KTJ Design Co. Celebrates Two Milestone Anniversaries

March 4, 2025  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

Kathleen Jennison, owner and lead designer of KTJ Design Co., specializes in residential and commercial design, and The Shoppe, retail store and design studio, is where the Jennison meets with clients and runs day to day operation of her firm.

Celebrating 15 years as an entrepreneur and business owner, Kathleen turned challenges into opportunities, after a life-changing accident, she earned her second degree in Interior Design and founded KTJ Design Co. This anniversary honors her successful career in interior design, and she is sharing a bit of her story of resilience, reinvention, and passion for purposeful design. 

Kathleen’s beginnings in the field of art and design elevated her interior design skill set to bring a seamless blend of analytic precision and creative artistry. 

Kathleen believes, “That great design transforms lives, creating spaces that are cool, casually custom, and deeply personal. (That) is what KTJ Design Co. is so passionate about.”  The company specializes in commercial and residential design offers a wide range of services including, full service interior design, turnkey services, furniture sourcing, kitchen and bath remodels, new construction and custom window treatments. 

With her entrepreneurial spirit, Kathleen shared how she came to open “The Shoppe” in January 2019,  with a vision to create a one stop shop and a destination for end consumers and homeowners to source stylish and affordable furnishings. Seeing beyond the location's original purpose, Kathleen breathed new life into a long shuttered candy factory in Midtown Stockton, CA.

“I just loved the high ceilings, brick interiors and the feeling that the factory’s industrial-chic foundation provided. “ Kathleen shared, “Remodeling this location wasn’t without challenges. For the 7,300 square feet and the condition it was in when we purchased the space 5 years ago, combining my background in design build and as a licensed General Contractor, I was confident that we could repurpose this factory and the result is a truly beautiful retail shop and design studio for my business.”

Now celebrating its 5-year as a chic and stylish destination, The Shoppe retail store offers a curated selection of art, bedding, decor, furnishings, lighting, mattresses, rugs and window covering options alongside custom upholstery with a wide range of fabrics for sofas, and chairs.

The Shoppe team said, “We live for the details, and we know that customization is essential. That’s why we love working with our customers to find the perfect piece for their space. These are the elements that make all the difference—the ones that turn a piece of furniture into your favorite spot to make memories, to relax and to unwind.”

With new inventory, arriving monthly – in a variety of design styles, and a range of price points to meet any budget.  Read Kathleen’s Blog to learn more about her milestone anniversary and how she created The Shoppe.

KTJ Design Co’s special open house event will be March 20th starting at 4 pm (Pacific Time) at The Shoppe retail store at 404 N Harrison St, Stockton, CA. As an exciting bonus, event guests will be entered to win a free design consultation. RSVP on Eventbrite.