Meet Jess -
Jessica Chepauskas McDonald
Founder & Principal Designer | Haus of Pausk Interior Design
Creativity has always been a part of who I am. Long before interior design became my profession, I was an artist at heart a true creative and always worked with my hands. My love for color, pattern, texture, and bringing unexpected elements together has always shaped the way I see the world and approach design.
I hold a BFA in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan and additionally bring 15 years of professional experience to my work. My work has been featured in publications including Real Simple, Cottages & Bungalows, Design NJ, NJ Digest, The Haven List, and more…
My approach to design is rooted in creating spaces that feel personal, layered, and collected over time. I’m drawn to natural materials, vintage finds, and the unexpected details that give a space its soul. I believe the best interiors strike a balance between timeless and distinctive, elevated and inviting, beautiful and lived-in.
While education and experience provide the foundation, I believe style is something more intuitive… an eye for seeing potential and an instinct for knowing when everything just feels right.
Through Haus of Pausk, I bring that perspective to new construction, renovations, furnishing, and styling, creating thoughtful interiors that reflect the people who call them home. Because at the end of the day, a home should be more than beautiful. It should tell your story and be your haven.
The Meaning Behind the Name
HAUS OF PAUSK
[howss uhv pow sk]
A design studio where heritage, architecture, and creativity come home.
“Haus” is the German word for house, a nod to the Bauhaus movement and its revolutionary influence on art, architecture, and design through its innovative approach to creativity and function.
“Pausk” is a nickname derived from my Lithuanian maiden name, Chepauskas - a little piece of my heritage that I’m proud to carry forward.
Together, Haus of Pausk represents the intersection of my heritage and my passion for design. It reflects my belief that a home should be more than a beautiful space; it should tell a story, feel deeply personal, and bring together the details that make it uniquely yours.