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jordan perry published by daylon hicks

Jordan Perry, founder of Guest House, approaches interior design as a deliberate and deeply personal practice. Her work is rooted in the belief that every space should reflect intentional choices, each texture, object, and layout serving a purpose beyond aesthetics. With Guest House, she explores how the built environment can shape emotion, behavior, and identity, treating interior design as both a functional necessity and a form of immersive art.

Over the course of three years, she immersed herself in the world of sourcing and reselling vintage furniture, curating pieces that aligned with the unique aesthetic of her brand. As she built relationships with her clients, she began to understand their individual tastes and preferences, pushing her to make her work more personal and intuitive. Her design process begins with listening. She takes the time to understand how a space will be lived in, how light moves through it during the day, what sounds pass through its walls, and how its energy shifts from morning to night. From there, she builds concepts around clarity, contrast, and cohesion. Often working with a restrained palette, she lets natural materials like wood, stone, and linen speak for themselves.

She also thoughtfully incorporates negative space as a powerful tool in her compositions, deliberately creating breathing room around key objects or architectural features. This use of empty space is essential, as it provides perspective, allowing the viewer’s eye to rest and focus on the most important elements without feeling overwhelmed. Her careful attention to scale and proportion is central to her work, ensuring that each piece feels thoughtfully connected and intentionally balanced. By valuing negative space, she enhances the overall harmony and clarity of her designs, making every detail feel purposeful and impactful.

With Guest House, she is expanding the definition of interior design beyond trend-driven visuals. She invites people to slow down and see space as a living, breathing part of their everyday ritual. Her work shows that thoughtful interiors don’t just look good, they feel good, support well-being, and quietly reflect who we are.