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Every review below is a family whose house finally started helping. Results first, receipts below.

15+ years of client homes. These families worked with me directly, room by room. The Family-Proof Method behind their homes is what's now in the toolkits — same order, same materials.

Andrea

"Jacqueline delivers the kind of elevated, sophisticated service you'd expect from a top-tier design firm, but with the warmth and personal touch of a boutique. She first transformed my New York City apartment over a decade ago, and I've relied on her ever since. Now, as a mom of three young kids living in a classic San Francisco home from the early 1900s, Jacqueline has grown with us. She masterfully honored the home's original charm while incorporating modern, elevated touches that make the space both beautiful and functional. Our home feels sophisticated yet kid-friendly, with thoughtful details like our large, quilted coffee table. Jacqueline has an incredible eye and is an amazing listener. I trust her completely to get it just right, every time."

Arlene

"EVERYONE absolutely loved all of our home design choices and were inquiring if we worked with a designer..."

S.M.

"We did a gut renovation of our home when we were a family of three with twins on the way. My husband and I work full-time and Jacqueline understood our time and energy was limited. She was so flexible and easy to work with. She mapped out how to fill our home in phases, making every room stylish and functional. Jacqueline is so thoughtful and attuned to what inspires us. She makes the process fun and enjoyable by being very organized and using technology well. As our kids got older, Jacqueline helped us uplevel our home by optimizing the flow from the kitchen to the living and dining rooms, updating our daughter's bedroom, and adding a banquette with beautiful custom cushions and pillows. It's where our family and guests gather."

Steven

"Jacqueline walked into a rough loft located in West Oakland that was totally bereft of warmth and style and created a beautiful home. Her design was unique and current, and my trust in her creative intuition and eye could not have been more well placed. In terms of her professionalism, Jacqueline was highly responsive, supervised multiple vendors and kept me far above the noise as the project was coming together. She treated my home as her own and it could not have gone any better. She is a true talent, and I cannot recommend her any higher."

Caleb

Jacqueline and ADL Interiors far surpassed our expectations for interior design and execution. We moved into our new house which was triple the size of our previous home, and we wanted to work with someone who could help us fill out the space with a creative and inspiring design. Jacqueline was a perfect match. She was able to give us 3D walk throughs of her proposals, and came up with so many unique and interesting design ideas for us. We were truly blown away. After settling on the design, Jacqueline then blew our minds again by coordinating contractors and service providers to ensure all the painting, lighting upgrades, and installation of the art and furniture would be done at the same time with minimal disruption. Jacqueline even designed a custom built sofa for us! She was able to do this all remotely! The contractors we worked with also had great things to say about Jacqueline and ADL. I can't recommend Jacqueline and ADL enough, for all of your interior design and installation needs. She is a one-stop source for making your dream home a reality."

Julia

"Working with ADL has been extremely rewarding for me and my house. From the first email exchange to the install, ADL has been nothing but professional, understanding and helpful. The ideas and changes that were presented were exactly what I pictured I wanted my living room to look like. I am so thankful I have found ADL online, I will for sure use their service again."

Nilou

"Her work is timeless and refined and she is able to work within any budget and style. Working with her is easy — she handles all the overwhelming aspects of interior design making it more fun and enjoyable for the client."

Ian

"Her ability to understand my hopes and translate them into beautifully designed spaces amazed me. We love the space!"

Candace

Our project was big and in conjunction with major construction (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, master suite, living room, media room, deck, etc)! Due to the size of our project and wanting to stay within a budget we ended up going with a senior designer. In walks Jacqueline Palmer, who is magical. She was so impressive at our first meeting that we were sold. She is creative, smart, professional, organized and understood exactly what we were looking for. We explained that neither of us had an eye for design but showed her a few pictures of what we like. We took a very hands off approach (the beauty of when you hire a talented, trusted designer) and let her run with everything (painting, fixtures, hardware, lighting, furniture placement/replacement etc). Everything she chose, we loved and implemented! 5 months later (timing driven by construction and not Jacqueline, who is incredibly efficient with time)…WOW! She has created a dream home! Even our construction team tipped their hats to her saying she was super talented. We would highly recommend her for projects big and small. She's so good about working within budget and finding high quality items for great deals. We get so many compliments on the fixtures, paint schemes, lighting and overall feel of the house. It's airy, bright and sophisticated yet warm and inviting. She nailed it!"

