On March 31, 2026, Inc. named Living with Lolo to its Regionals 2026: Southwest list, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The official press release marks the first time a Scottsdale interior design and licensed general contracting firm has appeared on the list. You can view the full Inc. Regionals Southwest list at Inc.com.
What the Inc. Regionals List Recognizes
Inc. Regionals is one of the most respected measures of business growth in the country. The list is not based on revenue size, brand recognition, or longevity. It is based purely on verified revenue growth over a three-year period. Companies that make the list have demonstrated consistent, compounding growth at a time when the residential design and construction industry was navigating higher material costs, longer lead times, and significant shifts in how clients approach major home projects.
For the 2026 Southwest region, 949 companies earned a spot on the full national list, with Southwest honorees collectively adding 9,633 jobs and $5.2 billion to the regional economy. Living with Lolo was one of a very small number of firms in the residential interior design and design-build category to earn inclusion.
Why This Recognition Matters for a Design-Build Firm
Most growth awards in the design industry are based on peer nominations or editorial selection. The Inc. Regionals list is different. Every company submits financial documentation that Inc. verifies independently. That means the growth is real, not self-reported or chosen by a committee.
Living with Lolo operates as a full-service interior design and licensed general contracting firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lauren Lerner LLC holds ROC 347577, the firm's active Arizona Registrar of Contractors license, which means the team manages design, permitting, procurement, and construction under one contract. The growth that Inc. measured reflects what happens when clients no longer have to coordinate between two separate firms for a single project.
What Has Driven the Growth
Over the past three years, the firm has expanded the scope and complexity of projects it takes on. Projects that once centered on furnishings and styling have grown into full remodels, structural renovations, and new construction builds. Clients across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the wider Phoenix metro have hired Living with Lolo to lead projects from concept through construction completion.
This integrated approach drives a different kind of client relationship. Rather than managing multiple vendors and timelines, clients work with a single team that controls design decisions and construction execution. That structure allows the firm to take on more complex projects and deliver them more efficiently, which is reflected in both client retention and referral volume.
A Note from Lauren
"Being recognized by Inc. is meaningful because it reflects what our team has built, not just the projects we have completed. Growing a design and construction firm the right way, with real licenses, real accountability, and clients who trust you with their homes, takes time. This recognition confirms that the approach is working."
What This Means for Clients
For homeowners in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley who are evaluating firms for a major renovation or new build interior, the Inc. Regionals recognition offers one additional data point. A company growing at this rate, with verified financials, is a company that is operating efficiently and delivering results that generate referrals. Growth at this level does not happen without a strong repeat and referral base.
If you are early in the process of planning a renovation or new construction interior and want to understand what working with a design-build firm looks like, the Living with Lolo Process page walks through how a project moves from the initial consultation through final installation. You can also book a call directly to talk through your project scope.
