About Us
Shelley Sass Designs is a full-service Interior Design, Remodeling, E-Design and Home Staging firm based in San Diego, California. Shelley will partner with you each step of the way and will guide you through the entire concept, design and installation process, reducing your stress associated with these projects. Personal attention and attention to detail is what you can expect, and what you will get.
Shelley takes a hands-on approach to her work, personally looking after each client as she tailors her design solutions to their individual needs, taste and budget. She will create a space for you that reflects your personality and the way you live. Her clients value her efficiency and reliability, as well as her genuine patience, friendly demeanor and pure love of what she does. Her passion for design and enthusiastic energy is obvious and has earned her the reputation as a designer who is easy to work with and committed to quality outcomes.
Shelley’s close attention to detail allows her to transform a space into something unique and beautiful in a way that makes it stand out from the rest. Her finishing little touches delight her clients, setting her apart from the rest, and are unique to her projects alone. Shelley's continuous research and keeping abreast of design trends results in a wonderful design selection for homes to live in as well as homes to be staged and sold.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Art Selection, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Furniture, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Murphy Beds, Custom Shelving, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Kitchen Remodeling
Areas Served
Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, La Costa, La Jolla, Ranch Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, Solana Beach, Tierrasanta San Diego, University City, Carmel Valley
Awards
Certified Interior Decorators International (C.I.D.) Approved Program Numerous Interior Design and Fashion Design Diplomas Licensed Contractor 1067716 Home Staging Certification Staging Diva Home Staging Certification Best of Houzz 2015, 2016 &2017 Certified True Color Expert 2017
Credentials
6 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
1 Affiliation
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54 Reviews for Shelley Sass Designs
5.0|54 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
judy mcparlane
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I had a very long list of items to tackle in my house and Shelley attended to every single one! It turned out to be the perfect REFRESH and Shelley made it very easy. She was just as attentive with the small projects as with the big ones. We selected some various furniture pieces for my downstairs (beautiful!), helped me select a paint color for the interior, and supervised two bathroom remodels. The bathrooms turned out fabulous. I will definitely call Shelley again.
October 5, 2020
Comment from Shelley Sass Designs:
Thank you Judy for that beautiful review. I loved working with you and I love the results we achieved. I look forward to our next project together. All the best!
Ian Bennett
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After another designer on my whole-home remodel quit on short notice Shelley rescued me and quickly got my project back on track. She has helped me find and express my style, leaving me with a beautiful home that truly feels like my own personal retreat. We went through a wide array of rooms and design decisions: paint, flooring, window treatments, furniture, counters, cabinets, exterior colors, and more. Shelley confidently handled all of the facets of my design, exceeding my expectations in every area.
I was also very impressed with her resourcefulness. There were several times when I fell in love with a piece of furniture outside of my price range, and Shelley was able to find me an alternative that was at least as good or better while staying within my budget. She knew exactly where I should splurge and in what areas I could save money without impacting the design. We finished comfortably under my budget.
Shelley turned a stressful project into an enjoyable experience. She was always on time, quick to respond, and committed to my project. I leaned on her organizational skills to keep my huge project manageable. I plan on working with Shelley again in the future, and I would enthusiastically recommend her services.
July 25, 2020
Sheila Hermel
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Shelley is a great person to know and an amazing designer! Shelley was with us at the beginning of the purchase of our new home. It was Shelley's designing ability, her foresight to see beyond what the home initially looked like when we bought it, to what it could look like with the right touches, that created the perfect style for us with warmth and comfort that we enjoy now. Shelley worked together with our contractor as our new home was being renovated, making recommendations for lighting, faucets, mirrors, vanities, etc. From the flooring, to the knobs, to the bedding and furniture, Shelley worked with our budget and our taste to create our dream home. I am so thankful to be able to work with Shelley and highly recommend her to anyone looking for excellent designing services.
July 13, 2020
Victoria Wright
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Our old fashioned master bathroom was in need of serious help. Shelley Sass was recommended to me by a neighbour and from our very first meeting I knew our project was in great hands. Shelley is a great communicator, creative and works extremely hard. Shelley listened carefully to our ideas and needs, really helping us to define and execute our vision for the bathroom. From choosing tiles to faucets Shelley saved us so much time (and money) by narrowing down the choices for us. Shelley is very proactive and ordered all of our bathroom items before the builders even started, so there were none of the usual delays or problems with deliveries. Shelley’s contractor is professional, hardworking with impeccable attention to detail. We were given a detailed project plan and Shelley was fantastic at overseeing the project for us. Our bathroom is a dream come true, the perfect addition to our house. Our next project for Shelley is a new home office. We can't wait to get started !
June 18, 2020
Natasha Lerman
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Shelley is amazing!!! We used her for a master bath remodel which turned out incredible. She helped guide us through the entire process including finding a talented contractor, design and picking out tile, etc. We could not be happier with the results!!
