Jenkins Interiors

Give us a brief history and overview of your company.

After earning my bachelor’s degree in interior design and a minor in art history from the University of Nebraska, I went on to work for a leading Houston architecture firm before launching Jenkins Interiors in 1998. We have grown tremendously since, and I am more than thankful for my team and the people I have met along the way.

If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be?

Collected. Classic. Timeless.

What’s the measure of a successful project?

A happy client!

Answers by Leslie Jenkins, Owner and Lead Designer jenkinsinteriors.com

What inspired you to pursue this line of work?

I’ve loved interiors since I was 8 years old when my mom let me wallpaper my bedroom.

What services do you offer?

Full scale residential design…and a fun work environment!

What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do?

There’s more than one answer, and there’s more than one way to make things happen.

Will you take on projects of any size or scope?

Depending on our current workload, yes!

What’s your favorite type of project to work on?

One where I am able to push the boundaries and one where the client trusts and believes in our creative vision. My favorite type of project is when there is trust in the client, designer, architect, installers, and anyone else’s hands that make the project come together.

What’s one thing people often don’t understand or realize about your line of work?

People don’t realize the amount of detail and time that can go into one item that might make all the difference in a room, as well as the number of moving parts it takes to make a project come together.

What trends within your industry are you excited about for 2023?

Shorter lead times and less obstacles…we hope!