Jonathan Rosen Interiors

11/10/2026

I don’t know about you, but I like immediate gratification. In this age of Amazon, “Insta”-gram and DoorDash, who doesn’t?!?

Carpe the diem, people. The time is now.

I have designed a system that gets you from A–Z in one day. Watch the course while having your morning coffee and then, fully caffeinated, get the ball rolling! If you start in the AM, you’ll have a brand-new room before dinner.

Should you get the course? Of course!!!

09/10/2026

Whenever you’re putting together a room with a lot of different pieces and the goal is to create something new and exciting, it’s so essential that you stay open to the possibilities. Saying “no” puts an immediate end to creativity. It’s a steel trap door that instantaneously shuts down the process. However, “maybe” invites hope and discovery. “What if” are the magic words.

For me, saying “yes” to hanging the round mirror on this client’s mirrored wall was a win. In other videos, I’ve hung a painting on a large trumeau mirror or suspended an elegant chinoiserie mirror on a folding screen. By giving myself the freedom to experiment, I was able to repurpose things in a way that not only looked fresh and new but gave the room a whole new life.

Stay open to the possibilities! You won’t always hit it out of the park (I don’t), but that thing you tried that didn’t work may lead you to another choice that does.

Just say yes to the dress (er)!

08/10/2026

If you’ve been following me, it will probably come as no great surprise that my position about hosting isn’t much different from my attitude about decorating: you can pull it together (by and large) with what you’ve already got!

When my client told me she was just about to host a dinner party, I took that to heart. So, in addition to redesigning her DR, I set the table too.

We pulled out some of her lovely china and silver, created a centerpiece, and added a few decorative flourishes. When it came to finding the right tablecloth, nothing really fit the bill. However, she did have some lovely white linen hemstitched napkins which, for lack of anything better, became draped placemats.

I had never done that before and surprised myself by how great they looked! You know…necessity really is the mother of invention.

The moral of this tale is: when in doubt, you can (and will) figure it out if…you stay open to possibilities!

04/10/2026

What is the Refind Method? In a nutshell, it’s curation. You’re pulling the best of your best in order to assemble a room that is a truer reflection of you. That’s why I ask you to ask yourself, “Where are you in the room?”

Find those things you love most in your home and make that the palette for painting your best self-portrait.

If you want to learn my simple steps to “re-finding” your room, head to my Link In Bio for my course. Or simply comment "COURSE" below and I'll send a personal message to get you started.

02/10/2026

A dinner party should be fun, not fear-inducing. Don’t let the table take you down!!!

Here are a few simple steps to getting it right on a budget:

1. Go to your local supermarket, bodega, or online resource, and select the flowers that “speak to you.” If they inspire you, you’re more likely to draw inspiration from them.

2. Before you put a single thing on the table, think about the occasion and then ask yourself: What mood do I want to create? You can use my “three words” approach to prime the pump: Do I want “sexy, elegant, and formal,” or is this more of a “casual, fun, and festive” feeling? These are just my sample examples. Make up your own!

3. Go into your cabinets, cupboards, closets, basements, etc. to find the one or multiple objects that suit your table’s mood. Sometimes, just one large object in the center of the table is the best way to get the (dinner) party started.

4. Put your flowers together. I like to do a larger centerpiece and then place smaller arrangements around it.

5. Set the table. Remember: You’re creating a mood, so the china, stemware, silverware, etc. should all be in keeping with the tone.

6. Dim the lights, light the candles, turn on some music, and make a drink. You’re ready to go!

01/10/2026

A Tale of One Client and Two Dining Rooms

We're back continuing our hosting + tabletop series. Here are 2 dining rooms belonging to the same client. The first here in the city, and the other, out in the country. I used blue and white in both, but as you can see, the effect is very different in each.

The city walls are lacquered in a periwinkle blue, which was inspired by her existing dining chair fabric. The chair frames add a touch of white, as does her china. In the country, the walls, chairs, and dishes are all white, but the blue sneaks into chair upholstery, placemats, and accents.

If you want instant glamour, one of the best ways to do that is with lacquer, but buyer beware: that comes with a hefty price tag. However… one of the least expensive and quickest upgrades you can make to a room to get it dinner-party ready is to simply paint it! All you need is a can and a brush. Pick a rich, elegant, saturated tone, and in one day, you can create your own private jewel box.

Here’s how to Refind it: use your favorite china as the inspiration for the wall color. Pick one of your favorite colors in the china and then use that as your backdrop color. If your walls are smooth, do them in a satin finish. This will give you some sheen and make them feel richer.

Note: I think it’s worth mentioning that, as glamorous as the city dining room is, the only thing that was actually purchased was the rug. I used her DR table, chairs, sideboard (which I had lacquered like the walls), and sconces (I had them polished for a high shine).

Which space is your favorite? Drop it below in the comments!

23/09/2026