About Us

halcyon, [hal-sē-ən]
adj.   1. Of or relating to a nesting period. 2. Harmonious, placid, tranquil. 3. Prosperous; golden. 4. Marked by peace and prosperity. 5. A time of great happiness or success.
n. A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, which had the power to calm the waves while it nested on the sea.

They say timing is everything.  Jennifer and Ashleigh were lucky enough to be in the same place at the same time when their passion for art and design emerged. Jennifer started her career in academic neuroscience; Ashleigh, a career in sales and marketing. They met when they returned to school to pursue a design degree. Their diverse backgrounds feed their enthusiasm for great design with stylistic overlaps that bring fresh perspective and momentum to every project.

Halcyon House pays strict attention to detail from the initial consultation to the final photo shoot. Their objective is to create a design that is unique to their clients' personal style. Whether the approach is traditional or modern, the end product is always fresh and timeless; your livable style.

Designer vs. Decorator: While both designers and decorators are concerned with aesthetics, style and mood, interior designers have comprehensive training and command skills that include an understanding of:

• flame spread ratings, smoke, toxicity and fire rating classifications and materials for commercial spaces

• space planning for public and private facilities

• national, state and local building codes

• standards regarding the needs of disabled or elderly persons and other special needs groups

• ergonomics

• lighting quality and quantity

• acoustics and sound transmission

A decorator works only with surface decoration - paint, fabric, furnishings, lighting and other materials. Because no license is required, upholsterers, housepainters, and other tradespeople also claim the name "decorator."

Jennifer and Ashleigh are both Allied Members of: The American Society of Interior Designers.