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About

WE DESIGN
FOR PEOPLE,
NOT PROJECTS.

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Proud partner with...

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Celebrating our 25th year as an innovative and trusted industry partner in 2023, our overarching philosophy remains the same. We design for people, not for projects. As a multi-disciplinary interior design, creative contracting, and lifestyle management firm, we focus on two key elements in our overall professional approach:

 

The client/creative relationship, and the resources required to maintain it and enhance it. Our dedicated team has a collective passion for working closely with each client to deliver ideas, inspiration, and information to coach and create personal lifestyle outcomes from concept to completion.

 

Our experience as artists, contractors, and design professionals, allows our firm a one-of-kind perspective when crafting and curating both residential and commercial environments.

 

Regardless of industry trends, we believe that the only style that matters is the one you can call your own. An expression that can be found in the diversity of our portfolio, shared enthusiasm for identifying the functional lifestyle rhythm of every client, showcasing their original visual voice.

PHILIP SASSANO

Founder & Principal of The Design Coach
Artist. Contractor. Design/Build Professional. 

OUR PROJECTS.

OUR PROJECTS
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ACTIVE PROJECT  |  AIT WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS

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ACTIVE PROJECT | Lake Geneva, WI

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Lake House by The Design Coach
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OUR SERVICES

2023 Marked 25 Years of Service.

OUR SERVICES.

Interior Design,Build
& Remodeling Selections

New Construction/Remodeling

+ custom architectural plan review - electrical/lighting, space planning, cabinetry, and preliminary materials selections

+ materials selection and coordination

+ comprehensive color scheme development

+ interior finish packages - millwork, cabinetry, tile, and flooring

+ complete kitchen and bath design

+ exterior facade, landscaping design, and material selection - pools, patios/porches, and exterior environments

+ specialty/entertainment space design: bars, theaters, wine cellars, etc.

Decorating,Furniture,
& Finishing

+ space planning/furniture layouts for interior and exterior environments

+ curated furniture sourcing from nationally recognized trade resources

+ textile/color selections - window treatments, rugs, and interior accents

+ art consultations, family archiving, custom framing, and placement

+ customized make-over strategies with existing interiors

+ design aimed to maximize and reimagine existing decorative elements

Lifestyle Concierge

Personal & Custom Support
for TDC Signature Series Clients

+ pre-purchase construction/remodeling life assessment for real estate acquisitions

+ custom residential set-up, menu development, bar maintenance

+ sommelier services, wine cellar design, and collection curation

+ special event planning

+ seasonal home set-up/break-down

+ home organization, storage support

+ estate maintenance, service scheduling

Specialty Creative Services

+ custom framing and art installation

+ sourcing/installation of wallpaper, fabrics, decorative metal, and other special materials - walls, ceilings, floors

+ hand-detailed finishes and artistic applications - walls, ceilings, floors, cabinetry, and furniture

+ one-of-a-kind artistic installations, custom artwork, custom creative elements for commercial environments

+ concept development/implementation of themes for branded environments including retail and restaurants

+ custom furniture, mantels, and decorative shelving

+ custom signage, branding elements, and installations in support of corporate identity, company history, and culture

Contact

CONTACT US.

Historic Starline Factory Building

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300 W. Front Street, Units A/B & I

Harvard, IL 60033

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