Scottsdale-Based Design Studio Recognized for Excellence in Desert Modern Luxury

We’re thrilled to announce that Living With Lolo, led by founder Lauren Lerner, has been named Best Interior Design Firm, One to Watch 2025 by Modern Luxury. This honor places our Scottsdale-based team among the top luxury design firms in the country, recognized for innovation, elevated execution, and a client experience that’s second to none.

What It Means to Win “Best Interior Design Firm 2025”

Modern Luxury’s Best of Luxury Design Awards celebrate leading firms reshaping the national design landscape. Their selection process looks beyond aesthetics, it rewards design innovation, project complexity, client satisfaction, and industry leadership.

Living With Lolo earned this award through:

• Design mastery in desert modern and contemporary luxury
• A deeply personalized, client-first design process
• Material innovation tailored to Arizona’s unique climate
• Seamless integration of indoor-outdoor living, an essential in Scottsdale living
• A portfolio spanning Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and high-end commercial spaces

Meet Lauren Lerner: Scottsdale’s Design Visionary

Lauren launched Living With Lolo Interior Design eight years ago after a bold pivot from retail management. With no formal design education, she built her reputation from the ground up, earning client trust, perfecting her aesthetic, and growing into one of Scottsdale’s most in-demand interior designers.

Today, she runs her business out of a custom-designed Scottsdale home-office compound that reflects everything Living With Lolo stands for: beauty, function, and the belief that design should transform how you feel in your space.

Living With Lolo Designs:

• Honor the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert
• Prioritize indoor-outdoor fluidity
• Marry aesthetic sophistication with practical function
• Embrace sustainable, Arizona-conscious materials
• Reflect each client’s identity, not a trending style board

What Sets Living With Lolo Apart?

Expertise in Arizona Climate Design

We don’t just design beautiful homes, we design them to perform in Arizona’s unique conditions:

• UV-filtering window treatments to protect and regulate interior temperature
• Cool-touch flooring that stays comfortable year-round
• Strategic color palettes that visually cool and calm
• Smart home integrations that maximize energy efficiency

Dust-Resilient Design, Done Beautifully

• Performance fabrics that resist buildup and wear gracefully
• Seamless materials that wipe clean with ease
• Thoughtfully designed entry zones that reduce dust flow
• Advanced filtration that protects indoor air quality

Built on Relationships: Arizona Vendors We Trust

Our designs succeed thanks to longstanding partnerships with the best local resources:

• Specialty tile suppliers who stock heat-rated natural stone that performs beautifully in desert conditions
• Commercial appliance distributors offering high-performance luxury brands designed for extreme climates
• Local textile vendors specializing in UV-resistant fabrics that maintain their beauty year after year
• Scottsdale-based custom millworkers who understand how dry climates affect wood movement and joinery

Our Award-Winning Portfolio

Scottsdale Residential Design

We’re known for transforming homes across the region’s most coveted communities:

• Troon North + DC Ranch: Desert modern estates maximizing natural views
• Old Town Scottsdale: Heritage renovations with fresh perspective
• New builds + multigenerational homes designed for real, elevated living

Paradise Valley Projects

Our team delivers estate-level sophistication:

• Spa-inspired primary suites
• Open-concept gourmet kitchens
• Full-scale outdoor living zones for year-round entertaining
• Custom wine and wellness spaces tailored to Arizona luxury living

Why Clients Trust Living With Lolo

Modern Luxury’s Award Criteria

To win “Best Interior Design Firm 2025,” firms had to demonstrate:

• Creative design innovation
• Proven client satisfaction and reviews
• Ability to manage large-scale, high-end projects
• Trend leadership in both aesthetics and process
• Professionalism and transparency at every step

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Luxury Design in Arizona?

Trends We’re Leading:

• Sustainable Luxury: Eco-conscious materials, water-wise landscaping, and local artisan sourcing.
• Smart Design: Climate control, security, lighting, and energy systems optimized for desert living. 
• Wellness Integration: Spa baths, clean air systems, circadian lighting, and biophilic layouts.

The Living With Lolo Experience

We don’t just design pretty homes, we design homes that change how you live.

Our Process:

1. Discovery: We listen deeply, then ask the right questions.
2. Design Development: Custom concepts rooted in your life and our expertise.
3. Implementation: We coordinate everything, from contractors to styling.
4. Install Day: You walk into a space that feels both extraordinary and entirely your own.

Why Choose the Best Interior Design Firm in 2025?

When you work with Living With Lolo, you’re choosing:

• A proven team of Arizona luxury design experts
• Nationally recognized creative leadership
• A clear, concierge-level process
• Access to Arizona’s best vendors and artisans
• Design outcomes that feel timeless, personal, and complete

Ready to Work With Scottsdale’s Award-Winning Design Studio?

Whether you’re planning a new build, full renovation, or luxury refresh, Living With Lolo delivers unmatched results, rooted in local expertise and driven by a passion for elevated living.

Lauren Lerner Recognized as a National Rising Star in Luxury Interior Design

We’re honored to share that Lauren Lerner, founder and principal designer of Living With Lolo, has been named in Luxe Source’s prestigious  “Next in Design” 2025 list, a curated showcase celebrating the most compelling emerging voices in interior design across the country.

