Serving clients across Scottsdale, Arcadia, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, and Tucson. Founded on the belief that every home should tell its owner’s story through thoughtful details, timeless materials, and elevated design.
Here's how it all began.

Design Studio in Southern Arizona

Where story Meets design

Jen Mcmillen

ncidq, asid

Design has been part of Jen's life for as long as she can remember. As a child, she spent hours creating Lego cities, collecting design magazines, and sketching elaborate plans for her dream bedroom. In the early 2000s, Designer's Challenge was her absolute favorite show, with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition as a close second, revealing the dream profession she knew she wanted to pursue.

She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a minor in Business, earned her NCIDQ certification in 2018, and brings over ten years of professional experience to every project. Throughout her career, she has honed her ability to create spaces that tell compelling stories and evoke genuine emotional responses, shaping her understanding of how thoughtful design can transform not just spaces, but the way people experience them.

Meet Jenna McMillen

The Story Behind
The Interior Narrative

- Jen

"I love hearing clients' stories. I find that I discover new ideas, inspiration and knowledge just from listening. Everyone's unique narrative describes who they are, what the love and how they imagine their space to be. It's our job to take that narrative and transform it into a captivating design."

The studio prides itself on being creative, hard-working, and exceptionally detail-oriented, working with clients who seek a true full-service design experience. From the initial design presentation to the final installation, the studio is personally involved every step of the way, incorporating each client's unique story, values, and vision into spaces that feel deeply personal.

The goal is to provide truly unique design that fits each client's wants, needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Whether it's a full renovation, new construction, or curated furnishings, every project reflects the commitment to creating homes that honor personal narratives through thoughtful design and sophisticated execution.

The Interior Narrative was founded to bring a narrative-driven approach to residential design. In hospitality design, every project captures the identity, history, and essence of its location to create an unforgettable first impression. The studio applies this same philosophy to residential spaces, creating homes that tell compelling stories and evoke genuine emotional responses.

Specializing in high-end residential design, the studio is known for curated, distinctive, and impactful interiors crafted with a signature modern bespoke style. With a foundation in modern design, the studio incorporates timeless elements with unique details while staying trend-forward, ensuring each space feels both elevated and enduring.

High-end residential design with a narrative-driven philosophy, where your story becomes the foundation for spaces that feel effortlessly refined.