In 1977, Houston designer Jane Page Crump founded her full-service design firm, Jane Page Design Group, which has grown to become one of the most well respected interior design companies in the industry. Besides her close circle of family and friends, Jane Page counts her esteemed business as one of her greatest accomplishments. “I’m very fortunate,” she remarked. “I have always been blessed with wonderful, talented employees and great, appreciative clients.”
Known for its elegant and distinctive interiors, Jane Page Design Group specializes in new construction design and remodeling of high-end residential properties. The firm has also designed commercial properties such as banks, restaurants, and executive offices. To effectively serve their impressive client list, which includes many Fortune 500 executives, celebrities, and political notables, the firm follows a team approach – they work closely with the finest contractors and architects to ensure that their clients’ requirements for budget and custom design are met.
”Time is money, and when two or more designers are assigned to a project, someone is always available to make timely decisions,” Jane Page explained. Having a team of designers also helps when defining the project style. “I believe that collaboration by a team of designers leads to more sophisticated and detailed designs,” she added.
Custom cabinetry, design detailing, lighting design and rich finishes are signature to the firm’s award winning designs that center around each client’s personality and lifestyle. With an affinity for richness in form and finishes, Jane Page’s trusted staff artistically balances color, textures and patterns to compose timeless, inviting designs.
“In general, function should precede design.” Jane Page said. “A setting’s demand for function should challenge the designer to achieve excellence in the final finishing of the space.” This approach has led to acclaimed success, which Jane Page contributes, in part, to her diverse education in business, fashion design and interior design. Before returning to design and completing the NCIDQ certification exam for interior designers, she earned an MBA in finance from the University of Texas.
To achieve the exceptional designs for which her firm is sought, Jane Page encourages continued studies. “To be a good interior designer, you must build on your passion for design by continually studying and educating yourself,” she said. “In addition to learning about new products and installation options from vendors, our staff frequently takes field trips to further our exposure to new ideas and products. I have taken my designers to France and Italy, where we focused on ancient architecture and were inspired with new ideas.”
With continual inspiration and education, the team expertly crafts designs that have won numerous accolades from national and international organizations. Jane Page Design Group has also been published in numerous hardcopy publications as well as many local and national magazines. In addition to her body of work, Jane Page is also known for her professional service. A member of the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), she is a former president of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. She is also a former president of the TAID (Texas Association of Interior Designers), on whose board she currently serves. Jane Page is a frequent speaker at design seminars, where she willingly shares her knowledge of and admiration for the profession. “Interior design brings together my love of people and their appreciation for beautiful and functional interiors,” she said. “To be of value to my client, design cannot be a part-time job. I immerse myself into every project, melding architecture, beautiful fabrics, art and the psychology of the space to create breathtaking interiors that perfectly fit my client.”