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A home you’ll love.

Interior design services in Scottsdale, Arizona.

A Scottsdale studio composing color, materials, and art into rooms that reflect your story.

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Warm, sophisticated family room with layered neutrals and natural textures
Detail of curated interior vignette Portrait of Tara Dondas, principal designer
hi, I’m Tara!

You Deserve A Home That Looks and Feels Like You

My approach is rooted in the philosophy that a home should be a silent sanctuary for the soul. I translate your personal narrative into a sophisticated reality, handling every technical nuance so you can experience a seamless transformation from house to haven.

Say goodbye to…

  • Decision Fatigue
  • Costly Mistakes
  • Wasted Weekends

What to Expect

Your journey to a beautiful home.

Find Your Style

We embark on a curated journey of discovery to uncover the aesthetic language that speaks to your soul, moving beyond trends to find timeless expression.

Committed Until It’s Right

We manage every detail of the implementation process with uncompromising dedication. Through masterful craftsmanship and precise execution, we work tirelessly to translate your vision into reality, never stopping until every element is exactly right.

Love Your Space

We create more than just rooms; we build personal sanctuaries that resonate with your spirit and provide a backdrop for a life well-lived.

Hand-painted Starry Night mural on a backyard patio wall Hand-painted underwater scene on a round tabletop
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Hand-Painted Murals No One Else Can Give You

Tara is a working fine artist. When a room needs a soul, she paints one. From backyard patios to dining nooks, every mural is an original.

The “Discover Your Style” Process

1

Free Style Consultation

Discovery session to define your aesthetic DNA and spatial narrative.

2

Discover Your Style

Defining your unique visual language through curated mood boards.

3

Bring It To Life

Sourcing rare materials, bespoke furniture, and art that align with the vision.

4

Love Your Space

Meticulous oversight of the transformation process and final styling.

Ways to Begin

Start small and see how we work together, or hand over the whole house. Every one of these begins with the same free call, so you know exactly what you are buying before you buy it.

Room Design

From$2,400

Concept presented in 2 to 3 weeks

  • Everything in The Room Palette
  • A full concept: layout, materials, lighting, art
  • A sourcing list you can buy from, with trade pricing where it applies
  • Two rounds of revisions
  • Styling day when it all arrives
Start a room

Full-Home Design

From$12,000

By application, limited each season

  • Everything in Room Design, across the whole house
  • Contractor and trade management from drawings to punch list
  • Custom pieces and original murals where a room calls for one
  • One point of contact: me
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You will love the concept, or you don’t pay for it

Every room design includes two rounds of revisions. If after both of them there is still no concept you are genuinely excited to live in, I refund the design fee in full and you keep the mood boards and the sourcing list.

Areas We Elevate

Our studio is dedicated to transforming residences across Arizona’s most distinguished neighborhoods.

Common Questions

What is the typical timeline?

Project durations vary based on scale. A single room curation typically spans 8 to 12 weeks, while full renovations can range from 6 to 18 months.

Do you handle full renovations?

Yes. Our studio offers comprehensive design services encompassing architectural drafting, contractor management, and white-glove styling.

How do you determine my style?

We start with a comprehensive design questionnaire and an in-depth consultation. We’ll review inspiration images together and discuss how you want your space to feel, ensuring the final design is a true reflection of your personality.

ready when you are

Let’s make your house Feel Like Home.

Book a free style consultation and tell me about the rooms you avoid, and the ones you dream about.