Scottsdale Interior Design Group - We were named an expert on ApartmentGuide

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Quality sleep is as essential as breathing and eating; in fact, sleep deprivation can lead to increased risk for depression, mental illness, and other life-threatening complications – don’t mess around when it comes to your rest. If you’re looking to create the perfect sleep sanctuary that will leave you rested and rejuvenated, you’ve come to the right place. 

Whether you’re renting a house in Birmingham, an apartment in Boise, or even own a home in Seattle, WA, ApartmentGuide has amassed a wealth of tips from sleep experts to help you turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary while also laying the foundation for your body and mind to wind down and enjoy your new space. Read on to learn more and begin getting the best rest of your life.

Read the full article here: How to Curate a Sleep Sanctuary: Sleep Experts Reveal Their Secrets

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Jackie Santos Named as Top Expert in Interior Design - 2025

Tuesday, November 15th, 2024

Jackie Santos - Named as a Leading Expert in Interior Design Industry for 2025

A prestigious annual list showcasing the most talented interior design professionals has been released. This list recognizes experts who excel in creating spaces that seamlessly integrate beauty and functionality, reimagining areas that promote comfort and meaningful connections. The 125 Top Interior Design Experts 2025, published by Fixr, includes professionals known for their innovative designs and dedication to shaping and inspiring the industry.

Chosen for their ability to transform interiors and elevate spaces, these experts represent the very best in the field. Fixr’s selection process assesses candidates based on their expertise, experience, and their role as a source of inspiration for others. Among the honorees is Jackie Santos, whose expertise in interior design has made a significant impact.

Inclusion in this list means that Jackie Santos has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise within the interior design industry. Jackie Santos's ongoing innovation is a crucial driver behind the continued growth and evolution of interior design practices and trends in 2025.

About Jackie Santos

Owner and Interior Designer

Jackie is an ASID award winning designer, a Midwestern native and transplant to Scottsdale, Arizona from nearly 25 years ago. She realized her love for and gifts with Interior Design began early in her professional career.

After a successful career as Marketing Manager, she left the corporate world behind and began her retail business, Scottsdale Fine Living Home, as a purveyor of fine English, French, and European Antique imports where she works first-hand with Interior Designers to offer authentic and one-of-a-kind pieces and provides her clients with unique design elements for their residential and commercial spaces. 

To bring this concept full circle, she attended and graduated from the American Institute of Interior Design with Honors and subsequently founded the Scottsdale Interior Design Group and Prescott Interior Design Group. 

Jackie is also a former faculty member at The American Institute of Interior Design as an Adjunct Professor of Drafting and Space Planning, Color Theory, History of Furniture, Contemporary Architecture and Furniture.

“It brings me pure joy to contribute to the Interior Design community by teaching, guiding, sharing, and inspiring new Designers in the classroom.”

While her specialty and focus began in antiques and vintage elements, Jackie's appreciation and love for all types and styles of Design are evident in her work. She purposes to make her expressions in Design sophisticated, traditional, and transitional; yet with a fresh and somewhat modern twist. She meets her clients’ needs by providing homes and spaces that reflect their individual needs and styles.

Jackie and her team have been recognized as one of the Top 124 Interior Design Experts nationwide for the last 3 years running, also as the “Best of the Best” in Yavapai County for the past 2 years running, and as Top 10 Interior Designers in Scottsdale, AZ. Jackie has also designed tablescapes for the Independent Women’s Luncheon held annually at the Phoenix Art Museum as well as IFDA’s Charitable Event, Take-A-Seat for several years.

About Fixr.com

Fixr.com is a home improvement resource specialist with the mission of helping homeowners make better home remodeling decisions. Fixr.com is unrivaled when it comes to providing unbiased, thorough, and updated cost guides, price comparisons, and cheat sheets for hundreds of remodeling, installation, and repair projects. When the homeowner is equipped with the necessary knowledge, Fixr.com connects homeowners with the best-matched contractors in their area to begin their home improvement projects.

For the complete list, visit: 125 Top Interior Design Experts Leading the Industry in 2025

JACKIE SANTOS Named as a Top Expert in Interior Design Industry 2024

Thursday, November 16th, 2023

JACKIE SANTOS Named as a Top Expert in Interior Design Industry 2024

Fixr.com has just unveiled its 2024 lineup of 124 top experts in the interior design sector. This exclusive list highlights the influential figures in the industry who consistently contribute to its advancement through their innovative work. Fixr.com’s rigorous selection process assesses candidates based on their expertise, experience, and their role as a source of inspiration for others. These individuals, recognized as Top Interior Designers, have achieved success at both national and local levels and boast remarkable projects as well as esteemed reputations.

