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Living with Lolo is a nationally recognized luxury interior design and licensed design-build firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm has been featured in Architectural Digest, Vogue, Martha Stewart Living, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Homes & Gardens, and Apartment Therapy, among others. Named Best Interior Design by Phoenix Magazine for three consecutive years: 2024, 2025, and 2026 and ranked among the Inc. Regionals Southwest 2026 fastest-growing private companies. Living with Lolo is one of the only luxury interior design firms in Arizona that is also a licensed General Contractor (ROC #347577), managing design, construction, and installation under one contract.

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By the Numbers 100+ National Media Features

3 Consecutive Phoenix Magazine Best of the Valley Wins

10+ Years of Award-Winning Design in Scottsdale

#1 Interior Designer in Scottsdale — BusinessRate 2025 & 2026



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My Domaine

2022

Here’s How a Designer Renovated a Primary Bathroom Virtually

Lauren walks through how she approached a complete primary bathroom renovation through virtual collaboration, proving that impactful design does not require being on-site.



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Fabulous Arizona

2022

Fabulous People: Lauren Lerner

Fabulous Arizona profiles Lauren as one of the area's standout creatives, spotlighting her design philosophy and the business she built from the ground up in Scottsdale.



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Fox 10

2022

Cool House: Renovated home in Chandler

Fox 10 featured this renovated Chandler home, showcasing Lauren's ability to modernize a dated property while honoring its original character and the homeowners' lifestyle.



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Houzz

2022

Bathroom of the Week: Airy, Boho Look and a Wood Vanity

Houzz selected this airy, bohemian bathroom as its Bathroom of the Week, spotlighting the custom wood vanity and spa-like atmosphere Lauren designed for the space.



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Scottsdale City Lifestyle

2023

Vibe: Modern Southwestern

Scottsdale City Lifestyle explored Lauren's signature Modern Southwestern aesthetic, showing how she blends warm textures, natural materials, and clean lines into a distinctly Arizona look.



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Modern Luxury Scottsdale

2023

Life Imitates Art

Modern Luxury Scottsdale profiled Lauren in an exclusive feature exploring how her design philosophy mirrors the art she brings into her clients' homes.



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love happens

2023

The Design Questionnaire With Lauren Lerner of Living with Lolo

Love Happens put Lauren through their in-depth Design Questionnaire, covering her inspirations, creative process, and the philosophy behind Living with Lolo.



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aspire

2023

Designer Friday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Lauren Lerner

Aspire magazine sat down with Lauren for an exclusive Designer Friday interview, covering her path into interior design and what drives her creative process.



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Scottsdale North News

2023

Hello Neighbor

Scottsdale North News introduced Lauren as a neighbor and rising design voice in the community, sharing her story and what sets her work apart.



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Shoutout Arizona

2023

Meet LAUREN LERNER | LIVING WITH LOLO

Shoutout Arizona spotlights Lauren as one of the Valley's standout entrepreneurs, sharing her journey building Living with Lolo into a recognized interior design brand.



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Voyage Phoenix

2023

Exploring Life & Business with Lauren Lerner of Living with Lolo

Voyage Phoenix explored Lauren's entrepreneurial journey, from her early career to building Living with Lolo into a full-service interior design firm serving the Southwest.



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Canvas Rebel

2023

Storytime: Scaling up a business

Canvas Rebel features Lauren's story of scaling her business, sharing the challenges, breakthroughs, and strategies behind growing Living with Lolo.



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Bold Journey

2024

Meet Lauren Lerner

Bold Journey profiles Lauren's path as a designer and business owner, highlighting the decisions and mindset that shaped Living with Lolo into what it is today.



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Phoenix Magazine

2023

Winners of the 2023 Best of the Valley Readers Choice Ballot

Phoenix Magazine named Lauren among the 2023 Best of the Valley Reader's Choice winners, recognizing her as one of the region's top interior designers.



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Haven

2024

Tour a Contemporary Home That Embraces the Desert Landscape Surrounding It

Haven magazine toured this contemporary Arizona home, featuring Lauren's desert-inspired design approach and how the architecture responds to its dramatic natural surroundings.



