Interior design is one of the best ROI home improvements you can make for your luxury home. Your luxury custom home should not only look amazing, but reflect your personality and style, and it should function in a way that works with how you live your life. At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we design with purpose and intention, in addition to great style!

Hiring an interior designer can provide upgraded functionality in your luxury custom home. Livability is key to enjoying a home. Professional interior design can help make the space more purposeful resulting in a house that lives as good as it looks. Interior design without livability is just a look. Instead, a luxury custom home should be a comfortable and stylish experience.

Interior designers also integrate better aesthetics and creative solutions for your home. At Alisha Taylor Interiors, our design style is timeless and reflective. When working with us, your design is guaranteed to last through quality materials, creative intentions & personalization, all while being stunningly beautiful.

Is It Worth It to Hire an Interior Designer?

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, our goal is to make each one of our clients feel at home in their living space. Through our personalized design process, we work to create homes that are unique, timeless, and reflective of the people who live in them.

We believe that your home is the one place you can escape to after a long day, a place to host and gather with family and friends, and a place that represents growth, memories, and stability. We do what we do in order to make your home beautiful and livable for the life you want to live within its walls. Below are three ways the benefit of hiring an interior designer outweighs the costs:

1. Optimizing Your Time

We’ve been in the interior design industry long enough to know that building a home always seems to take a little bit longer than anyone originally anticipated. Delivery trucks always seem to come an hour after your 5-hour time window, and the couch you fell in love with won’t get shipped out for another 6 weeks… after it gets back in stock. We’ve learned to laugh through it all!

Hiring an interior designer takes the stress of time completely off your hands. We handle the entire process for you, so you can focus on the other things happening in your life. Having a professional manage your interior design project saves you time because you’re not worrying about it, we are!

2. Improving your Home Value

The best part about hiring an interior designer is the happiness you will feel in your beautiful new home after the process is done. You really can’t put a price tag on the enjoyment of a refreshed space that perfectly reflects who you are and supports your lifestyle.

Another plus of hiring an interior designer is that you will experience an increase in your home’s value because we provide smart updates. As interior designers, we will guide you in making the right upgrades when getting a return on your investment.

Knowing the market is essential here! And as interior design professionals, we know the market. We will help you make wise decisions for resale value, but most importantly, we will make you feel happy and comfortable in your new space.

3. Sticking To a Budget

If you decide to move forward with a design, working with an interior designer can actually save you money. When you first meet with us, we agree to a set budget based on your preferences and our fee structure. We work hard to stay within this budget and create a design that you will love! When trying to design a home on your own, it’s easy to spend carelessly and buy things that don’t fit with your space, wasting money in the long run.

In the luxury spaces where we practice, we help our clients know when to splurge on that exceptional piece for the room. We bring these pieces to you and make professional recommendations. We also tell you where you can save! Overall, we will help you make all the right decisions when it comes to your space so you are spending your money wisely.

As our client, you will also receive insider access to the interior design world. We have trade discounts, partners in moving and shipping, and the inside scoop on material costs that we share with you. With exclusive access to certain vendors, an interior designer will give you reduced pricing on items you won’t find in a retail environment.

Hiring an interior designer may seem daunting, but anyone can benefit from having a professional come in and add beautiful touches to your home or help with the process of building or remodeling. Reach out with any questions you may have about what we believe, what we do, or what you can expect from hiring Alisha Taylor Interiors.

At our Luxury Dream Home Date Night Event, we discussed how our clients and industry professionals can navigate a luxury custom new build budget. We were honored to have Brady Fenn & Adam Kostis join us for the evening. Brady Fenn, with Fenn Rogers Custom Homes, is a luxury home builder, contractor, and remodeler, specializing in new build projects and full remodels. Adam Kostis is the Creative Director at Cosan Studio, a Scottsdale-based architectural firm, executing thoughtful, well-designed projects. At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we are thrilled to have many projects with both Fenn Rogers Custom Homes & Cosan Studios creating efficient, beautiful, and well-thought-out homes for our clients.

The biggest question that we get in this professional field is, “How much is my luxury new build project going to cost?” And my short answer is, “I don’t know. We’ll add it up when it’s all done.” And that’s the case because there are so many unknowns. Brady and Adam are here to educate our readers about what to expect for a luxury new build budget.

