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Fratantoni Design is a nationally recognized leader in luxury residential home plans, with 40+ years of experience we are renowned for crafting sophisticated homes for distinguished clients, including iconic celebrity homes. With a legacy of excellence, our team brings vision and innovation to every project, designing custom residences across Scottsdale, Phoenix, and major areas nationwide, from California , New Jersey, and New York to Texas and Hawaii.

Our approach prioritizes a seamless, white-glove experience, guiding clients from the first consultation through project completion. Whether creating refined estates or exclusive celebrity homes, we ensure each design embodies the elegance and luxury our clients expect. Discover our portfolio to see how Fratantoni Design merges timeless style with architectural innovation, transforming visions into extraordinary residences.

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Hillside Architecture: Building Luxury Homes on Challenging Terrain

By Sam Fratantoni • September 16, 2025

Some of the most breathtaking homes in the world are not built on flat land but rather on hillsides and cliffsides where nature creates both beauty and challenge. Hillside architecture is a unique art form that requires precision, creativity, and a mastery of engineering. At Fratantoni Design , we specialize in transforming difficult terrains into extraordinary estates, turning steep slopes into opportunities for innovation and luxury. For affluent homeowners, a hillside property offers panoramic views, privacy, and prestige. However, building on a slope demands careful planning and expert design to overcome challenges such as soil stability, access, and drainage. Our team has spent decades perfecting the craft of hillside architecture, ensuring that every estate is both structurally sound and visually remarkable.

The Allure of Modern Homes: Redefining Luxury Architecture for Today

By Sam Fratantoni • September 8, 2025

Modern architecture has evolved into more than a style, it’s a lifestyle. Clean lines, open floor plans, and seamless indoor-outdoor living have made modern homes a symbol of sophistication and comfort. For affluent homeowners, modern design isn’t about minimalism for its own sake; it’s about creating spaces that are functional, emotionally engaging, and timeless. At Fratantoni Design, we have spent over 40 years designing custom estates that balance innovation with elegance. From sleek desert retreats in Arizona to expansive modern villas nationwide, our modern homes embo dy luxury, precision, and individuality.

The Art of Scale: Crafting Grand Spaces Without Losing Intimacy

By Sam Fratantoni • September 3, 2025

Luxury estates are defined not just by their size, but by their proportion and feeling. A home with soaring ceilings and expansive square footage can inspire awe, but without thoughtful design, grandeur can quickly turn into coldness. The true art of luxury architecture lies in mastering scale: cra fting spaces that are undeniably grand yet still warm, inviting, and livable. At Fratantoni Design, we’ve spent over 40 years designing estates that embody this balance. Whether it’s a Mediterranean villa in Scottsdale or a French château in New Jersey, our architecture ensures that every grand moment is counterbalanced with intimate comfort. In this blog, we’ll explore how the art of scale shapes luxury living in 2025 and beyond.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS &

Josie really listens to learn your specific style and color preferences and designs your entire home to compliment your lifestyle while incorporating special touches that makes it uniquely yours. Josie draws upon her extensive experience and familiarity with and knowledge of numerous quality suppliers/vendors to quickly visualize your description and provides examples of her vision to help gain alignment on preferences and turn them into satisfying decisions. Josie’s design, color, and material choices when combined to create our design look far exceeded our expectations. We absolutely love our new house.

- Steve
The entire Fratantoni Design team was such a pleasure to work with and was able to professionally articulate the answers to all our questions and concerns, which put us at ease. We were able to put our full trust in them due to their years of experience and their ability to design any style home anywhere in the world. Fratantoni Design is truly the only way to go when designing your dream home.

- Greg
We have hire Fratantoni to do our construction and interior design on our new home. We are 6 months into our project and we feel so blessed that their company is in charge. Sam and Josie and their associates are so professional and knowledgeable. We are very excited that we have contracted this company to do our house. We feel that all our needs are being met and our expectations are being exceeded. It is a joy to work with everyone at Fratantoni.

- Tracy
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This is the 5th home that I have built and I have never experienced this level of professionalism or this level of creativity ever! When we started this project I had a certain level of expectation and needless to say my expectations have been greatly exceeded. If you are looking for a first-class organization to work with, then you have found the right spot and will see nothing less than all of your interior design dreams come true.

- Anthony
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Fratantoni Design has the ability to take the vision of your future home, enhance it and then make it a reality. Their attention to detail is cutting edge, and their design is dramatic! We had such a wonderful and smooth process with Fratantoni Design that we have and will continue to highly recommend them!

- Doug

LEADING RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE FIRM NATIONWIDE

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