The Design Emporium, Inc., Cave Creek AZ
The Design Emporium, Inc., Cave Creek AZ

Sara Monahan

The Design Emporium, Inc.

About Us

The Design Emporium is known for three essential aspects of the business: high-quality brand names, intuitive, professional interior designer and excellent customer service. Sara's longevity in the industry is accredited to blending an open-minded, expert designer with a great selection and complete dedication to client satisfaction. Call today to schedule an appointment!

By appointment only.
(Hours that are published are to schedule appointments only)

How We Got Started

I worked for other companies that did not share my ideals, so I started my own business.

Products & Services
Specializing in Window Treatments and wallpaper
All forms of Interior Design, But my special is custom window treatments
Recommendations Given (87)
"To exchange referrals"
"To exchange referrals"
Recent Activity

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on January 27, 2020
Since I am the sole owner and employee, I have no concerns on this subject. (more) Since I am the sole owner and employee, I have no concerns on this subject.

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on October 16, 2019
Schedule an in person meeting.  Face to face meetings can tell another person you took the time out of your schedule to convince the interviewer you are truly interested in earning their business. (more) Schedule an in person meeting.  Face to face meetings can tell another person you took the time out of your schedule to convince the interviewer you are truly interested in earning their business.

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on August 16, 2019
I am not in this line of business (more) I am not in this line of business

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on July 18, 2019
There will never be a time when the services of an Interior Designer are not required by somebody. I have just had a new website designed and the company that did it is doing SEO and other things to get my rankings up on Google and other products to try to get me more customers. (more) There will never be a time when the services of an Interior Designer are not required by somebody. I have just had a new website designed and the company that did it is doing SEO and other things to get my rankings up on Google and other products to try to get me more customers.
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Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on July 13, 2019
Many suppliers don't listen to their customers.  That should be your first priority.  You are working for them.  They are not working for you. If you just listen to them, you will learn a lot.  Then, and only then, should you give them your input.  The main purpose of your function, at least in... (more) Many suppliers don't listen to their customers.  That should be your first priority.  You are working for them.  They are not working for you. If you just listen to them, you will learn a lot.  Then, and only then, should you give them your input.  The main purpose of your function, at least in the interior design business, is to take the customer's wants, need, and ideas and turn them into something that is not only good design, but meets their qualifications.

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on June 11, 2019
No, it's like political signs, if someone doesn't like you they might destroy your house (more) No, it's like political signs, if someone doesn't like you they might destroy your house

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on June 03, 2019
The finish of the furniture, the size of the room, the number of pieces needed and their size, the style, the amount of wall space available, the quality, and the cost.  If the set meets all of that criteria and I like it, and if it is of good quality and if it looks good after 7-10 years, why... (more) The finish of the furniture, the size of the room, the number of pieces needed and their size, the style, the amount of wall space available, the quality, and the cost.  If the set meets all of that criteria and I like it, and if it is of good quality and if it looks good after 7-10 years, why wouldn't I keep it?

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on May 31, 2019
Home Advisor is a complete scam.  They send you leads that are not relevant to your profession and then will not give you credit for what they charged you.  Don't sign up with them. (more) Home Advisor is a complete scam.  They send you leads that are not relevant to your profession and then will not give you credit for what they charged you.  Don't sign up with them.

Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on May 31, 2019
Harmful in what way? (more) Harmful in what way?
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Sara from The Design Emporium, Inc. Answered this on April 08, 2019
I do not have a problem with this (more) I do not have a problem with this

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