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For projects involving construction, layout changes, or major home transformations.
Renovation Design
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Create a cohesive, comfortable space without construction.
Furnishing & Styling
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For clients who want professional oversight and continuity.
Design Management
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Professional design support, fully online.
Virtual Design
Why Work With Us?
We are rooted in the Pasadena Foothills
We live and work in the San Gabriel Valley and understand what actually works in Foothills spaces.
What that means for you:
Local permitting and ADU considerations
Historic and hillside space constraints
Multigenerational living needs
Contractor coordination in the SGV
Our Design Process
Beautiful spaces dont happens by accident. They come from structure and a proven system.
Phase 01
Phase 02
Phase 03
Discover
We learn your lifestyle, walk your space, and understand what you want.
Design
We turn your ideas into drawings and a cohesive design plan.
Deliver
We collaborate with trade professionals, oversee details, and bring the design to life.
Choose How You'd Like to Begin
Every home and every project begins in a different place. We offer three clear ways to work together, depending on where you are and how much support you want.
Behind each option is our signature 15-step design process, developed to guide decisions in the right order and reduce unnecessary stress. You don't need to commit to everything at once — you just need the right starting point.
Package 01
Design Clarity
A consultation to define your vision and next steps
We explore your goals, walk through your space, and discuss how you want to live in it. Together, we identify opportunities and challenges, and establish clear expectations around budget and timeline.
Best For
Spaceowners at the very beginning who want clarity before committing
Primary focus
Understanding goals, vision, and direction
Package 02
Design Alignment
Where vision becomes plan
Your ideas take shape through drawings, layouts, and curated selections of finishes, furnishings, lighting, and materials. We collaborate with architects and engineers as needed, ensuring every decision is finalized before construction begins.
Best For
Projects preparing for renovation or construction
Primary Focus
Translating vision into a complete, build-ready design
Package 03
Design Management
Complete oversight from procurement to installation
We manage procurement, coordinate deliveries, and oversee construction and installation. Throughout the process, we stay engaged to troubleshoot issues and ensure every detail aligns with the approved design—culminating in the final reveal of your completed space.
Best For
Clients who want the entire process handled end-to-end
Primary Focus
Managing execution, coordination, and delivery
Why Work With Us?
Clarity
Alignment
Management
Consultation & site walk
Vision & goal alignment
Budget & timeline discussion
Design drawings & layouts
Finish, lighting & furnishing selections
Design presentation
Permit coordination with licensed professionals
(as needed)
Procurement & ordering
Construction & site oversight
Installation & delivery coordination
Final project reveal & wrap-up
Key deliverables
Expert guidance, clear scope of work, proposal & contract
Complete design presentation and build-ready drawings
Fully executed project with ongoing oversight
"Zilia has been a wonderful person to work with. She's very professional and knowledgeable and offers expertise on Zen, nature, feng shui, as well as other types of interior design. She walked me through every step of the way and recommended the best materials, colors, and decorations for my dream house."