Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine

Summer is the perfect time for a home refresh. If your home feels cluttered, you don’t need a bigger space to fix it. A smarter approach is to declutter and organize your belongings. Here are tips for making the most of the space you have. Declutter Before You Organize Before you buy a bin or shelf, go room by room and divide everything into a keep pile, a donate pile and a toss pile. If something hasn’t been touched in a year, it’s taking up space you could use.

4 Books Our Editors are Reading this Summer “Design transforms, creates and shapes something that needs to be lived with, in the most beautiful way,” writes Achille Salvagni. In this gorgeously illustrated compendium of the Roman architect, artist and designer’s work, curator and historian Glenn Adamson examines Salvagni’s signature pieces (including his famed Spider chandelier) and traces their diverse influences, from ancient Rome to art deco to contemporary art.

Shop My Warehouse is a hidden gem filled with unique home furnishings and accessories. By Linda J. Barkman | Photography by Matthew Keough History: Kaitlyn Wolfe began life in Texas, then lived in London, England, for several years before relocating to Pennsylvania, where she attended college. “My father was an electrical engineer and his job kept relocating us,” she explains.

Interior designer James McIntyre maximizes a small footprint with big theatricality. By Leah LeMoine | Photography by Kevin Kaminski Entering James McIntyre’s penthouse at the historic Olympus condominium complex feels like setting foot in a European speakeasy. The foyer is dark and sultry, with dim lights glinting off the silver-leafed low ceiling. A Regency/Asian-style grass cloth wallcovering is dotted with Old Masters-style portraits.

Preserving the Past, Designing for the Future A mindful makeover honors a Haver Home’s history and a family’s memories. By Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Jason Roehner One of the first things that caught architect Wendell Burnette’s eye when he stepped into the small midcentury dwelling in Uptown Phoenix was a colorful abstract painting displayed on a narrow partition wall between the dining room and kitchen.

English Cottage Garden, Sonoran Desert Style Lush florals, reimagined for the desert. By Lori A. Johnson | Photography by Lori A. Johnson A cottage garden in the desert sounds, at first glance, like a contradiction in terms, especially when Valley backyards are more typically shaped by heat, sun and limited water. Yet for Gilbert resident John Miller and his partner, Kyle, the concept works, thanks to containers and an abundance of lush florals more commonly associated with temperate climates.

A collection of our favorite furnishings that evoke the enduring style of the mid-20th century. CLASSIC REDUX Merging modernism with luxe natural materials, the handmade Vita Chair pays homage to architect Mies van der Rohe with minimalist lines and curvy cantilevers. Available in a  cherry or walnut frame with hand-stitched leather cushions in nine earthy hues. 28″H by 24″W by 34.5″L.

Start planning now to bring the charm and color of these cool-season blooms to your garden. By Lori A. Johnson | Photography by Lori A. Johnson Drakensteyn Tulip Annual Pink and white; spring 16″-18″H by 2″-3″W Well-drained soil Zones 3-8 Full to partial sun Medium water; medium maintenance Attracts: Butterflies, hummingbirds Fringed tulip bulbs should be purchased pre-chilled, if possible, or refrigerated for 8-12 weeks in a paper bag before planting.

By Noelle Johnson | Illustration by Gary Hovland Summer is here, and with it comes the intense heat that brings challenges to gardening in the desert. While we never quite know what each summer will bring, one thing is certain—this season has a way of showing us what’s working in our landscapes and what isn’t. Step outside on a hot afternoon, and you’ll see right away which plants are truly thriving—and which are struggling.

Is buying or selling a home on your to-do list in 2026? Consult this exclusive resource to find the Valley’s highest performing agents, from brokerage-provided lists of top producers to our editorial roundup of the most creative, dependable agents in greater Phoenix. To curate this year’s list of the Valley’s top residential real estate agents, we surveyed readers for their insights on agents who helped them buy or sell a home—or both—over the past 20 years.