JENNIFER INNERS

OWNER/DESIGNER OF SAYLOR HOUSE

TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Wyomissing

PROFESSION/PLACE OF WORK: Owner, Saylor House, West Reading

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Interior design is actually a second career for me but has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.

WHAT GUIDED YOU TO PURSUE A CAREER IN INTERIOR DESIGN? I was rearranging furniture and asking my mother to wallpaper my bedroom at the age of 7. My mother, being very much into design herself, was happy to support my visions.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGN STYLE? Eclectic. I love a mix of modern pieces, antiques and found pieces from my travels. For my clients, I believe one of my strengths is the ability to adapt to different design styles and to help them achieve a home that is a reflection of them and how they live.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF ADVICE YOU COULD OFFER A HOMEOWNER WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING INTERIOR DESIGN CHOICES? Do not invest a lot of money in trendy pieces. Instead, spend on pieces that are classic and have lasting value.

WHAT HAS BEEN A FAVORITE PROJECT OF YOURS TO WORK ON AND WHY? One of my favorite projects was a complete home renovation in Wyomissing. The project turned out beautifully, and the homeowners were a joy to work with.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM DESIGN JOB? Right now, I would say my dream design job would be to finish my own home and a recently purchased vacation home! My client projects always come first, and my own always seems to fall to the wayside, but that’s okay. In October of this year, Saylor House will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary, and I am so very grateful to each and every client that has gotten us this far.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST CHERISHED INTERIORS PIECE? It’s a large antique pharmacist’s cabinet from the 1800s.