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Upscale Living

2024

At Home with Lauren Lerner

Upscale Living spent time at Lauren's home, exploring her personal design choices and how her own space reflects the elevated, livable aesthetic she creates for clients.



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Arizona Foothills Magazine

2024

Trendsetter to Know: Lauren Lerner, CEO and Founder of Living with Lolo

Arizona Foothills Magazine recognized Lauren as a Trendsetter to Know, profiling her as a leading creative voice in luxury residential design across the Valley.



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Palmer Industries

2024

A Conversation with Lauren Lerner

Palmer Industries sat down with Lauren for an in-depth conversation about her design process, material sourcing philosophy, and what it takes to run a growing firm.



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Paradise Valley Community Magazine

2024

Paradise Valley Community Magazine 2024

Lauren is featured in Paradise Valley Community Magazine's 2024 issue, spotlighting her work in one of Arizona's most prestigious and design-conscious residential communities.



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Homeworthy

2024

A Stunning Arizona Home with Enchanting Gardens

Homeworthy showcased this stunning Arizona home with enchanting desert gardens, highlighting Lauren's approach to indoor-outdoor living and connection to the natural landscape.



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Furniture Today

2024

Step Inside Rockies’ Pitcher Austin Gomber’s Offseason Home

Furniture Today went inside Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber's off-season home, a project Lauren designed and styled for the MLB athlete.



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Canvas Rebel

2024

Meet Lauren Lerner

Canvas Rebel introduces Lauren and the story behind Living with Lolo, from her design beginnings to building a recognizable brand in the competitive Southwest market.



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Custom Builder

2025

Perfectly Imperfect: A Wabi-Sabi Renovation in North Scottsdale

Custom Builder featured Lauren's Wabi-Sabi renovation in North Scottsdale, exploring how she layered organic materials and intentional imperfection throughout the high-end build.



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PR Newswire

2025

Living With Lolo Founder Named as a 2025 Person of the Year – Praiseworthy Picks

Lauren was named a 2025 Person of the Year by Praiseworthy Picks, recognizing her contributions to interior design and her entrepreneurial leadership at Living with Lolo.



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Modern Home Builders

2025

The Art of the Remodel

Modern Home Builders spotlighted Lauren's renovation work, exploring the artistry behind her remodel process and how she transforms spaces with precision and intention.



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Kitchen & Bath Business

2025

A Shared Language- Our Wabi Sabi Project Before & After

Kitchen and Bath Business explored Lauren's completed Wabi-Sabi project in a before-and-after feature, showing the design language she used to bring warmth and texture to every room.



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KBB

2025

Before & After: Wabi-Sabi Design in Arizona

KBB featured Lauren's Wabi-Sabi Arizona project as a complete before-and-after, highlighting her layering of natural textures and raw materials throughout the renovation.



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Southwest Homes Su Casa

2025

Voices of the Southwest

Southwest Homes Su Casa selected Lauren as one of the Voices of the Southwest, recognizing her as a defining creative talent shaping residential design in the region.



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Residential Systems

2025

Ask the Interior Designer

Residential Systems featured Lauren in their Ask the Interior Designer column, covering how she integrates technology, smart home systems, and audio-visual design into her projects.



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Voyage Phoenix

2025

Community Highlights: Meet Lauren Lerner of Living with Lolo

Voyage Phoenix's Community Highlights series introduces Lauren to the broader Phoenix community, spotlighting her design career and the growing impact of Living with Lolo in the Valley.



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Az Big Media

2026

12 Arizona Companies Make Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2026 List

AZ Big Media recognized Living with Lolo among Inc.'s Best Workplaces in Arizona for 2026, highlighting the company culture and Lauren's leadership in building a thriving design team.



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Luxe Interiors + Design 2024

Minimalism Reigns In A Midcentury Modern Santa Barbara Home

Lauren was selected for Luxe Interiors + Design's "Next in Design 99" list, recognizing the most innovative luxury residential designers in the country. This feature showcases a refined midcentury project and her approach to restraint in high-end design.

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Phoenix Home & Garden 2021

Interior Designer Lauren Lerner Transforms Her Home into a Posh Paradise

Phoenix Home & Garden went inside Lauren's personal Scottsdale home, a full renovation she designed and built herself. The feature illustrates how she applies the same full-service, design-build approach to her own home that she brings to every client project.

