Behind the Design: #CotswoldColonial

Cotswold Colonial Kitchen Rendering — #CotswoldColonial Kitchen Rendering

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we believe a home should feel like it has always belonged to the family who lives there. Our #CotswoldColonial new build design is an example of that belief brought to life.

Designed in collaboration with King Custom Design as the architect and Craft Homes as the builder, this home was imagined by our Lead Designer Faye Serwa, detailed by our Technical Designer Marti Pearce, then carefully realized through photorealistic renderings by Brecken Fonnesbeck. Together, our team created a home that feels historic, elegant, and completely personal to our amazing clients.

The Inspiration Behind the #CotswoldColonial Design

Every great home starts with a story.

For this custom new build, the design story began in the rolling hills of the English Cotswold. Through textural stone and the countryside warm colors pulled from nature, we layered in the refined beauty of Colonial architecture, pulling in symmetry and grand proportions. By blending these two design styles, we created something entirely new — a home that feels both European and American, historic and fresh.

We call it the Cotswold Colonial! We love to design & honor tradition while creating something unique for our clients.

Where Marble Makes the Statement

If there is one word that defines the materials palette of this home, it is marble.

From the moment you step inside, the marble staircase makes a breathtaking first impression. It sets the tone for the rest of the home. Throughout the interiors, marble appears again and again. But we didn’t stop there.

To balance the stone’s elegance, we introduced rich jewel-toned colors, like deep greens & warm blues, to balance a playfulness. These colors bring energy and personality, while still feeling grounded.

Cotswold Colonial Back Kitchen Rendering — #CotswoldColonial Back Kitchen Rendering

A True Partnership in Custom Luxury: Client & Designer

Our clients were a dream to collaborate with.

They came to us with a clear vision of wanting a home that blended the charm of the Cotswolds with the refinement of Colonial design. They weren’t interested in following trends. They wanted something lasting. Something meaningful.

From the beginning, it was a partnership. Our client brought her ideas and inspiration. We expanded on them, refined them, and shaped them into something timeless. Their trust allowed us to push creativity further, and that’s when true luxury design happens!

Designing Homes That Stand the Test of Time

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we are not defined by one look. We design French country estates. We design modern mountain retreats. We design classic Colonials. We design transitional family homes.

What defines us is not a style—it is a standard.

The #CotswoldColonial design is a true blend of history and creativity. The result is a home that feels timeless and established, as if it has always been here, yet remains fresh & completely its own.

That is the beauty of intentional luxury design.
That is the legacy we are proud to build.

Cotswold Colonial Dining Rendering — #CotswoldColonial Dining Rendering

PROJECT REVEAL: #PinnaclePeakEstate

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, every project begins with a deep respect for the vision that came before us. #PinnaclePeakEstate was architecturally designed by Clint Miller, built with precision by Modern Splendor Custom Homes, and brought to life inside by our team, including Marti Pearce, our Technical Designer, who helped ensure every detail aligned with the architectural intent.

From the start, this home was about honoring Miller’s design. His architecture celebrated sleek horizontal lines, natural materials, and a strong connection to the desert landscape. Our role was not to compete with that vision, but to support it. As we selected interior materials and finishes, we constantly considered the exterior, bringing the outside in so the home would feel cohesive and intentional from every angle.

Embracing the Desert Through Textures

The visual story of this home is rooted in the desert itself. The color palette reflects sand, stone, and sky, creating a space that feels calm and grounded. The goal was never high drama. As Alisha shares,

“We didn’t want to shock the system or provide high drama. We wanted the design to flow and be more subtle with its environment.”

This home feels like it can take a deep breath. It’s a serene, soft, and welcoming retreat.

The Art of Soft Contemporary Design

Soft contemporary design is surprisingly difficult to execute. It requires balance. Too modern can feel cold; too traditional can feel heavy. With the craftsmanship & attention to detail from Modern Splendor Custom Homes, the architecture and interiors came together seamlessly. Their quality made it possible to achieve a refined, subtle look that feels warm instead of stark.

