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Kitchen Design: Work Triangles - Outdated Idea?

The old standard for designing a kitchen that WORKS has always been the kitchen work triangle- the cooktop, sink and refrigerator.

Understanding How Interior Designers Charge for Their Services

With no two clients or projects the same, interior designers often have a specific fee arrangement that allows them to adapt to a wide scope of services.

Spring Closet Cleaning Tips from Professional Organizers

Whether it is your home office, pantry or bedroom walk-in closet, cleaning and organizing these spaces can feel like a daunting task.

Designer's Tip: Elegant & Sustainable Furniture

The true art of sustainable furniture making is imbued in the ability of designers and artisans to transform natural materials into compelling pieces that simultaneously showcase the best of modern architecture and design as well as nature's unparalleled beauty.

What's the Real Value in Hiring an Interior Designer?

An interior designer has the training and experience to help the homeowner achieve the best possible results, while saving the homeowner time, money and stress.

Difference Between an Interior Designer & a Decorator

An interior designer is very different from a decorator, although they are often misunderstood to be interchangeable.

Sesshu Project: Creating an Inviting Home Design in Paradise Valley

The new owners of an existing home in Paradise Valley, Arizona came to us here at Sesshu Design to remodel their home's interior. Their goals were to establish a comfortable home for their family as well as an inviting space for entertaining friends and business associates.

How to Clean Your Air Naturally and Beautifully

Eighty percent of us live in cities, and we spend about 90% of our time indoors. Most of us think that staying indoors is healthier than breathing smog or high allergen level outdoor air. Not so fast!

Designing with Light Part 3: The Best Bulb for the Job

In addition to selecting the appropriate fixture, it is very important when designing the interior lighting in your home to consider the type of bulb which each fixture uses.