On Saturday, August 23, 2025, we joined Arizona’s design leaders at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia for the ASID Arizona North Chapter’s 50th Anniversary Design Excellence Awards Gala—an evening dedicated to legacy, innovation, and the future of design in the Valley. The black-tie celebration began at golden hour and flowed into a dazzling awards program and after-party at Castillo Lucena—perfectly staged under the desert sky in black, white, and gold.
For Luxe Client Group, this milestone event was more than a celebration; it was a reaffirmation of our design-driven approach to real estate. Our team regularly partners with award-winning designers, architects, and trades to elevate a property’s story—because in the luxury market, design is not a garnish; it’s the value engine. From pre-market curation to post-closing enhancements, we align every aesthetic decision with function, lifestyle, and ROI so our clients can live beautifully and invest wisely.
Why this gala matters to our clients
- Design sets the market. Homes with considered architecture, materials, and detailing consistently photograph better, market faster, and command stronger offers. Nights like this spotlight the creators who set those standards—many of whom we’re proud to collaborate with.
- A direct line to innovation. Conversations throughout the evening centered on wellness-forward living, aging-in-place solutions, desert-smart materials, outdoor rooms, and integrated technology—ideas that directly inform our listing prep and buyer advisory.
- Community you can trust. ASID AZ North’s Design Excellence program recognizes rigorous work across categories—from kitchens and outdoor living to specialty spaces. Celebrating practitioners at the top of their craft helps us connect our clients with proven talent when it’s time to reimagine a room or an entire residence.
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The program also highlighted individual achievements, including a Gold Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing decades of leadership and impact within the design community. The standing-ovation moment captured the heart of the evening: honoring those who shape how we experience home in Arizona.
Our takeaway: design is the differentiator
In luxury real estate, a property wins hearts first and spreadsheets second. Thoughtful floor-plans that live on one level, indoor-outdoor transitions that feel effortless, natural light that flatters materials—these are the quiet, compounding details that drive desirability and, ultimately, price. The gala reinforced what we practice daily: when design tells a clear story, the market listens.
How we turn inspiration into outcomes
- Pre-market Curation: We identify high-impact updates (fixtures, paint, surfaces, landscaping) to elevate photography and buyer perception.
- Design Partnerships: We introduce clients to ASID-caliber designers and trusted trades for turnkey transformations—from a single room refresh to full-scale renovation.
- Lifestyle-Led Marketing: We translate design intent into compelling narrative, film, and editorial-style visuals that showcase how a home truly lives.
- Post-Purchase Stewardship: After closing, our clients tap our atelier-style vendor bench for furnishings, art placement, outdoor living, and ongoing care.
To the ASID Arizona North Chapter: congratulations on fifty years of elevating Arizona design—and thank you for a night of legacy and luminescence at the Montelucia. We’re energized by the creativity in this community and honored to bring that same level of intention to every property we represent.
Considering a move or planning updates before you sell? Let’s align your home with the standards the design community celebrates—so you capture both market attention and maximum value.
