From homebuilders and hardware to furniture and fixtures, we present the best in Home & Design.

Best Master-Planned Community/Development Second-Year Winner
Vistancia
Spanning 7,100 acres and offering three unique neighborhoods—family-friendly Vistancia Village, age-qualified Trilogy at Vistancia and the exclusive Blackstone Country Club—the Peoria location has something for everyone. Connected by the 3.5-mile Discovery Trial, each community has its own lifestyle choices and amenities available to its residents. 623.933.6233, www.vistancia.com.

Best Appliance Shop
Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom
Giving your kitchen a facelift? This Scottsdale showroom will have you awe-struck with its endless array of gourmet appliances and designer-grade kitchens. 480.921.0900,
www.subzerowolf.com/showroom.

Best Condo Development
Bridgeview Condominiums at Tempe Town Lake
Overlooking the city’s premier piece of property, this luxury address elevates Tempe’s urban lifestyle with waterfront living. Superior amenities and proximity to Mill Avenue add to the condo development’s citylike splendor. 480.966.5253, www.bridgeviewazcondos.com.

Best Home Accessory Store
Dillard’s
Dillard’s vast selection of accessories makes redecorating easy and fun. Revamp your home’s interior style with the store’s decorative pillows and throws and one-of-a-kind
collectibles. 480.949.5869, www.dillards.com.

Best Homebuilding Company Second-Year Winner
Rosewood Homes
Founded by David Kitnick, this award-winning Scottsdale-based luxury homebuilder is developing family-oriented communities throughout the Valley. The recipient of numerous accolades including the 2010 Eliant “Homebuyers’ Choice Award,” Rosewood neighborhoods are some of the Valley’s most highly regarded addresses. 480.922.6366, www.rosewoodhomes.com.

Best Custom Cabinets
Burdette Cabinet Co., Inc.
Providing function and a focal point, custom cabinetry designed by talented craftsmen is the center of any kitchen, bath or home office. Burdette Cabinet Co., Inc.’s impeccable attention to detail and unique design style is what makes this Mesa company readers’ top choice. 480.830.8818, www.burdettecabinets.info.

Best Design Firm: Designer
VM Concept
Valérie Marcus, IIDA, is known for her international flair and ability to blend the old with the new. As owner and lead designer at VM Concept, Marcus fuses her team’s worldly knowledge into designs that result in show-stopping rooms. 480.368.2707, www.vmconcept.com.

Best Design Firm: Store
Robb & Stucky
As the largest high-end interior design firm and premier home furnishing retailer in the country (there is a showroom in Scottsdale), Robb & Stucky employs award-winning designers to transform its clients’ ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. 480.922.0011, www.robbstucky.com.

Best Architect
Erik Peterson
Known for his great attention to detail, Erik Peterson, AIA, of PHX Architecture (formerly known as Peterson Architecture & Associates) is an award-winning architect whose career culminates numerous accolades for his custom residential and luxury commercial designs. A transplant by way of Iowa, Peterson interned at Taliesin Architects, where he worked on a Frank Lloyd Wright original, The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wis. Later, he was approached to be Bing Hu’s apprentice; he joined Hu’s firm and spent eight years. In 2002, he founded his own Scottsdale-based firm where he leads a team of 15 highly qualified architects eager to change the cityscape. 480.477.1111, www.phxarch.com.

Best Flooring Company
Arizona Hardwood Floor Supply, Inc.
With four Valley locations and a combined 100 years of skilled contracting experience, the company carries more than 10 quality brands of wood flooring in several different styles. 623.742.9663, www.azwood.com.

Best Furniture/Home Store
Parnian Furniture
Family-owned and –operated since 1977, this once custom cabinetry shop now encompasses two state-of-the-art furniture galleries in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Parnian Furniture displays its own sleek and contemporary furniture designs as well as pieces from around the world. 480.991.5166, www.parnian.com.

Best Luxury Rentals
Ninety Degrees
Located within walking distance of North Scottsdale’s shopping, dining and nightlife is loft-style living complete with mountain views, terraces, fireplaces and a concierge service. The one- and two-bedroom dwellings at Ninety Degrees are the definition of urban sophistication. 480.219.2105, www.ninetydegreesliving.com.

Best Custom Homebuilder
Brimley Development
Overseeing the entire remodel project from concept to completion, these contractors and custom builders have been renovating Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley one home at a time. The company’s unique “on time, on budget” guarantee ensures that your home will be picture perfect and as planned. 480.247.7770, www.brimdev.com.

Best Pool Company
Shasta Pools & Spas
A trusted Valley name since 1966, Shasta has converted many boring backyards into family getaways with the addition of a swimming pool. Over time, the family-owned and –operated company has expanded to include remodels and supply stores. 602.532.3700, www.shastapools.com.

Best Rug Selection
Azadi Fine Rugs
Found in only three states, Azadi’s extensive collection of rugs is available in semi-antique, antique, investment and fine new contemporary styles. The decorative pieces have taken their place in many regal rooms throughout the Valley. 480.483.4600, www.azadifinerugs.com.

Best Stone Company
Imperial Wholesale
As Arizona’s largest supplier of natural stone, ceramic tile, hardwood and laminate wood flooring and carpet, Valley residents take advantage of the lowest prices at the company’s massive Mesa warehouse. 480.986.6900, www.imperialwholesale.com.

Best Landscaping
Red Rock Pools & Spas
The landscaping layouts created by this Gilbert team are not only aesthetically appealing but downright jaw-dropping. From lawns, trees, patios and pavers to fireplaces, water features and barbecues, outdoor living by Red Rock Pools & Spas is enjoyable even in the middle of summer. 480.539.0111, www.buildredrock.com.