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Distinctly Arizona • Where are you located and how does your community inspire you? My husband Mark, our rescue dog Maggie and I are in North Scottsdale. With its great shopping, dining, professional services, hiking trails and desert vistas, this is the part of Valley of the Sun that inspires me personally and creatively. • Describe your design signature. I recently submitted for a trademark on the tagline “Luxury That Lives Well,” which perfectly describes my design philosophy. While we embrace each client’s unique wants, needs and vision, the one thing all of our projects have in common is that they offer the look and feel of ultimate luxury, while remaining practical, livable and timeless.
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Whether one is a native or was drawn to Arizona, everyone agrees that the state’s unique beauty, energy and allure is magnetic. “I studied and practiced interior design in Colorado before moving to Arizona, where I opened Janet Brooks Design in Scottsdale in 1989,” says Janet Brooks, ASID. Known for world-class designs, excellent execution and a full slate of services, Brooks and her team have amassed an impressive portfolio of award-winning custom home and resort property projects over the last 35 years. “When I first moved here in the 80s, Arizona was deeply immersed in Territorial and Southwestern design roots; then came the Tuscan trend, which I always felt was just too heavy. While I enjoy executing many timeless styles, design in Arizona has caught fire over the last few years, and we are deeply immersed in a global design awakening that stimulates new and exciting possibilities.” Top Focused on seamless indooroutdoor living, this home features a stacked stone architectural wall which passes through the glass to become an exterior wing wall where a handsome fireplace finished in plaster with horizontal accents of blackened steel invites people to gather in comfort and style. Right This luxurious Silverleaf condominium’s lush neutral tones highlighted by accents of copper, camel and bronze blend seamlessly with the stunning views of the nearby McDowell Mountains. Far right A playful black and natural terracotta tile floor sets the stage for relaxation in the breakfast room of this modern Mediterranean home in Paradise Valley. Photography Top by Robert Reck; Right by Roehner & Ryan; Far right by Paul Moore
• What are your clients’ top design priorities right now? Having experienced such rapid growth over the past 50 years, Phoenix and the surrounding communities have a large inventory of beautifully designed and built homes that are out of date. Because I understand and appreciate these older homes, I don’t feel it’s necessary to gut them. Instead, I find it rewarding to give clients the beauty and updated function they are looking for, while honoring the original architecture.