Our Mission
Meaningful Designs Built to Last
Jackie Barnes Design is a full-service studio dedicated to creating homes that align with your vision and lifestyle. We believe your space should enrich your life and improve your well-being.
Not only do we dream up magic, we also bring it to life—managing every detail from design to construction oversight to ensure a seamless transformation.
Our Philosophy
No project is quite the same. But our approach never wavers. At Jackie Barnes Design, we design and renovate homes that…
Uphold Mindful Design Practices
We believe a home is more than a place you live. It’s a mirror through which your quality of life is reflected.
In our opinion, mindful design practices are the true path toward a home that will serve you and your family for generations to come.
Our mindful design approach will help enrich the overall wellbeing and health of your home and family. Let’s transform the way you feel and interact with the rest of the world through clever design solutions and a holistic family approach.
Fit Like a Glove
Invest in Your Future
White-Glove Service
Environmentally And Socially Conscious
Uphold Mindful Design Practices
Fit Like a Glove
A great designer doesn’t just bring your vision to life; they elevate it. That’s how we create spaces that are perfectly tailored to you and your lifestyle.
“WOW. Why didn’t we do this sooner?” is music to our ears. Our goal is to bring out the full potential of your home by highlighting what you love most and customizing the rest through a creative, sometimes out-of-the-box, approach that will both meet your needs and satisfy your unique aesthetic. In the end, you’ll have the home you’ve always wanted, one that fits your one-of-a-kind life.
Invest in Your Future
White-Glove Service
Environmentally And Socially Conscious
Uphold Mindful Design Practices
Fit Like a Glove
Invest in Your Future
Everyone deserves a home that makes them feel good. That’s why we believe interior design is a smart investment rather than a pretentious luxury.
Devoting resources to the place you spend so much of your life is important, and an intentional design and renovation process will ensure that you feel confident in how your money is budgeted.
Our team approaches every day as a new opportunity to provide…
White-Glove Service
Environmentally And Socially Conscious
Uphold Mindful Design Practices
Fit Like a Glove
Invest in Your Future
White-Glove Service
As a homeowner, you shouldn’t have to deal with the full-time stress of managing the many details of your renovation or redesign project.
Instead, your home transformation should feel exciting and fun! We believe our clients should be able to live their lives and focus on the things that matter most with full confidence that their home, money, and vision are well taken care of — with no details overlooked or resources wasted.
And ensures our design choices remain…
Environmentally And Socially Conscious
Uphold Mindful Design Practices
Fit Like a Glove
Invest in Your Future
White-Glove Service
Environmentally And Socially Conscious
The simple truth is that the choices we make for our homes do impact our planet and communities. It’s our responsibility to prevent that as much as possible.
We keep what you love, redesign what you wish to change, and responsibly discard or donate the rest. In fact, for every project we take on, we work with New Life Furniture Bank, a non-profit organization that – among other charitable endeavors – delivers donated furniture to vulnerable families in our community. Our clients can rest easy knowing we do our best to make the most out of what you leave behind.
MEET JACKIE
I’m a Cincinnati native who’s lived all over—from the West Side to Hyde Park, Columbia Tusculum, and now Wyoming. I draw a lot of inspiration from the city’s rich history, which shows up in the timeless designs I create.
With a background in psychology and sociology, I’ve always been fascinated by how spaces affect our mental and physical well-being. That’s why I focus on designing spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and feel good to live in.
My Goal?
To create environments that make you feel happy and help elevate your everyday life. I take the time to really understand your lifestyle and what you need from your space.
When I’m not designing, you’ll find me enjoying time with my family (usually out on a picnic), reading, or training for an endurance event.
Meet Sarah
Lead Interior Designer
Sarah, a University of Cincinnati DAAP grad with a BS in Architecture, has experience in both commercial design in Seattle and custom home projects in Cleveland. Her diverse background allows her to tackle complex projects with creativity and precision.
Back in Cincinnati, Sarah brings her passion for design to life, excelling in 3D modeling and rendering to help clients visualize their spaces. From floor plans to furniture selection, she tailors every design to fit her clients' unique styles.
Outside of work, Sarah loves testing new recipes, crafting, and up-cycling thrifted furniture.
Meet Alyssa
Interior Designer
Alyssa, a recent graduate from UC's DAAP program with a BS in Interior Design, has experience in multifamily remodeling, affordable housing, and furniture design. Originally from Vancouver, she moved to Chicago and later to Cincinnati.
Alyssa's attention to detail and strong organizational skills make her a key member of the design team. She excels in rendering, concept development, and selecting materials and fixtures, guiding projects from start to finish.
Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys painting, crafting, and exploring Cincinnati, appreciating its unique charm.
Meet Matthew
Senior Project Manager
Matthew, a Southwest Missouri native, transitioned from teaching middle school for 15 years to follow his passion for interior design. With degrees in General Business and Elementary Education, he excels in relationship-building, multitasking, and project management.
Matthew is the key to keeping projects on track, providing clients with regular updates and ensuring smooth coordination with contractors and vendors. His detail-oriented, hands-on approach ensures the vision comes to life seamlessly during the execution phase.
Outside of the design studio, Matthew enjoys weekend road trips, exploring new restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Meet Katherine
Marketing Manager
Katherine’s design journey started with crafting custom Barbie clothes and sketching designs in class—she’s always had a passion for textiles, colors, and materials. Now, she channels that creativity into her role as Marketing Manager for Jackie Barnes, where she leads marketing strategy, manages campaigns, and drives brand awareness.
When she's not busy building the business, Katherine is a mom to three energetic boys who keep her on her toes. She loves true-crime audiobooks, SEC football, rehabbing vintage finds, and relaxing by the water in Northern Michigan.
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We partner with new life furniture to make houses into homes
Giving Back
Their mission: Turn houses into homes
When we work together, we’ll sort through your furniture and collect the pieces you’re ready to part with. Instead of sending those pieces off to some unknown location, we’ll place a request on your behalf for New Life Furniture Bank’s free haul-away service to come pick up those pieces and bring them to their site.
