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. Timeless, fresh design, and garden inspired
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Refined cottage bedroom with antique furnishings and fresh, playful, whimsical accents. Garden inspired.
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
Rustic cottage farmhouse 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.
Four season porch sunroom with Serena & Lily and Celerie Kemble outdoor furniture with wicker and bamboo accents. Porch has a beautiful view of the lake in Metrowest Boston Sherborn.
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.
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. Built in
Cozy murphy bed bedroom and office space 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. Beautiful millwork on walls lend to historical

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.

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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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"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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While we didn’t overhaul this kitchen, a thoughtful refresh was just what it needed. Out went the outdated yellow walls, replaced with a bold new paint color that set the tone. Arabescato-honed marble countertops, updated plumbing fixtures, fr
If you’re not ready to go bold with fabric, let the silhouette do the talking. These striped wingback chairs brought a classic shape with a fresh twist—proof that even in a neutral palette, design can still make a statement. Photo: @tama
Powder baths always offer the best design moments. For this one, we embraced bold florals, letting the wallpaper bring color and personality while complementing the warmth of the full wood wall. A small space with a big impact. Do you prefer a bold