Who are we...?

We are an award winning Western Puget Sound based, full service interiors firm specializing in interior architecture and design for residential and commercial projects. We create a link for the client between the design process and the construction process, offering tailored interior design services ranging from concept design and space planning to full on remodels and new construction. It is our belief that a respect for historical architecture, with an equal appreciation for modern design, creates the best kind of design -- one that can stand the test of time.  

What do we do...?

  • Interior architectural design

  • Custom home design and planning

  • Residential remodel design and planning

  • Commercial design

  • Interior finish product sourcing, specification, and purchasing

  • Furniture space planning, specification, and purchasing

  • Kitchen & bath design

  • Custom cabinetry design

  • Project management and coordination

  • 3D computer renderings

  • Retail Showroom

Our Story...

Jennifer McLinko, ASID, NCIDQ, MFA - Owner/Principal Designer & Project Manager

Designer, mother, wife, with a deep love of food, humor, and life. And Star Wars.  NCIDQ #35333

An award winning, licensed designer, Jennifer has over 16 years of design experience. Prior to launching Mise en Place Design, Jennifer worked as a kitchen and bath designer for one of the East Coast’s premier residential and commercial design firms. She focused her education on developing and growing her understanding of design and the visual world, graduating with honors from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a bachelors of science in Interior Design, then later with a MFA in Interior Architecture and Design from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Her goal for any project is to keep things functional, fun, and client focused.

Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys, as well their two dogs and crazy cats. She enjoys living and entertaining, as well as trying out new places to visit and eat, and more importantly, experience. 

Jacinda Davis - Designer & Project Coordinator

Designer, wife, cat mom, traveler, and happiness seeker.

Before joining the Mise en Place Design team, Jacinda earned a Bachelor's in Psychology and worked in mental health support roles for 6 years. Wanting to make a greater impact and express her creativity, she decided to pursue her passion for design. She earned her Master's Certification in Interior Design from Heritage School of Interior Design in 2022. Jacinda hopes to use her education and prior experience in mental health to create spaces that positively impact our clients' daily mood and functioning. She also loves to bring the outdoors in by incorporating natural materials and themes in her designs..

In her spare time, Jacinda loves to spend time with her husband, new baby, friends, and her two cats, Mochi and Peach. She has a passion for travel, new experiences, and delicious food. She also hopes to get back into dancing and wakeboarding in the future..

Katy Grimes - Junior Designer

Designer, Mother, Wife, Fitness Instructor, and Lover of Old Things

Design has always been at the heart of Katy’s life. After more than 15 years in the restaurant and customer service industry, she and her husband ventured into farming in Eastern Washington—a chapter that deepened her appreciation for hard work, nature, and simplicity. Eventually, they returned to Port Orchard, where Katy pursued her lifelong dream of becoming an interior designer. She earned her master’s certificate from the Heritage School of Interior Design and now brings her creative vision to life by crafting spaces that are both beautiful and practical.

Katy has a special passion for restoring old homes, honoring their history while infusing them with new energy. Her design style blends timeless elegance with playful, personal touches—creating classic, joyful spaces that feel lived-in and loved. Her goal is to design homes that stand the test of time, becoming cherished backdrops for generations to come.

When she’s not designing, Katy enjoys life with her husband, son, and their two spirited dogs. She finds joy in gardening, traveling, practicing jiu-jitsu, and teaching Inferno Pilates at Roqn Pilates in Port Orchard.

Kristy Ferrer - Design Assistant

A sister of 5 siblings, and a lover of food, movies, and dancing.

A recent graduate of Seattle Pacific University, Kristy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. She's originally from the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, but moved up to Washington in 2020 to pursue new opportunities and immerse herself in a different environment that would foster both personal and professional growth.

She is passionate about creating spaces that blend beauty with functionality, always striving to meet the unique needs and desires of each client.

Outside of the design world, she enjoys spending time at home with her three playful corgis, diving into video games, and listening to K-pop. With a creative spirit that extends beyond design, she also hopes to return to dancing in the near future.