Spice up your feed with four of Scottsdale’s top design minds.
KAITLYN WOLFE
Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe & Ground Floor
@iconicbykaitlynwolfe, @groundfloor.co
Kaitlyn Wolfe founded her eponymous full-service interior design firm in 2016 and has been elevating Scottsdale interiors ever since. The tastemaker emphasizes organic design, utilizing natural materials and championing sustainability. Earlier this year, she launched the first capsule collection of her new product line, Ground Floor, boasting fine furnishings, luxe lighting and chic cabinetry.
One of Wolfe’’s recent projects, lovingly dubbed the Desert Chalet.
YOUR AESTHETIC: Intentional, organic, cutting-edge
FAVE INTERIORS BOUTIQUE: 1stDibs
TREND YOU’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW: Bold textures
FAVE ROOM TO DESIGN: Bathrooms
ULTIMATE DESIGN TIP: Prioritize functionality always.
BRAND TO SHOP RIGHT NOW: Lofa Ceramics
BRAD LEAVITT
A Finer Touch Construction
@aft_construction
Brad Leavitt has been crafting his clients' dream homes across Scottsdale and Phoenix for the past 10 years. His company, AFT Construction, is a recognized industry leader, with over 10 awards and multiple projects featured in major publications. Hear his thoughts straight from the source with the Brad Leavitt Podcast, where he chats with expert guests about various aspects of architecture and design.
The sun sets on one of AFT’s gorgeous custom homes.
YOUR AESTHETIC: Modern livable luxury
FAVORITE DESIGNER: Charles Tyrwhitt
FAVORITE DESIGN STORE: Four Hands
TREND YOU’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW: Wabi-sabi
ULTIMATE DESIGN TIP: Hire the entire design team up front.
FAVE PART OF OWNING AFT: I love building leaders just as much as building homes.
ALLAN ROSENTHAL
Linear Fine Woodworking
@linearfinewoodworking
Allan Rosenthal, a third-generation woodworker, founded Linear Fine Woodworking 15 years ago. The artist and his team craft bespoke cabinetry and wooden furnishings using a mix of exotic veneers and a rich palette of woods, glass, lighting, cables and hardware, ensuring each piece is a delectable amalgamation of sculpture and utility.
A custom bar with backlit onyx and Starphire glass shelving, courtesy of Linear Fine Woodworking
YOUR AESTHETIC: Clean, flawless, intricate
FAVE ROOM IN THE HOUSE: Kitchen
ULTIMATE DESIGN ADVICE: Never overlook the small details.
TREND YOU’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW: The shift toward book grain sequence matched wood veneers instead of all white
FAVE THING TO DESIGN/BUILD: Unique custom millwork and furniture pieces that involve mixing different types of wood, lighting and metals
KRISTEN FORGIONE
THELIFESTYLEDCO
@thelifestyledco, @kristenforgione
Kristen Forgione is the principal and creative designer of THELIFESTYLEDCO, a full-service interior design firm with multiple brick-and-mortar boutiques. Forgione’s brand has evolved over the years, from a blog in 2012 to a design-focused firm inspired by the desert—think minimalist designs, muted colors, rich textures and much more—while the two retail shops and an online boutique offer premium fashion, furnishings and home decor.
Metallics and muted browns grace this stunning chef’s kitchen.
YOUR AESTHETIC: Organic desert living
PIECE/BRAND YOU’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW: Mario Bellini, and I’m shameless with the LoveShackFancy x Stanley collab
TRENDS YOU’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW: Super feminine, maximalism and English cottage
FAVE ROOM TO DECORATE: Kids’ and teen spaces, always!
ULTIMATE DESIGN ADVICE: Listen to your gut.
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