J. Stephens Interiors

J. Stephens Interiors Jo Ann Alston ASID, NJCID is a classically trained award-winning designer who creates timeless inter J. Stephens Interiors is led by Principal Jo Ann Alston.

Stephens Interiors specializes in creating high-end residential interiors with an emphasis on custom design that reflects the lifestyles and individual preferences of our clients. We aspire to exceed expectations and prioritize client service based on open and transparent communication. We often work on full-home interior design planning from inception and also take pride in breathing fresh life i

nto corporate spaces, home additions and expansions, and the restoration of historic homes with an eye to maintaining the integrity of the periods in which they are built. A licensed interior designer and member of the American Society of Interior Designers, Jo Ann is based in the New York City metropolitan area and serves clients throughout the United States.

We are thrilled to let you know that we received a prestigious award from Houzz. We were selected for the  Houzz award f...
02/14/2026

We are thrilled to let you know that we received a prestigious award from Houzz. We were selected for the Houzz award for Best in Design 2026. This is given to 2 -3 percent of the designers, architects and landscape designers of 3 million designers on Houzz

Happy New Year! Let it be one of peace and good health. As a designer, I would love to have a client tell me they would ...
01/20/2026

Happy New Year! Let it be one of peace and good health. As a designer, I would love to have a client tell me they would like me to design a meditation room, maybe even spa! Here is a photo that crossed my desk this am for inspiration!

More of the beautiful traditional bath we are designing! Here you can see her vanity complete with matching hurricane sc...
01/09/2026

More of the beautiful traditional bath we are designing! Here you can see her vanity complete with matching hurricane sconces and a glimpse of the done with chandelier in the mirror! More photos will be arriving soon as I get out there to supervise the DeGournay panel install Very excited to have this project professionally photo as there are so many details!

Our new adventure! One of my long term clients asked me to design their table for 14 guests at Thanksgiving! we were thr...
11/20/2025

Our new adventure! One of my long term clients asked me to design their table for 14 guests at Thanksgiving! we were thrilled and jumped right in What you can see in this photo is the presentation to her on the charger( we used her mothers china ) napkin ring and napkin.. We also selected hand made Italian linen table clothes and a Fabulous floral arrangement down the center of the long table complete with various heights of candles . More photos to come along and share as we move along in this adventure!

Do you ever dream of having a home office that is beautiful and practical? I am sharing a well thought out library/offic...
10/22/2025

Do you ever dream of having a home office that is beautiful and practical?
I am sharing a well thought out library/office we recently created for one of my clients. This was a plain room and we created the beautiful walnut paneling to be a custom fit around the windows. This allowed us to create the window seats which have file drawers cleverly concealed beneath them. In the two other niches we have stools that can either sit there or be brought around for guests in this room or the adjacent living room. Such a pretty room complete with motorized shades and custom bookcase lighting.

A cozy fall setting beckons these homeowners to their family room where the room was totally transformed! We added the p...
10/15/2025

A cozy fall setting beckons these homeowners to their family room where the room was totally transformed! We added the paneling and new fireplace mantel. The paneling is painted a strie of greens. The drapery poles are in pine to match the mantel. A very cool more modern wing chair is upholstered in a crocodile embossed leather upon which sits and animal print pillow . A swanky brass table sits next to it for a place to put your drink or book . A thoughtful wall sconce lights not only the reading area but illuminates the modern art as well. hashtag


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Enjoy entertaining at home? Here is a peek at one of our latest dining rooms done in a light traditional style. The room...
10/07/2025

Enjoy entertaining at home? Here is a peek at one of our latest dining rooms done in a light traditional style. The room had a flaw in it that we needed to over come. Like alot of dining rooms, it only had one window. In order to give the feeling of the outdoors as well as a focal point we used the beautiful hashtag panels on either side of a breakfront. We custom colored the De Gournay paper so that the birds matched the existing area rug and extended the pattern over the breakfront

Do you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at a photo shoot? Sometimes even clients get in the action! Here is my...
09/23/2025

Do you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at a photo shoot? Sometimes even clients get in the action! Here is my client arranging lilacs at her newly designed kitchen.
We are so happy to have such nice clients who allow u s to create beautiful rooms for them in their home!

A serene foyer awaits this client when they return home from workThe sculptural table lamp is perfectly complemented wit...
09/16/2025

A serene foyer awaits this client when they return home from work
The sculptural table lamp is perfectly complemented with the base of the foyer table created a sense of soft elegance, The Custom coral color string shades add a note of vibrancy and match the area rug. At the far left you can see just a peak of a Japanese Kimono sash hung as a piece of art going up the stairs , The black and white photos of Japanese temples enhance the height of the foyer, add quiet drama and interest.

You would be so nice to come home to!Here is a peek my clients, library/dining room thru their front hall. Creating that...
09/13/2025

You would be so nice to come home to!
Here is a peek my clients, library/dining room thru their front hall. Creating that perfect view for them to enjoy everyday when they come home. My clients say they really enjoy sitting at the petite table near the window for morning coffee! Note the built in buffet incorporated in the custom bookcases

A beautiful bathroom deserves beautiful hardware As we move forward in the most recent master bath design we are working...
09/09/2025

A beautiful bathroom deserves beautiful hardware As we move forward in the most recent master bath design we are working on PE Guerin hardware was chosen for the hardware for the French doors Pocket door and cabinetry hardware It is shown here as the samples they loaned me however we are using polished nickel finish I have used this line so many times as it is made in NYC and the quality will last a life time Hardware is so important as you use it everyday and if specified correctly makes a beautiful accent to the room

Nana Wall Glass doors offer so much to an interior. Take a look at a recent project where we used them in a sunroom so t...
09/03/2025

Nana Wall Glass doors offer so much to an interior. Take a look at a recent project where we used them in a sunroom so the client could access a covered outdoor dining space. When completely open it makes the two room seem as one. We would love to hear your thoughts! #

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Far Hills, NJ

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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ASID award winning interior design firm who specializes in luxurious, timeless and elegant interiors in the Classic, Modern and French aesthetics. Jo Ann Alston, a certified interior designer, leads the firm with extensive industry experience. The firm practices nationally.