Being featured on Fixr.com's list is a testament to each expert's prestige and standing. According to Remodeling Specialist Charlotte Granville, "Within the realm of interior design, Home Designers play a huge role in establishing new trends. For homeowners seeking to modernize their homes, these 124 professionals are the go-to authorities for keeping up with the most recent design developments."

Inclusion in this list means that Jackie Santos have demonstrated strong leadership and expertise within the interior design industry. Scottsdale Interior Design Group's ongoing innovation is a crucial driver behind the continued growth and evolution of interior design practices and trends in 2024.

About Jackie Santos

Jackie Santos is the owner of Scottsdale Interior Design Group and Prescott Interior Design Group!

Jackie has used her knowledge of the industry and experience in the market to create amazing interior designs for both residential and commercial projects. Jackie has received numerous awards including Top 10 Interior Designers in Scottsdale, 124 Top Interior Designers Nationwide for the last 3 years running, and Best of Yavapai for the last 2 years running.

Both Scottsdale Interior Design Group and Prescott Interior Design Group specialize in a digital design process for clients across the globe.

About Fixr.com

Fixr.com is a home improvement resource specialist with the mission of helping homeowners make better home remodeling decisions. Fixr.com is unrivaled when it comes to providing unbiased, thorough, and updated cost guides, price comparisons, and cheat sheets for hundreds of remodeling, installation, and repair projects. When the homeowner is equipped with the necessary knowledge, Fixr.com connects homeowners with the best-matched contractors in their area to begin their home improvement projects.

For the complete list, visit: 124 Top Interior Design Experts 2024

Jackie Santos Named as a Top Home Designer in the Interior Design Industry 2023

Jackie Santos Named as a Top Home Designer in the Interior Design Industry 2023

Fixr.com’s annual list of top home designers in the interior design industry has just been released for 2023. The exclusive list names the most influential players in the sector, whose innovative and inspiring work is continuously contributing to the growth of the interior design industry as a whole. Fixr.com uses a rigorous method to find those who are deserving of their place on the list. This is based on their expertise and knowledge, experience, and growth as an inspiration to others. Their success at both national and local levels, combined with stand-out projects and esteemed reputations means they are warranted members of the Top 123 Home Designers.

By being named by Fixr.com as part of the list, each expert’s prestige is recognized. Remodeling Specialist Cristina Miguelez says, “Home Designers are responsible for setting trends within the interior design industry. When it comes to homeowners updating their homes, these 123 experts are the ones to follow to stay on top of the latest trends.”

Inclusion in the list means Fixr.com confirms that Jackie has shown strong leadership and expertise within the interior design industry. Scottsdale Interior Design Group’s continued innovation plays a vital part in the continued growth and evolution of home design methods and trends in 2023.

About Jackie

Jackie is the owner of Scottsdale Interior Design Group of Scottsdale, AZ. Jackie and her team won first place in the ASID 2019 Design Excellence Awards in the category of Permanent Fixture and Honorable Mention in the category of Millwork among several additional design awards. They continue to innovate by providing on-target, personalized interiors for each client’s style and taste.

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About Fixr.com

Fixr.com is a home improvement resource specialist with the mission of helping homeowners make better home remodeling decisions. Fixr.com is unrivaled when it comes to providing unbiased, thorough and updated cost guides, price comparisons, and cheat sheets for hundreds of remodeling, installation, and repair projects. When the homeowner is equipped with the necessary knowledge, Fixr.com connects homeowners with the best matched contractors in their area to begin their home improvement projects.

For the complete list of the Top 123 Home Designers to Look Out for in 2023, visit:

https://www.fixr.com/resources/home-design-experts

BUILD Architecture Awards Scottsdale Interior Design Group - Best Residential Interior Design Studio - Arizona

It is our great pleasure to be named as the “Best Residential Interior Design Studio in Arizona” for 2021!

United Kingdom, 2021– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2021 Architecture Awards.