November 8, 2019
HU-801474957
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I hired Shelley Sass Designs to help me with multiple small tasks around my home. These included a new sofa, new hardware in the guest powder room, painting the powder room, new light fixtures, new fabrics for throw pillows, dining room chair pads and a window seat pad and overall rearrangement of my artwork. I found Shelley to be totally professional, efficient and outstanding at her job. She quickly assessed my own personal style and worked with me to create the atmosphere that I wanted. She was an absolute delight to work with and I look forward to my next project with her and to a long term relationship. I would recommend her to ny friends and family without any reservations!
September 8, 2019
Todd Doyle
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Shelley helped us redecorate our family room and kitchen dining area. She was flexible, attentive, and very helpful in selecting colors, tradesmen, tile, fabrics and rug. She worked with me in my very particular aesthetic and made the rooms work together in a way I could not have achieved on my own. She's super punctual and always follows through on her commitments.
July 15, 2019
Comment from Shelley Sass Designs:
Thank you Todd for your kind words. I enjoyed very much working with you and Laurie and love the end result we achieved by way of our collaboration. I hope to work with you both again in the future. All the best and enjoy your new space!
Myrice Goldberg
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LOVED working with Shelley and she has transformed my home into a haven. Shelley has impeccable taste and a brilliant sense of understanding exactly what her clients are looking for. In addition to this, she introduces a creativity with superb style and flair. Shelley demonstrates an outstanding professional ability with a sweetness,warmth and charm. Despite her busy schedule, she is always available and responds quickly to all requests. I feel confident awarding Shelley Sass Designs with a five star rating and highly recommend her services.Thank you Shelley Sass Designs!
June 14, 2019
Deborah Shroyer
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Shelley was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend anyone looking for an interior designer. She has an impeccable eye, and yet is also super practical and budget conscious. Shelley will listen to your ideas about color palette, furniture, overall look, etc. She really listens and addresses each of your thoughts. She’s patient and explains everything and provides additional information when necessary – she is very good about providing monthly detailed accounts and invoices of how she spent her time. The hours allocated to each task were completely in line with my expectations and her fees are very fair. In addition, she provided great recommendations for other service professionals. Shelley has a great sense of style and was very detailed oriented including accessories and art work. My home looks beautiful and stylish and is also very comfortable. I would work with Shelley again and highly recommend her.
March 7, 2019
Comment from Shelley Sass Designs:
Thank you Deb for those very kind words and for allowing me the opportunity of working with you. I thoroughly enjoyed this entire project from beginning to end, and I'm thrilled that you are as happy as I am with the results. I look forward to working with you again in the future. I will be posting images of this "coastal transitional project" in my projects section.
deborah parisi
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I was extremely happy with my experience with Shelley Sass Designs! She is very professional as well as very personable. I moved into a new home and was starting over with almost every room in the house in terms of furniture, lighting and decor. We met several occasions to discuss my style, budget and everything I hoped to accomplish. Shelley was always available to bounce ideas around and provided very honest feedback on items I had found. She completely understood my vision was a great partner throughout the whole process.
October 3, 2018Last modified:October 4, 2018
Comment from Shelley Sass Designs:
Thanks Deborah for those very kind words and I very much enjoyed working with you too! I also love the results we achieved, I am thrilled that you are happy, and I wish you all the best in your beautiful new home.
Misty Daniel
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Client
I was introduced to Shelley by my previous designer when I remodeled my kitchen. She had moved away and highly recommended Shelley. I am so glad she did. Not only is Shelley a fabulous interior designer, she is open minded, courteous of your opinion and ideas, she is punctual! From start to finish she was a great communicator and ensured my bathroom remodel was exactly what I wanted.
Shelley gets 5 stars because she and her contractor were fabulous to work with. I will be working with her again.
June 25, 2018
Comment from Shelley Sass Designs:
Thank you so much for sharing those before and after images of your beautiful bathroom. And thank you so much for those very kind words. I enjoyed working with you and Bob very much and I'm so excited with your awesome new bathroom. I look forward to working together again in the future.
petasam
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Recommendation
Working with Shelley Sass was a MOST pleasant experience. Her personality, professionalism, and workmanship were exemplary. An excellent team of highly skilled artisans Highly recommended!
May 14, 2018
Comment from Shelley Sass Designs:
Thank you for that beautiful review Peta May! I loved every second of working with you and so happy that you are happy and that the bathrooms turned out so amazing.
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Commented: Bedroom lampIt was the clients lamp used in the staging. Everything else belongs to me.
August 23, 2017
Commented: Furniture layout?Looks lovely all you need is 2 small poufs/ottomans opposite the sofa in an off white color. A shaggy one like you have in the image would be great or any textured fabric would work and bring in some ...
August 3, 2017 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Where were the bar stools purchased?Not sure exactly where these ones came from as they were already in the house, but I can definitely help you find some if you would like. Please call me any time on 858-255-9050 or email on shelleysas...
June 18, 2017
Commented: Brand and finish of the kitchen faucet?It's gorgeous, suits the look perfectly!
June 7, 2017
Commented: backsplash tiles?Stunning kitchen!
May 8, 2017
Commented: Advice on kitchen cabinets: Keep, refinish, paint or reface?I may be too late in this discussion but here's my advise anyway......I love the cabinet color and would not touch it. I would definitely change the orange paint to something light and neutral. Changi...
March 4, 2017 in Design Dilemma
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