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Architectural Digest 2023

13 Small Entryway Ideas You Can DIY

Architectural Digest selected Lauren as one of the designers to advise readers on creating impactful entryways in smaller spaces. Her design was featured alongside some of the most recognized names in American interior design.

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Veranda Magazine 2022

11 of the Best Wallpapers, According to Designers

Veranda, one of the most respected publications in luxury interior design, turned to Lauren for her expert wallpaper picks. Her selections reflect her signature approach to layered, tactile spaces where pattern and material work together.

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Forbes 2023

30 Awesome Living Room Decor Ideas

Forbes featured Lauren's living room work in their definitive guide to elevated home design. Her projects were cited for balancing luxury aesthetics with everyday livability, a hallmark of the Living with Lolo approach to whole-home design.

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HGTV 2021

30 Home Office Design Ideas We Love

HGTV featured Lauren's home office design work as the remote work era reshaped how clients think about their spaces. Her projects were recognized for creating offices that function well without sacrificing the design integrity of the home.

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Martha Stewart 2023

20 Creative Ways to Make Your TV Blend in With Your Wall Decor

Martha Stewart's editorial team tapped Lauren for her expertise on integrating technology into living spaces, one of the most common challenges in luxury residential design. Her approach to making screens disappear into a room's architecture was featured as a top solution.

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House Beautiful 2025

What Designers Say They'd Never Buy for Their Own Homes Again

House Beautiful featured Lauren Lerner's insight on glass front doors in this piece on design decisions industry professionals have reconsidered for their own homes.

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House Beautiful 2021

9 Clever Ways Designers Are Circumventing Covid Delays

House Beautiful featured Lauren's creative solutions for navigating the supply chain disruptions that affected the design industry during 2021. Her resourcefulness and deep vendor network allowed her team to keep projects on track while other firms stalled.

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The Spruce

2025

Small Patio? These 4 Seating Layout Ideas Help Create More Room Without Sacrificing Comfort

The Spruce featured Lauren’s expert guidance on making small outdoor spaces work harder, drawing on her experience designing patios across Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.



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House Beautiful

2026

How AI Is Changing the Interior Design Process

House Beautiful features Lauren Lerner's perspective on how AI is reshaping the interior design process, including her direct quotes and a backlink to Living with Lolo.


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The Spruce

2026

Interior Designers Agree: Get Rid of These 7 Things for a More Timeless Home

The Spruce features Lauren Lerner's expert guidance on building a timeless interior, including her quotes on faux materials, excess clutter, and finishes that date a space.


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In the Press

More Press Coverage


The Spruce2026

Designers Say These 4 Patio Seating Layouts Help Small Outdoor Spaces Feel Twice as Big

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Forbes2026

Incorporate These Outdoor Entertaining Trends in Your Backyard Design

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Bob Vila2026

The Most Popular Custom Home Features of 2026, According to Experts

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House Digest2026

2026 Flooring Trends: Outdated Alternatives

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Vadara2022

Balancing Luxury with Wellness in Bathrooms

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Vogue Living2023

8 kitchen design trends to bookmark for 2023

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The Wall Street Journal2022

The Top 9 Interior Design Trends for 2022

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Good Housekeeping2022

21 Top Kitchen Trends Design Pros Want You to Try in 2022

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TZR2023

Everyone's Wallpapering Their Ceilings—And These Photos Prove You Should, Too

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hunker2022

13 Colors That Go Beautifully With Gray and Brown

Homes & Gardens2024

Where should wall lights be placed in a living room?

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The Spruce2024

52 Bathroom Remodel Ideas to Transform Your Space

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Brit + Co2023

Get Organized This Fall With This Clutter-Free Designer Inspo

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Business of Home2023

What are the challenges of working with out-of-town clients?

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Domino2023

The Best Ceiling Paints Give These 5 Interiors an Unexpected Focal Point

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Real Homes2025

10 interior design trends for 2025 to level up your space

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Kitchen & Bath Design News2023

Shedding New Light

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Camille Styles2024

Designers Share the Top 12 Winter Décor Trends (and What’s on the Way Out!)

