About Us • J L Business Interiors

Once Upon a Time at JL Business Interiors

The Humble Beginnings of Comfort and Craft

Before the world buzzed with keyboards and ergonomic chairs, humanity started small—rocks for seats, logs for tables, and a simple idea: make life a little less uncomfortable. Fast forward through centuries of invention—wooden thrones, beanbags, and Eames icons—and there we were, in a garage in Wisconsin’s suburbs.

It was the 1994. JL Business Interiors wasn’t much more than a dream, a beat-up Toyota Tercel, and a GMC Safari with a habit of losing its door. But dreams, like great offices, start with strong foundations.

A Partnership of People and Principles

Every great story has a love story at its heart. For us, it’s Jeff and Karen Lambie—a couple whose partnership and marriage built more than a company. They built a philosophy: trust, adaptability, and one golden rule—always give people more than they expect to get.

Jeff charmed clients with genuine relationships. Karen ensured every detail was flawless. Together, they turned small wins into decades-long client trust. Their mantra? “Listen first, deliver second, and always find time to laugh.”

More Than Desks and Chairs

What’s in our showroom? Office furniture, sure. But what we really offer is possibility. We design spaces where ideas flourish, teams thrive, and Monday mornings aren’t so bad. For over 30 years, JLBI has been the one-stop resource for businesses that refuse to settle for anything less than exceptional..

Our edge? We listen. We pivot. We care. Because the story doesn’t end with a delivered chair—it begins there.

The JLBI Difference: It’s Personal

From our first client to the countless relationships we’ve built since, we’ve learned one thing: it’s all about trust. And that trust? It’s mutual. Our team’s dedication is the heartbeat of JLBI. They’re not just problem solvers—they’re dream enablers.

The Next Chapter? Let’s Write It Together

As offices evolve, so do we. From hybrid workspaces to sustainable design, we’re here for the pivots and possibilities. Whether it’s keeping your doors on and your chair from falling apart (we’ve been there) or rethinking your entire workspace, we’ll do it with heart, dependability, and a touch of humanity.

Pull up a chair—preferably one we sold you… —and let’s imagine what’s next.

JL Business Interiors: Built on Trust, Fueled by Relationships, and Designed for the Future.

Testimonials

The staff at J L is absolutely top quality. At every level, staff has been knowledgeable, courteous, flexible, respectful and responsive. This is very rare and shows how strongly the J L culture is fostered and how careful the company is with hiring the right people. There is a passion for excellent customer service. All staff goes above and beyond expectation on a regular basis.

— Kelly S. Jor-Mac Company Inc.

Thermo Fisher Scientific appreciates [J L Business Interiors] involvement with furnishing our offices over the last four years. We have enjoyed the excellent customer service provided by all J L Business Interiors employees assigned to our account. More importantly, however, is the overall high quality of the products delivered to us… We are completely satisfied with the total experience and look forward to continuing our business relationship in the future

— Jean I. ThermoFisher Scientific

J L Business Interiors did a wonderful job designing workstations, offices, and a conference area to fit our space, our style and our company’s needs… We have always been impressed with J L Business’ personal service and commitment to follow through.

— Kristin D. Advantage Leasing Corporation

When budgets are tight, your ability to bid refurbished workstations and used furniture has kept our spending where we needed it… I’d recommend your firm to those who want their expectations exceeded. Congratulations on the good job!

— R.J. P. Ozaukee County

Exceptional service and attention to details. Extremely helpful to cost savings opportunities. Product selection was excellent and their experience was very helpful. We would recommend them to everyone.

— Gail S. Trustbridge Inc.

We were looking for a local company in the SE Wisconsin area. JLBI provided all the interior design, flooring, furniture, and installation for our building. The time frame and installation process were great. JL Business Interiors exceeded all expectations.

— Isabella N. Delta-T-Systems

What a tremendous job lifted off our shoulders when we had Jeremy to work with. So knowledgeable and he took the time to find the look we wanted and guided us to a great finish! The whole team's overall helpfulness was excellent. The experience was great. We would recommend JLBI to all of those companies building a new building.

— Janice F. Double J Transport

We have worked with JLBI for over 25 years. We never had an issue with any of the products that they have provided. The quality has been a very high standard. Their service is consistent and very reliable. They have been extremely responsive to our needs. Pricing has been equal to or better compared to other vendors we have seen. They are really easy to work with. Overall, JLBI does a great job!

— Joe P. West Bend Mutual Insurance

The best company I have ever done business with. The staff you have working for you are second to none. No words could express my appreciation of the outstanding level of service I receive not only from large projects but even smaller projects too.

— Joe H. Ozaukee County

We love our new shelving units. They are transformational for us! Thank you for taking so much time during the pandemic to find us the right unit. We love you guys.

— Laurie W. Museum of Wisconsin Art

Great professionalism attention to design details, follow up and flexible. Very courteous and friendly installation crew. Their knowledge and experience were excellent.

— Jim S. Douglas Dynamic