Jessica McKay is the founder and principal of Birdhouse Design Studio, a design and build studio in Omaha, Nebraska. She started Birdhouse in 2009, running projects from design concepts to final walkthrough.
In 2026 she became a licensed General Contractor. Design and build now move together, guided by one team from first sketch through construction. Every decision, structural, financial, spatial, is made with the whole project in view
Birdhouse stays small and selective on purpose, with a tight bench of trusted tradespeople and specialists, so every project gets real attention from start to finish.
The studio offers design and build renovation, full service interior design, and creative direction for commercial clients.
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Proposal: estimated hours based on project scope
Design discovery: getting clear on what the space needs to do and locking the budget
Design schematics: mood boards, elevations, construction drawings, and renderings if you want them
Finish and material selections
Furniture floor plans, art, and accessory sourcing
Purchasing and procurement
Budget management for construction and FF&E
Project management: site visits and trade coordination
Installation, coordinated with receiving companies for delivery and setup
Styling, the last pass that makes a space feel finished
Minimum FF&E Budget required in order to provide quality furniture, decor and installation: $30K
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Everything in Full Service Interior Design, plus
General contracting: Jessica holds the GC license and runs construction directly, permits, scheduling, budget, and trade coordination, from demo to final walkthrough
One point of contact for the whole project, so decisions don't get lost between separate design and build teams
Direct coordination with Birdhouse's carpentry and trade partners to keep the craft matching the design all the way through
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All services included with Full-Service Interior Design if needed/selected
Or, can provide design direction consulting hours only and client will execute plan
Environmental branding and signage
Coordination with interior designers, brand strategists, graphic designers, marketing professionals, website developers and content creators to ensure overall brand cohesion
Service pricing starting at $7500
Our Services
Areas of specialization include:
Bespoke Kitchens & Bathrooms | Full Service Interior Design Renovations | Commercial Interior Design and Creative Direction Furniture & Decoration | Art Curation