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real simple2023

These Are the Biggest Outdoor Furniture Mistakes

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Good Housekeeping2024

60 Modern Bathroom Decor Ideas We're Loving Right Now

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Gear Patrol2022

This Is What Your Home Could Look Like in 2022, According to Interior Designers

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Jaipur Living2023

3 Design Pros Reveal Their Most-Asked Client Questions

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cubby2023

11 Incredibly Useful House Hunting Tips from Parents and Design Pros

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GQ2022

The Best Dinnerware Sets Will Make You Feel Like an Actual Adult

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Livingetc2024

16 Entryway Decorating Mistakes — Designers Share Common Errors and Simple Fixes

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Mansion Global2023

Going Faux: How to Chicly Add Dried and Artificial Plants

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Sleep Enlightened by Saatva2025

Special Report: These Are the Top 5 Bedroom Design Trends of 2025, According to Experts

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution2023

Here’s what the experts are saying about 2023′s interior design trends

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Gardeningetc2023

Experts reveal the mood-boosting plant you need to have in your home and yard

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National Association of Realtors2024

A Sophisticated Twist on the ‘Barbiecore’ Craze

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Sunset2024

These Are the First Things Designers Will Always Notice in Your Entryway

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AP News2023

Far from gloomy, darker paints create a cozy, more welcoming room

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U.S. News & World Report2023

10 Interior Design Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following

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Parade Magazine2024

25 Genius, Low-Cost Storage Ideas for Small Bedrooms

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Revival Magazine2024

Color Service: How to Decorate with Shades of Beige, According to Designers

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Woman’s Day2024

The 15 Most Comfortable Couches for Your Living Room or Small Space

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Taste of Home2025

The 8 Best Kitchen and Dining Room Tables of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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Home Accents Today2024

Summer 2024 Market Pros Share Las Vegas Market Trends

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Furniture Today2024

Andmore’s Market Pros influencer program returns to Vegas this July

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The Washington Post2024

7 Paint Colors Worth Trying in Your Kitchen

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Business of Home2024

On The Money- From Purchase Process to Payment Policies

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Homes & Gardens2024

There’s No Such Thing as a Boring Lamp, Only a Boring Shade

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The Spruce2025

This Once-Popular Feature Is Dating Your Bathroom and Making Your Home Harder to Sell, Designers Say

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The Handyman2024

How to Convert Any Room into a Guest Bedroom for the Holidays

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The Spruce2025

5 Bathroom Decorating Trends Designers Totally Regret Trying in 2025

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House Beautiful2024

3 Colors You May Regret Painting Your Bedroom, According to Designers

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The Spruce2026

8 Design Trends Designers Think Are Finally Back in 2026

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Real Simple2024

The Most Overrated Decor Trends of the Year

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Wall Street Journal2024

Suffering from home-decor sticker shock?

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House Beautiful2024

16 Farmhouse Fireplace Ideas That'll Warm Up Your Home

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Home Living Handbook2025

Announcing PANTONE Cloud Dancer Color of the Year

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Featured In Home & Gardens2024

How to Highlight Your Soundbar in a Small Space

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Fixr2026

Interior Design and Color Trends Report 2026

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Forbes2026

Designers Unlock The Impact Of Pantone’s 2026 Color Of The Year

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The Every Girl2026

8 Interior Design Trends That Will Define 2026, According to Experts

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The AZ Insider2026

2026 Design Trends Arizona Homes Are Leaving Behind

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Elle Decor2026

The Kitchen Trends Taking Over in 2026, According to Designers

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Real Simple2025

8 Decor Tricks Designers Swear By for a More Serene Space in Minutes

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Camille Styles2026

The 2026 Paint Color Trends Are In—and They’re All About Creating Calm at Home

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House Beautiful2025

The Tasteful Guide to Wallpaper: 5 Non-Tacky Designer Tricks for Elevating Any Room

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Living Etc2025

I Asked Interiors Designers What 'Layering' Actually Means in Interior Design

Parade Home + Garden2025

8 Tiny Decor Tweaks That Instantly Make Your House Look Ultra Expensive

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MSN2025

How to make a builder-grade home look custom, according to designers

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Apartment Therapy2025

How to Create a Japandi Color Palette That’s Pure Bliss, According to Designers

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Living ETC + Yahoo2025

5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades

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Home & Gardens + MSN2025

Interior Designers Reveal the 3 Common Design Flaws That Make Your Furniture Look Cheap