Lighting became one of the most important artistic elements in the home. We treated decorative fixtures like jewelry — sculptural pieces that add personality & shape without overwhelming the space. Each one was chosen to enhance the clean lines while adding softness and interest.

Two Homes, Two Personalities

Designing this property was especially meaningful because it wasn’t just created for a husband and wife, but also a mother-daughter duo. The main house reflects a soft contemporary aesthetic with clean lines and natural finishes. The casita, which the mother will be living in full-time, carries a slightly more traditional glam touch. Though distinct in personality, both spaces needed to speak to one another because they share the same architectural foundation.

By truly listening to each client, we tailored the design to reflect their individual styles while maintaining cohesiveness across the property.

A Thoughtful Collaboration

Our #PinnaclePeakEstate new build project is a beautiful example of collaboration done right. With Clint Miller’s architectural vision, Modern Splendor’s craftsmanship, Marti Pearce’s technical precision, and our team’s interior storytelling, the result is a home that feels timeless and connected to its desert surroundings.

It doesn’t shout for attention.
It simply belongs.

Let’s Create Something That Belongs to You

If you’re dreaming of a home that feels connected to your lifestyle, we would love to partner with you. At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we believe great design starts with listening and ends with a space that feels true to you.

Let’s bring your vision to life!

Visualizing Your Luxury Home: How We Turn Plans Into Reality

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we believe designing a luxury home should feel exciting, not uncertain. That’s why we offer in-house photorealistic renderings that allow our clients to fully visualize their home before construction begins.

Before dirt is moved.
Before materials are ordered.
Before a single cabinet is installed.

Through highly detailed 3D renderings, we turn architectural plans and design concepts into immersive, true-to-life images, so you can confidently see (and feel) your future luxury home.

Our Process: From Architectural Plans to Reality

Our in-house rendering artist, Brecken Fonnesbeck, begins by studying every detail from the architect and our interior design team.

“Since I am not a designer, I have to get very familiar with all of the input I’m receiving from the architect’s details to our own designers’ choices,” he explains.

From there, he builds the space from scratch in advanced 3D software, modeling every faucet, light fixture, cabinet panel, piece of hardware, and furniture item down to the 1/16 of an inch.

“It’s time consuming, but the level of detail we hope to embody is awesome. I feel like that is an accurate reflection of the Alisha Taylor brand. Being technically advanced and equally well versed in great design.”

Once every element is built, lighting, material textures, sheen, shadows, and depth are layered in to create a lifelike image that mirrors reality.

Why Photorealistic Renderings Matter in Luxury Home Design

Architectural drawings are accurate, but they can’t replicate how natural light hits marble countertops or how warm wood cabinetry feels in a space.

“Once you bring in real world lighting, the shine and polish and texture of materials, you can really understand the depth of the design of your home,” Brecken says. “It starts to feel so much bigger and so much more custom.”

For clients investing in a high-end custom home, this clarity is invaluable.

“When we put a home through the photorealistic rendering service, we find fixes for things we may not have seen otherwise,” he adds. “Paying for this service totally changes your expectations for your home.”

Confidence to Make Bold Design Decisions

Luxury interiors often include unique, custom details that feel bold on paper. Renderings give clients the confidence to embrace them.

“Being able to see options that are deemed ‘a little less safe’ can totally change choices you make in your custom home,” Brecken shares.

Seeing wallpaper, cabinetry colors, or custom millwork in a fully rendered space allows clients to move forward with clarity instead of hesitation.

More Than AI Inspiration. This Is Your Actual Luxury Home!

In a world of quick AI-generated images and online inspiration boards, true photorealistic rendering stands apart.

“I hope people see how it is so much more powerful than an AI image generator giving design inspo,” Brecken says. “The whole service is to emulate reality and totally change the client experience while they sit through the design process and wait for their house to actually be built.”

