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Tanya Shively, Arizona wellness interior designer and founder of Sesshu Design Associates

Founder & Creator of WELL Designed™ Homes

Meet Tanya Shively

Owner & Principal Interior Designer

The Grand Tetons in Wyoming imparted a love of hard work and nature on me at an early age. And it was at 12 years old that I began designing spaces I loved when my parents gave me the opportunity to design my own bedroom, with the help of their funding, of course. Choosing the colors and the materials for the space was a transformative experience for me...one I've carried through my career.

And one of the factors we always had to take into consideration whenever designing or redesigning a space in our home was my father's severe asthma. We always had to consider his respiratory issues.

As the creator of WELL Designed™ Homes, I promote healthy and sustainable design practices to help bring much needed change to the construction and design industries. WELL Designed™ Homes are more than just green homes, they are living spaces that encourage you to live well through their aesthetic appeal, functionality, and sustainability.

In 2005, Sesshu Design Associates was born in my now-hometown of Scottsdale, AZ out of my drive and desire to create sustainable luxury that inspires, energizes, and gives back to the Earth we live on.

So, I made it my mission to find beautifully crafted pieces that were not only gorgeous to look at, but that also support good health in the homes they reside in.

ASIDLEEDGreen Living Women OwnedEst. 2005

Philanthropy

Designing with gratitude

Because we believe that with success comes the responsibility to give back in gratitude for what has been achieved or attained, we support the following causes. We believe in their missions and invite you to support them through our Choose Your Charity Program.

ASPCAHabitat for HumanityLeukemia and Lymphoma SocietyEarth JusticeNational Park Foundation

Affiliations

Trusted & certified

A member of the design and sustainability organizations that hold our industry to a higher standard.

Design TrustLEEDASIDThe Home Trust

Awards

Recognized for design excellence

Iconic Life Top Designer 2023 badgeGreen Living Best of Arizona 2023 badgeGreen Living Best of Arizona 2022 badgeBest of American LivingBest of Houzz ServiceBest of AZ Valley 2014

As Seen In

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WELL Designed wellness interior by Sesshu Design Associates in Scottsdale, Arizona

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