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Open-concept living and dining space featuring dramatic sculptural lighting, including oversized black pendants and a cascading fringe chandelier, paired with warm wood ceilings and modern furnishings.

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The most memorable homes don’t start with a floorplan, they start with a feeling. At Smyth House, we believe the foundation of every custom home lies in the design details you choose from the very beginning. Before walls go up or finishes are picked, we’re thinking about story, scale, and soul. Because luxury isn’t just […]

Design That Sets the Foundation Starts in the Details

January 14, 2026

Open-concept living room with exposed wood ceiling beams, steel-framed windows, and layered neutral furnishings designed by Smyth House Interior Design.

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At Smyth House, we don’t chase trends — we shape them. 2026 is all about intentional design, soulful craftsmanship, and homes that feel as good as they look. Here’s what we know are the 2026 interior design trends coming next for modern luxury interiors, new builds, and curated homes designed for longevity. Floor-to-Ceiling Windows: Drama […]

December 29, 2025

2026 Interior Design Trends: What’s Shaping the Year Ahead

Dramatic black dining room with floating globe chandelier, modern wood table, and textured sideboard. Designed by Smyth House Interior Design.

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At Smyth House Interior Design & Atelier, we provide Arizona design services for new builds, spec homes, and full-scale renovations. We aim to create deeply intentional, livable luxury environments for luxury desert homes throughout Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Scottsdale, and the greater Phoenix region. We believe great design goes far beyond aesthetics. It shapes how you […]

2025 Reflections

December 10, 2025

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At Smyth House Interior Design & Atelier we believe that when design is driven by purpose, beauty isn’t just something you see—it’s something you feel. Design is a powerful tool for solving real-life challenges, transforming complex problems into stunning, seamless solutions. This philosophy of using creative design solutions to solve real-life challenges is at the […]

December 1, 2025

Designing for Modern Resort Living

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For nearly twenty years, I’ve thrown an annual Favorite Things party—an excuse to gather my people, swap great finds, and celebrate the joy of thoughtful gifting. Over time, that tradition has shaped the way I view the holidays: it’s never been about what you buy, but where you buy—and who you uplift along the way. […]

Smyth House Favorite Things Guide: The Local Phoenix Businesses We Love Supporting

November 26, 2025

Luxury desert kitchen with minimalist design, light oak cabinetry, concrete island, and designer walking through a sunlit space in an Arizona home.

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Design is not decoration. Design is transformation. Look around you. Every space you’re in is designing you back—it’s shaping how you think, how you feel, and how you move through the world. As the heat begins to lift and the season shifts, so does the focus—welcoming the return of luxury desert home design for entertaining […]

October 10, 2025

Designing the Ultimate Desert Entertainer’s Home

A view from the kitchen island showing the open floor plan into the living room with a fireplace.

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Ever wondered what it takes to bring your dream home to life? The journey from a conceptual idea to a physical structure is a meticulous process that involves a team of visionaries, craftsmen, and designers. We’re excited to offer you an exclusive look behind the scenes of a stunning new build currently in the framing […]

How Luxury Design Adds Value to High-End Real Estate Investments

September 30, 2025

A luxurious outdoor daybed on a light-colored rug, positioned on a patio leading to a bright interior through black-framed bi-fold glass doors, showcasing seamless indoor-outdoor living.

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In Phoenix, where the sun kisses the desert landscape nearly year-round, the lines between indoor comfort and outdoor splendor are beautifully blurred. For luxury homeowners, the concept of seamless indoor-outdoor living isn’t just a trend; it’s a lifestyle. At The Smyth House, we specialize in crafting exquisite interiors that flow effortlessly into breathtaking exterior spaces, […]

August 15, 2025

The Art of Designing Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living

Modern dining room in Paradise Valley home featuring oversized art, sculptural accents, mixed textures, and natural wood tones.

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3 Design Details That Instantly Elevate a Luxury Space When it comes to luxury interior design, it’s often the details—not the square footage—that create the most impact. At Smyth House, we specialize in designing interiors that feel collected, intentional, and deeply personal. If you’re wondering how to make a space feel instantly elevated, these three […]

From Ordinary to Elevated: How Design Details Transform a Space

July 17, 2025

A dining nook with statement lighting.

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At Smyth House, every detail matters. When it comes to selecting fixtures, we’re not just looking for items that perform a function—we’re on a quest to find statement fixtures that exude artistry, sophistication, and unexpected charm. Our process marries form and function with an extra touch of magic. Our goal is to ensure that every […]

June 2, 2025

How We Choose Fixtures That Don’t Just Work—They Wow