Design-Build Firm in Arizona
Award-winning luxury interior design and licensed general contracting, managed under one contract across Arizona. One team, one point of contact, from concept to final install.
Book a Discovery CallComplimentary · No obligation · We follow up within one business dayAlso serving Scottsdale Paradise Valley Arcadia Phoenix
What a Design-Build Firm in Arizona Does
A design-build firm in Arizona manages both your interior design and your licensed construction under a single contract, so one team is accountable from concept through final installation. Living with Lolo is a design-build firm serving homeowners across Arizona, led by Lauren Lerner, who holds an interior design credential and Arizona General Contractor License ROC #347577.
That dual credential is the point. Because Living with Lolo holds the contractor license, the same team pulls permits, manages every licensed trade, and protects the design intent through construction. As a result, there is no handoff between a designer and an outside builder, and no gap where budget and timeline slip.
Living with Lolo has been named Best Interior Design by Phoenix Magazine three consecutive years: 2024, 2025, and 2026. The firm works statewide, and homeowners who want a luxury interior designer in Scottsdale also hire Living with Lolo for full design-build delivery in Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and Phoenix.
One Team, One Contract, One Point of Contact
Most Arizona renovations involve two separate parties, a designer and a contractor, each with a separate contract. That gap is where miscommunication and cost overruns happen. Living with Lolo removes it.
Under one roof, the firm handles space planning, finish selection, permitting, structural work, trade coordination, procurement, and installation. Because construction realities inform the design from day one, the plan holds up once the build starts. Learn more about our process or our services.
Design-Build Clients Across Arizona
Living with Lolo works with high-net-worth homeowners statewide: executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes, both full-time residents and part-time owners. Many travel often, hand the project to the team, and return to a finished home.
- Projects from $400,000 to $1M+ across design, construction, and furnishings
- Homes from 4,000 to 15,000+ square feet
- Full-time and part-time Arizona residents
- White-glove delivery with zero day-to-day management from the client
- Timeline of 12 to 24 months from first call to final install
Living with Lolo serves Scottsdale, including Silverleaf and DC Ranch, plus Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the greater Phoenix metro, along with Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Sedona, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Tucson.
Interior Design + Licensed General Contractor, Under One Roof
Design Only
Separate contractor required. Multiple contracts. Communication gaps between designer and builder. No single accountability.
Living with Lolo
Design and construction under one contract. One point of contact. Licensed GC ROC #347577. Full accountability, concept to completion.
What We Do That Others Cannot
Pull permits. Manage structural work. Oversee licensed trades. Manage new construction fit-outs from the drawing stage.
The Client Experience
You leave town, we manage everything, and you return to a finished, fully furnished home.
Weighing your options? Read our comparison of an interior designer versus a design-build firm and our explainer on what a design-build firm is.
What the Data Shows About Arizona Home Investment
Arizona's luxury market justifies the design-build investment. According to Zillow, the average Paradise Valley home value sits around $3.45 million as of early 2026, up roughly 13.5% year over year. At that level, design and construction decisions carry real consequences at resale.
The 2026 Houzz & Home Study reports that homeowners who hire a professional designer spend a median of 43% more and report higher satisfaction. National medians understate what Living with Lolo clients invest, and that gap is the point: work done at a luxury standard holds and builds value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a design-build firm in Arizona?
A design-build firm holds both the interior design responsibility and a licensed general contractor credential, so one team manages design, permitting, construction, and installation under a single contract. Living with Lolo does all of this in-house across Arizona under ROC #347577.
Do I need a separate general contractor if I hire Living with Lolo?
No. Living with Lolo holds Arizona General Contractor License ROC #347577 alongside its design practice, so you sign one contract and work with one team from concept through installation.
What does a design-build project in Arizona cost?
Most Living with Lolo design-build projects run $400,000 to over $1 million across design, construction, furnishings, and installation. The range depends on scope, square footage, and customization. See our luxury interior design cost guide for a breakdown.
What areas of Arizona does Living with Lolo serve?
The primary market is Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the greater Phoenix metro, plus Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Sedona, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Tucson. Lauren Lerner and the team also take select projects in California, Utah, and Colorado.
How long does a design-build project take?
Most whole-home projects run 12 to 24 months from the first discovery call through final styling. The timeline depends on construction scope, permit timelines, and lead times on custom materials. Living with Lolo provides a schedule before any work begins.
Your Arizona Home Deserves This
Every project begins with a conversation. Tell us about your home and what you want to create, and Lauren Lerner and the team will take it from there.
Book a Discovery CallComplimentary · No obligation · We will follow up within one business dayAwards and Credentials
- Phoenix Magazine Best Interior Design 2024, 2025, and 2026
- Arizona General Contractor License ROC #347577
- Featured in Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Luxe Interiors + Design, House Beautiful, Vogue, Martha Stewart Living, and GQ
Living with Lolo · 8648 E. Hackamore Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · Contact us · 480.702.1189
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