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The Spruce2025

Designers Say These Front Door Styles Are the Most Regretted—And One’s Shockingly Popular

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Martha Stewart2025

10 Things Making Your Home Look Messier, According to Interior Designers

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Home & Gardens2025

Designers Love Jennifer Aniston’s Blue Walls, but Her Contemporary Chandelier Is Even More Stunning

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Home & Gardens2025

I Knew I Loved Green Kitchens, but Mandy Moore’s Island Has Taken This Tone to New Heights

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Hunker2026

The Paint Color Trend Replacing Gray In 2026

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Spruce2026

Is Unframed Art the Chic New Style of 2026? We Asked Designers How to Make It Work

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Scottsdale City Lifestyle2025

What's Next in Homes

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Good Housekeeping2025

10 Ways to Repurpose Old Furniture

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KBB2026

Trends + Inspiration 2026 Color Trends

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Yahoo! Life2025

62 Outdoor-Kitchen Ideas to Turn Your Backyard Into Party Central

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Mansion Global2026

Raw Results: How to Style Unframed Art According to Design Pros

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House Digest2026

12 Kitchen Color Trends That Are Set To Take Over In 2026

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Martha Stewart2025

8 Furniture Pieces That Secretly Make Your Home Look Dated, According to Designers

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Good Housekeeping2025

Designers Share How to Make a Builder-Grade Home Look Custom

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The Dengarden2025

7 Affordable Decor Upgrades That Make a Home Feel Custom

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Forbes2025

Houzz Reveals Most Popular Interior/Exterior Home Renovation Trends

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House Digest2025

This 'Clean' Bathroom Trend Might Be The Best Upgrade You Can Make To Your Shower

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Vadara2022

Balancing Luxury with Wellness in Bathrooms

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Vogue Living2023

8 Kitchen Design Trends to Bookmark for 2023

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The Wall Street Journal2022

The Top 9 Interior Design Trends for 2022

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Homes & Gardens2022

Where Should Wall Lights Be Placed in a Living Room?

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Good Housekeeping2022

21 Top Kitchen Trends Design Pros Want You to Try in 2022

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TZR2022

Everyone's Wallpapering Their Ceilings — And These Photos Prove You Should, Too

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Hunker2022

13 Colors That Go Beautifully With Gray and Brown

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My Domaine2021

Here's How a Designer Renovated a Primary Bathroom Virtually

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Awards & Recognition

Industry-Recognized Excellence


Phoenix Magazine · 2024, 2025 & 2026

Best Interior Design Firm: Best of the Valley

Named Best Interior Design Firm three consecutive years by Phoenix Magazine's Best of the Valley Awards, honoring excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.

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Inc. Magazine · 2026

Inc. Regionals Southwest: Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Ranked among the 132 fastest-growing private companies across Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas for exceptional revenue growth.

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Inc. Magazine · 2026

Inc. Best Workplaces 2026

Named to the Inc. Best Workplaces 2026 list for cultivating employee trust through explicit expectations, defined decision rights, and direct feedback. This recognition reflects the firm's commitment to a team clients can count on throughout every project.

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Modern Luxury Interiors · 2025

"Ones to Watch": Class of Rising Stars

Recognized as a standout in luxury interior design and named to the Rising Stars class celebrating Scottsdale and Paradise Valley designers shaping the future of high-end interiors.

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Luxe Interiors + Design

"Next in Design 99": Most Innovative Interior Designers

Selected for Luxe Interiors + Design's coveted "Next in Design 99" list, recognizing the nation's most innovative luxury residential interior designers.

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Houzz · 2018-2026

Best of Houzz: Design and Service Award

Honored with the Best of Houzz Award for Design and Service, awarded to top professionals based on design quality, reviews, and outstanding client experience.

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Kitchen & Bath Business · 2025

KBB Praiseworthy Picks Award

Featured in KBB's November/December issue as one of eight Praiseworthy Picks, recognizing standout designers making exceptional contributions to the kitchen and bath industry.

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Selected Awards & Industry Recognition

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