When in doubt, try it out.

Words by Christopher Ferguson, AIA Photos by Shelby Bella

Jennifer Fisher’s self-styled Eastside bungalow is an ever-evolving canvas resonant with the eclectic charm that defines her professional work.

With its low-slung roofline, crisp curb appeal, and cherry-red front door, Jennifer Fisher’s tasteful bungalow is indicative of the charm one would expect to find in Austin’s Chestnut neighborhood. However, once inside, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary home.

Equal parts showroom, office, and personal residence, the collection of highly functional spaces is united by an aesthetic rich with juxtaposition.
The home’s front room provides eye-candy in every direction, as furniture and artifacts collected over a lifetime unfold within a tableau of thoughtfully curated vignettes. Even to guests visiting for the first time, it’s clear the space is deeply personal, imbued with a sense of poise and warmth that cannot be accomplished with just a Pinterest board or trip to a big-box furniture store.

According to Jennifer, this attention to the individual and his or her history (and not simply what a space could look like) are what distinguishes her work from others. Her philosophy has had an undeniable payoff, earning her billing on multiple lists of Austin’s top interior designers since opening her doors four years ago.

The success of Jennifer’s approach is rooted in her ability to stay in flux while culling a sense of order from many disparate sources.

A large, blue dimensional letter “E” serves as an improvised end table, rescued from a San Francisco car dealership in 1997 as they replaced their backlit signage. A dozen playful elephant sculptures of varying sizes face the main entrance, an homage to the notion that elephants bring good luck. A pair of large, patterned armchairs anchor the living room, establishing their place by accident while Jennifer considered reselling them. The trick, according to Jennifer, is staying committed to experimentation and change and allowing yourself to be surprised.

The home, like Jennifer’s professional work, avoids the pitfalls of contemporary eclecticism. It neither feels cluttered nor austere, yet achieves an inimitable richness unique to its homeowner.

As a full-service design firm, J. Fisher Interiors does it all. Whether it’s a remodel, new construction, or even a treehouse, Jennifer and her team design to the most important and personal details.

Contact:
(512) 954-0904
jfisherinteriors.com
@JFisherInteriors