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Questions & Answers · Jessica Dauray Interiors

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Before we begin

Everything you’d like to know about working with Jess

Sophisticated but livable, from inspiration to installation

From your first design conversation to installation day, here are answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t here, call the studio at (336) 286-0775. We’d love to hear about your project.

Jess Dauray smiling on a sunny balcony in a red blouse and turquoise beads

Style & Process

The Design Approach

From inspiration to installation

Our style is best described as sophisticated but livable, with classic, clean lines. Jess’s interiors are effortless, livable and chic, incorporating the perfect balance of classic clean lines with function and luxury.

As Jess puts it: “I design for people, not trends.” We believe every design should be uniquely suited to the client.

Both. The process is the same whether we design a single room or the entire home. It always begins with an in-depth design conversation, where we learn about your tastes and lifestyle and listen to your needs.

It means we handle every detail so you don’t have to. Our team guides you through every stage of the project, from the initial design concept to sourcing and fabrication of unique goods, to installation, to finishing touches. We wrap up with the exciting “grand reveal” of your newly designed space.

Our design process begins with a detailed conversation. Our goal is to figure out who you are and how you truly live in your space. Call the studio at (336) 286-0775 or send an inquiry.

Our clients have very high standards, so we also invite you to tell us something about your upcoming project, your lifestyle and your expectations. Together, we’ll determine if we are the right fit.

New home under construction with board-and-batten siding and stacked stone

New Construction & Remodels

Building & Renovating

From the blueprint stage

Yes, it is our specialty. Jess has specialized in new construction for over 20 years, working with clients from the blueprint stage to create a space that feels like it’s always been yours.

She speaks the language of builders and architects, keeping timelines moving and on track by providing one point of contact for seamless communication throughout the build.

Build with JDI

Yes. Our construction project design management covers new homes, remodels and additions. Since 1998, we’ve partnered with clients, realtors and builders, handling everything from blueprints to finishing touches and integrating seamlessly with your building team.

By teaming up with builders early in the process, we make building easier and more cost-effective for their clients. You gain access to exclusive resources and trade connections (furnishings and finishes not available to the general public), in-depth knowledge of building codes and spatial planning, and efficient project management that coordinates timelines with contractors and keeps selections within budget.

Our rates vary based on the size and scope of the project. Every project is unique, so we need to learn about your project and your needs before offering a quote. Please contact JDI for a custom quote at (336) 286-0775.

Construction management

Cream armchair with turned wood arms and a Greek-key pillow before blue-and-white floral draperies

Effortless, livable
& chic

Pair of green velvet armchairs with Greek-key detailing in the JDI studio

Buying & Sourcing

Furnishing Your Home

Direct from North Carolina

Jessica Dauray Interiors is located in the heart of our nation’s furniture manufacturing region. Direct pricing cuts out the middleman, allowing you to buy straight from the manufacturer without the markup, and we pass those savings on to you.

We assess your design needs, determine a design plan, then host an on-site shopping trip to pre-selected furniture showrooms and/or the High Point International Furniture Market. If you’re traveling from out of state, we can recommend local accommodations and dining, and we’ll pick you up at the airport.

NC furniture buying trips

A shop-along is a day of personal shopping with the Jessica Dauray Interiors design team: you get the fun of a shopping trip, and we make sure you make the right buying decisions the first time around.

Shop-along rates start at $1,200 per five-hour day. In most cases, we can get nearly everything you need in one trip. We offer a limited number of appointments per month, so please contact us for a comprehensive rate quote and to check availability.

Personal buying

Our studio offers an eclectic assortment of elegant and luxurious fineries for the home, including numerous American-made collections, many produced right here in North Carolina.

We are stocking dealers for Hickory Chair, Woodbridge Furniture, Hickory White and Lillian August (all NC made), along with Visual Comfort, Currey & Co, Arteriors, Global Views, Bungalow 5, Century, Brown Jordan, Janus et Cie and more.

Visit the studio

A lot happens on installation day: furnishings, lighting, accessories, window treatments and area rugs all come together. We select fabric for the window treatments and take care of the fabrication and, ultimately, the installation, with white-glove delivery: exceptional care in delivering and installing your design elements.

Stacked-stone fireplace beside a large heron artwork and a pair of upholstered benches

Location & Services

Where & How We Work

Greensboro, the coast & beyond

Jess splits her time between two offices: one in Greensboro, North Carolina, and another on the Carolina coast, serving the Wilmington, Carolina Beach and Southport areas. We work with clients throughout North Carolina and the tri-state New York area, and JDI’s projects include residences throughout the United States.

Areas we serve

Yes, we excel at it. We can visit you, chat over Zoom and keep you updated throughout the process, and we give our long-distance clients the same time and attention as our local clients.

For our international clients, we offer comprehensive services, including the filling of containers and managing overseas logistics, so your design elements arrive safely and are installed seamlessly.

Long-distance clients

Yes. Our commercial interiors include law offices for Ward Black Law and Turning Point Litigation, each designed around the firm’s own identity, from logo-inspired details repeated throughout the space to conference rooms both formal and relaxed.

Commercial projects

Yes, through Perfectly Set, our bespoke table-setting service. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party or a grand celebration, Jess and her team will curate your tablescape with your vintage china and linens or pieces handpicked by Jess, collaborating with your caterer, personal chef or party planner, at home or off-site.

Call Jess for more information at (336) 455-6868.

Perfectly Set tablescapes

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