Every project we take on runs through the same team. The same designer who walked your home during the discovery call is the same one presenting your design concept, managing construction, and standing in your space at final installation. That is not an accident. It is a deliberate choice, and it is one that Inc. magazine just recognized us for.Living with Lolo was named to the Inc. Best Workplaces 2026 list. The recognition is based on employee survey data, not self-nomination. Companies are evaluated on whether people actually trust the environment they work in, whether they understand their role, feel heard, and have real visibility into how decisions get made. Inc. described our recognition as being for cultivating employee trust through explicit expectations, defined decision rights, and direct feedback.That language might sound like HR-speak. But for someone hiring a design-build firm to manage a six-figure renovation of their home, it translates into something concrete.
A Team That Stays
Interior design and construction are relational in a way that most industries are not. The vendor relationships, the institutional knowledge of how a project evolved, the understanding of how a particular client communicates. None of that transfers cleanly when someone leaves mid-project. At Living with Lolo, our Scottsdale interior design firm, we have invested in building a team that genuinely wants to be here, and that stability shows up in how your project runs from start to finish.Everyone Knows Exactly What They Own
Defined decision rights is a phrase that sounds corporate but matters enormously in practice. It means every person on our team has clear ownership of their piece of the project. You are not getting handoffs to someone who does not have context. The person answering your question has the authority and the information to actually answer it.We Communicate Directly With Our Team and With You
A culture of direct feedback internally creates a firm that is willing to have honest conversations externally. We will tell you when something will not work the way you are imagining it. We will flag when a contractor's timeline is unrealistic. We will push back when a finish that looked great on the sample board will not hold up in your actual space. That same directness is what earned this recognition, and it is what our clients experience in every review meeting.This is our second Inc. recognition this year. We were also named to the Inc. Regionals Southwest 2026 list for fastest-growing private companies across Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.Two Inc. honors in the same year feels significant. But more than the recognition itself, it reflects the kind of firm we have been quietly building since 2017: one where the people doing the work take real pride in it, and where that pride shows up in every project we deliver.Named Phoenix Magazine Best Interior Design 2024, 2025, and 2026, Living with Lolo is a licensed Arizona General Contractor (ROC #347577) serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the greater Phoenix area.The team that shows up for each other is the same team that shows up for you. That is not a policy. It is just how we are built. - Lauren Lerner
Related Resources
- + Meet the Living with Lolo team
- + Inc. Regionals Southwest 2026: Fastest-Growing Private Companies
- + Inc.: 12 Phoenix-Area Employers Putting People First in 2026
- + AZ Big Media: 12 Arizona Companies Make Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2026 List
- + Our full-service interior design and design-build services
- + Our portfolio of completed projects
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it mean that Living with Lolo was named an Inc. Best Workplace 2026?
- It means the firm has demonstrated a culture of employee satisfaction, strong management, and a workplace that supports the people doing the work — which for clients signals an engaged, stable, motivated team.
- How does a strong workplace culture affect a design-build project?
- Lower turnover, better communication, and more consistent execution. When designers, project managers, and contractors are part of a culture that prioritizes excellence, it shows up in every client project.
- Does Living with Lolo offer design services for residential clients in Arizona?
- Yes. Living with Lolo is a full-service luxury interior design and licensed general contracting firm based in Scottsdale, AZ, serving clients across Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the greater Phoenix metro area.
- What should I look for when hiring a luxury interior design firm in Scottsdale?
- Look for a firm that handles both design and construction under one contract, has a stable team with low turnover, and has demonstrated results in high-end residential projects. Lauren Lerner and Living with Lolo have served the Scottsdale market since 2017 with that exact approach.
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.
Lauren Lerner is the founder and principal designer of Living with Lolo, Scottsdale’s luxury interior design and licensed design-build firm. Named Phoenix Magazine Best Interior Design three consecutive years, Lauren leads projects from concept through construction for high-end homes in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Phoenix.