And the Winners Are...
Tucson Home is pleased to present ASID Arizona South Design Excellence Awards 2009
1st Place and Best in Show
Lori Carroll, ASID
This engaging contemporary great room was designed with an open floorplan to create a dynamic and relaxing space for the homeowners. Architectural elements, dramatic lighting, a chic wet bar, and a neutral color palette were all chosen with style and practicality in mind. Details such as metallic, leather-upholstered bar stools and woven bambooupholstered furniture polish off this stylish multipurpose room.Lori Carroll & Associates, 886-3443, loricarroll.com
2nd Place
James Curran, Allied Member ASID
Kimberly Labriola, Allied Member ASID, AKBD
Once a narrow carport enclosure, this sophisticated his-and-hers home office boasts a creative solution to not only a modest budget, but an awkwardly shaped space. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, a careful balance of warm and cool colors, plus well-chosen furniture create a sleek yet welcoming space.Curran Interiors, LLC, 907-4986
Lowes Home Improvement, 721-3510, lowes.com
3rd Place
Liz Ryan, Allied Member ASID
When her clients decided to turn their living room into an updated space where they could entertain their large family, the designer drew from existing Saltillo tile and Southwestern architecture in selecting a complementary color palette of copper, red, and sage. A very symmetrical furniture layout makes the fireplace on the room's far wall, with its new mantel and glass-tile surround, the dramatic focal point of the room.Liz Ryan Interior Design, 299-2123, lizryandesign.com
1st Place
Tamara Scott Anderson, ASID
Sara Smith, Allied Member ASID
The designers focused on a linear arc motif in this contemporary home boasting curved walls. From structural elements and furniture to the arched steel fireplace facade and a customdesigned dining room table, the curved shapes echo throughout the home.Contents Interiors, 881-6900, contentsinteriors.com
2nd Place
Lori Carroll, ASID
In order to create a worldly, Tuscan feel in a newly constructed home, the designer utilized a warm, neutral palette peppered with distressed iron, rich wood, and lush textiles. The furniture, chosen for both comfort and functionality, evokes a timeless elegance that continues throughout the home.Lori Carroll & Associates, 886-3443, loricarroll.com
3rd Place
Liz Ryan, Allied Member ASID
For clients with a large extended family, flexible and multifunctional furnishings were chosen for this home retreat. From knotty alder cabinetry in the kitchen, distressed walnut floors, and a sleek powder room—the design reflects the homeowners' lifestyle in a warm, desert-inspired palette.Liz Ryan Interior Design, 299-2123, lizryandesign.com
1st Place
Lori Carroll, ASID
This custom-built house features elegant yet practical materials, furnishings, and details, such as French vanilla slate, rift-sawn red oak, and Cosmos glass accent tiles—all chosen in neutral tones to enhance rather than distract from the home's structural elements.Lori Carroll & Associates, 886-3443, loricarroll.com
1st Place
Christy Martin, Allied Member ASID
This Spanish Colonial home was brought to life using materials and furniture relevant to the architecture. Antiqued Spanish terra-cotta tiles, a limestone fireplace surround, a Moorishinspired ceiling installation, and 17th-century cabinetry and paintings all come together to echo a classic style.Studio Encanto, 624-1133, studioencanto.com
1st Place
Andrea Lovvorn, Allied Member ASID
For a client looking for a more customized and functional space, a complete kitchen remodel was in order. Multiple work stations make the best use of the large space—made even bigger by absorbing the rarely used butler's pantry. Multiple ovens, a media center, appliance garages, and built-in seating are just a few of the luxury updates.Dorado Designs, 618-2300, doradodesigns.com
2nd Place
Joan Beyer, ASID
Barbara Schaefer, ASID
An average kitchen was transformed in this contemporary remodel, featuring sophisticated finishes, such as floor-to-ceiling rift-cut oak cabinetry, granite countertops and backsplashes, and travertine floors. Artfully placed mood and task lighting, plus a mix of textures and sheens, make for a dramatic setting befitting a serious cook.Homeworks Cabinetry & Design, 296-4440, homeworkscabinetry.com
Schaefer Design Group, 615-5050, barbaraschaeferdesign.com
3rd Place
Liz Ryan, Allied Member ASID
Although the house is new, the priority in this kitchen design was to give the room a timeless, Southwestern feel. Rustic alder cabinets, a punched-tin backsplash, and butterscotch walls create a warm space for family and friends—all designed with a spot for the homeowners' cherished antique hutch in mind.Liz Ryan Interior Design, 299-2123, lizryandesign.com
1st Place
Brooke Culliton, Allied Member ASID
A grand facelift brought this lackluster kitchen to life, resulting in a striking contemporary space. Slab cabinet doors in a high-gloss finish provide a contrast to the matte glass subway-tile backsplash and granite counters. The refrigerator, dishwasher, and warming drawer are all cleverly hidden with panels that match the cabinetry, for a sleek and streamlined look.Dorado Designs, 618-2300, doradodesigns.com
2nd Place
Elizabeth Spengler, ASID
The designer overcame several challenges during this remodel, including swapping out an electric range for gas without access to natural gas, and expanding the square footage by bumping out a wall. The large faux plaster hood serves as a focal point in the room, while cherry cabinets and a combination of walnut and granite countertops set the stage for the homeowners' love of culinary arts.Dorado Designs, 618-2300, doradodesigns.com
