Specializing in transitional luxury homes for modern families. We combine timeless architectural character with durable, family-friendly design, managing every phase from concept and planning to furnishing and installation. We serve clients throughout Westchester County.
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Dwell & Oak
Our Ethos:
Invest Where Life Happens
We begin by learning how your family actually lives: where homework happens, who drops their boots at the door, which room the dog claims as their own. From there, we plan each space around those daily routines. A dining table might need to handle both late-night homework and holiday dinners. A mudroom might need to stand up to muddy paws and snowy boots. Only then do we specify high-performance, stain-resistant textiles and durable finishes.
A Thought-Driven, Hands-Off Process
With our meticulous process-driven design, you barely have to lift a finger from concept to completion. We handle the heavy lifting so you can simply walk into a home that if finished, soulful and ready for a movie marathon.
Discover & Define
We begin with an in-home consultation and measurement meeting to understand your space, needs, and vision. From there, you’ll receive a tailored proposal to officially begin.
Plan with Purpose
Once your project is secured, you’ll complete a guided questionnaire and we’ll meet for a virtual kickoff call. This ensures every decision moving forward is intentional and aligned.
Design & Present
We thoughtfully develop your design, sourcing trade-only furnishings, materials, and custom elements. Your full design is presented in a collaborative, in-person meeting.
Refine & Approve
We fine-tune the details based on your feedback and finalize selections. Once approved, all furnishings and materials are ordered and production begins.
From managing orders to coordinating installation, we handle every detail. The process concludes with a fully styled, thoughtfully finished space—ready to be lived in.
Execute & Install
About Our Founder
Jennifer Ma is the founder and principal designer of Dwell & Oak, a full-service luxury interior design firm serving Westchester County. Her philosophy is simple: a luxury home should be as resilient as it is refined.
Drawing on 18 years in the luxury market, including more than a decade in NYC luxury marketing before founding her design practice, Jennifer brings strategic precision to full-scale renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, and whole-home furnishing. Her clients are often busy professionals and growing families new to Westchester who want an exceptional home without managing the process themselves.
Jennifer’s transitional style pairs classic architecture with contemporary ease. She specifies custom millwork and durable, trade-only materials so each home is calm, elevated, and built for family life. From framing to furnishings, Dwell & Oak manages every detail.
Jennifer Ma
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Kelsey D.
Kelsey is the Project Manager at Dwell & Oak, where she uses her love of organization, communication, and personal connection to execute beautiful designs. After a decade of producing photo and video shoots for major brands, online publications, television networks, and streaming platforms, she’s learned how to bring big visions to life while keeping every detail on track. Kelsey is passionate about creating spaces that feel bright, inspiring, and effortless, while ensuring the design process is smooth and enjoyable for clients.
ASSOCIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER
JAYNA M.
Jayna Martinez partners with Jennifer on Dwell & Oak’s renovation and furnishing projects across Westchester, translating design concepts into precise floor plans, mood boards, and renderings. She holds a BBA in Marketing (cum laude) and an Associate of Arts in Interior Design. Her prior experience at Lawless + Mangione Architects & Engineers grounded her in project coordination and collaborative design workflow. Skilled in SketchUp and AutoCAD, Jayna brings a detail-driven approach to materials, layout, and spatial flow.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
JENNA G.
Jenna has always been the person who notices the details. She began her career in marketing, learning how to tell a story that makes people feel understood. Then she joined our team behind the camera as our interior photographer, capturing how light falls across a finished room and the quiet moments that make a house feel like home. Today she brings that trained eye and that gift for warm, clear communication to every client relationship. She’s your steady guide from the first conversation to the final reveal, keeping timelines on track and making every touchpoint as thoughtful as the design itself. Because she has photographed so many of our finished spaces, she knows exactly where each project is headed, and she makes sure the journey there feels just as polished.
Where to next?
Full Service Design
Our full-service design is a process-driven, white-glove experience tailored for busy Westchester families who value expert craftsmanship and a home that can truly be lived in.
Virtual Design Consultations
Design Mentorships
Book a 1:1 virtual session with Jen for focused, actionable design guidance tailored to your space.
In these focused 60-minute sessions, we cut through the noise and focus on the high-impact shifts your business needs right now.