J. MICHAEL DESIGN GROUP
INTERIOR DESIGN [] DECORATION [] CREATIVE/ART DIRECTION
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JIM VIVACQUA Design and Decoration
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Jim Vivacqua. designer
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Guided by an aesthetic that combines timeless tradition with a modern sensibility, and access to the finest home furnishings sources and workrooms, Jim is able to create interiors to check all of the boxes of his client’s varied tastes and personalities. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and promise that a careful eye and a great attention to detail is brought to every project.
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Creating a space, whether a single room or an entire home, should rely on the personal tastes of those that will live there. And we take our role in helping you create that perfect look personally. Our projects start with a phone call, a preliminary getting to know you and your project. At your invitation, follow up with a consultation in your home so you and I can know if, together, we can create the space you’re imagining. And if that’s a yes, then the fun begins. Floor plans and samples, presentations and contractor meetings. Ordering and deliveries. We’ll manage the process so things go smoothly, and are there to sort things out when something might not go as planned. We’re with you until the last nail goes in (which is usually Jim hanging the artwork, to be sure its perfectly placed.)
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Kudos
A good friend introduced Jim to me a few years ago when I bought a new home in Georgetown. I loved everything he had done for her, so I just knew he would be the perfect choice to help me with my project, which included total renovation of 3 bathrooms, custom built-ins and furnishings throughout. Recently I bought a new home in Arlington after my Georgetown home sold (after only a few days on the market. Of course, with what Jim had done, the place looked amazing). So of course, I needed Jim to help me make my new home a special place. And he did. Larger than our project in Georgetown, this was a total renovation including taking down walls, designing a new open plan kitchen plus 4 bathrooms and custom built-ins. We repurposed much of the furnishings from Georgetown adding where needed to make my new home a treasure. I absolutely love Jim's work. He listens to his clients to bring their vision to life in the best possible way. Pam, Arlington
Recent Projects
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Kudos
Jim is an incredibly talented and patient designer. He has helped me manage two major renovations in Georgetown and Great Falls. The most recent Great Falls renovation included a complete overhaul of the entire house, finishing an unfinished basement, reconfiguring the kitchen, office, mud room and primary bedroom and bathroom. Jim managed the entire project and was able to fully furnish our home including soft goods, window treatments and art while renovations were underway to be able to accommodate our family for Thanksgiving all during COVID. Not only does he have a great design aesthetic, but he has total accountability and is not personally happy until his clients are happy. His work is impeccable. I cannot think of a designer that would come more highly recommended. Emily & Mark, Great falls
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About / Contact
​J. Michael Design Group opened in 2007 as a consulting service in Product Development and Marketing to the Home Furnishing Trade. Because of his background in Interior Design and Decoration, Jim was getting requests for Decoration services as well, and soon, the business morphed from Marketing to Design (although Jim still offers consulting services to the trade in Marketing Creative/Art Direction - reach out for inquiries.)
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From full on renovation to simple one room redecoration, we hope that we can bring Jim's thirty plus years of experiences to create spaces for you that reach (or dare to exceed) your expectations in both form and function.
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Our business serves the Washington, DC metro area (Fairfax, Loudoun, Montgomery Counties and the District of Columbia.). But if there is one thing Covid taught us, it's how to work virtually and remotely, and so we now happily entertain projects outside of our normal trade area.
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bio: Originally from upstate New York, Jim studied at the Munson Williams Proctor Institute School of Art with a concentration in painting.
In addition to a certificate in Interior Design, he holds a Bachelors degree from Utica College of Syracuse University and a Graduate Certificate from American University.
Prior to opening the J. Michael Design Group, Jim contributed to the success of several high end home furnishings retailers and wholesalers as a designer, merchandiser and manager.
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Contact Us. jim@JMDGhome.com
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Jim with JMDG Project Manager, Amanda.
Amanda and I met years ago when we we worked together at a fast paced and might I say, stressful design studio. Watching her keep all of those balls in the air in the midst of lots of drama convinced me to keep tabs on her after she left to start a family. A few years later, she began to work for me remotely while her girls were still small, and many years later, she is still at it with me (thank goodness.)
More Client Kudos
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It’s hard to describe what an amazing experience it is to work with J. Michael Design Group. From Jim’s vision to his attention to the tiniest of details, we couldn’t be happier with the results Jim and his team delivered.
Jim is truly an artist who listened to our needs and created spaces that we could have never imagined nor done on our own. He offered options, was always respectful of budgets, and because he’s such a nice person, he really made the process fun.
Seeing the finished work almost felt like being on a TV design show – walking into our home and just saying “Wow,” over and over again. Yvonne & Paul, Arlington
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Jim helped my husband and me put the finishing touches on our new-construction condo and to arrange and hang artwork. Most of the major furnishings were already in place, but Jim found just the right fabrics and accent pieces that pulled everything together into a comfortable and stylish look that reflects our tastes and 39 years of marriage. Jim can always see the big picture while paying attention to details and is an expert on fabrics and upholstered furniture. He was great fun to work with and respectful of our budget, adding up to a truly positive experience that I would repeat in a heartbeat.
Caroline, & Tom, Leesburg, VA
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Jim transformed my dining room into something more beautiful than I could have imagined. He worked with my style, budget and time frame to make the process stress free and fun. He was always very responsive and professional. I couldn't be happier!
Jill, Ashburn, VA
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We are so thankful to have the good fortune of Jim’s artistic talent, creativity, and positive energy. His “eye” for interior design is unmatched. Over the last two years, Jim has transformed every room in our house including major remodels of our kitchen, master bedroom and bathrooms. We have a big family, so we challenged Jim to find pieces that would withstand use, but still look fabulous. Jim always listened to our vision and far surpassed expectations, with unique pieces you can’t find at popular home furniture and decor stores. He turned our house into a home, personalized and tailored, while raising the bar in terms of aesthetic appeal, flow, and timeless style. There is no one we would more highly recommend than Jim.
Lauren & Mike, Oak Hill, VA​​
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Jim, we really enjoy working with you... both John and I want you to know that you are top notch. Love your style and especially your energy in how you work and recommend things for us...thank you for making our home more beautiful.
Ellen & John, Bethesda, MD
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I can't get off the couch...just want to stare at my curtains! They're fabulous.
Mary, Great Falls, VA
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