This is not a generic concept.
It’s your actual home that is scaled, technically constructed, and intentionally designed.

Elevating the Luxury Interior Design Experience

When you’re building a multi-million-dollar custom home, visualization shouldn’t be optional.

“Without being able to visualize the design, you’re essentially just trusting the professionals (which is great), but choosing to opt out of this option when you’re spending multiple millions on your custom home doesn’t make sense to me.”

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, our photorealistic renderings elevate the luxury interior design process by offering clarity, confidence, and an unmatched level of professionalism.

Because you deserve to fall in love with your home long before it is built.

How to Confidently Invest in Luxury Furniture: What High-End Homeowners Need to Know

Furnishing a custom luxury home is exciting, and if we’re being honest, it can also raise a few big questions. Why does luxury furniture cost what it does? Where is my investment really going? And how do I know I’m making smart, long-term decisions?

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we believe confidence comes from understanding the process. Our full-service approach means your investment is about a personalized experience, with every piece intentionally selected, managed, and installed.

Luxury furniture is not an impulse purchase. It’s a strategic investment in quality and a home that supports your lifestyle for years to come.

Realistic Expectations for Luxury Furniture

Every home is unique, but there are helpful industry standards that allow our clients to plan with clarity:

Whole-Home Furnishings: A fully furnished luxury home typically falls between $60–$100 per square foot. For a 5,000 sq. ft. home, that often means an investment of $300,000–$500,000.
Individual Rooms: A thoughtfully designed living room (around 300 sq. ft.) generally ranges from $30,000–$45,000, reflecting custom upholstery, heirloom-quality materials, and pieces designed to stand the test of time.

These numbers represent the furnishings themselves, but in a true luxury experience, the product is only part of the story.

What You’re Really Investing In (Beyond the Furniture)

In a full-service design model, approximately 75% of your budget goes toward furniture and accessories. The remaining portion supports the systems & logistics that make the entire process seamless.

These are not “extra” costs. They’re the reason your home comes together effortlessly.

Procurement & Project Oversight: From order placement to vendor coordination and quality checks, procurement is where details matter most. Our Operations Director, Rebecca Phillips, oversees this process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and proactive communication every step of the way.

Shipping & Freight: Luxury furnishings don’t arrive in a box on your doorstep. On average, 5% of the product budget is allocated to shipping and freight, protecting your investment whether it’s traveling across the country or from overseas.

Handling, Storage & Installation: We partner with Fully Loaded Deliveries to provide white-glove delivery, professional installation, and climate-controlled storage. Every piece is handled with care and installed with precision.

Trade Pricing & Extended Warranties: Our long-standing vendor relationships often allow us to secure trade pricing that helps offset costs. We also pass along extended warranties directly to our clients, adding long-term value and peace of mind.

Why This Level of Care Makes All the Difference

Luxury doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every polished home is a well-run process designed to eliminate stress (not create it).

Without professional oversight, homeowners often face:

Delays and damaged furnishings
Disjointed rooms that don’t quite connect
The time-consuming task of managing multiple vendors and deliveries

Our role is to protect your investment, your time, and your vision, so you can enjoy the process just as much as the final reveal.

A Confident Investment in the Way You Live

When you work with Alisha Taylor Interiors, your furniture budget becomes more than a line item. It’s an intentional investment in design and a home that feels elevated.

From curated selections to full-service delivery & installation, every layer of our process exists to be fully designed around you.

Ready to invest confidently in your custom luxury home?
We’d love to guide you. Contact us today to begin your design journey.

Why Architectural Decisions Matter More Than You Think

Before a single wall is framed or a finish is selected, the most important design decisions are already taking shape. From an interior designer’s perspective, the architectural decisions phase is where a home’s success is truly determined. The choices made at this stage directly impact how a space looks, feels, and functions for years to come.

