Furniture & Decor Selection

Whether you're deeply involved in selecting each piece or prefer a more hands-off approach, our comprehensive furnishing services make it all possible to experience optimal living. From the first meeting to the final move-in, every step is designed to be seamless and stress-free, creating a luxurious and personalized experience that aligns perfectly with your needs.

A Streamlined Furnishing Selection Process

Our flexible levels of involvement with our furnishings process allows you to choose how much—or how little—you want to be involved. No matter your preferred level of involvement, we always provide comprehensive recommendations for your approval, giving you peace of mind that every piece is perfect for your home.

Hands-On Shopping Experience

For those who enjoy being deeply involved, we can schedule visits to showrooms and exclusive vendors, where you can see, touch, and experience the quality and comfort of each piece firsthand. From testing the perfect sofa to selecting fabrics and finishes, we guide you through the process, helping you make informed decisions based on your tastes and lifestyle. We’ll handle all the details and logistics, so you can focus on enjoying the creative process.

High-Level Guidance

If you prefer a more hands-off approach, you can leave the specifics to us. After discussing your vision and preferences, we’ll present curated concepts that capture your style and meet your functional needs. Once you approve the overall design direction, we’ll manage the selection of individual items. You’ll have the opportunity to review and approve the final recommendations before anything is ordered, ensuring that your home is exactly as you envisioned without the stress of managing every detail.
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Call to discuss your project: (480) 275-2968

Custom-Designed Furnishings

For those who desire a truly distinctive home, we offer custom-designed furnishings that reflect your personal style and taste in a way that mass-produced items cannot achieve. Whether it’s a handcrafted dining table that becomes the heart of family gatherings, a bespoke headboard that complements your bedroom sanctuary, or a unique piece of art that serves as a focal point in your living room, custom designs bring a layer of individuality and exclusivity to your space.

The process of creating custom furniture is collaborative and creative. We start with understanding your vision—what inspires you, the colors and materials you’re drawn to, and how you want each piece to function within your home. We then work with skilled artisans and craftspeople to bring these ideas to life, ensuring that every detail, from the finish to the stitching, is perfectly executed. The result is a home that not only looks beautiful but also tells your story, showcasing your personality and style in a way that’s uniquely yours.

Art & Accessories

Whether it’s a statement sculpture that catches the eye, a collection of curated books and objects that inspire conversation, or a vibrant piece of artwork that sparks joy every time you see it, these finishing touches make a house feel like a home.

We take great care in selecting art and accessories that resonate with you, drawing from various sources to find pieces that align with your tastes and interests. This might include original works from local artists, vintage finds that add a touch of history, or custom-designed pieces made just for you. We consider everything from the colors and textures to the themes and stories behind each piece, ensuring that they complement your interior design and reflect your unique personality and style.

The Sesshu Process

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Design Review Call

Whether you are renovating or custom-building, we start with a 20-minute design review phone call so we can understand your vision and needs, where you are in the process, and what you need to move forward.

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Design Playbook Consultation

From there, if appropriate, we will schedule a Design Playbook Consultation to begin to develop the scope and preliminary concepts for your project. At this step, we help you understand your interior design goals from the outset by studying your tastes, preferences, and lifestyle to understand your desires so that you are reflected in every aspect of your final design.

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Ecoluxe Design Process

As we begin working together, using our proprietary Ecoluxe Design ProcessTM  we guide you in creating a home that is even better than you imagined. You are involved as much - or as little -  as you want to be, from the first day to the final move in.

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Call to discuss your project: (480) 275-2968

You can have the beautiful and luxurious eco-friendly interior you deserve.

