Luxury New Construction Interior Design in Scottsdale, AZ
Award-winning design and licensed general contracting for Scottsdale homeowners building new. One team, one contract, every finish decision handled from concept through certificate of occupancy.
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Where Extraordinary New Homes Meet Award-Winning Design
Scottsdale is one of the most active luxury new construction markets in the country. Silverleaf, DC Ranch, Troon, Windgate Ranch, and newer sections of north Scottsdale are seeing a steady pace of custom home builds in the $3M to $15M range. The homeowners driving this activity are not looking for a designer who shows up after the drywall is hung and picks throw pillows. They want a designer who is in the room when the architect reviews the floor plan, who can mark up a finish schedule, and who holds the same accountability a general contractor does.
Living with Lolo was built for exactly that. Lauren Lerner founded this firm as both a luxury interior design studio and a licensed general contracting company (ROC #347577). That combination is rare in Arizona and even rarer at the level of finish work Living with Lolo delivers. The result is a single-source firm that can take a new construction project from design development through final installation, with one contract and one point of contact throughout.
Lauren Lerner's work has been published in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal. Living with Lolo has been named Phoenix Magazine Best Interior Design three consecutive years: 2024, 2025, and 2026. When you are spending seven or eight figures on a new home in Scottsdale, the design firm you choose matters. Living with Lolo brings the credentials, the license, and the track record to make that investment perform the way it should.
If you are working with a builder and want to bring in a luxury interior design team that can coordinate directly with your architect and contractor, Living with Lolo is set up to fill that role. If you want one firm to handle both design and construction management, Living with Lolo can do that too.
Designed for the New Construction Client
Building a custom home is one of the most complex projects a homeowner undertakes. The finish schedule alone involves hundreds of decisions that have to be made in sequence, on a builder's timeline, with a complete understanding of how each choice affects the next. Most designers are not set up to work at that pace or at that level of coordination. Living with Lolo is.
Our new construction clients are typically building primary or secondary residences in Scottsdale's gated communities. They are working with high-end custom builders and architects. They want the interior of their home to be as intentional and considered as the architecture, and they do not want to manage the coordination themselves. They hire Living with Lolo because Lauren Lerner and the team can represent their interests throughout the entire build, from finish selections to final punch-list.
- CEOs, entrepreneurs, athletes, and high-net-worth individuals building custom homes in Scottsdale
- Full-time and part-time residents, including clients who live out of state during the build and need autonomous project management
- Interior design scope typically ranges from $300,000 to $2M+ depending on home size, furnishing level, and custom work
- Home sizes typically 4,500 to 15,000+ square feet in Silverleaf, DC Ranch, Troon, and surrounding Scottsdale communities
- Expect a single point of contact who attends builder meetings, responds to architect RFIs, and tracks the finish schedule without requiring constant client involvement
See the full range of design and construction services to understand how Living with Lolo structures a new construction engagement.
Recent New Construction Projects in Scottsdale
Living with Lolo has completed new construction interiors across Scottsdale's most prestigious communities, including custom homes in Silverleaf, DC Ranch, and Troon. Projects range from full-scope design and construction management to finish-selection engagements for clients who want Living with Lolo's eye on every material, fixture, and surface before the builder installs it.
Every project reflects the same standard: finish work that holds up to scrutiny at the highest level of custom home building in Arizona. View the full Living with Lolo portfolio to see the range of residential work, including new construction, whole-home renovations, and luxury furnishing projects across Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix metro.
For projects involving gut renovations or significant structural changes alongside design, see Living with Lolo's licensed general contractor services in Scottsdale. For bathroom-specific work, see the Scottsdale bathroom remodeling page. For kitchen work, see Scottsdale kitchen remodeling.
Interior Design + Licensed General Contractor, Under One Roof
Most interior designers cannot legally pull permits, manage subcontractors, or hold direct construction contracts in Arizona. Living with Lolo can, because Lauren Lerner holds an active Arizona ROC general contractor license (ROC #347577). That changes what is possible on a new construction project.
