Little by Little Interiors is a residential interior design studio based in Portland, Oregon founded by principal designer Jules McAleese
Whether you need help bringing your own vision to life, or you have no idea where to start, Little by Little Interiors provides custom-tailored design services to fit your needs including
1x1 consultations
Inspo boards, design directions, and Pinterest boards
Programming and space planning
CAD renderings, demo plans, new construction plans, electrical plans, updated floor plans, and elevations
Selection of architectural finishes, fixtures and equipment
Selection and purchasing of furnishings, decor and art
Design of custom casework, millwork and furnishings
Collaboration with architects, engineers and builders
Complete interior construction drawing and specification packages
Founder & Principle Designer
Jules McAleese
With a passion for transforming spaces, Jules began her journey as a residential interior designer in 2016 taking on projects for friends and family. In 2022, she officially opened her own studio. Jules brings her unique vision and expertise to clients seeking spaces that truly resonate with their lifestyles and personalities.
Jules’s approach to each project is emphasized by a genuine commitment to understanding her client’s needs, desires, and distinct style preferences. With meticulous attention to every detail of the design process, Jules thrives in creatively problem-solving spatial, material, and budgetary constraints. From the initial consultation to the final reveal, her goal is to deliver her client’s dream home with functionality, purpose, and style.
Growing up in a family full of interior designers, antique collectors, contractors, and furniture builders, Jules brings a rich and diverse perspective to her craft.
As a mother of two under two (and a golden retriever pup), she understands the importance of creating homes that cater to the practical needs of families while maintaining an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
Beyond her career in design, she's also a published author who has been featured in multiple publications.
Jules’s current favorites
What People Are Saying
Little by Little has been the perfect interior design service for us. Julia's expertise and design options gave us confidence in DIYing our kitchen remodel. She guided us through the process and provided excellent subcontractor references and even wrote a step-by-step summary of the renovation process. We feel confident in our renovation, built on a design we love from Julia. We can't wait to continue our home renovation projects with Little by Little!
— Brittany
It was a pleasure to work with Julia of Little by Little. She really listened to what we liked and didn't like and then presented us with great design options. She was flexible, cheerful and most importantly, gave us a beautiful bathroom that charms us every time we use it.
— Jill
Julia is an outstanding interior designer who brings creativity, professionalism, and dedication to each project. Her attention to detail is meticulous and she goes above and beyond to understand and incorporate our preferences and vision into the design. Her iterations and updates consistently exceeded our expectations, turning the design process into an exciting journey. We highly recommend Julia and her team for any home project!
— Molly
Wow! I have been working with Julia and little by little since I bought my very first house about 6 months ago. She has been extremely patient with my decision making - always finding options that I feel comfortable with. (It’s scary when you are a first time buyer- and realize how much it really is to furnish a home).
— Lauren
I HAVE to recommend Julia and her team for your design project. We moved to the area recently and Julia helped us top to bottom. She put together a number of comps which helped us choose a style and direction. She made a number of orders for us using her connections as a designer and GC. She was always quick to respond when needs arose.
Overall we are very happy with Julia and her team. We intend to keep working with her in the future as more projects and renovations come about. Highly recommend!
— Adam
ILittle by Little Interiors provides consistent, beautiful work. Julia’s ability to problem-solve tricky spaces is exceptional. You will not be disappointed!
— Gaby
Book a free intro call
Whether you need help bringing your own vision to life, or you have no idea where to start, Little by Little is here to help. Schedule a free intro call to discuss your interior design needs.