As a custom home builder, Brady, how do you field those cost questions when referencing a luxury new build? 

Brady Fenn: The first few questions that we’ll need answered is, “What lot are you building on? What are the restrictions of your lot? Is it a flat lot? Is it easy to build on?” That’s kind of the first indicator to cost. The next indicator depends on your lifestyle. So, answering questions like, “What are you used to? What’s your current home like? Are you going to be building something similar to where they’re living now or is it going to be the next step to luxury?”

A question we like to ask to indicate the level of luxury is, “What appliance package are you used to?” That’s a big one. If it’s LG or it’s Subzero Wolf, then we know what type of client we’re dealing with and that can guide the cost of the project based on those expectations.

Yes, I agree. We navigate our clients’ budgets in the same way by really diving into what are they used to and what kind of lifestyle do they currently live or are expecting to live in their new build. What are you seeing for costs per square foot in this market right now from Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Queen Creek areas?

Brady Fenn: I think for us, we’re a little different kind of builder and the way we do things, but the bottom of what we could do starts at $350/sqft. But honestly, that’s getting harder to do. A year ago, that was a little bit easier to accomplish, but as prices and costs increase, and with so much demand, it’s getting hard to gauge. Ultimately, I would say the cost per square foot is in that $350 range up to even $1,200 a square foot. But with that being said, that cost includes the lot, the pool, and landscape design, whether this is a full turnkey package. There are just so many different variables to drive cost.

So many factors go into the cost of a luxury build. I like to use the analogy, “Well, how much would a car cost?” The response could be the cost of a Hyundai or the cost of an Aston Martin. So as the process goes on and as the designs from the architect and interior designer come in, we gather those little bits of knowledge to help to completely understand that budget and what level of luxury they want. My rule of thumb is to not be afraid of talking about budget and costs. As an interior designer, builder, architect, and especially as a client or homeowner, it’s important to tell your team what your expectations are. As an architect, Adam, how do you approach the conversation of budget with your clients?  

Adam Kostis: The earlier we know [your honest budget] on the front end of things, the better. As architects and interior designers, we value your constraints. Our job solely is to understand your constraints and your wants & needs and be able to assemble them into one package.

We want to push you in the design ability. We want to give you all those bells and whistles within your constraints, but we might have to dial back a little bit as we work through it. And that’s where Brady, your builder, comes in and starts putting numbers to those sticks & bricks and we work together to stay within that budget.

By the end of it, we’ve got something that you’re proud of and fits within your budgetary constraints.

Absolutely. And unfortunately, no one has a magic wand. Costs are costs. If budget isn’t shared, you are leaving a lot of room for headaches and negative outcomes. We all either design or build on any reasonable budget. Just because you have a luxury builder that has done an $800/sqft, doesn’t mean they can’t do the $400/sqft build. It’s just about education, expectations, and communication within your team!

Learn more tips and tricks to building your luxury dream home by listening here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoqtecGal3g

For most of the home designing process, analyzing how the layout and style of your home can best meet your needs and desires is of the utmost importance. However, when designing a guest bedroom, reframing your thought process to consider the needs of your guests and what would make them most comfortable is essential. 

Creating an inviting and functional space where your guests feel at home should be at the forefront of your mind when designing your guest bedroom, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with it. 

In this article, we’ll suggest some modern guest bedroom ideas to make designing a stylish and functional guest room possible. 

7 Modern Guest Bedroom Ideas for 2023

Below are the seven top ideas for designing a modern guest bedroom in 2023.

1. Shiplap Accent Wall

A light-colored shiplap accent wall creates an elevated and inviting look in guest bedroom interior designs. This modern stylistic choice provides the room with depth and interest and is highly customizable, matching a wide range of design styles. 

In addition to adding visual interest, a vertical shiplap accent wall can add height to a room and is a common design technique used to help rooms with low ceilings feel larger. 

2. Play With Textures

Guest bedrooms offer significant freedom because you can avoid much of the clutter you may be forced to contend with in your primary bedroom. Playing with textures is the perfect way to add visual interest and dimension to your guest bedroom without relying heavily on patterns or bold colors. 

