Scottsdale, AZ  ·  Southwest Market

Where design
meets investment
strategy.

Investor Designer Operator

Luxury interiors, strategic staging, and value-add flips — led by a principal who understands both the aesthetics and the ROI.

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Katie Hansill — Design by H5
15+
Projects Delivered
$4M+
Renovation Value
100%
Southwest Focus
1
Principal. Full Accountability.
Katie Hansill

Principal & Founder

Katie Hansill —
the full picture

Design by H5 isn't a traditional design firm — it's a vertically integrated practice built by someone who's equally at home reading a pro forma and selecting unlacquered brass hardware. I operate across luxury interior design, strategic home staging, and active property flips in the Phoenix–Scottsdale metro.

My background in both design and real estate investment means I don't just make spaces beautiful — I make decisions that move the needle on sale price, occupancy, and return. Every project I take on, I treat like I own it. Because often, I do.

Investor
Active flip partnerships, private lending, and STR strategy across the Southwest market.
Designer
Luxury interiors and staging that balance beauty with market performance — from concept through final install.
Operator
Hands-on renovation management, contractor coordination, and budget accountability start to finish.
Airbnb Design
Short-term rental interiors designed to photograph beautifully, earn five-star reviews, and command premium nightly rates in competitive markets.

What I Do

Four disciplines.
One operator.

01

Luxury Interior Design

Full-scope residential design for discerning clients in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and beyond. From concept to install — furniture, lighting, materials, art, and custom millwork.

Full-Room Custom FF&E Trade Access
02

Home Staging

Strategic staging that drives faster sales and higher offers. I bring the same design sensibility to occupied and vacant properties — with inventory, logistics, and market timing built in.

Vacant & Occupied Luxury Tier Phoenix Metro
03

Flip & Renovation

I source, design, and manage value-add renovation projects — often as an active partner. From acquisition through final staging, I own the outcome and the aesthetic.

Active Flips Project Mgmt Partner Ready
04

Airbnb & STR Design

Short-term rental interiors designed to photograph beautifully, earn five-star reviews, and command premium nightly rates. Every decision — from durable materials to thoughtful amenities — is made with the guest experience and the owner's return in mind.

STR Strategy Guest Experience Revenue-Driven

Now Listed

Southwind, Troon —
just completed

$975,000
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 2,144 SF
Location
Troon, Scottsdale
Year Built
2000 · Fully Renovated
Features
Pool · Fireplace · Views
Status
Active Listing

The Renovation

Completely gutted.
Entirely reimagined.

Every inch of this Troon townhome was rebuilt from the ground up — designed to complement the breathtaking boulder views and desert landscape surrounding it. No detail was overlooked.

Custom kitchen with waterfall granite throughout
Built-in bar
Master shower with dual shower heads
Renovated fireplace
Renovated second bathroom
New flooring throughout
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Portfolio

Projects that
earn their return

Each project below represents a complete process — from acquisition or client brief through design, renovation, and final presentation. The numbers speak, but the spaces tell the real story.

Featured Project Scottsdale, AZ
Staging Phoenix Metro
Interior Design Virginia Ave

Process

How I
work

Whether it's a staging project or a full flip, every engagement runs through the same disciplined process — because the details are where the value is made or lost.

01
Discovery & Investment Thesis
Understand the property, the buyer, and the ROI target before a single decision is made. Staging and design choices are informed by market data, not just taste.
02
Design Concept & Budget
A complete design direction with material selections, vendor sourcing, and a locked budget. Trade relationships and custom sourcing keep costs competitive.
03
Renovation & Project Management
On-site oversight, contractor accountability, and punch-list rigor. I manage the process so nothing slips through the cracks between design intent and execution.
04
Staging, Photography & Market
Final staging, professional photography coordination, and a market-ready presentation that connects design quality directly to perceived value.
Luxury Interior Design Strategic Staging Value-Add Flips Scottsdale & Phoenix Metro Investor. Designer. Operator. H5 Solutions LLC KVH Properties LLC Southwest Market Luxury Interior Design Strategic Staging Value-Add Flips Scottsdale & Phoenix Metro Investor. Designer. Operator. H5 Solutions LLC KVH Properties LLC Southwest Market

Client Love

What clients
are saying

"Her eye for scale, color, texture, and finishing details made a tremendous difference in how the homes feel and present. She consistently found pieces that elevated the spaces without being overly trendy or impractical."
Katie was instrumental in helping bring my rental properties to life. She selected artwork, accessories, and décor that gave each home its own character while maintaining a polished and cohesive look throughout. What I appreciated most was her ability to listen, collaborate, and translate ideas into finished spaces that exceeded expectations.

Let's Talk

Ready to build
something worth owning.

Investor inquiries, design projects, staging quotes, and partnership conversations all welcome. I respond to every serious inquiry personally.

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