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Full-service interior design for Essex Fells homes, led by a studio that has shaped some of northern New Jersey's most considered residential interiors.
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Essex Fells is one of northern New Jersey's smallest and most carefully preserved boroughs, and the homes here reflect that character: well-maintained, architecturally coherent, and deeply rooted in the traditions of the region. YZDA, headquartered in Short Hills just a short drive away, has worked extensively throughout Essex County and brings to each Essex Fells project the same collaborative, globally informed design process that has defined the studio since 2005. Principal designer Satomi Yoshida-Katz approaches every engagement with a commitment to understanding how clients actually inhabit their homes before proposing a single material or finish. The result is interiors that feel resolved rather than assembled — spaces with a quiet confidence that holds up well over time. YZDA's thirteen consecutive years of Best of Houzz recognition reflect not just design quality but the trust that clients place in the studio across projects of every scale.
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Designing in Essex Fells
Essex Fells Borough occupies a compact, wooded footprint in western Essex County, with residential streets lined predominantly by substantial Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Arts and Crafts homes dating from the early to mid-twentieth century. Many of these properties carry significant original architectural detail — carved millwork, leaded glass, period hardware — that rewards a thoughtful design approach rather than a wholesale renovation. YZDA's familiarity with this housing typology, developed through years of work across Short Hills and the surrounding Essex County communities, makes it a natural fit for projects here.
Services
YZDA provides estate-scale interior design services across Bergen County, from initial concept and architectural coordination through furnishings specification, custom cabinetry, and complete project management. View all services
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is YZDA an interior designer near me in Alpine, NJ?
Yes. YZDA serves Alpine and the broader Bergen County area 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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