A home with character feels warm, interesting, and a little bit like it has a story to tell, even if it’s brand new. Our #WinchesterEstate project is a perfect example of how thoughtful design and layered details can bring that kind of charm to life. A place filled with meaning & moments waiting to happen.
A Home That Feels Warm and Welcoming
When we started designing #WinchesterEstate, our goal was to create a home that feels cozy & personal, reflecting our client’s zest for life. This is the kind of home where people feel comfortable right away. It is a place where laughter, conversation, and everyday moments are always welcome.
Alisha explains it best, “This home was designed to have an open-door policy, where neighbors and friends can stop by, share a homemade scone, and even take a ride down the slide to the basement.”
A New House with an Old Soul
Even though #WinchesterEstate is a new build, we did not treat it like an empty box. Instead, we designed it to feel like it has been loved for a long time.
We used antique elements and natural materials to help the home feel collected over time. Each piece was chosen carefully so that it adds depth and meaning, like treasures gathered little by little.
One of the most special parts of this home is how personality shows up in every detail. From cabinetry profiles to ceiling treatments, each design decision was a chance to express something meaningful.
As Alisha shares, “Our design focus was to celebrate our client’s love for life, and we wanted her home to communicate that.”
We wanted this home to feel like it holds memories, even on the very first day. As luxury interior designers, we created this by layering materials and finishes that feel time-worn and authentic. Nothing feels too new or too perfect. Instead, everything feels real and welcoming.
Alisha reflects, “When I walk through her design, it’s her. Our interpretation of her design was that. It defines her perfectly.”
A Home That Feels Collected
Our Project Reveal: #WinchesterEstate shows what can happen when design becomes storytelling. From the moment you walk in, the home feels lived in and full of meaning. It feels like it has grown over time, with each layer adding something special.
That is what makes a house feel like home.
Custom Home vs Remodel: How to Choose the Right Luxury Design Path
When your life grows and changes, your home should grow with you. One of the biggest questions many of our clients face is, “Should I build a brand-new custom home, or remodel the one I already love?” At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we help guide clients through this exact decision every day.
What Does Your Dream Life Look Like?
When making the decision between a custom home vs. full remodel, think about how you want to live.
Do you want more space? Better flow? A home that feels calm and easy to live in?
A new custom home gives you a fresh start, where you can design everything from the ground up.
A remodel lets you upgrade what you already have while keeping the memories and location you love.
There’s no “one right answer.” Only what fits your lifestyle best.
When Remodeling Might Be the Right Choice
Remodeling is a great option if you love your neighborhood, your lot, or parts of your home already.
You might choose to remodel if:
Your home just needs better layout or function
You want to upgrade finishes to feel more luxurious
You want to stay in the same location (schools, views, community)
A thoughtful remodel can completely transform how your home feels, often without starting ALL over.
When Building a New Custom Home Makes Sense
Sometimes, your current home just can’t become what you need.
Building new might be better if:
The layout doesn’t work at all
Structural changes would be too complex or costly
You want a fully personalized, high-end experience from the start
With a custom home, every detail, from the floor plan to the finishes, is designed just for you.
Key Factors to Think About When Choosing A Custom Home vs. Remodel
Here are a few important things to consider when deciding between a custom home vs. remodel:
Budget: Remodeling can be more cost-effective, but not always, especially with major changes
Timeline: New builds often take longer than remodels
Emotional Connection: Do you feel attached to your current home?
Location: Can you find a better lot, or is yours already perfect?
These details matter, and they can feel overwhelming, but that’s where we come in.
How Alisha Taylor Interiors Supports You
At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we guide you through big decisions with clarity and care.
We help you:
Understand what’s possible in your current home
Compare real costs and outcomes
Design a home that reflects your lifestyle and vision
Think of us as your trusted partner, someone who listens, plans, and helps you move forward with confidence.
Whether you remodel or build new, your home should support your life in the most beautiful and functional way possible.
If you’re unsure which path is right, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you create a home that truly feels like you!
PROJECT REVEAL: #GracefulArcadia
Some remodel projects already have a beautiful story. Our job as designers is to help that story shine even brighter.
That was exactly the vision behind our #GracefulArcadia remodel. Located in the heart of Arcadia, this home already had stunning architectural features, including vaulted ceilings and beautiful brick walls. The homeowners loved the character of the house, but they wanted it to feel lighter and more welcoming when entertaining friends and family.
Working in collaboration with Sunstate Remodeling, our team at Alisha Taylor Interiors, led by Lead Designer Faye Serwa, approached the project with the simple idea to honor the architecture & bring in fresh layers of texture and warmth.
Honoring the Original Arcadia Architecture
Arcadia homes are known for their charm, and this one was no exception.
Instead of covering up the original details, Faye focused on highlighting them. The vaulted ceilings create openness and light, while the painted brick walls add texture and history. Warm wood tones were layered in to soften the space and connect each room.
“This remodel was about creating balance. Strong yet soft, modern yet timeless.”
By respecting the architecture while adding intentional updates, the home now feels refreshed without losing its soul.
A Kitchen Designed for Connection
The kitchen quickly became the heart of the project.
One of the biggest design changes was rotating the kitchen layout to make room for two islands instead of one. This adjustment completely changed how the space works. Now there is room for cooking, serving, and gathering all at once, making the kitchen feel like a natural place for people to come together.
Adding Moments of Breathe Throughout the Home
The great room already had a beautiful fireplace as the focal point. However, the space originally included two large built-ins on either side, which made the room feel visually heavy.
Faye saw an opportunity to simplify the design…
By removing one of the oversized built-ins, the fireplace could finally stand on its own. This change allowed the room to breathe and strengthened the focal point of the room.
A Welcoming Entry with Sculptural Details
The entry of the home sets the tone for everything that follows. A sculptural wood wall installation adds movement and artistry to the space, immediately creating a sense of warmth and personality. Our design team referred to this layered approach as part of the home’s “Arcadian style,” bringing the design into balance with the natural rhythm of the architecture.
A Calm and Collected Home Office
The home office was designed to feel quiet, focused, and organized. Soft blue built-ins provide both storage and visual interest, while glass cabinet doors keep the space feeling light and open.
Layering Texture Throughout the Home
One of the defining elements of the Graceful Arcadia remodel is the careful use of texture.
Painted brick walls, natural wood cabinetry, stone countertops, metal accents, and glass-front cabinets all work together to create visual depth. These layers keep the home from feeling flat while maintaining a calm and cohesive design.
The finished home feels like a more refined version of itself.
It is brighter and more open, yet still grounded in the architectural charm that made the home special to begin with. At its heart, the #GracefulArcadia remodel proves that the best renovations reveal a home’s character.
Behind the Design: #CotswoldColonial
#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.
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.
#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.
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.
#PinnaclePeakEstate Casita
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.
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.
“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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
