A studio that listens first — then builds something that feels entirely like you.
C.C. Burling Design is a Phoenix-based interior design studio creating thoughtfully layered homes across Paradise Valley, Arcadia, North Central Phoenix, and Scottsdale. Each project is shaped by the Valley’s timeless architecture and relaxed way of life.
Our work brings together classic design principles, natural materials, curated furnishings, and custom details, resulting in interiors that feel both elevated and deeply livable. It’s a balance we return to on every project, no matter the scope.
At the core of it all is a simple belief: the most beautiful homes are the ones that support everyday life. We design welcoming, personal spaces with intention, warmth, and lasting appeal—homes meant to be lived in, not just admired.
C.C. Burling Design is a collaborative studio led by Alli Kniepman and Jenna Wachs, brought together by a shared appreciation for timeless interiors and thoughtfully designed homes. With complementary perspectives and an easy creative synergy, their partnership brings both depth and a sense of balance to each project. Together, they create spaces that feel refined, welcoming, and deeply livable—rooted in intention, warmth, and a sense of ease.
C.C. Burling Design was established in 2024 and is named for Alli’s children, Cooper and Caroline, as well as Burling Street in Chicago—an early inspiration for her appreciation of timeless architecture and thoughtful design.
Creativity has long been part of Alli’s story. From making handbags, aprons, and greeting cards in her younger years to earning a degree in Interior Design, she has always been drawn to creating things that feel both beautiful and meaningful.
Now rooted in Phoenix with her husband Kyle and their two children, Alli feels especially grateful to design homes within the Arcadia community that helped shape her. Her work centers on creating spaces that feel refined, welcoming, and deeply personal—homes designed to support the way families truly live.
Originally from Canada, Jenna Wachs brings a natural eye for beauty and a love of transformation to every project. With years of experience managing remodels and reimagining interiors, she thrives on the process of turning houses into homes filled with warmth, character, and thoughtful detail.
Now based in Phoenix with her husband David and their two boys, Mason and Chase, Jenna finds inspiration in the rhythm of family life, the desert landscape, and the small details that make everyday spaces feel special.
Her approach to design blends timeless sensibilities with a fresh perspective, helping create homes that feel both elevated and comfortably lived in.
