At Sesshu Design Associates, we help you create a WELL Designed™ home that’s as beautiful as it is healthy. We believe that spaces should nurture your wellbeing, reflect your lifestyle, and feel effortlessly luxurious. Below are some of the most common questions we receive from clients about our luxury interior design services.
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The best time to hire a designer is at the very beginning of your project. Whether you’re considering a custom home design, a luxury renovation, or planning a new construction, early collaboration ensures your home is designed from the inside out to reflect your lifestyle through wellness design. By partnering early with your architect and builder, we align the entire team around one cohesive vision, resulting in a home that feels harmonious, functional, and uniquely yours.
Each project is unique. On average, a Furnishings & Décor project —from consultation to installation —takes about 6–12 months. For new construction or whole-home renovations, the design phase typically lasts 6–8 months before building begins. Construction timelines range from 6–24 months, depending on scale, complexity, and coordination with your architect and builder. Our goal is always the same: a seamless, well-paced experience that balances thoughtful design with your lifestyle.
WELL Designed™ is our signature approach to wellness-centered luxury interior design. It goes beyond aesthetics to create environments that enhance health, happiness, and performance through sustainable interiors.
We thoughtfully integrate principles of air quality, light, materials, and flow, alongside beauty and functionality, so your home supports your wellbeing at every level. Through our Ecoluxe Design Process, we help you make conscious choices that promote sustainability, balance, and comfort. The result is a healthy home design that feels restorative, functional, and timeless.
Your home is one of your greatest investments and great design enhances its beauty, comfort, and value. Our luxury design services are structured around clarity and personalization. Our design fees are based on the project scope and are clearly outlined in your Letter of Agreement. For furnishings and décor, we provide tailored budgets and detailed proposals for approval before purchase. This ensures that every decision aligns with your vision, priorities, and investment goals.
We ask clients to trust our expertise and process for the best results. While we incorporate meaningful personal pieces, our team sources furnishings and décor from an exclusive trade-only network of luxury design vendors and custom manufacturers not available in retail. This allows us to curate one-of-a-kind, cohesive interior design projects that reflect your individuality while maintaining our standard of quality and craftsmanship.
Absolutely. Collaboration is at the heart of our design process. We work seamlessly with your architect and builder to ensure every detail, from lighting and millwork to furnishings and finishes, aligns perfectly. If you haven’t yet chosen your team, we’re happy to connect you with trusted professionals who share our commitment to excellence in custom home design.
Yes. Our initial interior design consultation is a focused, professional session with a non-refundable fee. During this meeting, we evaluate your goals, review your space, and discuss your design vision.
You’ll leave with valuable insights and a clear understanding of how we can bring your WELL Designed™ home to life.
The Design Playbook is your personalized roadmap to a successful interior design project. Following our consultation, we create a detailed overview that includes project scope, investment, timeline, and overall vision. It’s a transparent, collaborative foundation that allows us to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Yes. Our Scottsdale, Arizona design studio is a space for creativity and collaboration. We utilize an extensive resource library to allow you to touch, see, and experience the textures, patterns, and materials that will be incorporated into your home.
While we’re based in Scottsdale, we proudly serve clients across the Western U.S. and beyond through in-person and virtual design services.
Installation day is the moment your vision becomes reality. Every element, from cabinetry and draperies to artwork and décor, is meticulously placed and styled to perfection. We coordinate every detail for a luxurious reveal experience, ensuring your new home feels move-in ready, harmonious, and complete. The result is a turnkey interior design experience that’s effortless and unforgettable.
Our role is to guide clients in setting an investment that aligns with their design and decorating goals, ensuring every dollar contributes to a home that is beautiful, functional, and reflective of their lifestyle. We help clients understand the value of professional design and how to maximize their investment.
For full-service furnishing projects, a typical budget is approximately 25–35% of the home’s value, not including design fees.
Schedule your Discovery Call today to explore how we can bring your WELL Designed™ home to life.