously.
Not Sure of Your Scope?
Our Strategic Design Assessment ($3,500) analyzes your entire home and helps you determine which areas to prioritize and how to phase your project based on your budget and goals.
We love photographing our completed projects—not only to showcase our work, but also because exceptional projects often attract interest from design publications, which delight in homeowner participation in telling the story behind the design.
We completely understand that privacy matters to many clients, and we’re equally happy to work on a fully confidential basis. We’ll discuss your privacy preferences early in our process, as photography permissions are formalized in our Letter Agreement—whether that’s full portfolio and editorial opportunities, limited use, or complete confidentiality.
Your privacy preferences won’t change our commitment to creating exceptional design work!
We don’t have a signature “look”—we have a signature approach.
What sets Pembrook Interiors apart is our belief that great design should change how you feel, not just how a space looks. We specialize in the sophisticated intersection of classical beauty and contemporary sensibility, creating environments that achieve that rare balance of elegance and warmth.
Our design philosophy centers on the art of thoughtful curation—composing interiors that feel both timeless and thoroughly current. We layer antiques, contemporary art, and bespoke furnishings to create environments that feel collected rather than contrived—spaces with the patina of time and the polish of intention.
We work collaboratively, beginning each project with the architecture, the environment, and your personal narrative. Whether your aesthetic leans traditional, contemporary, or eclectic, we create spaces that feel authentic to you—never overly styled or precious.
You can see examples of our work in our portfolio.
Absolutely. In fact, we prefer it.
One of our specialties is incorporating beloved pieces you already own—whether they’re family heirlooms, recent purchases, or items with sentimental value—and building a cohesive design around them.
During our initial consultation, we’ll discuss which pieces you love, which you’re ready to replace, and how to bridge different styles and periods to create a harmonious whole.
For full-service design projects, our sourcing includes benchmade upholstery from Hickory, North Carolina, made-to-order casegoods, artisan European lighting, fine art, and curated antiques. Window treatments are custom-designed in-house and fabricated through our workroom partners.
We curate sources specifically for each project rather than working from a standard vendor list, which allows us to serve each client’s unique vision.
For clients who prefer to source items themselves, our Designer on Demand service can provide guidance and retail resource suggestions.
Jennifer Fordham is the CEO and Principal Interior Designer of Pembrook Interiors, with more than 10 years of professional interior design experience. She is an ASID Associate and a professional design member of the Interior Design Society, featured by the Designer Society of America, and listed in the AD PRO Directory.
Jennifer brings a unique background in regulatory policy advocacy and corporate leadership to her design practice. This background informs our meticulous approach to project management, transparent communication, and strategic planning.
Before transitioning to interior design full-time, Jennifer spent over three decades in public policy and trade association leadership, bringing governance expertise and executive-level experience to every client engagement. She holds a U.S. Public Trust security clearance.