Crutcher House
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
Based in Lawrence KS - Designing Everywhere
About Crutcher House
Making Every House
Feel Like Home.
At Crutcher House, I truly believe that every house should feel like home & that guides everything I do. I’m Jen, an interior designer, DIYer, and the creative behind Crutcher House Interior Design Studio. My style blends moody magic, rich textures, and a mix of old and new. Creating spaces that feel warm, collected, and lived-in. I believe that no matter your phase of life or your budget, you can create a home that feels uniquely yours.
I work with clients on new builds, renovations, and full-service interiors. But whether you’re hiring me or here for inspiration, my goal is the same: to help you create a layered, functional, and welcoming home.
This website will guide you every step of the way. Whether it’s DIY tutorials, designer tips, “Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget” finds, reading the blog, shopping my home, or even watching along on YouTube. No matter what season you’re in, you belong here, and I’m excited to help you make every house feel like home!
THE PORTFOLIO
Check Out Our Latest Projects
Kansas Cottage
Crutcher House Vol. 2 is our ongoing modern English cottage transformation in Lawrence, Kansas. Through thoughtful design and strategic DIY projects, we’re slowly turning an outdated house into a warm, layered home full of character.
Fall Creek
The Fall Creek Project is a full-home new build in Lawrence, Kansas, rooted in a modern French cottage aesthetic. Natural stone, dark beams, and rich, color-drenched spaces elevate the builder-grade foundation into something warm and layered.
Crutcher House Vol. 1
This is where it all began—our Arizona home, completely reimagined through DIY and design into a warm, moody retreat that laid the foundation for Crutcher House.
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the blog
Welcome To My World (It's a Little Chaotic)
This blog is where everything comes together. It’s your go-to space for interior design, DIY home projects, and budget-friendly decorating ideas that help you create a high-end, designer look without the high-end price tag. I’ll be sharing the real behind-the-scenes of building a home and a life—through renovations, styling tips, and sourcing secrets that make an elevated, collected home feel attainable. You’ll find my “Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget” finds, room transformations, and the honest reality of doing all of this while raising kids, managing a budget, and figuring it out as I go. It’s not perfect and it’s not always polished, but it’s real—and my goal is that you leave here feeling inspired, capable, and ready to create a home that feels beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours.
Fall Creek Project: Modern French Cottage Home Design in Lawrence, Kansas
The Fall Creek Project is a full-home new build in Lawrence, Kansas, created in partnership with Trent Santee Construction—and one of my first builds after moving here. This project leans into a modern French cottage aesthetic, layering natural stone, dark wood beams, custom ceiling treatments, and rich, color-drenched rooms to bring warmth and character into a builder-grade home. Throughout this post, you’ll find a full portfolio of the space, highlighting the thoughtful details, elevated finishes, and designer lighting that transformed this house into something that feels collected, intentional, and anything but standard.
Paint Colors in My Home: Complete Guide to Every Wall Color, Brand, and Finish
One of the most asked questions I get on every post is always, “What’s that paint color?”—so I’m sharing it all. This post is your complete guide to the paint colors in my home, including exact shades, brands, and sheens for every space. From wall colors and trim to limewash finishes and the wallpaper in the playroom, there’s no gatekeeping here. Whether you’re choosing paint for your own home, planning a renovation, or trying to recreate a modern English cottage look, this guide will give you the exact details you need to confidently bring your vision to life.
Crutcher House Vol. 1: Arizona Home Renovation and Full Interior Design Transformation
Crutcher House Vol. 1 is where it all began—our Arizona home that we completely transformed and where I truly dove into DIY and interior design. When COVID hit, we found ourselves stuck in an outdated, builder-grade house, and instead of waiting for the “right time,” I decided to start renovating and reimagining every space. This home became the foundation of my first interior design business, blending modern English cottage charm with organic desert influences to create a warm, layered retreat. From full room transformations to some of my favorite projects—like the dark, moody playroom—this gallery showcases the evolution of our home and the early stages of what would become Crutcher House.