Bright kitchen with white cabinetry and marble countertops, featuring a large wooden island, decorative plants, a chandelier, gold fixtures, and an arched doorway.
Elegant dining room with wooden table, wicker chairs, patterned curtains, large windows, and a modern chandelier.
Bathroom with pink cabinetry, white countertop, and gold fixtures; large mirror; floral wallpaper; decorative vase with flowers; pink curtains; patterned tile floor.
Elegant living room with a beige sectional sofa, decorative pillows, and a tufted ottoman. Shelves with artwork and decor items are set against arched recesses. A vase with flowers and table lamps complement the serene atmosphere. Paintings and soft
Elegant home office with blue built-in shelves, a beige upholstered chair, and a dark wooden desk. The shelves are filled with books, plants, and decor items. A vase with dried flowers is on the desk alongside an open book and a small bowl.
Rustic kitchen with stainless steel stove, wooden countertops, copper kettle and hood, white cabinets, potted plants, hanging pots, cutting boards, bowls with fruit, and a decorative wall niche with books and artwork.
Cozy bedroom with built-in bookshelves and green accents, featuring a bed with a quilted bedspread and decorative pillows, framed art, and a window with striped Roman shades.
Elegant bathroom with floral wallpaper, pink cabinets, and brass fixtures. Large mirror with twin globe lights, decorative vases, and tulips on the countertop. Patterned floor tiles and framed artwork add accents.

Oliver James Interiors is a boutique residential interior designer based in the Boston, Massachusetts metro area.

Our signature aesthetic is timeless, fresh, whimsical, inspired by nature, quietly sophisticated, and above all else, where functionality and beauty meet in the middle. We have a deep love for old homes, antiques, and historical preservation making it functional for modern living. You will also often find color and pattern in our designs that ensure these spaces are inspirational, liveable, and a truer reflection of our client's interests. We pride ourselves in telling our client’s story through our designs and, most importantly, making it feel like home. In addition, we aim to minimize our environmental impact, prioritize quality craftsmanship, and build long-lasting relationships with our clients and vendors.

Floral logo with oval wavy border.

The name of my Boston-based interior design firm, Oliver James, is a combination of my son's and daughter’s middle names.

This design studio embodies the spirit of bringing life to your home that is not only personal and timeless, but a design guaranteed to be treated with care as if it were my own. I have years of experience as a decorator in the Boston area and around the country and I enjoy bringing in worldly elements to my designs inspired by my travels around the world. I value quality for its enduring existence and the little details that make a big impact. Most importantly, I value trusting, long-lasting relationships with my clients and providing an unmatched quality of service and communication.

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Featured Projects

  • Cozy bedroom with a red checkered headboard, blue and white patterned pillows, botanical wall art, and a rustic wooden chest. Features a wicker chair and desk, a vintage lamp, and decorative plates on the walls.

    Tall Oaks Sherborn

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  • Cozy living room with a chandelier, wood-paneled walls, bookshelves, patterned armchair, sofas, large ottoman, decorative pillows, potted plant, and ample natural light.

    Nesting At Lake

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  • Small bathroom with floral wallpaper, oval mirror, brass fixtures, white sink, pink flowers in a vase, and towel on the side.

    Clarke Street

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Our Work Together

Oliver James Interiors values your vision, lifestyle, and investment to create a one-of-a-kind design for you. Full transparency, a client-designer collaborative effort, and a team of top-quality luxury architects and building professionals industry experts are some of the key ingredients to a successful design outcome.

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Let's Work Together

Interested in design services, collaboration opportunities, press inquiries, or just want to chat? Let's connect! Reach out to our team of top interior designers in Boston today and schedule a consultation.

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Kind Words

"Working with Oliver James Interior designer Whitney Talsma has been a wonderful experience. She is knowledgeable, flexible in her design process and willing to work with personal items I’ve accumulated over the past twenty years to come up with a design that is both fresh and still a reflection of me.”

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Follow Along

Our #TallOaksSherborn clients have a deep love for animals and nature, so we wove that passion into the design in both subtle and unexpected ways—like this peacock statue on the patio. Which detail is your favorite? Photo: @jessicadelaneyphoto
Bringing our client’s bold vision to life was nothing short of inspiring—a home that reflects their creativity, brings peace, and is made for gathering. With a wifi name like ‘Forever Home,’ we have a feeling this one’s
I've got spring soirées on my mind... 🥂 Photo #1 Design: @oliverjames_interiors Photo: @lauramossphotography Styling: @matthewgleasonstylist Build: @coastalluxuryhomesct Architecture: @tannerwhitearchitects Interior Architecture: @merrinjone
This view never gets old. #4EverFerryTale We blended soft femininity with a touch of grandeur to create a dining room that felt both elegant and approachable. Whimsical florals and layered details brought the space to life, making every moment feel