You can add texture to your guest room through various methods, from textured wallpaper to playing with different materials in the furniture and decor. However, the easiest and quickest way to add contrasting textures to your room is by using bedding like quilts, pillows, and throws with contrasting materials.

3. Add a Stunning Chandelier

A chandelier can instantly transform a simple, modern guest bed into a luxurious statement room. These accent lights come in many styles, materials, and sizes, so you can easily find one to match your design style. 

Our expert design team at Alisha Taylor can help you choose the right chandelier to fit your guest bedroom.

4. Use Unique Nightstands

If you want to keep your guest bedroom minimal and sleek, opting for unique nightstands like these adds intrigue to the room and takes your design to the next level.

The right nightstands will draw the eye without sacrificing functionality for your guests. Opt for nightstands with unique textures, materials, and shapes while ensuring guests have a place to set their things when they go to bed. 

5. Include a Seating Area

Including a seating area in one corner of your guest room offers your guests a place to sit where they can enjoy their coffee while watching the sunrise or lounge and read while they unwind from a long day. 

Like chandeliers and nightstands, accent chairs are available in virtually every style, so you can have fun creating a small seating space that matches your taste. 

6. Use Biophilic Interior Design

Biophilic interior design is focused on combining the inside world with the outside one, incorporating natural materials like living plants. Biophilic design has gained popularity after being reported to promote productivity and improve mental and physical health. 

By incorporating biophilic interior design elements into your guest bedroom, you can create a calm and inviting space for your guests to relax.

7. Use Tasteful Wallpaper

While bold wallpaper has been gaining traction in the interior design world, it can define a room in a way that might not be ideal for a guest room. Opting for a minimalistic wallpaper ensures your guest bedroom is neutral and comfortable enough for all your guests to feel at home.

When you style your guest bedroom with tasteful wallpaper, you can create a transitional design, which blends modern and traditional design styles for maximum flexibility over the remainder of your design choices. 

As you consider which of the above design ideas you want to implement in your guest bedroom, remember to think about your guests and keep them at the forefront of your mind. 

Work With Alisha Taylor Interiors for Your Modern Guest Bedroom

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we strive to provide our clients with expert guidance while helping to bring their design ideas to life. 

Take a look at our previous design work and reach out to us today for help designing your modern guest bedroom.

Choosing an interior designer for your home is a big decision. Your designer will work with the architect to manage the interior floor plan and overall flow of living spaces. From there, they will lead you through every aesthetic decision for the interior of your home and provide the builder with the detailed plans and specifications needed to make the project come to life. 

In short, an interior designer’s impact on the outcome of your home build or remodel can’t be overstated. Their valuable input and skill will ultimately define the outcome of a project.

If you are looking for interior designers in Scottsdale, there is no shortage of designers, decorators, and stylists from which to choose. But if you are seeking an experienced design team skilled at delivering luxurious, customized results, Alisha Taylor Interiors should be on the top of your list of potential design partners.

Who Is Alisha Taylor?

The namesake of Alisha Taylor Interiors, Alisha Taylor is an award-winning interior designer and entrepreneur based in the heart of Scottsdale. Alisha’s early love of interior design led her to embark on a formal design education, where she earned a B.A. in Interior Design before opening her design studio. 

For over 20 years, Alisha has helped clients translate their tastes and lifestyle aspirations into beautiful, customized interior spaces that impress. She is passionate about helping clients create a space that feels like home — beautiful, functional, and personal.

What Sets Alisha Taylor Interiors Apart From Other Interior Designers in Scottsdale

Alisha Taylor Interiors offers more than just design services to clients. Our expertise, philosophy, design process, and close collaboration with architects sets us apart from other interior designers in Scottsdale.

Alisha’s Expertise

Interior design isn’t just an art — it’s a craft that’s perfected through years of practice and experience. Alisha pairs an artful eye for design with extensive real-world experience executing projects of all sizes. 

In her 20+ years as a designer, she has honed the skill of understanding client needs and visions above all else. Her designs are executed with precision to bring luxurious, livable interiors to life for clients.