This coveted recognition cements Lauren and Living With Lolo as a driving force in the Scottsdale luxury interior design landscape and beyond, spotlighting her bold vision, client-first philosophy, and fresh approach to desert modern design.

Luxe Source “Next in Design”: Elevating Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders

Each year, Luxe Source honors a new class of forward-thinking designers shaping the future of luxury interiors. Selection criteria include:

• Innovation and originality in design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility and refinement
• Client satisfaction and peer recognition
• Regional perspective contributing fresh design voices
• Trajectory toward industry leadership

Lauren’s inclusion underscores what her clients and team have long known – her ability to design spaces that are both functionally brilliant and emotionally resonant makes her one of the most exciting talents working today.

From Career Pivot to National Recognition

Lauren’s journey is anything but conventional, and that’s what makes her perspective so impactful. After a successful career in retail management, she followed her creative instincts and launched Living With Lolo. With a self-taught foundation and relentless focus on client experience, she’s now leading one of the most sought-after interior design studios in Arizona.

What Sets Living With Lolo Apart?

• Authenticity Over Trends: Lauren doesn’t chase trends, she creates timeless spaces with soul. Her take on desert modern is elevated, editorial, and entirely livable.
• Client-First, Always: Her background in retail infused a rare superpower – reading people. The result? Every design is a true reflection of the client’s best self, expertly guided by the LWL process.
• Regional Design Leadership: Rather than leaning into clichéd Southwestern motifs, Lauren’s desert modern aesthetic is crisp, current, and unapologetically luxurious.

Projects That Earned National Attention

Highlighted work includes:

• Scottsdale Desert Estate: A modern retreat maximizing mountain views with natural stone, custom furniture, and seamless outdoor living.
• Paradise Valley Renovation: A historic reimagining, where curated millwork and energy efficiency meet resort-style calm.
• Old Town Urban Retreat: Compact luxury that elevates art, function, and flow in every inch.

Why “Next in Design” Matters

This isn’t just a win for Living With Lolo. It’s a moment for the Scottsdale interior design community. Lauren’s recognition signals that our region’s luxury market is no longer an afterthought, it’s a destination for forward-thinking design.

What It Means for Our Clients

Working with a “Next in Design” talent means:

• Visionary design leadership with fresh, intelligent ideas
• Hands-on collaboration – our clients don’t get passed off to junior designers
• Cutting-edge solutions tailored to how you actually live
• Investments that feel intentional and yield real ROI, emotionally and financially

What’s Next for Living With Lolo?

Lauren’s trajectory includes:

• Expanding into national markets like Tahoe, Telluride, and Park City
• Collaborating with luxury lifestyle brands
• Mentoring emerging designers to elevate the industry from within
• Speaking engagements and editorial features to inspire the next wave of bold creatives

Let’s Design the Next Chapter Together

If you’re drawn to sophisticated, soul-filled design that’s equal parts bold and grounded, you’ve found your team.

Ready to experience what it’s like to work with Luxe Source’s “Next in Design” talent?

Reach out to Living With Lolo today and let’s bring your dream home to life, beautifully, boldly, and with every detail considered.

Back-to-Back Readers’ Choice Awards Confirm Living With Lolo as the Valley’s Most Trusted Interior Design Studio

For two consecutive years, Living With Lolo has been named Best of the Valley Interior Design Firm by Phoenix Magazine, a testament to our community-driven approach, desert modern expertise, and unwavering commitment to creating personalized, luxury spaces across Arizona.

This recognition isn’t just a win, it’s a reflection of our clients’ trust, our team’s consistency, and our role as a leading force in the Phoenix and Scottsdale interior design scene.

Why Phoenix Magazine’s Award Matters

Unlike editorial or panel-selected honors, Phoenix Magazine’s “Best of the Valley” winners are chosen directly by the people, residents who have experienced our work firsthand. That’s what makes this back-to-back award so meaningful: it’s a genuine vote of confidence from the community we’re proud to serve.

2024: Establishing Design Authority

In 2024, Living With Lolo earned our first Best of the Valley title, recognized for redefining that desert modern can be livable, layered, and undeniably luxurious. That win celebrated:

• A skyrocketing portfolio across Scottsdale and Paradise Valley
• A design process rooted in function, not just flair
• Rapid brand recognition thanks to referral-based growth and social media visibility
• Arizona-specific problem-solving baked into every design decision

2025: Proving it Wasn’t a Fluke

Winning again in 2025 solidified what our clients already know: this isn’t a trend, it’s a standard. The second win proves:

• Scalable service without sacrificing quality
• A refined, repeatable process that works for large-scale builds and small-space updates alike
• A team built to serve more clients while maintaining a boutique-level touch

Continued leadership in Arizona’s evolving interior design market

Arizona Expertise That Makes a Difference

From UV-resistant materials and cool-touch surfaces to HOA compliance and desert-adapted landscaping, we know what works here, and what doesn’t.

