04/14/2026
Thomas Jayne creates interiors and furnishings that reflect his passion and wide-ranging knowledge of classical traditions. His work seeks to further those traditions and highlight aspects with contemporary relevance. The results are designs that take inspiration from the past, yet feel fresh and possess a modern sense of comfort and style.
Jayne holds a Master’s degree in American Architecture and Decorative Arts from the Winterthur Museum program and a Bachelor of Arts from the School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon. He has completed numerous fellowships and internships at America’s most prestigious museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the J. Paul Getty Museum, Historic Deerfield, and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Smithsonian Institution. Finally, he received his grounding in decoration from Parish-Hadley & Associates and Kevin McNamara, Inc. before launching his own firm in 1990.
Thomas Jayne authored three books: The Finest Rooms in America (2010), American Decoration (2012), Classical Principles for Modern Design (2018).
Thomas Jayne Studio displays expertise in every aspect of interior decoration and product design. The studio has acquired prominence in several areas: historical research presenting art and antiques collection architectural planning and detailing, and color consultation. See the firm’s portfolio at https://jaynedesignstudio.com/
