When should an interior designer join your custom home team, and what can go wrong when design starts too late?

In Episode 2 of The Calvis Wyant Podcast, host Tony Calvis, Jr. of Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes sits down with Blake Sutton, President of Est Est Interior Design, for a practical conversation about turning inspiration into a home that is personal, buildable, budget-aware, and designed to last.

Blake explains why the architect, interior designer, and builder should begin collaborating while plans are still flexible; how fully documented design decisions can improve pricing clarity before construction; and why a Pinterest board is only the beginning. He also shares a clear framework for deciding where premium materials matter most, how to weigh form against function, and how to create interiors that feel timely and timeless rather than tied to a passing trend.

The discussion ranges from material presentations and the thousands of decisions inside a custom home to renovation, technology, and changing homeowner expectations across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, and the surrounding Arizona market.

Topics include:

- When to hire an interior designer for a custom home

- Coordinating the architect, interior designer, and builder early

- Translating inspiration into drawings, specifications, and pricing

- Budgeting for high-impact rooms and premium materials

- Designing around the way a homeowner actually lives

- Timeless design, current trends, and long-term value

- Luxury renovations, smart-home planning, and the future of Valley homes

- Blake's path into leadership at Est Est and his work with Teach One to Lead One

The Calvis Wyant Podcast is hosted by Tony Calvis, Jr.

Guest: Blake Sutton, Est Est