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Top 10 Multifamily Housing Design Trends We Expect to See in 2026
What will define multifamily housing design in 2026? From flexible unit layouts to wellness-driven amenities and heat-resilient outdoor spaces, here are the top trends developers should expect. Based on our work across Phoenix—including Culdesac Tempe and The Franklin—these insights can help you design communities that attract and retain residents.
Top 10 Lessons I’ve Learned Designing Commercial Offices: A 2026 Guide for Arizona Businesses
The way we work has changed fast—WFH in 2020, hybrid in 2024, and now a growing return to offices that actually feel good to be in. After 14 years designing commercial spaces across Phoenix and beyond, I’ve gathered the lessons that consistently help businesses create workplaces that support focus, flexibility, and well-being. If you’re planning an office remodel for 2026, these are the insights you don’t want to miss.
Why Year End Is the Best Time for Growing Businesses To Upgrade Their Office
Year end is the perfect time to upgrade your office and invest in your team. Our nationwide Furniture and Decor package helps growing businesses create modern, productive, brand aligned workspaces that can support both employee well being and year end tax planning. Let Mackenzie Collier Interiors help you start the new year with a space that works as hard as you do.
How to Make Your Brand Shine Through Your Office: A Phoenix Office Interior Design Guide for Growing Companies
Growing companies in Phoenix need office spaces that truly reflect their brand. At Mackenzie Collier Interiors, we help businesses create workplaces that feel intentional, functional, and aligned with their culture. From Lemonade Insurance HQ to ReShoevn8r, our commercial projects show how thoughtful design boosts productivity, supports team morale, and shapes a memorable first impression.
What It Takes to Become an Award-Winning Interior Design Firm
At Mackenzie Collier Interiors, every award tells a story — of collaboration, creativity, and care. Over the past 15 years, our team has transformed hundreds of spaces across the country, earning recognition from Architectural Digest, Luxe Interiors + Design, Phoenix Home & Garden, and HGTV, along with honors such as Best of Houzz, Ranking Arizona: Top 10 Interior Design Firms, and Phoenix Magazine’s Best of the Valley.
But for us, awards aren’t the goal — they’re the result of our commitment to designing spaces that feel deeply personal and effortlessly functional. Whether we’re reimagining a family home, a boutique workspace, or a hospitality retreat, we approach every project with heart, integrity, and a clear vision: to create meaningful spaces that make life better.
Designing in Phoenix — The Evolution of Our City’s Homes, Businesses, and Community
Since 2011, Mackenzie Collier Interiors has been designing in Phoenix, from historic bungalows to corporate headquarters. We’ve watched the city evolve—DeSoto Central Market in Roosevelt Row, The McKinley Club on Grand Ave, Greenwood Brewing, and beyond—each project reflecting Phoenix’s creative spirit and rapid growth. Today, as housing prices and construction costs rise, we help homeowners, businesses, and community hubs design spaces that balance functionality, beauty, and local culture.
Process Mapping: The Secret Behind Great Flow
Great design starts with great flow. Process mapping—walking through your daily routines step by step—reveals how a space truly needs to function. From kitchens and offices to living rooms and entryways, this approach uncovers bottlenecks, smooths circulation, and creates spaces that actually make life easier.
The Future of Flexible Spaces: Adaptable Designs for Changing Needs
Life changes fast—and your spaces should keep up. From hybrid work to multi-use rooms and seasonal layouts, flexible design helps homes and offices adapt with ease while protecting long-term value.
Space Planning Secrets: Making Every Square Foot Count
Every square foot matters. Smart space planning turns small rooms into functional, inviting areas and helps businesses save money by using space more efficiently. Whether it’s a home or an office, intentional layouts improve flow, increase value, and make daily life run smoother.
The ROI of Great Design: How Thoughtful Spaces Pay You Back
Great design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s an investment that pays you back. From boosting productivity in the workplace to increasing home resale value and strengthening customer loyalty, thoughtful design delivers measurable returns. At Mackenzie Collier Interiors, we’ve seen how smart layouts, intentional details, and functional choices can change the way people live, work, and connect.
What Does an Interior Designer Actually Do?
Curious what an interior designer really does during a remodel? This blog breaks down how hiring a designer saves Arizona homeowners time, money, and stress—by creating detailed plans, avoiding costly mistakes, and helping you get the most out of your space and budget.
Why NOW Is the Smart Time to Remodel Your Kitchen or Bath in Arizona
Planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Arizona? Rising construction costs, material price increases, and contractor waitlists make mid-2025 the smartest time to start. In this blog, we explain why now is the perfect moment to remodel and how hiring an Arizona interior designer can help you avoid costly mistakes, stay on budget, and create a custom space that adds real value to your home.