Alisha’s keen eye for talent has led her to build a dynamic team of designers and specialists who help her deliver custom, stunning designs to clients throughout the greater Scottsdale area.

Our Philosophy

Our design philosophy puts the client at the center of the design. Design should be an extension of your family, lifestyle, interests, and aspirations. 

We believe beautiful, functional design sets the background for a home’s life-making moments. We help clients realize spaces that are unique, luxurious, and seamlessly integrated into their lives. 

The Comprehensive Design Process

Through our years of experience, we have developed a design process that guides every project we take on, big or small. We break it down into easy-to-visualize phases and steps. 

Our transparent approach and meticulous process ensure clients are involved in every step of the project. Clients always know where the status of their project stands and are active participants in the entire design process.

Our Broad Range of Design Styles

Good interior design considers the vision and lifestyle of the client. We know that everyone has a sense of taste and aesthetic that is uniquely their own. It’s our job as designers to bring that individual sense of style to life. 

Through our high-touch design process, we work with clients to identify or enhance their style and translate that into interior landscapes that embody their ideals. 

We have extensive experience designing for various styles, including modern farmhouse, traditional, Scandinavian, transitional, and more. 

And though a project may be rooted in a specific design style, our projects never feel recycled or stale. We deliver timeless, original designs that are personalized to the client and the life to which they aspire.

Our Collaboration With Skilled Architects

As interior designers, we go beyond the scope of an interior decorator. Our education and experience include interior architecture, giving us a better understanding of what physical structures must be in place for a design to be realized. 

We work hand-in-hand with the best builders and architects in the greater Scottsdale area. When collaborating on a new build or complete remodel, we work directly with architects to deliver beautiful, personal results that honor structural integrity and architecture. 

Work With the Best Interior Designer in Scottsdale

If you’re ready to bring your interior vision to life, we’re prepared to help. Whether you’re building a new home in Scottsdale or planning a dream home remodel in Arcadia, we want to help you create a home that inspires you. Contact us today to learn more about how we can become your design partner. We can’t wait to hear from you. 

The beauty of decorative lighting is its ability to transform a room by setting the mood, manipulating the colors throughout the design, and highlighting the architectural features of a space. It might not always seem like it, but lighting is one of the most important elements of a home. A well-lit home draws attention to every detail and showcases the quality & craftsmanship in the design.

BUILDER-GRADE LIGHTING

Builder-grade lighting that is typically provided by your builder is recessed lighting, also known as can lights, which are used throughout the home as standard, but impactful lighting components. Builders also provide all light switches, including three-way switches with different access points and dimmer switches throughout the project. Because builder-grade lighting does not provide a variety of lighting layers in a space, we as designers, take it a step further by incorporating “decorative lighting” into the lighting plan. These fixtures provide different layers of light that every luxury space craves, while also acting as statement pieces in the entire home.

TYPES OF DECORATIVE LIGHTING

Chandeliers

We like to use large chandeliers in the center of our great room, dining room, and entryway designs to act as the focal point. Chandeliers are great options to use when balancing the scale of a room, just be sure to hang them high enough to not hit anyone in the head!

Pendants

Kitchens need bright lighting, as well as task lighting, in order to utilize the space in the best way. Hanging a pair of pendants over a large kitchen island will create balance and functionality, and introduce a new element into the design.

Semi-Flush or Flush Mounts

These fixtures are a great option for a room with a lower ceiling by giving the room some edge and a point of view. Flush mounts can serve the function of a chandelier without using too much space.

Wall Sconces

Wall sconces really add to the ambiance of a space while serving decorative and task functions. Designing two identical wall sconces flanking a vanity can create accent lighting for such an already large focal point in a space.

Picture Lights

Picture lights are typically placed above a specific element to provide the most direct light and make it a focal point. For example, picture lights placed above a stunning piece of artwork give the scene a three-dimensional feel and highlight the intended textures within the composition.

Table & Floor Lamps

Table lamps are small but mighty lighting options that add color and symmetry to a space. When table space is limited, floor lamps are a good option to provide variation in layering within the lighting plan, while still being a source of sufficient illumination.