Design Only
- No contractor license
- Cannot pull permits or manage subs directly
- Separate GC contract required
- Communication gaps between designer and builder
- Client manages coordination between two firms
Living with Lolo
- Active ROC #347577 (Arizona GC license)
- Can manage construction, permits, and subcontractors directly
- One contract covering design and construction management
- Designer and GC are the same team
- Full accountability, one point of contact
What We Can Do That Others Cannot
- Pull permits for custom work during the build
- Manage structural modifications and custom millwork directly
- Attend builder OAC meetings as a licensed contractor, not a design consultant
- Coordinate kitchen and bathroom custom work under one scope
- Hold direct contracts with finish subcontractors
The Client Experience
- You review and approve. We manage.
- You do not need to attend every builder meeting
- You can be out of state during the build
- You receive weekly project updates, not urgent requests for decisions
- You move into a home where every finish was installed to the specification, not close to it
For projects that involve remodeling work alongside new construction finishes, see our remodeling contractor services in Scottsdale and our interior design work in Paradise Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Construction Interior Design in Scottsdale
Do you work on new construction projects in Scottsdale?
Yes. New construction is one of Living with Lolo's core service areas. Lauren Lerner and the team work with homeowners who are building custom homes in Scottsdale, Silverleaf, DC Ranch, Paradise Valley, and the greater Phoenix metro. We engage early, ideally during design development with the architect, so finish selections can be made in the correct sequence and within the builder's schedule. We also work on builder-grade new construction projects where the client wants a design firm involved in all finish decisions before any materials are specified.
Do I need to hire a separate general contractor if I work with Living with Lolo on new construction?
Not necessarily. Lauren Lerner holds an active Arizona general contractor license (ROC #347577), which means Living with Lolo can take on construction management responsibilities directly. For projects where a builder is already under contract, we coordinate with that builder and hold a separate scope for custom millwork, finish work, and specialty installations. Learn more on our process page.
What does a new construction interior design project in Scottsdale typically cost?
For a 5,000 to 8,000 square foot custom home in Scottsdale, interior design fees and furnishing budgets typically range from $300,000 to $1.5M or more for a fully furnished and installed project. Finish-selection-only engagements run lower. Living with Lolo works on a design fee and procurement model and is transparent about project investment from the first call. Visit our services page for more detail.
How long does a new construction interior design project take?
Living with Lolo's design engagement typically runs parallel to the construction timeline, which in Scottsdale is usually 18 to 30 months from permit to certificate of occupancy. We start the design process early because finish selections have long lead times. Furniture and custom pieces often have 12 to 20-week lead times, so procurement begins months before the home is ready. The earlier we engage, the smoother the final installation goes.
Can you manage my new construction project if I travel frequently or live outside Arizona during the build?
Yes. Many of our new construction clients are building second homes in Scottsdale while living in other states. Lauren Lerner and the team attend site visits, builder meetings, and installation days on behalf of the client, sending detailed updates so you stay informed without needing to be on-site. The combination of a design eye and a contractor's license means we catch construction issues in real time and resolve them without constant client involvement.
How is Living with Lolo different from other interior designers for new construction in Scottsdale?
Lauren Lerner holds Arizona ROC #347577, which allows Living with Lolo to hold construction contracts, manage subcontractors, pull permits, and take direct accountability for the built result. Most interior designers in Scottsdale do not have this license. Living with Lolo's work has been published in Architectural Digest and House Beautiful, and the firm has been named Phoenix Magazine Best Interior Design in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Learn more about Living with Lolo's design and construction approach.
Your New Scottsdale Home Deserves This
Living with Lolo is a full-service luxury interior design and licensed design-build firm serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the greater Phoenix metro. We hold an active Arizona ROC general contractor license and an interior design credential, which means we manage your entire new construction project under one roof. One contract, one team, one standard of accountability.
If you are currently working with a builder, have not yet broken ground, or are in the early stages of planning a custom home in Scottsdale, the best time to engage is now. The earlier Living with Lolo enters a new construction project, the better the outcome.
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