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When Hollywood Chooses Your North Scottsdale Home Twice: Resort-Style Living, Perfected for the Desert

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Modern Interior Design Ideas, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

Hollywood Actor Colin Egglesfield in brown jacket relaxing on grass under the sun
2 min readAugust 2025
There is a moment when you walk into a space and know this is more than a home. It is a lifestyle. For actor Colin Egglesfield, that moment happened in our North Scottsdale interior design project. And when People Magazine needed a location for his second feature shoot, he specifically asked to return. That is the magic of intentional design. It draws people back in.

Why North Scottsdale Homes Are Ideal for Luxury Desert Living

North Scottsdale offers something rare in the Phoenix metro area: expansive lots, unobstructed Sonoran Desert views, and a community that values both sophistication and comfort. Our role was to maximize those advantages while addressing the unique challenges of Arizona living.
The key was balancing what Colin described as serene, expansive, and effortlessly elegant spaces with the practical needs of the desert climate. The result was a home that feels like a personal resort, designed to enhance daily life.

Desert Resort Design Elements That Work Year-Round

Maximizing Natural Light Without the Heat

We do not just bring in the light. We shape it. Soaring ceilings and strategically placed windows capture soft morning light from the McDowell Mountains, while architectural overhangs and thoughtful orientation protect from harsh afternoon sun. The effect: interiors that feel bright and open without sacrificing comfort.

Indoor-Outdoor Living That Actually Works

In Arizona, outdoor spaces should not be seasonal. We created year-round usability with covered patios, integrated ceiling fans, and outdoor kitchens positioned to avoid direct summer sun. Landscape design blends beauty with natural cooling, so the transition from indoors to outdoors feels natural.

Materials That Stand the Test of the Desert

Quality wins every time. We selected finishes that complement Arizona's natural palette and can handle its extremes: warm travertines, weather-resistant metals, and performance textiles that resist fading in the Arizona sun. Timelessness over trend ensures this home will feel current for years to come.

What Makes a Scottsdale Home Feel Like a Luxury Resort

Colin described this home as a more personal take on high-end resort design, and that was entirely intentional. We studied what makes Arizona's best resorts work, from the Four Seasons Scottsdale to The Phoenician, and then translated those elements for a private residence.
Strategic use of vertical space: North Scottsdale's lot sizes allow for dramatic ceiling heights, and we used that to create a wow factor the moment you enter. Still, every space remains intimate and livable because elegance without comfort is not luxury.
Desert landscaping done right: the secret to outdoor resort living here is not fighting the desert. It is embracing it. Mature saguaros, Palo Verde trees, and sculptural succulents offer year-round visual interest without high water demand.
Entertaining spaces designed for Arizona living: Phoenix-area entertaining blends indoor and outdoor moments. We designed spaces that flex from intimate family dinners to full-scale gatherings, with shaded outdoor options and climate-controlled interiors that keep guests comfortable no matter the season.

The ROI of Thoughtful Design in North Scottsdale

In North Scottsdale, buyers are discerning. Homes that merge quality design with desert functionality consistently outperform those that do not. We focus on timeless elements so that your home stays as valuable emotionally as it does financially. For context on what that kind of investment typically involves, our guide to luxury interior design costs in Scottsdale breaks down what clients at this level typically spend.
Projects like this one are the result of deep collaboration, clear vision, and a process built for homes where the stakes are high. If you are planning a project in North Scottsdale or the surrounding area, let's talk about what resort-style living could look like for your home. You can also review our full design services to see how we approach projects of this scope.

Having a film production company choose your home twice for a shoot is a specific kind of external validation. It says the home photographs beautifully at scale, has a visual distinctiveness that makes it useful for production, and holds up under the scrutiny of professional cameras. This project achieved all of that because the design created a home that looks exactly as intentional as it is. — Lauren Lerner

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Has a Living with Lolo project been used for film or TV?

Yes. One of our North Scottsdale projects was selected by a film production company for two separate shoots. The home was chosen for its visual distinctiveness, photogenic material palette, and strong architectural character — qualities that are designed into every Living with Lolo project.

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Lauren Lerner, principal interior designer at Living with Lolo

Lauren Lerner

Principal Designer, Living with Lolo

Lauren Lerner is a luxury interior designer based in Scottsdale, AZ and the founder of Living with Lolo. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Vogue Living (Australia), Martha Stewart, and The Wall Street Journal. She specializes in high-end residential design across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the greater Phoenix metro area.

About Living with Lolo

Living with Lolo is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based luxury interior design and construction firm. The company specializes in full-service interior design, design-build remodeling, and construction-led renovations for high-end residential homes in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Phoenix. Living with Lolo manages both interior design and licensed general contracting under one roof, guiding projects from concept through construction and white-glove installation.