Led by owner and Scottsdale interior designer Alisha Taylor, our firm focuses on unique personalization. No two clients are the same, so no two homes are the same either. We strive to enhance our clients’ lives by not only creating beautiful interiors for them but by keeping the design process understandable and efficient through a systematic method that allows them to visualize and be excited about their designs.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation to begin your journey to creating your luxury dream home.

A luxury bathroom is necessary for elevating any luxury home, and the most defining focal point of every bathroom is the vanity. Selecting the right luxury bathroom vanity to match the overall style and feel of your bathroom and home is essential to creating a harmonious space.

With so many different options, it can be challenging to narrow down the type of bathroom you want to design and what elements are required to bring that design to life. At Alisha Taylor Interiors, we pride ourselves on creating effortless, timeless luxury spaces.

This guide will provide you with different luxury vanity styles to complete your bathroom design.

Why Get Luxury Bathroom Vanities?

Bathrooms are often overlooked when renovating and decorating homes because people spend less time in them compared to other areas of the house. Private bathrooms that guests don’t use are at particular risk of being bypassed when styling homes. But a few simple tweaks to these rooms can elevate the overall style significantly.

Luxury bathroom design can help create a cohesive feel within your home, ensuring every room in your house reflects style and class. One of the benefits of bathroom design is that there are typically few elements within these rooms, meaning minor adjustments can make a huge difference.

Opting for a luxury bathroom vanity can instantly transform your bathroom’s look and ensure that you and your guests have a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing experience when using the most private rooms in your home.

5 Types of Luxury Bathroom Vanities You’ll Love

Consider one of the following luxury bathroom vanity styles as you update your existing bathroom or design a new one.

1. Vanity With Custom Cabinetry 

Building a luxury vanity with custom cabinetry is an excellent way to ensure your bathroom design fits your space and creates a cohesive feel with the rest of your home. Whether you have an oversized bathroom or a quarter bath, using custom cabinetry ensures that you maximize your storage functionality.

Elements, including hardware type, wood type, and paint color, all allow for the ultimate customization of your vanity’s appearance, which means you can design the luxury bathroom of your dreams.

2. Curved Front Vanity

Curved front vanities are an excellent way to add contrast and shape to bathrooms that otherwise exclusively use clean, sharp lines. While bathrooms clutter easily and often feature simple designs, a curved vanity is a perfect statement feature to add variation and interest to your bathroom.

Partner a curved vanity with organic materials like wood cabinetry and a carved stone sink to create an effortlessly luxurious design.

3. Flat-Panel Modern Vanity

A flat-panel modern vanity is a perfect addition to any modern bathroom design. This luxury vanity utilizes clean lines and an understated, organic appearance that adds depth and warmth to modern bathrooms and pairs perfectly with waterfall marble top counters.

If you’re looking to design a modern luxury bathroom that doesn’t compromise function, then adding a flat-panel modern vanity is the way to go.

4. Traditional Double Vanity With Inset Cabinetry

Double vanities are practical for couples and families that need extra storage space and want to avoid getting in each other’s way while getting ready. These vanities are just as attractive as they are functional, and selecting a traditional double vanity with inset cabinetry ensures your bathroom has all the necessary storage space without the appearance of clutter.

White-on-white cabinetry and countertops are a classic choice for creating an airy, bright bathroom design.

5. Contemporary Wood Vanity With Vessel Sinks

A contemporary wood vanity with vessel sinks is perfect for creating a spa-like atmosphere at home. Opt for a dark wood finish for the cabinets, and top it off with a granite or white marble countertop.

The warm, earthy atmosphere of the wood provides a balanced feel, while the raised sink elevates the overall design.

Remodeling bathrooms can be both fun and challenging because of the limited space and limitless possibilities, and there are endless options for selecting a luxury bathroom vanity for your bathroom.

Work With Alisha Taylor Interiors for Luxury Bathroom Design

At Alisha Taylor Interiors, our design focuses on your desires and lifestyle needs. We work closely with you to help design a home you love and bring your vision to life. With years of experience designing luxury bathrooms, we can help you select a stunning vanity that will complement the overall design of your bathroom.

Take a look at our work and reach out today to see how our team can help you design the luxury bathroom of your dreams.