Business Details
Award-Winning Interior Design Services in Mesa, AZ
Thoma-Holec Design is an award-winning, internationally recognized interior design firm dedicated to creating comfortable, functional, and innovative residential and recreational environments. Founded with a mission to design purposeful spaces for seniors, our expertise has expanded to serve all stages of life while maintaining our core values of integrity, creativity, and passion. Our team of highly skilled professionals combines regional research, evidence-based design, and supply chain management to deliver projects that align with client visions, budgets, and timelines. We prioritize transparency, innovation, and respect in every partnership, ensuring environments that enhance wellbeing and set market standards. With decades of combined experience, our services span new construction, repositioning, procurement, and wellness-focused design, supported by long-standing vendor relationships and an open-book policy.Our commitment to quality control and client-centric approaches has earned national recognition, including numerous industry awards. We specialize in senior living communities but extend our expertise to multifamily, medical, and commercial spaces, ensuring every project reflects local culture and promotes resident satisfaction. Our turnkey solutionsfrom programming to installationguarantee seamless execution, while our evidence-based methodologies anticipate trends and improve long-term outcomes. By integrating sustainability, biophilic elements, and advanced technology, we create spaces that foster health, happiness, and community engagement. Thoma-Holec Design remains steadfast in its dedication to elevating environments and empowering clients to achieve lasting success.
Services
New Construction
Repositioning & Remodeling
Procurement
Regional Research
Evidence-Based Design
Design for Wellness
Supply Chain Management
Marketing Office Design
Interior Programming
Digital Renderings
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in senior living and residential interior design.
- Our evidence-based design approach ensures spaces align with resident needs and trends.
- We maintain long-standing vendor relationships for cost-effective procurement solutions.
- Our team holds multiple industry certifications, including NCIDQ and LEED.
- We prioritize transparency with an open-book policy and precise budget management.
Services
New Construction
Thoma-Holec Design collaborates with clients to create tailored interior environments for new developments. Our process emphasizes communication, budget adherence, and integrating client vision with functional design. We manage every phase from programming to installation, ensuring spaces meet operational goals while exceeding aesthetic expectations through detailed planning and industry expertise.
Repositioning & Remodeling
We transform existing properties through strategic redesigns that enhance market appeal and resident satisfaction. By analyzing trends and client needs, we implement updates that modernize aesthetics, improve functionality, and align with current market demands while respecting budget constraints and timelines.
Procurement
Our in-house procurement team manages furniture, fixtures, and equipment selection, purchasing, and delivery. Leveraging vendor relationships, we secure quality products at competitive prices while maintaining design integrity through precise budget tracking and inventory control.
Evidence-Based Design
We utilize research and resident feedback to inform design decisions, ensuring spaces promote wellness and operational efficiency. This approach reduces risks, anticipates trends, and creates environments that support long-term success for clients and end-users.
Design for Wellness
Our wellness-focused designs integrate biophilic elements, sustainable materials, and advanced lighting technology to create environments that reduce stress, enhance mood, and improve overall health outcomes for residents and staff.
People
LuAnn Thoma-Holec
Principal/Owner
LuAnn Thoma-Holec, FASID, NCIDQ, CID, founded the firm with a vision to create purposeful environments. With decades of experience, she leads projects that combine creativity, integrity, and market insight to deliver award-winning senior living and residential spaces.
Laura Pask
Director of Operations
Laura Pask, NCIDQ, ASID, oversees daily operations, ensuring seamless project execution. Her expertise in managing complex timelines and client relationships contributes to the firms reputation for reliability and excellence in interior design.
Elizabeth Faestel
Senior Interior Designer
Elizabeth Faestel, NCIDQ, LEED GA, WELL AP, specializes in sustainable and wellness-focused design. Her technical expertise and creative vision ensure projects meet both environmental standards and resident wellbeing goals.
Carol Moses
Director of Finance
Carol Moses manages financial operations, maintaining the firms commitment to transparent budgeting and cost-effective solutions. Her strategic oversight ensures projects remain financially viable without compromising design quality.
Qingmeng Yao-Lamb
Senior Designer
Qingmeng Yao-Lamb, Allied ASID, contributes creative concepts and detailed design solutions. Her ability to translate client visions into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces enhances the firms ability to deliver personalized, market-driven projects.
Questions
What services does Thoma-Holec Design offer?
We specialize in new construction, repositioning, procurement, regional research, and wellness-focused interior design for residential, senior living, and commercial spaces.
Do you work on projects outside the U.S.?
While based in Mesa, AZ, we have completed projects nationally and internationally, adapting designs to local cultures and demographics.
How do you ensure projects stay on budget?
Our open-book policy, vendor partnerships, and precise budget management tools guarantee cost transparency and control throughout the project lifecycle.
What makes your senior living designs unique?
We combine evidence-based design, biophilic elements, and resident feedback to create spaces that enhance wellbeing and operational success for senior communities.
Can you handle both small and large-scale projects?
Yes, we tailor our services to projects of all sizes, from single-room renovations to full-scale developments, maintaining the same attention to detail.