Space Planning Is Everything

Room sizes, ceiling heights, circulation paths, and sightlines are not just architectural concerns; they are foundational to interior design. A beautifully furnished home can still feel awkward if proportions are off or if spaces don’t flow intuitively. Early collaboration allows us to weigh in on how rooms will actually be used, ensuring layouts support daily routines & entertaining.

Windows, Light, and Orientation

Natural light is one of the most powerful design tools available, but it must be considered early. Window placement, scale, and orientation affect everything from furniture layouts to material selection. When our firm is involved during the architectural phase, we help balance aesthetics with practicality, ensuring light enhances the interiors without creating glare, heat issues, or privacy concerns.

Architectural Decisions Shape the Interior

Ceiling treatments, millwork depths, door styles, and wall thicknesses all influence interior finishes and furnishings. These details are far more costly (and sometimes impossible) to adjust once construction begins. Early interior design input ensures architectural details are intentional, cohesive, and aligned with the overall vision rather than treated as afterthoughts.

Beautiful architecture alone does not guarantee a livable home. Storage needs, furniture scale, acoustics, and daily habits must be strategically integrated into the structure itself. Our firm approaches the architectural phase with a solution-oriented mindset, identifying how design choices can support real life, from kitchen workflows to bedroom privacy.

Why Interior Designers Enter the Process Early

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we see ourselves as strategic partners in the architectural process. Our early involvement helps prevent costly revisions and streamlines decision-making. When architecture and interiors are designed together from the start, the result is a home that not only looks beautiful, but truly lives well.

The ATI Design Process: How We Deliver a Stress-Free Luxury Experience

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we believe that exceptional design begins with a clear, collaborative design process that feels as enjoyable as the stunning luxury custom homes we create. As a trusted luxury Scottsdale interior designer, our goal is to guide you through every step, from our first conversation to the final reveal, so your home reflects your personality, lifestyle, and vision.

Kickoff Meeting: Where Dreams Meet Design

Every unforgettable design journey starts with understanding you.
Our process begins with an in-depth conversation where we learn about your lifestyle, style preferences, functional needs, and long-term goals for your space. This phase ensures that the interiors we design are not only beautiful but uniquely yours.

New client inquiry & intake questions
Initial kickoff meeting to explore goals, budget, and project expectations
Analyzing your inspiration for our next step

This phase ensures we’re aligned before the creative work begins.

Concept & Detailed: Bringing Ideas to Life

With your vision and inspo in hand, we begin crafting design concepts that capture the essence of what luxury means to you. As your Scottsdale interior designer, we consider every detail, from mood and color to scale and texture, so your space feels cohesive and intentional.

Curated storyboards that preview the design
Conversations about materials and finishes
Floor plans and 3D renderings that articulate the design direction

These visuals help you see what your finished space will feel like long before the first material is ordered.

Design Documentation: Precision Meets Style

Once your concept is approved, we transition into detailed planning. This stage transforms our creative ideas into technical solutions that are buildable and functional to read for your contractor to execute.

Detailed architectural CAD elevations and updated floor plans
Selection of high-end materials like artisan finishes, custom cabinetry, and premium textiles

These plans become your design roadmap, ensuring that every decision supports the big picture.

Collaboration & Construction Phase

A hallmark of luxury design is seamless coordination.
We work closely with architects, builders, and trades throughout the construction phase to ensure the design intent carries through every space.

Builder reviews of design documents
Regular site visits to check progress
Problem-solving in real time to protect your vision

This active role means fewer surprises and more luxury quality outcomes.

Furniture, Finishes & Styling: The Art of the Detail

With structure in place, we begin sourcing the custom furniture, lighting, art, and accessories that elevate your interiors. This is where your personality shines most deeply.

Curated furniture layouts
Procurement of custom and exclusive pieces
Installation and styling

Every piece is selected for beauty, comfort, and meaning ensuring your home feels both luxurious and lived-in.

The Reveal: Your Dream Home Is Ready

The final step in our design process is the moment we know you’ve been waiting for: the final reveal! We walk through each room with you, making sure everything aligns with your expectations and feels absolutely right.