3rd Place
Colleen Taylor, Allied Member ASID
This sleek remodel answered a client's desire for a contemporary kitchen, boasting custom cherry cabinets stained sage green, a custom glass-tile backsplash, and high-performance stainless steel appliances. By dropping a bar-height pony wall to counter level and extending the countertop, the space between the cooking and dining areas was opened up, creating more work space.Colleen Taylor Interior Design LLC, 247-4798, colleentaylorinteriordesign.com
1st Place
Elizabeth Spengler, ASID
The designer created a luxury spa ambiance in what was once a dated bathroom, replacing a rarely used garden tub with a large walk-in glass shower, stone countertops, and a soft neutral palette. The room's drama is enhanced with subtle mstriped wall coverings and mirrors suspended by cables, floating in front of purple ecoresin panels.Dorado Designs, 618-2300, doradodesigns.com
2nd Place
Susan Lujan, Allied Member ASID
Sandra Keeney, Allied Member ASID
Fulfilling the client's vision of sustainable materials that reflect simplicity, while making this small area appear spacious and spa-like, was the designers' challenge. Long strips of counterto- ceiling mirrors offer contrast to the honed slate-tile walls and add drama to the custom concrete vanity. Glass separates the walk-in shower from the soaking tub, making the best use of natural light while visually expanding the space.Aesthetics Interiors, 419-2592, aestheticsinteriors.net
Sandra Keeney Interiors, 906-1458, sandrakeeney.com
3rd Place
Elizabeth Spengler, ASID
This elegant bath retreat features contemporary fixtures and lighting, walls covered in taupe French limestone, rift-cut oak cabinetry, as well as a shower boasting multiple showerheads and an integrated steam unit. Although the same wood was used throughout for continuity, the designer varied the grain, depth, and height of each cabinetry piece, creating visual interest.Dorado Designs, 618-2300, doradodesigns.com
1st Place
Lori Carroll, ASID
For this guest bathroom, the homeowners were looking to reflect the Arizona lifestyle. The inspiration came from a natural agate slab, illuminated and used on the vanity to create a sense of natural opulence. The dramatic vanity is complemented by a wall covered in elegant glass tiles infused with European gold leaf.2nd Place
Lori Carroll, ASID
An unusual mix of materials creates intricately detailed interest in this powder room. Crosscut chocolate oak tiles appear adjacent to multi-green slate, while oxidized steel and precast concrete make up the custom vanity, and ornamental cast-bronze sconces are topped with elegant silk shades.3rd Place
Lori Carroll, ASID
Inspired by an arched architectural detail and the client's love of Mediterranean colors, details of this powder room such as iron table lamps with beaded shades, and bronze fixtures, add sophistication to the distressed cabinetry and a mosaic-tiled wall. Finally, the circular ridged mirror echoes the wall's arch and serves as the room's focal point.Lori Carroll & Associates, 886-3443, loricarroll.com
1st Place
Liz Ryan, Allied Member ASID
The expansive patio of this home allowed for several intimate seating vignettes for both large and small groups, each chosen to take full advantage of every view. Similar fabrics and finishes were used to not only maintain a cohesive feel throughout, but also allow the homeowners to mix and match pieces as needed when entertaining.Liz Ryan Interior Design, 299-2123, lizryandesign.com
2nd Place
Susan Lujan, Allied Member ASID
Sandra Keeney, Allied Member ASID
A sleek multilevel outdoor living area answers the clients' need for multiple venues for entertaining year-round. It maintains a resort feel that still complements the surrounding desert view. Comfortable spaces for cooking, dining, and relaxing are punctuated by an upper-level cabana, native plants, and a water feature.Aesthetics Interiors, 419-2592, aestheticsinteriors.net
Sandra Keeney Interiors, 906-1458, sandrakeeney.com
1st Place - Green Design
Sally Chavez, ASID
In designing this interior for a county agency, the challenge was to adapt to its needs while utilizing sustainable materials—ultimately resulting in LEED Silver Certification. Eco-friendly features include zero-VOC paints and recyclable Green Guard Certified furnishings, with nearly all textiles and finishes made using 100% recycled content. Additionally, some existing inventory was reused to reduce waste and landfill overload.Aviar Commercial Space Planning & Design, 624-3342, aviardesign.com
2nd Place - Accessibility
Jan O'Brien, CKD, Allied Member ASID
Rustic materials and contemporary elements give this commercial men's bath a fresh look while meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Rich distressed wood and stone counters with handchiseled edging maintain a masculine feel, and a travertine backsplash in a basket-weave pattern adds texture.Arizona Designs Kitchens & Baths LLC, 325-6050, arizonadesigns.net
3rd Place - Accessibility
Susan Lujan, Allied Member ASID
Sandra Keeney, Allied Member ASID
This master bath was redesigned to meet the clients' request for an accessible space they can stay in as they age. A large curbless walk-in shower with a bench inside took the place of a bathtub and small shower, and new clerestory windows provide natural light for the space while maintaining privacy. Medium-tone cabinetry contrasts with the gold tones of the tile floor and faux-finished walls.Aesthetics Interiors, 419-2592, aestheticsinteriors.net
Sandra Keeney Interiors, 906-1458, sandrakeeney.com