Homes

Interior designer Marcia Graber resisted the originally dated décor in Larry Trachtenberg’s Scottsdale townhome, opting instead for a sleek and neutral design with pops of color.

In October 2007, the owner of a luxurious three-bedroom unit at Phoenix’s notable Crystal Point asked Paradise Valley interior designer, Brooks Vitalone, to remodel his newly acquired pied-à-terre. Now the epitome of a chic second home, Vitalone not only remodeled this mid-town condo, but transformed it.

The Valley is awash with fabulous dwellings in fantastic areas—luxury homes are simply what this town is all about. Here, we look at some of the finest communities to live in and some of the best custom home builders and architects to make your residential dreams come true. We went right to the source and talked to the fortunate families who live in these homes, so you can take their word for it.

Fred and Jackie Westland’s “Eagle’s Nest” in Flagstaff sits at 7,200 feet—high enough to protect them from the predatory heat of the Sonoran Desert summer that is two hours and 5,000 feet south.