Living room under exposed beams, Orchard Estate, Sonoma County
Services

Design that goes beyond the surface.

One studio, from first concept to final installation.

Orchard Estate, Sonoma County
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What we do

Four ways to work together

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Kitchen with a dark green island and a garden view, Mill Valley Hillside
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Renovation

From first conversation to final installation. We handle every detail, so the finished home feels effortless.

ScopeDiscovery and vision session, detailed space planning and layout, material and finish selections, construction documents and specifications, lighting design and electrical coordination, contractor and trade vendor coordination, comprehensive project management.

Copper soaking tub between linen drapes, Modern Tuscan Farmhouse
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New Construction

We join your architect and builder before a wall goes up, so the finished home is designed throughout, not decorated afterwards.

ScopeArchitectural plan analysis and review, interior architectural design and development, material and finish selections, construction documents and specifications, lighting design and electrical coordination, contractor and trade vendor coordination, comprehensive project management.

Window seat with linen cushions, Hilltop Cottage
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Furnishings

Furniture, lighting, window treatments and art, chosen for how you live. We source, order, receive and install every piece.

ScopeDiscovery and vision session, furniture layout, curated material, finish and furnishing selections, custom furniture sourcing and procurement, window treatment design and selections, comprehensive project management, final installation and styling.

Jenny and Ernesto Ildefonso reviewing stone samples in the studio
The studio, Novato

Design Consultation

A focused session for expert direction without a full-service commitment: a layout, a direction or a second opinion.

ScopeInitial discovery questionnaire, 90-minute in-person meeting, candid and professional design insights, documented recap, selected lists of recommended resources.

2009
Founded in Novato
250
Spaces designed, nearly
5.0
On Houzz, 13 reviews
4
Marin · San Francisco
Sonoma · Napa
Client words

In their own words

01 / 10
  • “Lead designer Jenny has an extraordinary attention to detail that truly sets her apart. She and her team are incredibly organized and know exactly what needs to be done to execute a big project flawlessly.”

    Audrey ResidenceOctober 2024 · Houzz review
  • “We found Jenny and her team via her online portfolio, and it was immediately clear that we hit the jackpot with her.”

    Huber-Berls ResidenceOctober 2023 · Houzz review
  • “We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with Jenny and the Jentry McGraw team to completely redesign, rebuild, and furnish a large house in the Sonoma wine country.”

    Lui ResidenceNovember 2022 · Houzz review
  • “We are so happy that we engaged Jentry McGraw as our lead design consultant on our new home construction. She helped us with selection of every interior and exterior color, finish, cabinetry, lighting, appliances, and furniture.”

    Frederickson ResidenceJune 2021 · Houzz review
  • “Jenny is superb. She quickly masters your design preferences and selects items that fit with your style and budget. She is value conscious, practical, and has a great eye for color, design, and proportion.”

    Fowble ResidenceOctober 2020 · Houzz review
  • “Jenny was fantastic to work with and had wonderful design ideas that transformed our home — paint colors, furniture, lighting, closets, and a complete office remodel — all executed with vision and care.”

    Raskulinec ResidenceAugust 2019 · Houzz review
  • “Jenny is a rare find — absolute BEST at what she does. She matched the overall look across every area of our home so everything had a cohesive look and flow. Her design exceeded every expectation.”

    Kwan ResidenceMay 2019 · Houzz review
  • “She came in, listened to me, and quickly suggested complementary colors that turned out beautiful. I just wished I had found her years ago.”

    Citroen ResidenceFebruary 2018 · Houzz review
  • “Jenny added so much value, beauty, and function to our home. The products she showed us we would never have found on our own. The project required lots of coordination — Jenny was especially good at this.”

    Schlosser ResidenceJanuary 2017 · Houzz review
  • “Jentry McGraw helped make our remodel a total success. Jenny's eye for design, attention to detail, and organization are top notch. We are first timers and she patiently held our hands throughout the entire process.”

    LR ResidenceOctober 2016 · Houzz review
What to expect

Less to manage. More to enjoy.

  • No style required

    A sense of how you want the home to feel is enough. We shape the direction with you, with or without inspiration in hand.

  • No trades to manage

    We coordinate contractors, vendors and deliveries, track every order, and resolve issues as they arise.

  • Clear updates

    A projected design schedule early on, and updates at each key milestone. Involved as much, or as little, as you like.

How we work

How a home comes together

  1. Walking a renovation site with the builder
    01

    Discover

    We walk the house with you and learn how you live in it, before anything is drawn.

    Golden Gate Rooftop
  2. Reviewing drawings on site
    02

    Design

    Plans, elevations and lighting, drawn to the inch and reviewed with your builder.

    Golden Gate Rooftop
  3. The design team at work in the studio
    03

    Refine

    Every stone, fabric and fixture is chosen in hand, before anything is ordered.

    The studio, Novato
  4. Furniture lifted by crane to a rooftop terrace
    04

    Install

    We receive, deliver and place every piece, down to the last pillow.

    Golden Gate Rooftop
Investment

A clear proposal, before anything begins.

After a first consultation, you receive a detailed proposal: the scope, the design phases and the fees. No surprises later.

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What shapes the investment
  • New construction or renovation
  • Size of the home or space
  • Level of furnishing and customization
  • Architectural detailing and millwork
  • Number of rooms
  • Construction timeline and coordination