Why Our Design Process Matters

What sets Alisha Taylor Interiors apart as a luxury Scottsdale interior designer isn’t just our eye for beauty; it’s our structured design process and technical approach. Over 25+ years, this approach has helped families transform their luxury custom homes into spaces that are beautiful, functional, and deeply personal.

Are you ready to start the journey?

Contact us to bring your dream home to life with a design process that’s as refined as the results.

Are You Ready to Build a Luxury Custom Home? A Legacy Interior Design Firm’s Checklist

There’s a moment we often witness with our clients when they stop talking about building their luxury custom home “someday” and begin talking about the details. You know, “how the home should feel in the morning, where guests will gather on winter evenings, what the view should be from the primary suite, and how the kitchen should function when the family is all in one place.” That moment is the real beginning of a luxury custom home. Not when the plans are stamped, or the land is cleared, but when the vision becomes specific.

A Legacy Interior Design Firm’s Checklist

At our legacy design firm, we’ve guided clients through homes that are intentional and built for a lifetime. And the most successful projects share one thing in common: confidence. Not only financial, but psychological and strategic. If you’re considering building, this is the checklist we recommend before you start putting pen to paper.

Financial Readiness: Luxury Requires More Than a Number

A luxury custom home is created, refined, and crafted over time, not just purchased and ready at the door. That means your budget must support more than construction. It must support the process, the choices, and the inevitable evolution that happens when personalization is the goal.

Here are the financial variables that we recommend be firmly in place before deciding to build:

A defined construction budget grounded in real Scottsdale market pricing
A contingency reserve of 10–20% (essential, not optional)
A clear funding plan (cash, construction financing, or both)
A separate budget for furnishings, window treatments, and accessories (the icing on the cake)
A realistic basic understanding of luxury-level selections, like stone, lighting, custom millwork, hardware, smart home systems, and landscape architecture

One of the most common financial mistakes we see is this: clients fund the structure well, but underfund the lifestyle experience. Yet luxury is not only square footage. Luxury is the way the home lives, functions, and feels.

This is why working early with us, a Scottsdale luxury interior designer firm, is not simply a design preference… It’s a financial strategy. The right design team prevents costly revisions and protects the investment through informed & educated decision-making.

Psychological Readiness: The Unseen Requirement for a Successful Build

This is the part of the process most people don’t talk about. But it is the part that determines whether the build becomes a fulfilling creative journey, or a stressful, exhausting cycle of second-guessing.

A luxury custom home requires hundreds of decisions, many of them detailed and time-sensitive. It requires collaboration with multiple professionals, and patience & flexibility through delays and evolving conditions.

Before building a luxury custom home, ask yourself honestly:

Do you have the bandwidth to make frequent decisions for 18–36 months?
Can you tolerate changing variables without losing confidence in the process?
Are you prepared to trust expertise?
Are you and your partner fully aligned on style, priorities, and spending?
Can you stay grounded when the process becomes emotionally intense?

Because it will. Even for the most prepared clients.

The best projects happen when clients step into the build with a clear mindset. This is a partnership, a craft, and a long-term investment, not an instant outcome or what we like to say, “Amazon Prime.”

Vision Readiness: You Need More Than “Beautiful”

A home can be impressive, but still miss the mark if it lacks intentionality. Luxury custom design begins with clarity, like asking, “what is the purpose of the home, and what should it feel like to live there?” The earlier you define this, the more cohesive your outcome will be.

You should be able to articulate:

How you want to live day-to-day
How you entertain and host
Your priorities for comfort and wellness
Your long-term plans: aging in place, resale considerations, multi-generational living
Your non-negotiables (privacy, views, natural light, storage, ease of maintenance)

When your vision is clear, every design decision becomes easier. When it’s vague, even expensive choices can fall flat.

Alisha Taylor Interiors, a seasoned Scottsdale luxury interior design firm, helps translate that vision by ensuring the home is not just architecturally elevated, but functional and personal.