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We love our beautiful home because of Tanya Shively. She listened to us, understood our vision, and guided us through making the right choices to implement that vision.
Tanya & Rick McNamee, Scottsdale, AZ
I have worked with Tanya Shively of Sesshu Design Associates on several home projects and renovations on and off for three years now. I can’t say enough good things about her. I love her eye for fresh new designs and how she strives to help you make your space feel like your own. She has been professional, dedicated, and passionate about creating a wonderful experience during our renovation projects. I would highly recommend her!
Melissa & MARK Matson, Paradise Valley, AZ
This was my first time working with not only a contractor but a designer and even though I was very nervous with the immensity of the project you both helped not only with the process but the beautiful results. We’re loving … our “new” home! Still walking around and looking at everything and loving it. Can’t decide which room to go sit in and read, guess I’ll just pick a different room everyday!
Susie Sisco, Phoenix, AZ
Tanya has an incredible ability to listen and observe. She was able to interpret what we liked. Tanya played a major role in designing our new home- she assisted the builders in some of the specifics of added features. When our friends tell us how beautiful our home is we always acknowledge Tanya- she pulled design elements together – we couldn’t have done it without her!
Scott & Sally Moffat, Scottsdale, AZ
First, and most importantly, they listened and heard what my needs and wants were. They then gave professional direction to accomplish these goals.
Marilyn McRae, Santa Barbara, CA
Tanya helped us with contractors and kept an eye on them for us. I recommend her to anyone who needs help with their design.
Nancy Runyan, Scottsdale, AZ
I could never have completed the remodel without Tanya’s help. Her exquisite taste and talents proved invaluable in reconstructing this Paradise Valley adobe home.Tanya understood the challenges, concerns, and issues that arose during the remodel of a house built in the 60’s. She worked extremely well with my builders and her organization skills assisted them in getting things accomplished in a timely fashion.
Peter & Debra Gooding, Paradise Valley, AZ
Tanya helped in our interior remodel and decorating project. She listened to what we wanted, did all the footwork, and pared down choices for our decisions. We have been extremely pleased with the outcome. She worked well with our contractor and subcontractors. We will continue to use Tanya and recommend her to others.
Tom & Sue Hoecker, Paradise Valley, AZ
Nancy and I are very grateful to you for the wonderful transformation of our house. It is a joy to deal with you and we are overwhelmed by how able you are to find just the right furniture pieces and fabrics. Of course our new living space will remind us of you for the indefinite future.
Bob & Nancy Kinderman, Scottsdale, AZ
Tanya helped in so many ways with the renovations, and by that time we were back in North Dakota for the summer, so we had to rely on her to do a lot of extra work. Tanya made an almost overwhelming job for us fun.
Sandy Knoll, Paradise Valley, AZ
I wanted a design that is stylish, comfortable, and easy to maintain. Tanya captured this perfectly. Selecting materials and furniture was stress-free. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sesshu Design.
Maureen Liviniuk, Scottsdale, AZ
Tanya is amazing – I’m in awe of her knowledge and expertise. As much as she’d come up with ideas or my color scheme, she’d pushes the envelope some and the best example is the beautiful grasscloth wall covering in my office – I love it. My office is now my sanctuary, or as I like to call it, my Wo-Man Cave.
Diane Hohmann, Scottsdale, AZ
We love our beautiful home because of Tanya Shively. She listened to us, understood our vision, and guided us through making the right choices to implement that vision.
Tanya & Rick McNamee, Scottsdale, AZ
I have worked with Tanya Shively of Sesshu Design Associates on several home projects and renovations on and off for three years now. I can’t say enough good things about her. I love her eye for fresh new designs and how she strives to help you make your space feel like your own. She has been professional, dedicated, and passionate about creating a wonderful experience during our renovation projects. I would highly recommend her!
Melissa & MARK Matson, Paradise Valley, AZ
This was my first time working with not only a contractor but a designer and even though I was very nervous with the immensity of the project you both helped not only with the process but the beautiful results. We’re loving … our “new” home! Still walking around and looking at everything and loving it. Can’t decide which room to go sit in and read, guess I’ll just pick a different room everyday!
Susie Sisco, Phoenix, AZ
Tanya has an incredible ability to listen and observe. She was able to interpret what we liked. Tanya played a major role in designing our new home- she assisted the builders in some of the specifics of added features. When our friends tell us how beautiful our home is we always acknowledge Tanya- she pulled design elements together – we couldn’t have done it without her!
Scott & Sally Moffat, Scottsdale, AZ
First, and most importantly, they listened and heard what my needs and wants were. They then gave professional direction to accomplish these goals.
Marilyn McRae, Santa Barbara, CA
Tanya helped us with contractors and kept an eye on them for us. I recommend her to anyone who needs help with their design.
Nancy Runyan, Scottsdale, AZ
I could never have completed the remodel without Tanya’s help. Her exquisite taste and talents proved invaluable in reconstructing this Paradise Valley adobe home.Tanya understood the challenges, concerns, and issues that arose during the remodel of a house built in the 60’s. She worked extremely well with my builders and her organization skills assisted them in getting things accomplished in a timely fashion.
Peter & Debra Gooding, Paradise Valley, AZ
Tanya helped in our interior remodel and decorating project. She listened to what we wanted, did all the footwork, and pared down choices for our decisions. We have been extremely pleased with the outcome. She worked well with our contractor and subcontractors. We will continue to use Tanya and recommend her to others.
Tom & Sue Hoecker, Paradise Valley, AZ
Nancy and I are very grateful to you for the wonderful transformation of our house. It is a joy to deal with you and we are overwhelmed by how able you are to find just the right furniture pieces and fabrics. Of course our new living space will remind us of you for the indefinite future.
Bob & Nancy Kinderman, Scottsdale, AZ
Tanya helped in so many ways with the renovations, and by that time we were back in North Dakota for the summer, so we had to rely on her to do a lot of extra work. Tanya made an almost overwhelming job for us fun.
Sandy Knoll, Paradise Valley, AZ
I wanted a design that is stylish, comfortable, and easy to maintain. Tanya captured this perfectly. Selecting materials and furniture was stress-free. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sesshu Design.
Maureen Liviniuk, Scottsdale, AZ
Tanya is amazing – I’m in awe of her knowledge and expertise. As much as she’d come up with ideas or my color scheme, she’d pushes the envelope some and the best example is the beautiful grasscloth wall covering in my office – I love it. My office is now my sanctuary, or as I like to call it, my Wo-Man Cave.
Diane Hohmann, Scottsdale, AZ

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