Interior Design Services

Let us be a part of your journey toward a beautiful new space with eco-friendly details in mind.
Our team will provide designs that help you reach your goals through our detailed client process.

Whether you are renovating your kitchen or building a new home, Sesshu Design Associates helps clients like you live in sustainable luxury that perfectly reflects who they are in every detail. And whether or not you want to be all-in or hand us the ball to manage the entire project for you, you will still have the final say in the design.

New Construction

New builds are amazing blank canvases that we love crafting and creating from. And your new retreat will be the dream that you imagined because if you can dream it, it is yours.

This can include furnishings & decor.

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Renovation

Single room or entire abode, we help you turn your space into one that energizes you and makes you feel live again. Using sustainable resources and materials, we create a space that feels as good to your soul as it does to your eyes.

This can include furnishings & decor.

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Furniture & Decor

From the detailed proposal of each and every item through storage, delivery, and installation, you won’t have to lift a finger. Our goal is to manage a stress-free move-in for you.

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Desert Contemporary Renovation in Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ | Living Room

EcoLuxe Design process

The EcoLuxe Design Process is the process we use to guide people through creating their WELL DesignedTM  home.

Desert Contemporary Living Room Furnishings

1. Design Review Call

Our EcoLuxe Design Process begins with a discovery call where we discuss your vision, lifestyle, and wellness goals. If it makes sense and we believe we can help you, we then schedule an in-person consultation to dive deeper into your needs and wants.

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Formal Transitional Kitchen - Blue and White

2. Initial Consultation – The Design Playbook

  • Style concepts: An overview of initial design ideas and inspiration based on your preferences.
  • Preliminary budget: A realistic budget estimate, including furnishings and review of total project costs.
  • Scope of work: A detailed outline of the project's phases and milestones
  • Contract: If we decide that we are good fit for one another, an agreement will be signed and we can proceed forward with the project.
Transitional Home Office Design - Dark Wood

3. Design Development

  • Detailed design concepts including 3D virtual renderings
  • Material selections (from flooring to fixtures)
  • Wellness features that align with your lifestyle
  • Architectural plans in collaboration with your architect to ensure that spaces function well for how you live
Transitional Living Room Design - Desert Neutrals

4. Project Execution

  • Tile Elevations and Detail Drawings: These provide precise visual representations of tile layouts, including patterns, dimensions, and installation specifics, ensuring clarity in design implementation.
  • Flooring Layouts: Detailed plans illustrating the arrangement and specifications of flooring materials guide installers for accurate placement and material usage
  • Specification Books: Comprehensive documents outlining the types, colors, finishes, and installation methods for all materials and products, serving as a central reference for the construction team
  • Lighting Plans: Reflected ceiling plans indicating the locations, types, and specifications of lighting fixtures, accompanied by detailed schedules for proper installation
  • Millwork Details and Drawings: Precise designs for custom woodwork elements, such as cabinetry and moldings, including dimensions, materials, and details to guide fabrication and installation
  • On-Site Visits: Regular on-site visits are conducted to ensure flawless execution of your project. As the client's liaison, we maintain open communication and collaboration with the architect, builder, and construction team, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision.

5. Furnishings & Decor

  • Selections: all selections of furniture and decor for your space will begin alongside the construction process.
  • Management: We manage everything from creating a detailed proposal to ordering, receiving, delivery, and installation.
  • Flexibility: Your involvement is flexible, ensuring a tailored experience that suits your preferences. Enjoy a luxury and personalized experience that aligns perfectly with your needs.
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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