Timing and Logistics: Are You Prepared for the Commitment?

Luxury custom homes take time. And not just construction time, but planning time too. Permitting. Coordination. Procurement. Specialty fabrication. Installation.

Clients should be prepared for:

At the very least, an 18–36 month timeline, depending on complexity and approvals
A plan for living arrangements during construction
Understanding HOA and Scottsdale permitting requirements
Long-lead items (custom cabinetry, stone slabs, lighting, specialty finishes)

Luxury isn’t rushed. It’s orchestrated.

When logistics are respected from the beginning, the process becomes smoother, and the final home is far more refined.

Are You Ready To Build A Luxury Custom Home?

If you’ve established financial strength, emotional preparedness, and vision clarity, then you are no longer simply dreaming. You are ready to build with confidence! And if you’ve checked all the boxes, then your first step is to hire your team: contractor, designer, and architect. Start by reaching out to us on our “Contact Us” inquiry form to schedule a consultation with Alisha. We’re excited to get started!

Our Year in Design 2025

Celebrating Growth, Creativity, and Community at Alisha Taylor Interiors

As I look back on this past year, I am incredibly proud of the homes we’ve designed, the clients who trust us with their stories, and the recognition our team has received within the design community. Every project we touch is a collaboration rooted in intention and a deep love for creating beauty that feels personal. This year has inspired us and lit the passion that drives our work each day.

Here are some of the highlights that made this year truly unforgettable.

We’re Proud to Announce

Modern Luxury Interiors – 2025 Best of Luxury Design “Ones to Watch: Class of Rising Stars”

It was an incredible honor to be recognized by Modern Luxury Interiors as one of their “Ones to Watch” in the Class of Rising Stars. This celebrates my journey and the collective dedication of our team. Being included among such talented designers is inspiring!

2025 Best of Houzz Design

Receiving the Best of Houzz Design award for 2025 marks another milestone we are deeply proud of. This recognition reflects the way our work resonates with homeowners seeking elevated, timeless interiors.

2026 Luxe Interiors – Gold List Honoree

A remarkable highlight has been being named a 2026 Luxe Interiors Gold List Honoree, a distinction awarded to designers who exemplify excellence, creativity, and influence in our luxury design industry. It is an honor that truly underscores the heart we pour into every project and the relationships we cherish with our clients and partners.

Take A Look At Our Work

Luxe Interiors – Bella Vista Estate Feature

Our Bella Vista Estate project, a true labor of love, was showcased in LUXE Interiors. We loved seeing this home celebrated for its character and traditional remodel craftsmanship.

Cambria Style – Interior Design Webinar Panelist

I had the privilege of joining an inspiring panel for a Cambria Style design webinar, where we discussed craftsmanship, materiality, and the evolving landscape of luxury interiors. Conversations like these continue to fuel my passion for education and industry growth.

NKBA Luxury Design Report – Interview & Book Launch

Being interviewed for the NKBA Luxury Design Report and celebrating its official book launch was a highlight that allowed us to share our perspective on what luxury truly means today: personalization and emotional connection.

Luxe Interiors – Industry Insiders Feature

It was a joy to be included in Luxe Interiors’ Industry Insiders, a feature spotlighting the voices shaping the future of interior design. Sharing our studio’s philosophy and forward vision was a proud moment for our entire team.

Beta Plus Publishing – Country Retreats 12-Page Feature of #DesertCharmRemodel

We were thrilled to announce our 12-page feature in Country Retreats by Beta Plus Publishing. We are proud to see our #DeserCharmRemodel project highlighted in a stunning collection that celebrates other beautifully designed properties around the world!

CHEERS TO 2026 – Looking Ahead

As we step into a new year, we’re very excited for the projects ahead and the opportunity to continue designing homes that feel deeply personal to our clients. I’m grateful for our dedicated team, the trade partners who support our vision, and the clients who trust us with spaces that matter to them.

