Design Shoji was founded in 1982
by the husband-and-wife team of Brian Consterdine and Wren Okasaki. Working together to find solutions to each client’s unique needs keeps us always thinking about new ideas and possibilities. What if…?
As a general contractor, Brian’s focus has always been on building Shoji doors that last. Premium materials, special construction techniques, and heavy-duty hidden hardware are all use to create a shoji installation that’s dependable and easy to use.
SELECT AWARDS
1st Place, Window Treatments, “Batiked Shoji Screens” 1998 ADEX Awards for Design Excellence, Design Journal, Los Angeles
1st Place, Kitchen, Bath & Utility Rooms, “Bay Window” project, 1985 International Design Competition for Window Treatments, W.E.S, Chicago
1st Place, Sleeping Rooms, 1985 International Design Competition for Window Treatments, W.E.S., Chicago
Commendation, “Shoji screens – Window Systems” 1984 Roscoe Awards, Resources Council Product Design, New York
SELECT CLIENTS
SPECIFIER / CLIENT
Delta Marine Industries, Inc. / Gran Finalé
Martel / Marriot Hotels
The Hillier Group / Berlitz International
Ehrlich Rominger / Pacific Bell Headquarters
KQED Television Station / KQED Studio
Franklin Design / Mandarin Oriental
Sylvia Stevens & Assocs. / Crystal Harmony Cruise Ship
Hayner Hoyt / Turning Stone Casino
Valerie Clark Ints. / AT&T Headquarters
Islander & Sons / See’s Candy Headquarters
Neiman-Marcus Store Des. / Neiman-Marcus Headquarters
Hoover Assocs. / Allstate Insurance
Macy’s Store Design / Macy’s (7 stores)
C Gomez Design / Toyota Corporation
RTKL / Hospital, Saudi Arabia
RCI / Quivera Winery
Angotti & Reilly / Miyako Hotel
Midglen Assocs. / Fukisushi Restaurant
Mahlum Nordfots McKinley & Gordon / Hospital, Washington
Commercial
SPECIFIER / SITE LOCATION
Lawson Tyrrell Construction Co. / St Thomas, Virgin Islands
Harry Fischman Design Inc. / Sag Harbor, NY
Standage Construction / Newport Beach, CA
Scene III Designs / Chicago, IL
Bayfair Ltd. / Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Stephen Miller / Palo Alto, CA
H D Litton Ints / Naples, FL
David Maudlin, Arch / Washinton DC
Billy Francis Associates / UN Plaza, NY
Firenza Design / Anchorage, AK
C Gomez Int Design / Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Graham-Con & Assocs. / Maui, HI
Desin / Winnipeg, Canada
Tokerud & Byrd / Houston, TX
Marcy Elsbree, ASID / Atheron, CA
SRM Design Group / Long Island, NY
Interiors by Julie Fletcher Inc. / Denver, CO
WR Gann Co. / Boise, ID
Alessandro Lambertini, Arq / Miami, FL
Residential
However, our greatest delight is in hearing from our clients over the years…
“My new doors are wonderful and a perfect match with the first order we placed back in 1988! In fact, you can’t tell the difference between the old shoji and the new ones — they still look brand new! Thank you again.”
– Suzanne, ALASKA 1999
“Your screens have been wonderful; after more than 25 years, they still look stunning.”
–Bob, CALIFORNIA 2022
“We have had our shoji since 1997. They are just wonderful! We have them throughout the house in the bedrooms, hallway, family room and kitchen. They are used everyday but still look brand new. They don’t show any weakness; … everyone compliments us on the doors. You just don’t get this kind of craftsmanship; it’s very rare…”
– George and Leah, CALIFORNIA 2004
“[In 2013]… you designed and installed 4 sets of doors for us – a closet, a media center and two room to room sliding doors. Every new guest at our house mentions the simplicity and beauty of these doors and panels. In one room they look like an art decoration; then when moved cover the door and pass-through openings. We realize how much we now take their ease of use, their elegant design and their craftsmanship for granted; it was a house guest who again raved about them that reminded us what a great job you did and how much we enjoy them. Thank you!”
–Philip, CALIFORNIA 2017
“Our firm is familiar with Design Shoji products. We are an interior design studio and furniture retailer in Atherton, California. We have used Design Shoji for both private residences and a Tour House. We find the product to be high quality with unique design that is well crafted. We have worked in the interior design industry for thirty years. Design Shoji is a good supplier for us.”
–Joan, CALIFORNIA
“Design Shoji did a wonderful installation for us in 1987! We have enjoyed your beautiful work for many years.”
–Bill and Jeanne, CALIFORNIA 2001
“It is my pleasure to recommend Design Shoji. I have found Design Shoji to be an excellent source for high quality shoji. Their services, from initial client consultation to final installation are very efficient and professional. Having worked for several years in the the interior design industry, specializing in window coverings of all types, I believe Design Shoji offers unique and well-presented products. I have not seen anything else of this caliber in the industry ”
–Max, CALIFORNIA
"The shoji bifolds allow the light in, and eliminate the need to open them fully. The diversity of your shoji screen is invaluable to my design."
–Julie, DENVER
"The screens are perfection. You really can't believe how nice it is. The client is VERY, VERY happy."
–Shirley, KANSAS
"The clients installed the screens and were very pleased with the quality of the product. One of them lived in the Orient for over twenty years and could not have been more pleased, especially with the ambience it created. I hope to have a client with similar needs in the future. Thank you again for your kind service with this order."
–Benigno, COLORADO
"The doors arrived in good shape. They are absolutely beautiful and perfect. I installed the bathroom door and lock and it is magnificent."
–David, CALIFORNIA
"The shoji panels are beautifully crafted. Thank you very much."
–Helen, CALIFORNIA
"As promised, I am returning my comments on how the shoji screens worked out. From the start, the shoji are well made and beautiful. They worked out esthetically and gave me the environmental mood I wanted. Now to the sound. The shoji screens are definitely a plus to the listening environment. After weeks of listening and tweaking the system I finally got everything to "balance" out. You must understand that an audiophile is never satisfied, but I am very satisfied with your shoji screens and will be for years to come!"
–Morgan, CALIFORNIA
"The doors are up and really look great. Thank you!"
–Bob, WASHINGTON, DC
"I just wanted to take a minute and thank you so much for your patience and attention in getting my work done. The finished product is sensational and adds wonderful detail to the room. I also appreciate the expediency with which you were able to deliver the screens. Thank you and I hope we get the chance to work together again."
–Daryl, ILLINOIS
"We love the shoji -- you do such good work. Thank you to you and your husband."
–Harriet, CALIFORNIA
"Cream always rises to the top. Your workmanship, selection of wood and finish were tops! It was a pleasure installing this job!"
–Ben, CALIFORNIA