Hi, we’re Jordan and Tony, partners in work and life. Together, we run TJ’s Dwellings & Designs, a full-service interior design studio and licensed general contractor team based just outside Portland, OR. We’ve always believed that good design should make your life better. That the things we live with every day should be built to last, full of character, and deeply personal. That sustainability and style can coexist. That function and feeling should never compete. We have a passion for building with reclaimed materials, restoring reused furniture & products, and decorating with a life-time mindset versus a seasonal one. We take on a limited number of projects each year, giving each one the time, care, and creative energy it deserves. Whether it’s a kitchen renovation, a full-home transformation or a custom piece of furniture, we’re here to help you shape a space that’s functional, storied, and made to be lived in.
Outside of our passions for design, we are also students of regenerative agriculture, living and working from our future u-pick orchard and produce farm with our favorite companions; Luna & Dante (dogs), Gimpy (our special chicken), The Jerry’s (the rest of the chickens), and Sweat Pea, Cookie, Pie, Blackberry, Oreo and Gladys (our sheep).
OUR MISSION
TJ’s Dwellings & Designs exists to bring beauty, intention and function to everyday life; through grounded design, enduring craftsmanship and spaces that feel lived-in, loved and truly yours.
OUR PROMISE
To inspire a more beautiful and thoughtful world, where how we live, gather and create shapes a more sustainable, connected and enriched life.
OUR VALUES
Lead with Care: We approach every collaboration with warmth, respect and presence-building trust through empathy and honesty
Build what Lasts: We choose longevity over trend and character over-polish, designing spaces that age with grace and story
Live what we Believe: From how we source to how we share, we align our choices with our values—sustainability, slowness and intention.
Make Room for Joy: We value delight as much as utility. A little charm, color and play belongs in every space—and every process.
Root in Community: We’re collaborators, neighbors, connectors. We believe in the power of mutual support and that beauty grows when shared.
Create with Courage: We honor gut instinct, embrace the unknown and believe creative magic happens when we let go of perfection.
Brand Philosophy
LIVED-IN STYLE
We believe your home should reflect your rhythms, nourish your routines and old space for who you are and how you live. We design spaces that feel as good as they look—functional, beautiful and lived in. Our work creates space for people to feel more at home in their everyday lives and the freedom to stretch out, try something new, take a breath and be wholly yourself.
SOURCE WITH INTENTION
We believe in the value of sustainability and sourcing with intention. Whether it’s the food on our table or the materials in our homes, knowing the story behind what we bring into our lives matters. We support local makers, reclaim the forgotten and choose what lasts whenever we can. It’s not about perfection—it’s about balance, care and doing what we can to live more consciously.
CREATIVE COURAGE
We believe good design is born from curiosity and courage—not repetition or trend. Some of our favorite pieces started with a gut instinct and a brushstroke. We're here to encourage experimentation, embrace the “what if” and remind people that creativity doesn’t have to be polished to be powerful. We’re not just designers and craftsmen—we’re creative conduits helping make beauty feel possible. That process, to us, should be filled with delight, playful moments of color, texture and charm that make a space feel joyously yours.
DESIGN IS PERSONAL
Designing a home means being invited into someone’s life, and that’s not a responsibility we take lightly. When you welcome us in, we’re not just here to design. We’re here to connect, to care and to co-create something that feels like you. This work is deeply personal, for you and for us. We show up with presence, empathy and care, fully invested from day one. Because to us, your home isn’t just a space. It’s a story we’re honored to help tell.
PATINA OVER POLISH
We find beauty in the imperfect, the storied, the passed-down and the hand- touched. We choose patina over polish and character over perfection. Timelessness and the possibility of new life are always present in our design. Our work is a quiet rebellion against throwaway culture and a love letter to lasting design and modern heirlooms.
COMMUNITY ROOTS
In a world that often prizes independence over interdependence, we choose community. We believe in gathering, in sharing, in creating spaces that feel warm and welcoming. Our work is about more than just design— it’s about fostering belonging. We aim to be the kind of neighbors who lend the proverbial cup of sugar. We support local makers, uplift artists and make space for people to feel connected. When we build with community in mind, we help shape a world that’s more loving, creative and kind.