DeCesare Design Group (aka DDG):
Established in 2008, Caroline Tyler DeCesare fearlessly leads her team of design experts in the art of creating the perfect spaces for her clients. Specializing in luxury residential interiors for over 25 years, Caroline has gained invaluable experience in many different styles and locales. DDG is well known for organization, meticulous attention to detail and a turnkey experience (bring your toothbrush, DDG will handle everything else). The greatest compliment is the repeat clients who have become family over the years- now designing for 2nd and 3rd generations. While each member focuses on different roles, the team at DDG is unified in purpose to deliver a home where your family can live and love in fully functional comfort and style.
This property was originally home to the, once-famous, Barn Boutique. An old barn sat on this spot and housed an annual gathering of artisans and craftswomen (and really great cinnamon rolls). A local holiday annual tradition. Subsequently sold to a Lutheran congregation, the existing building was renovated and added on to as a house of worship in the 2010’s. Fast forward to 2021 when DeCesare Companies purchased the property and it became affectionately known as HQ, and is now the new HQ of both DeCesare Design Group and Allison Tyler Jones Photography.
Caroline Tyler DeCesare
Principal, ASID
Caroline Tyler DeCesare, a fourth-generation Arizona native, founded DeCesare Design Group, Inc. in 2008. Housed in a newly renovated building in Gilbert, DDG, Inc. specializes in both luxury residential and hospitality projects.
Caroline received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the School of Architecture at Arizona State University in 2000 after completing the school’s internationally ranked five-year program of study.
Caroline began her design career as an intern at the esteemed Scottsdale design firm of Wiseman & Gale. She had the opportunity to be mentored by Anne Gale and work as a design assistant and then project designer under Donna Vallone.
In 2001, when Donna Vallone founded Vallone Design, Caroline followed as a lead designer and was instrumental in launching the new firm. As project designer of both residential and commercial projects Caroline gained invaluable experience in many different styles and locales.
TEAM

Michelle Drake
Project Designer
Joined team 2013

Kathryn Brower
Project Designer
Joined team 2017

Elizabeth Aguilar
Project Designer
Joined team 2021

Liana Sugarman
Project Designer
Joined team 2022

Adalynn Hassell
Design Assistant
Joined team 2021

Abby Meyer
Design Assistant
Joined team 2022

Liz Clark
Design Assistant
Joined team 2024

Brooklyn Tucker
Design Assistant
Joined team 2023

Frank Icedo
Architectual Draftsman
Joined team 2012

Ann Smith
Accounting
Joined team 2012

Jenny Young
Office Mom
Joined team 2014

Emily Cluff
Librarian
Joined team 2022

Juliet Chapman
Accounting
Joined team 2021

Lisa Jesse
Accounting
Joined team 2021

Joanie Whitfield
Purchasing
Joined team 2023

Simon Lukert
Purchasing
Joined team 2016

Liz Linford
Warehouse Assistant
Joined team 2016

Carlos Cervantes
Warehouse Crew
Joined team 2023

Ross DeCesare
Social Secretary
Joined team 2019

Auburn Jones
Executive Assistant
Joined team 2021