We leverage:

• Top-tier partnerships with local trades and vendors
• Smart systems that reduce energy usage and enhance comfort
• A vetted contractor network that delivers with integrity

What Readers and Clients Love the Most

• Hands-on creative leadership from Lauren throughout the entire process
• Proactive communication, because clients should always know where things stand
• Design education and empowerment, so every decision feels informed, not rushed
• Flexible service offerings, from full-home builds to room refreshes

Portfolio Highlights That Drove the Wins

Scottsdale New Construction

• Mountain view-forward layouts in Troon North, DC Ranch
• Seamless indoor-outdoor transitions with luxury finishes
• Tech-integrated systems optimized for desert performance

Historic Home Revivals

• Mid-century and adobe homes in Old Town Scottsdale and Historic Phoenix
• Preserved charm paired with modern convenience
• Outdoor additions and spa baths that feel like resort living

Elevated Family Homes

• Kid- and pet-friendly designs that still feel elevated
• Built-in storage with a designer touch
• Multifunctional spaces supporting work, wellness, and entertaining

Compact Urban Luxury

• Space-maximizing design for high-end condos
• Private outdoor escapes with soundscaping and fire features
• Lighting, art placement, and storage that elevate smaller footprints

Signature Design Features Phoenix Residents Recognize

• Desert modern aesthetic that respects the region, without falling into cliché
• Layered neutrals + natural textures for timeless sophistication
• Performance fabrics + smart finishes built for long-term beauty in the desert
• Strategic color psychology for cooling effect and visual calm

ROI Backed by Design Excellence

Our clients typically see:

• 30 to 40% property value increases after full renovations
• Faster market sales due to distinctive, memorable design
• Elevated lifestyle satisfaction from spaces that finally work

Impacting Arizona’s Design Landscape

Back-to-back Best of the Valley wins have a ripple effect:

• Raising client expectations across the market
• Supporting local trades and artisans
• Attracting investment to high-end Phoenix and Scottsdale developments
• Inspiring new design talent and building a stronger creative community

What It Means to Hire a Two-Time Award Winner

• Proven consistency in design excellence
• Systematized service delivery across all project scales
• Clear client feedback loop for ongoing refinement

Established trust that gives clients peace of mind in high-stakes investments

Ready to Work with Phoenix Magazine’s Best of the Valley Winner?

Our firm is built on repeatable excellence, trusted process, and client relationships that last well beyond install day.

Why Convenience is Just the Beginning and Long-Term Value is the Real Story in Arizona Luxury Homes

When most people think about hiring a full-service interior design firm in Scottsdale or Paradise Valley, the first thing they feel is relief:

“One team, one contract, no more managing ten vendors.”

And while yes, that’s part of the appeal – it’s only the surface. At Living With Lolo, our design-build model isn’t just about simplifying the process. It’s about maximizing the return on your investment at every level: time, budget, emotional energy, and long-term value.

Here’s how we do it, and why it matters for discerning homeowners throughout Arizona.

Time Saved = Decision Fatigue Eliminated

In a traditional setup, you’re the middleman. You bounce between your architect, builder, interior designer, and window treatment specialist. That’s dozens of emails a week and hundreds of decisions made in isolation.

With us? We run your Scottsdale home renovation or Paradise Valley new-build as one unified team. Design, construction, procurement – it’s all connected, coordinated, and moving forward in lockstep.

Client ROI: 60–100+ hours saved. Countless headaches avoided.

Budget Protected by Design-Driven Planning

Ever heard the phrase “It costs what it costs”? We don’t like that answer either.

Our process starts by aligning your design goals with a realistic construction budget. Because we handle both in-house in our Scottsdale-based team, we see cost implications before anything is built. That means fewer change orders, no sticker shock, and more control.

Client ROI: Clients across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley see 15 to 25% fewer budget overruns compared to the industry average.

Discover the hidden ROI of full-service interior design in Paradise Valley & Scottsdale – from saving 60 to 100+ hours and avoiding costly budget overruns, to boosting resale value by $350K and enjoying peace of mind throughout your remodel.

Cohesive Design, Executed Precisely

When your designer and contractor are separate, ideas get diluted or missed. That’s how you end up with awkward ceiling heights or finishes that clash.

With our integrated Arizona design-build team, what you see in the renderings is what gets built.

Client ROI: Fewer compromises. No miscommunications. Total vision fidelity.

Peace of Mind Is the Real Luxury

Our clients aren’t just busy, they’re discerning. They don’t want to manage a project. They want a partner who can lead it.

Client ROI: Peace of mind, from start to finish.

So, Is Full-Service Worth It?

If you’re comparing hourly rates or contract scope line by line, full-service might look more expensive. But when you measure total ROI on time, stress, quality, resale, and budget protection, it’s a different story.

We don’t just make things easier. We make every decision work harder for your time, your budget, and your long-term value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Work With Scottsdale’s Trusted Luxury Design Team

If you’re a Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, or Phoenix-area professional ready for a home that works as hard as you do (without the endless to-do lists), we’d love to help.

Serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and nationwide luxury clients. Schedule your consultation today.

📞 Call us at 480-702-1189 and book your consultation.