Now in its sixth year, BUILD’s Architecture Awards programme continues to be an annual cornerstone, highlighting the extraordinary work and expertise of Architects around the world. Despite a year defined by unprecedented difficulty and unknowable challenges, the greater industry has found ways to exceed and thrive regardless. However, the challenges of the last year have been kept firmly in mind when we set about organising this year’s programme. After all, the bar for success has been altered, and plans have been put on hold in favour of more essential goals. Achievements of all sizes have been considered here.

Discussing the success of these deserving winners, Awards Coordinator Kaven Cooper praised the programme’s winners: “The Architecture Awards have always endeavoured to be a barometer for the greater industry. A moment to pause and reflect on the successes and growth businesses of all sizes and in all locations have achieved over the previous 12 months. I am proud to recognise them all and wish them a fantastic 2021 ahead.”

Modern Farmhouse - Wisconsin

Home Again…….

Where are you from? Who are you? Where am I from? Who am I?

I am a Wisconsin girl!

I’ve always considered myself a Wisconsin gal. My parents moved to Wisconsin when I was just over a year old and my whole world was there through high school and college. I moved to Arizona when my sons were very young. I raised them in Arizona, they graduated from high school in Arizona, but life took them both back to Wisconsin while I maintained my busy life and career in Arizona. The reality of that hit me not too long ago when I was telling a friend that I’ve lived in Arizona for nearly 30 years. That meant…….. I’ve lived longer in Arizona than I had in Wisconsin! The thought of being so far from my family and friends in the Midwest for that long made me somewhat sad. For each of those years I’ve missed family gatherings, Christmases, Thanksgivings, and birthday celebrations of those closest to my heart. *I know many of you can relate!

Fast forward to October of 2018 - the start more big changes in my life. A time when my entire life “landscape”, everything that I knew as familiar was forced to morph into something much different and much less comfortable. It has been a time for me to reflect, to cleanse, to purge, to protect, and to re-ground and re-grow myself. Truthfully, things are still changing; a new version of what I call “life” is happening right before my eyes and with that, a new vision for my life and my Interior Design business.

Wow………you just can’t imagine how I felt when these two realities collided in my heart! I had to peel away the layers of my life in Arizona and lift my head to consider what newness lay ahead of me. My sons were grown and gone (back to Wisconsin), my little family had grown with the wonderful addition of my beautiful daughter-in-law and my two darling grandchildren, my Interior Design business was growing but fluid and portable……..it’s no surprise that I desired to start making a plan to be closer to my family more often. and I’ve spent a good deal of time in Wisconsin this year. It’s been good for my soul; I felt like I needed to go “home”!

I can’t say I was really looking to move home, nor was I looking to buy a house there but when I saw this old farmhouse “For Sale” on the outskirts of town, it really didn’t take long for my heart to stir! After all, I had seen my grandparents take an old farm acreage in Iowa from the layers of patching, neglect, and disintegration to beautiful rooms that together formed their lovely farm home. This was their labor of love and the home they built to give their family a place to retreat to. I loved my grandparents “acreage”. I loved the love we shared there with them.

My soon-to-be modern farmhouse….

Can you see it? Something about this old farmhouse offers a sense of “home” and possibility to me. I adore the original features, craftsmanship, and history that permeate every inch of it.

This old homestead was part of an estate set to divide the land and sell off the 2,000 sf house and 1.25 acres it is sitting on. I immediately fell in love with the land…….a sprawling lawn that slopes from the upper driveway to the lower driveway with a beautiful grove of trees between them - birch, pine, maple, and apple trees, lilac bushes and an old flag pole.

The house has such charm….. from the old (and very worn) cedar shingles; the original windows that still maintained their wavy, bubbly glass; the raised six panel doors, the 10” baseboards with carved, raised corners, and the gorgeous wooden staircase, still in wonderful condition.

In spite of the huge amount of work it will take to restore and modernize this turn-of-the-century farmhouse, I was compelled to jump at the opportunity to create new beauty in this lovely old home. I proudly call it mine today.

The project may take a good deal of time as we will be removing all of the old lath and plaster walls, adding new siding, a new roof, new electrical, and new insulation. Of course, I have some really fun plans for the interior and I’m even trying to think of the perfect name for my new “estate”.

Look for updates on our progress as we remodel and reconstruct………and yes, I’m so thankful for this new project so close to “home”.

Certainly, it’s business as usual in Arizona where I have the most amazing clients! I’ll be very excited to share progress on my Arizona projects soon as well since I’m also an Arizona gal! :)

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Jackie