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Sarah Zames and Colin Stief are the principals and partners of General Assembly, a full service design office. General Assembly refers to the joining of people, objects and materials that go into creating a successful project. Sarah and Colin create homes rooted in the spaces and narratives of their clients.

Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, NY, Sarah and Colin’s breadth has expanded to include projects from the Hamptons to London. In this short time, their work has received international attention including features in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, T Magazine, and Elle Decor. with their most recent project with Amanda Seyfried featured in Architectural Digest.

General Assembly
can advise on
Furniture and home decor selection and placement
Floor plan layout
Stores and brands to consider
Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)
Cabinetry and built-ins
Fixtures, finishes and trims
Career advice for aspiring designers
Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

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1:1 Video Consultation

- with Sarah Zames and/or Colin Stief, Principals

Sarah and/or Colin can't wait to connect with you over video and discuss your space. They can support and guide your design decisions and direction, and answer all of your questions!

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Duration55 minutes
Price$700
Consultation typePrivate

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, General Assembly can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you’ll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

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General Assembly
Brooklyn, NY, USTextured, minimal, architectural design
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Brooklyn, NY, USTextured, minimal, architectural design
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General Assembly
Brooklyn, NY, USTextured, minimal, architectural design
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General Assembly
Brooklyn, NY, USTextured, minimal, architectural design