J. Stephens Interiors is led by Principal Jo Ann Alston. who is a licensed interior designer and a member of ASID. Jo Ann is based in the New York City metropolitan area and creates interiors for clients throughout the United States. As one of the leading interior designers in the country, she is regularly featured in design magazines and books and has accepted multiple national awards for her unique ability to design timeless custom environments from their inceptions. She has partnered with many of the same clients for years, developing personal and meaningful relationships that underscore her dedication to a next level of client service. Known for her artful approach and deep experience in the industry, she brings a timeless freshness to luxurious, high-end interior design. Jo Ann has been widely recognized for her impeccable interpretations of Modern, Classic, and French interior design into enduring and forward-thinking inspiration for the modern-day. We are pleased to offer consulting services to interior design and architecture firms on a per project basisJo Ann Alston holds a B.F.A. in fine art from Northern Illinois University with post-graduate studies in historic preservation. Her experience includes a seven-year tenure with a top-100 design firm in the United States, which informed her process-oriented approach and gained her access to a national network of highly specialized artisans and tradespeople with whom she has developed longstanding relationships. She delights in curating antiques and art from around the world, drawing from an extensive list of sources she has developed over time. She excels in managing projects within a team environment. Clients benefit directly from Jo Ann’s highly curated network of professionals and from her adept management of the process from start to finish. • Recipient of 5 American Society of Interior Design (ASID) Awards• Published in multiple national and local magazines; appeared on NBC’s House Smarts; work featured in Schiffer’s Today's Historic Interiors• A recognized expert in color and trend forecasting and Historic Interiors, member Color Marketing Group responsible for yearly input into color prediction based on trend forecasting.• Managed team of ten designers for one of the Top 100 Interior Architecture companies in the US• Presented design solutions to senior management of an extensive list of Fortune 500 companies, including banks, law firms, insurance companies, and airlines role as Lead Designer/Project Manager.