The coming year brings new designs, new collaborations, and meaningful work that reflects the thoughtful approach our studio is known for. We’re so ready to bring these upcoming projects to life.

Here’s to a year of timeless design that makes an impact. Cheers!

PROJECT REVEAL: #MariposaRemodel

A journey worth every moment.

Some remodels are simply construction projects. Others become stories — about patience, transformation, and the deep connection between a home and the people who live in it. Our #MariposaRemodel is one of those stories.

What began back in 2021 as a vision to breathe new life into a newly purchased family home blossomed into a multi-year journey of reimagining, rebuilding, and redefining what home can feel like. And for our clients, who trusted us wholeheartedly from beginning to end, it was truly worth the wait.

Honoring the Bones, Reimagining the Heart

Our clients came to us with a problem many homeowners feel but can’t always articulate:
“We love our home, but it doesn’t live the way we live.”

Our clients wanted to honor the bones of the house while elevating its functionality to better support their family’s everyday rhythms. Walls that once confined movement needed to breathe. Rooms that were beautiful but underutilized needed a new purpose. Their wish wasn’t simply for a new look; it was for a new experience inside the home they already loved deeply.

Reworking Space to Reflect Life

From the beginning, the remodel was about rethinking how the existing space could serve the family more intentionally.

Throughout the process, each decision, from spatial adjustments to the way light moved across a room, was guided by a single point: What will make this home feel seamless, supportive, and alive for this family?

The standout moment in this remodel was the design of their Game Room. This addition was about creating a destination within the home where laughter & friendly competition spill past bedtime.

Designing and integrating this new room into the existing structure required patience and craftsmanship. But the anticipation only made the reveal more rewarding. Today, the Game Room feels like the heart of the home, a place where everyone naturally gravitates.

Before & After: A Home Reborn

Yes—this was a long project. Construction challenges and timelines stretched by complexity…all the familiar realities of a large-scale remodel. However, as we look through the before-and-after images, we can truly see the evolution of this home. The rooms now feel connected, intentional, and deeply personal to our lovely clients.

Our #MariposaRemodel is a reminder of what’s possible when clients trust us fully and embrace the long but meaningful journey of creating a home that finally feels just right.

Before It’s Built: In-House Photorealistic Renderings That Make Confident Design Decisions Easy

Kitchen rendering — Photorealistic Renderings by Brecken Fonnesbeck

Design should feel exciting, never uncertain. At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we believe clarity is a luxury, and our “Before It’s Built” in-house Photorealistic Renderings service is one of the most powerful ways we deliver it. Created in-house by our rendering artist, Brecken Fonnesbeck, these renderings give you the ability to see your space before a single order is placed, so every decision feels intentional.

What Are Photorealistic Renderings and Why Do They Matter?

Photorealistic renderings are highly detailed, lifelike visuals of your future space. They go far beyond a basic 2D layout or storyboard. They capture scale, lighting, materials, texture, and a wide shot of a room.

That means you’re not guessing how the sofa will feel in the space or wondering whether the paint undertone will read warm at sunset. You’re seeing it!

Meet Our In-House Rendering Artist: Brecken Fonnesbeck

Because our renderings are produced in-house by Brecken Fonnesbeck, they can be integrated into our design process—no outsourcing, no disconnect, no delays caused by third-party interpretation.

Brecken works directly with our design team to translate our proposed real specifications into a polished visual that reflects the full intent of the design.

How Before It’s Built Improves the Interior Design Experience

Our clients love our Before It’s Built service because it removes the biggest stressors from the design process:

Confidence to approve furnishings, finishes, and layouts with certainty.
Understand proportion and flow before it’s too late to make changes.
Visual clarity makes selections easier and more enjoyable.
Everyone sees the same vision—client, designer, and trades.

visual rendering — Photorealistic Renderings by Brecken Fonnesbeck

A Luxury-Level Design Tool That Saves Time & Money

When you can visually confirm details upfront, you reduce costly changes later. Renderings can help prevent ordering missteps and streamline communication with contractors and vendors. It’s a proactive service that protects both your investment and your peace of mind.

