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"It is quite impossible to consider the building as one thing, its furnishings as another, and its setting and environment still another."
--Frank Lloyd Wright
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Services
Why Should You Hire an Interior Designer?
For the same reason you hire an attorney, an accountant or a cardiologist - as professionals and experts in their field, they provide the benefit of their training, skills and expertise in advising on the appropriate direction for your home. Interior designers also offer access to resources not commonly available to the public.
An accredited interior designer is knowledgeable about safety and accessibility issues. Ergonomics and accoustics as they relate to the spaces people inhabit is a fundamental part of an interior designer's expertise. Interior design addresses psychological as well as aesthetic issues, by understanding human behavior and needs regarding the way a space is experienced by the occupants and how it functions. It is also important for your interior designer to be knowledgeable about building codes.
As your interior designer, we will:
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Satisfy your individual requirements & meet your budget
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Save you time, frustration and hassle
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Assist you in making informed decisions
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Provide the advice you need to avoid costly mistakes
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Solve problems & find design solutions that will enhance your quality of life
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Have updated information on new materials, technology, & product performance
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Present unique or custom furnishings that you won't find everywhere else
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Address health, safety, ergonomic and acoustic requirements
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Prepare construction documents and specifications
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Implement overall project strategy to avoid impractical or unnecessary purchases
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Manage and organize your entire project, including interior specifications & installation
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Anticipate a long-term view of your situation, not merely a current ‘snapshot'
Our Scope of Services
Whether you are planning your dream home from the ground up or simply polishing an existing space, Sesshu Design Associates is your ideal choice for design assistance. Our goal is to create a space that is uniquely yours, a place that will invite you to settle in and be at home. We prescribe a plan that saves you time, energy and hassle. You can expect superior customer service and truly enjoy the experience of building your home.
Our services include:
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Identifying and analyzing your needs and goals
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Working in conjunction with your architect to design new construction or remodel
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Liaison with architects, builders, craftsmen and vendors
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Sustainable and eco-friendly design solutions
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Remodeling and design supervision
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Project management
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Planning your space and furniture arrangements
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Designing cabinetry and storage for libraries, offices, closets, bedrooms, etc
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Furniture design
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Developing lighting plans and specifying fixtures, designing custom lighting fixtures
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Planning kitchens, baths, home theaters and outdoor living spaces
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Facilitating gorgeous wall, window, floor and ceiling treatments
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Researching and procuring unique furnishings
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Art consultation
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Designing art and collection displays, cataloging and organizing collections
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Adding finishing touches with personality-filled accessories and art
Sustainable and Environmentally Responsible Design
At Sesshu Design Associates, we focus on showing our clients that building an environmentally friendly house can be an exciting and gratifying experience that provides an opportunity to create a home that is respectful of the land and community. It is essential to put together a good team that is excited about green design and will work together to assure that energy efficiency, smart resource use, and safe, renewable building materials will be incorporated into the entire design process, not addressed as an afterthought at the end. The final result will be a beautiful home that sits thoughtfully on the land, welcoming and inspiring the owners every time they step inside. We create eco-friendly luxury interiors for our clients homes to improve the quality of their lives and protect our fragile planet.
All aspects of a building interact with each other, and decisions made in the beginning can determine the success of the completed venture. Bringing an interior designer into your team early in the design process can add value to your project even before construction begins. Especially when designing a home with environmentally friendly goals, an experienced and knowledgable designer will guide you through the decisions and introduce materials that will enhance the quality of life for every occupant.
Luxury and sustainability are not exclusive of each other. We research, explore and present materials and products that are incredibly beautiful, highly functional and yet offer an ecologically responsible solution.
Pricing
Initial Interview and meeting -
There is no charge for the initial interview, whether it is at your home or our office. This is our time for getting to know you and understand your project. It is also when we explain our design process, show other projects we've completed and the services we offer so you can make your decision from an informed position. Design solutions are not presented at this time. This meeting typically lasts approximately one hour.
Design Fees and Agreement -
Each project is unique and thus the design fees vary depending on needs, such as work to be involved, and/or amount of customization; however, the minimum design fee is $15,000. All fees are clearly outlined in our letter of agreement, describing the scope of services for the project, and the number of meetings, revisions, selections, etc. that are included for that fee.
Purchasing -
If appropriate to the scope of services we will include a purchasing agreement as part of our letter of agreement The presented price on all items purchased through Sesshu Design Associates will be shown on a proposal specifying the deposits required; balance is due before delivery.
Please contact us to discuss your project needs, challenges and dreams.
Eco-friendly Luxury Interiors
Design Studio: 8340 E Raintree Dr, Bldg D, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 480-443-4800 Fax: 480-443-4905 E-mail: info@sesshudesign.com
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