In the Press•October 14, 2025•4 Minutes

2025 ICONIC Design Award Winners: JAQUE named as Arizona’s Top Talent in Interior Design

Over 350 submissions. Four elite categories. One unforgettable evening celebrating the best in luxury design at the 3rd Annual ICONIC Design Awards, presented by Monogram Luxury Appliances.

JAQUE Wins Excellence in Interior Design Great Room or Living Room In Home More Than 8,500 SQ. FT.

Silver Prestigious Recognition

The Curated Escape is a sweeping great room designed to evoke emotional impact and architectural harmony. As the heart of a hillside home, it dissolves the line between structure and scenery, supporting the rhythm of daily life. Soaring wood-clad ceilings extend seamlessly to the outdoors, while sculptural soffits add movement and a living, breathing quality that shifts with the light. A custom bar with built-in refrigeration, mitered countertops, and bespoke lighting offers sophisticated gathering without pretense. A dedicated piano alcove with integrated soundboard detailing enhances acoustics. Opposite, a monolithic stone fireplace anchors the room, recessed into the wall for seamless integration of structure and sculpture. Furnishings frame the view, layered lighting and textures balancing intimacy and grandeur. The Curated Escape is a space that breathes with intention—a modern sanctuary for gathering, performance, reflection, and connection with the beauty of its surroundings.

JAQUE Named ICONIC Award Winner

Conceived within a 28-year-old residence, this kitchen underwent a radical transformation, peeling back structure to reimagine how modern luxury unfolds. Outdated walls hid massive posts; entire rooflines were lifted to remove columns and unlock flow, creating a bold, open concept with sightlines stretching from curated interiors to the outdoor bar.

At its core, leathered Dedalus Antolini marble slabs cascade across countertops, anchoring the space in movement and texture. The island, wrapped in smoked Japanese-fired wood, contrasts with vertical grain white oak perimeter cabinetry.

This is a kitchen designed to perform, seamlessly integrating a Wolf stove, Ventahood ventilation, Miele coffee system, and Monogram refrigeration. The adjoining bar extends the kitchen’s sleek rhythm, while a hidden butler’s pantry maintains the illusion of effortless minimalism.

A 441-bottle wine cellar turns function into seduction. Framed like art, it becomes integral to the design. This kitchen is made to host, linger, and stun.

JAQUE receives Gold Prestigious Recognition

Designed as an expression of the client’s personality—glamorous, bold, and timeless—this one-of-a-kind indoor-outdoor bar is a sculptural centerpiece. While surrounded by full-height glass that frames the vast desert and mountain landscape, the design team intentionally turned inward, curating an immersive and atmospheric experience. The palette—rich blacks, warm whites, and opulent golds reflect the client’s classic style and love of sparkle.

Seven slabs of granite were sculpted into a geometric form, engineered to support their own weight while housing delicate, edge-lit panels. The lighting required close collaboration between steel fabricators and lighting consultants.

Every component—from the steel framework to the final granite installation—was executed with surgical precision.

The result is a bespoke environment rich in materiality and artistry. Black porcelain floors in a chevron pattern ground the space. At the same time, hand-painted ceilings, artisan tilework, custom millwork and a celestial chandelier of hand-blown glass stars echo the bar’s dynamic geometry.

About JAQUE

JAQUE is a premier luxury interior design and design-build firm known for its bold, intelligent spaces that challenge convention and redefine elegance. Led by award-winning designer Jaque Bethke, the firm specializes in bespoke residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail environments that reflect the unique spirit of every client.