About JCR Design Group

At JCR Design Group, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics, it’s about creating spaces that are as functional and enduring as they are beautiful. Located in the heart of the Interior Design Center of St. Louis (IDC), we are an award-winning firm specializing in high-end custom interiors, renovations, kitchen and bath design, and new construction collaborations.

With over 40 years of cumulative industry expertise, our amazing team offers their creativity, precision, and passion to every client and project. We collaborate closely with homeowners, architects, and builders to craft interiors that feel fresh, timeless, and uniquely yours

JCR Design team

Thoughtful, Timeless Design

Our approach blends a thoughtful mix of styles, textures, and colors to reflect a polished simplicity and comfortable elegance tailored to each client’s vision. From the first consultation to the final detail, we prioritize communication, quality, and exceptional service, earning the trust and lasting relationships of our clients.

JCR Design Group’s commitment to excellence has been consistently recognized with honors such as At Home’s Architect and Designer Awards, ASID Missouri East Design Excellence Awards, and the Best of Houzz distinction. These accolades are a testament to our dedication to delivering inspired interiors and exceeding expectations.

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Jennifer Rapp

Jennifer Rapp

Associate ASID, Principal Designer, Owner

Jenny has been a trusted interior designer in the greater St. Louis community for over 20 years. In 2011, she founded JCR Design Group, driven by her passion for residential design. Collaborating closely with homeowners and industry professionals, Jenny and her team bring each client’s vision to life with timeless style and functionality.

Originally from New England, Jenny earned her undergraduate degree from Brown University before starting her career in commercial banking in New York City and Chicago. While not creatively fulfilling, her business background provided valuable skills that continue to benefit her work today. Pursuing her true calling, Jenny transitioned to interior design, joining a prominent local firm where she gained exceptional experience and built enduring relationships with national and local showrooms, premier workrooms, and highly skilled craftsmen.

Jenny’s designs extend beyond St. Louis, with projects in Chicago, Boston, New York, and Florida. Her portfolio also includes commercial projects for businesses, schools, and churches.

Dedicated to her community, Jenny has served on the Board of Directors for The Woman’s Exchange of St. Louis since 1998 and joined the Board of Directors for the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park in 2017. She and her husband reside in St. Louis, cherishing time with their two sons and their wonderful families.

Natalia Box

Natalia Box

Senior Designer

Natalia’s career in interior design was foreshadowed by her teenage years, spent helping her parents with home renovations as she sacrificed social outings and revealed her natural talent and interest. Natalia went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Missouri State University, complemented by credentials in Construction Management.

After graduation, Natalia gained valuable experience as an intern at a boutique design firm in Dallas before becoming a Design Assistant at a local showroom. A desire to be closer to family brought her back to Missouri, where she pursued commercial design, specializing in senior living and hospitality. Her true passion for residential design ultimately led her to join JCR Design Group in early 2019.

Now based in St. Louis, Natalia enjoys life with her husband, son, and two cherished dogs. On weekends, she can be found spending time with family and friends, browsing antique shops, tackling DIY projects, and exploring everything St. Louis has to offer.

Emily Koch

Emily Koch

Senior Designer

Emily has had her sights set on interior design since the age of twelve, a love nurtured by her family’s shared interest in architecture and home design. As a child, she was often involved in her family’s personal design projects and spent many Sunday afternoons tagging along with her parents at open houses. This early exposure to design inspired her to pursue a degree in Interior Design, including a semester abroad in Italy, where she deepened her appreciation for global design influences.

After graduating from Auburn University’s CIDA-accredited Interior Design program in 2007, Emily moved to Atlanta, where she worked with a local design firm. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in high-end residential interiors, as well as exposure to corporate interiors, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings, including the design of a newly constructed hotel.

Emily joined JCR Design Group in the spring of 2013 and continues to grow her design expertise with each new project. Recently, she has focused on commercial office building renovations for a local real estate developer. Her residential projects range from complete kitchen and bath renovations to the design, remodeling, and furnishing of luxury condominiums.

Olivia Ivory

Design Assistant

From an early age, Olivia was drawn to creativity and design. Whether watching home renovation shows, building furniture for her dolls, or exploring design-focused video games, she was always finding new ways to express her creativity. During her high school and college years, she secured internships that included a luxury furniture retailer and an interior design firm. Those experiences solidified her passion for interior design and inspired her to pursue it professionally.

Olivia earned a Bachelor of Science  from the University of Missouri – Columbia in Architectural Studies with an emphasis in Interior Design, along with Minors in Business and Construction Management. Her education provides a strong foundation in design principles, project management, and the construction process, allowing her to approach each project with both creativity and practicality.

After graduating in the spring of 2026, Olivia joined JCR Design Group as a Design Assistant, where she supports the design team through project development, material selections, and client-focused design solutions. Her attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and passion for thoughtful design and beautifully curated spaces, make her a valuable asset throughout every stage of a project She is excited to continue growing within the luxury residential design industry while helping clients bring their homes and visions to life.

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