Romain Juban

"When we decided to completely renovate our Half Moon Bay home, Jacqueline created a clever three-phase plan over three years. This kept us from having to move out and disrupt our family. It also gave us the opportunity to make changes along the way as we went from redesigning rooms to choosing the final accessories and unique, custom artwork. We loved collaborating with Jacqueline. She took the time to really understand our tastes, lifestyle and interests and presented each of her ideas so clearly, making it easy for us to make decisions. We also learned a lot throughout the design process. It was a great experience."

Lee M.

"For our 800-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment, Jacqueline replaced the furnishings and decor my wife & I had cobbled together and made it feel like a real home.

When we moved into a larger home in San Francisco with our two young kids, Jacqueline thoughtfully designed the space to reflect how our tastes and needs have changed. She vastly improved the spaces throughout our home – we have a playroom that's comfortable and durable and puts us in the mood to have fun. My home office has a bold green theme that complements the view out into the valley. Jacqueline brings so much creativity and organization to the partnership that working with her feels like having a true ally: she's extremely talented, easy to work with and always made it easy for us to move forward at our own pace. Thanks to Jacqueline, our house is truly a home!"

C. N.

"We had already worked with an architect, engineer and contractor for our major house renovation but were overwhelmed by all the finishing options. We spoke with several interior designers in the San Francisco area and Jacqueline was the only one who offered consultation services. She kept us from making expensive mistakes by guiding us to the best choices. Jacqueline is such a gift. My husband and I call her our ‘Design Therapist.’ She provided that expert, creative, unbiased perspective that allowed us to blend our different styles and personalities. With two young children, sustainability is important to us. She introduced us to materials that are environmentally friendly and nontoxic. From the tile and hardware to the unique lighting, thanks to Jacqueline, our home feels like us."

Access to experience what only her clients had before

You're getting access to experience what only her clients had before; her whole business in a workbook. This workbook removes the barrier to entry for me, someone who doesn't know design lingo or come from that world. The price ranges gave me shopping context I've never had. I also really enjoyed the seasonal refresh lists and cleaning guides. Life gets so busy, with priorities shifting constantly, I was grateful to have an expert breakdown home function and design. This guide simplified for me what I needed to actually make positive changes in my home, one room at a time.

You got it. The whole design process in a workbook, no lingo required. That's exactly what I'm building for you.
As ever,
Jackie

This is the Big Little Feelings of Interior Design

We just bought our first home and wanted it to actually feel designed — not just furnished. We had a small budget for some new pieces but definitely not a budget for a hired designer. We wanted to do it right and we needed help.

This is exactly that. A real interior design manual built for parents — not an organizing guide, not a cleaning method. Actual design, but for real family life.

It held my hand through all the big decisions — finding sofas and rugs that are genuinely nice but won’t get destroyed in a week. The kind of stuff you want to invest in once and not regret. Found it on Pinterest at 11pm and wish I’d had it from day one.

The budget tool is worth the price alone. Typed in one number and it told me what to spend in every single room. Showed my husband and for the first time we were looking at the same plan. No more midnight tabs spiral.

The bonus is it also helped us build routines to actually maintain the design we created. Our kids seem calmer in their bedrooms at night. The living room handles everything from after school to full weekends without looking like a tornado hit it. And I can actually have people over now — I’m proud of our space instead of embarrassed by it.

Our home finally feels design-worthy and it functions for our actual kid life. Already sent it to my sister and two moms from school. Go get it!

The midnight tabs spiral ending — that's the whole thing right there. Thank you for showing what this actually changes.
As ever,
Jackie

Finally, an interior design resource for real parents, from a designer mom who totally gets it!

This is the only resource I've found that actually balances a beautiful aesthetic with the reality of family life, and it completely cured my decision fatigue by doing all the research for us. It honestly felt like getting high-end designer advice without the massive price tag, endless meetings, or losing our own personal style. I've always wanted to learn about interior design, and this actually taught me so much that it made our project super fun instead of totally daunting. Jackie truly understands the chaos of being both a renovator and a parent. Plus, the automated spreadsheet is amazing—you just plug in your total budget and it instantly maps out your spending for every single room, while also letting you hand a clear, finalized material plan straight to your builder. It finally got my spouse and me on the same page and proved you don’t have to sacrifice style just because you have a family.

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