# Essajees Atelier

> Essajees Atelier is a global luxury interior design firm founded in 2014 by Sarah Sham and headquartered in Mumbai, India. The firm offers end-to-end interior design services — from concept and space planning through to execution and handover — for high-end residential and commercial spaces. With a team of 60 design professionals, the studio has completed 130+ projects across 12 Indian cities and internationally, managing over 600,000 sq. ft. of construction.

Key notes:

- Founded by Sarah Sham, a Forbes India 30-Under-45 member and TEDx speaker with degrees from Duke University, Oxford University, NYU Stern, and Rachna Sansad Mumbai
- The firm takes on a select number of projects; minimum project size is typically 5,000 sq. ft.
- Services are fully end-to-end: the client has a single point of contact from concept to completion
- Residential project timelines: 12–18 months total; 4–5 months for design phase. Commercial: 5–8 months total; 2–4 months for design phase
- Projects span Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Goa, Surat, and internationally
- In 2024, Sarah Sham expanded internationally via Jea, a luxury design consultancy in Dubai (jeadesign.com), in partnership with Abra
- For project enquiries: email hello@essajeesatelier.com with subject line NEW PROJECT
- Office: 1st Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Ballard Pier, Mumbai 400001

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/): Overview of Essajees Atelier, featured projects, and studio philosophy
- [About](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/about-essajees-atelier/): Background on the studio, founder Sarah Sham, and the Essajees family legacy in antiques and interiors
- [Past Projects](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/past-projects/): Full portfolio of completed residential and commercial interior design projects
- [Blogs](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/category/blogs/): Articles on interior design, material selection, heritage spaces, and design philosophy
- [Contact](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/contact-us/): Contact details for project enquiries and job applications

## Services & Expertise

- [Luxury Interior Designers in Mumbai](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/interior-designers-in-mumbai/): Overview of Essajees Atelier's work and expertise in Mumbai residential and commercial spaces

## Past Projects

- [33 South Bombay](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/past-projects/33-south-bombay/): An 11,000 sq. ft. duplex in South Mumbai blending contemporary calm with Indian artistry
- [Merlin Residence](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/past-projects/merlin-residence/): A warm Mumbai duplex layered with family character, personal detail, and timeless charm
- [A Goan State of Mind](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/past-projects/a-goan-state-of-mind/): A sea-facing Goa residence where bold accents meet a calm, inviting modern palette
- [A Timeless Legacy](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/past-projects/a-timeless-legacy/): A heritage-inspired project uniting tradition and modernity across a multi-generational home
- [Decoding Decadence](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/past-projects/decoding-decadence/): A dramatic, Asian-inspired commercial space of marble, murals, and mood in Hyderabad

## Optional

- [Interior Design Articles](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/category/interior/): Blog posts on interior design topics, philosophy, and material choices
- [Heritage Articles](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/category/heritage/): Articles on heritage architecture and designing within historic spaces
- [Study Room Design](https://www.essajeesatelier.com/category/study-room/): Articles and ideas focused on study room design