Rising Stars: Meet Jesse Fisher Armstrong

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jesse Armstrong.

Jesse, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
As long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by house design, decor, and architecture. I grew up in a beach community about 60 miles north of Los Angeles during a housing boom. That’s probably why I love a good 70-80s turn-of-the-decade beach house. My dad and I would collect scrap lumber at building sites and make blocks. I spent hours with my building blocks, decorating with dollhouse furniture from my grandma. I also drew a lot–cars and then house plans for fun. After attending FIDM, I started my own interior design firm, Fisher Fairmount Design.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I didn’t learn like other kids and struggled in school. Once my dyslexia was identified, so was my strength–spatial visual awareness. With the support of my parents, I was able to focus on what I enjoy doing and what I excel at. I finally don’t feel like I need to struggle against the way I learn any more. I bring my inquisitive, intuitive, and curious nature to each design. That and my eye for detail in textures and forms bring me joy in my work.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My designs are classic, where balance and brevity are key. They feel spacious and peaceful, qualities I’ve also gotten to know through years of yoga and meditation. I enjoy partnering and communicating with my clients, working together as a team to create spaces that they will enjoy and thrive in. Where they’ll feel aligned with their environment.

Contact Info:

• Website: fisherfairmountdesign.com
• Instagram: fisher_fairmount_design

Image Credits
-Room with orange sofa, image by Andrew Thiels -White kitchen, image by Andrew Thiels – room with bone mosaic dresser with tv above, image by Izumi Tanaka – corner shot of kitchen with charcoal cabinets, image by Izumi Tanaka – shot with me standing in kitchen, image by Izumi Tanaka – all other images shot by me on my iPhone