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A boutique interior design studio with documented work in Chatham, bringing a global perspective to one of Morris County's most admired communities.
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YZDA has completed residential interior design work in Chatham, New Jersey, and the studio's familiarity with this community extends well beyond the project portfolio. Chatham sits at the intersection of commuter convenience and genuine small-town character, and the homes here tend to reflect both: well-proportioned, classically influenced houses on established lots, owned by families who invest meaningfully in where they live. Principal designer Satomi Yoshida-Katz and the YZDA team approach Chatham projects with the same depth of process applied everywhere: an initial discovery phase focused on how the client actually uses each room, followed by a design language developed collaboratively and executed with close attention to craft. The studio, based in nearby Short Hills, has earned Best of Houzz recognition for thirteen consecutive years and brings that consistency to every project, whether a full whole-home renovation or a focused room-by-room refresh.
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Designing in Chatham
Chatham Borough and Chatham Township together form one of Morris County's most established residential communities, with a walkable downtown and a housing stock that spans Victorian-era homes, center-hall colonials, and newer construction on the township's western edge. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge borders the area to the south, giving many properties a sense of natural privacy unusual for a community this close to New York City. This setting informs the design sensibility that works best here: warm, grounded interiors that connect to the landscape rather than work against it.
Services
YZDA's residential services in Chatham span the complete design process: programming and space planning, interior finishes and materials, custom millwork, furnishings, and hands-on project management from procurement through installation. View all services
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is YZDA an interior designer near me in Chatham, NJ?
Yes. YZDA has completed projects in Chatham and serves the surrounding Morris and Essex County communities from its studio in Short Hills, NJ.
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How does YZDA's interior design process work?
YZDA's process follows six stages: Discover, where the studio explores your needs, preferences, and lifestyle; Consult, where initial concepts and project scope are defined together; Design, where detailed plans are developed incorporating aesthetics, functionality, and personal touches; Present, where concepts are brought to life with visuals and materials; Source, where high-quality furnishings, finishes, and accessories are carefully selected and procured; and Implement, where the studio manages installation to ensure every detail is flawlessly executed.
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What types of residential projects does YZDA take on?
YZDA works across the full range of residential project types including whole-home renovations, new construction, closet and storage design, kitchen and bath design, and custom millwork and cabinetry.
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How long has YZDA been in business?
YZDA was founded in 2005 by principal designer Satomi Yoshida-Katz and has been serving clients across northern New Jersey and the New York City area for two decades.
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Does YZDA work on commercial projects as well as residential?
Yes. While residential interior design is the studio's primary focus, YZDA has completed commercial projects and brings the same collaborative, detail-oriented process to both project types.
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