Ready to See Your Home Before It’s Built?

A photorealistic rendering is an elevated design experience. It’s the moment the vision becomes real, and the process becomes effortless.

If you’re ready for a design journey with clarity, excitement, and confidence from the start, we’d love to show you what’s possible—before it’s built.

Designing For Good: Almost There Rescue

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, our mission has always gone beyond creating beautiful spaces. We believe that every home and every heart deserves a place of love and comfort. This philosophy extends not only to the families we design for but also to the pets who bring so much warmth and joy into those homes.

That’s why we’re proud to support Almost There: A Mom & Pup Dog Rescue, a local Phoenix organization dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at life. Their mission resonates deeply with our values as a design firm by providing safe, loving environments where both people and pets can thrive.

Our very own designer, Mia Schultz, volunteers her time at Almost There, caring for dogs and helping them find their forever homes. Just as Mia designs homes with purpose and heart, she extends that same care to the animals who need it most. With her dedication, Alisha Taylor Interiors is a proud sponsor of the Annual Vanity Fur Gala, allowing Almost There to continue rescuing and caring for mama dogs and their pups.

Mia started volunteering at the beginning of 2025, in the hope of starting a new hobby that could get her out of the house, while also giving back! During her time volunteering, she’s gained a community!

“Everyone is there for the same reason – to give these pregnant/nursing moms & pups all the love they deserve. The rescue benefits from all the help it can get: a short stop to help with laundry, or spending time teaching puppy preschool to help prepare different litters for the real world and giving all the cuddles they deserve!

What truly keeps me coming back is the atmosphere they create around prioritizing safety, health, and wellness for all the dogs. Almost There goes to incredible depths to create a safe space as well as ensuring they are going to a home best suited for them! With flexible volunteer hours, endless roles to help with, and a passionate staff… It is the place I look forward to going most!”

Mia Schultz is a proud supporter of Almost There Rescue

A Shared Mission of Compassion

Almost There Rescue focuses on helping pregnant dogs and their pups, offering them shelter, care, and the opportunity to find their forever homes. These dogs often come from uncertain beginnings, yet through the compassion and dedication of this rescue, they discover what it means to be part of a family.

Mia explains how her work as a designer connects to her passion for helping animals find homes:

“I believe an important part of the idea of ‘home’ is the people you share the space with! Helping stray dogs find their forever home off the streets is so healing. It’s the families that are coming in to get a new member of their family, a child’s first dog, or an adventure buddy that make these dogs’ whole lives. Home is an important place to everyone—even dogs. From designing the perfect home for you and your family to adding that extra furry family member, it’s something we will have for years to come.”

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we see parallels between designing a welcoming home and the work Almost There does every day. A home is more than walls and furniture — it’s the heartbeat of love, belonging, and connection. Just as we curate spaces that reflect the beauty and individuality of our clients, Almost There nurtures the unique spirit of every dog, preparing them for the family that will cherish them.

Creating Spaces Filled With Love

By supporting Almost There Rescue, we honor our belief that design is not just about looks; it’s about empathy. A well-designed home should feel alive with laughter, stories, and the unconditional love of our furry companions.

Partnering with Almost There, we aim to encourage others to offer the same sense of belonging to pets in need, knowing that every dog brings warmth and completeness to a home.

Interested in Donating?

The Vanity Fur Gala plays a vital role in raising funds that sustain Almost There Rescue throughout the year. As a small nonprofit, the organization relies on community support to cover essential costs, from spay and neuter procedures to life-saving medical care, helping save nearly 500 dogs annually. The event is dedicated to addressing Arizona’s homeless dog crisis and giving every dog a second chance. Whether through donations, volunteering, fostering, or simply attending the Gala, every contribution makes a meaningful impact on the lives of the dogs in Almost There’s care.