Rooted in story, style, and substance.
Rooms of Remark.
Meet Jen.
I'm Jen Bienvenu, founder of J. Bienvenu Interiors, a full-service design studio specializing in historic renovations, whole-home transformations, and hospitality spaces with a point of view. While I’ve long been drawn to architecture and interiors, my background in psychology and education continues to shape the way I approach this work: through the lens of how we live, feel, and relate to the spaces around us.
My work is guided by biophilia, preservation, and a deep respect for quality materials and craftsmanship. I collaborate most often with clients restoring historic homes. We mine their home's architectural details, preserving what matters, and making it fit for contemporary life. We often begin with the heart of the home: a listening room, a kitchen, a library, a dining space. These are the spaces where music plays, people gather, and stories unfold.While the homes I design are often layered for luxury, they’re never too precious to live in. I mostly source furnishings from vintage and antique dealers across the country, helping clients discover the joy, sustainability, and soul that come from pieces with a past. I don’t chase trends. I look for meaning, provenance, and possibility.
Design, at its best, is a long game. Many of my projects take shape over years. That time allows for magic: the unexpected find, the right conversation, the unfolding of a space that surprises us both. A client once called me an artist, and I think about that often. Because for me, this work is never just about selecting beautiful objects, it’s about understanding the people they belong to, and shaping spaces that reflect their histories, hopes, and daily rhythms.
You don’t have to know where to begin. You just need to know that the way you live matters. I’m here to help you shape a home you’re proud to live in. One that speaks to who you are, where you’ve been, and what you love.
To me, home is more than a personal sanctuary, it’s the backdrop of our days and the archive of our memories. I believe in the power of rooms to restore us. When a space is attuned to who you are and how you live, it becomes not just beautiful, but nourishing.
