Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Annette Jaffe founded her interior design business two decades ago and her portfolio includes, high end residences, hotels, multi family developments and large scale commercial projects.
Annette’s success is the result of a rare combination in her field – creative and artistic vision coupled with a strong business acumen. Her ability to see and design space for multiple uses and versatile design sensibility results in projects that are architecturally sophisticated, visually stunning, truly functional, always comfortable, and each one unique.
One of the best luxury interior designers on Long Island, Annette began her interior design business over two decades ago after the sale of her widely successful decorative home furnishings business where she designed, manufactured and wholesaled a full line of decorative home furnishing that was sold at major retailers throughout the country.
As one of the better recognized firms in the New York area, Annette has built a highly professional team that covers the full range of services including project inception, full service design, drafting, renovations, and kitchen & bath interior design, collaboration with team professionals, procurement services and project oversight.
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Kat has been a New York interior designer since graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1986. After many years at Gensler & Associates and Neville Lewis Associates in commercial interiors, she switched to residential work. A furniture and finishes specialist, space planner & project manager, Kat has a passion for design & commitment to her clients.
Dana is an NCIDQ certified interior designer. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Architecture and Design from Marywood University School of Architecture. After graduating in 2015, Dana began her career at AMi Design Enterprises in Huntington, NY. She has been with the AJI team since September 2018.
Larisa entered the world of Interior Design in 1998 and holds a BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology and NCIDQ certification. She has worked in commercial interiors in New York City, including several offices and showrooms for the fashion industry. She joined AJI in 2021 as an in-house designer focusing on custom furnishing and design detailing.
Christina is an SUNY Binghamton alumni, who graduated cum laude with a dual major and holds a BA in Graphic Design and a BA in Economics. Her strong design sensibilities, business acumen, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud skills make her a key player at AJI.
Lauren is a graduate of New College at Hofstra University with a degree in creative studies. After working at a custom stationary engraver, she transitioned to a career in finance. She has worked in finance for many years, most recently as Controller of a public insurance adjustment firm. Her professional experience combined with a passion for art and design makes her a great addition to the AJI team.
Melissa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Piloto University in Bogota, Colombia. She gained early experience at Urban Context and other respected firms, where she worked on a variety of residential, commercial, and institutional projects, including hospitals, hotels, and naval bases. With strong skills in 3D rendering, designing, and construction management, Melissa plays a vital role in transforming conceptual visions into highly functional, beautifully executed spaces.
