Mitra Shahi specializes in construction management & Interior Design, providing a full-service approach from insurance claims due to flooding and fire to planning, permit reviews, contractor bidding, and overseeing the entire construction process. Whether it’s a new build, a major renovation, or restoring a home after unforeseen damages, she ensures a turn-key experience by managing every aspect—budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and final execution—with precision and expertise. Her deep understanding of structural integrity, materials, and project coordination allows her to seamlessly bridge the gap between engineering, construction, and interior design.
Rooted in tradition, personality, and quality, Mitra creates interiors that are timeless reflections of her clients’ essence. She launched her interior design studio in 2000 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona and attending the Arizona Institute of Interior Design. Her work quickly gained recognition in numerous publications.
“Good design satisfies the body’s innate need for comfort and the soul’s thirst for style.”
Respecting each home’s character and every client’s individuality is at the core of Mitra’s signature style. Her dedication to original décor is evident in the one-of-a-kind custom furnishings she designs for each project. While she serves as the creative force behind SDG, it is her dedicated support staff and nationwide team of artisan experts who help bring her vision to life.
With expertise spanning design, construction, and project management, Mitra excels in coordinating with architects, engineers, city officials, and contractors to streamline complex projects while ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations. She takes pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship, managing unforeseen challenges, and maintaining transparency with clients throughout the process.
Balancing the principles of SDG’s philosophy—custom designs, traditional influences, unexpected colors, bold patterns, and elements distilled to their essence—requires an ever-evolving creative approach. Mitra’s research is constant, whether she’s antiquing, exploring architectural salvage, or traveling with her family.
Her holistic approach to design and construction ensures that every project—whether impeccably tailored or beautifully lived-in—has her full attention and feels unmistakably like home.