Customization Window is Closing: Claire Ownby Chooses Optima

With concrete pours well-underway at 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain™, the countdown is officially on for those hoping to make their new home uniquely their own. The ability to combine residences, reimagine layouts, and make structural modifications is closing soon, marking a rare and fleeting opportunity to design a space as distinctive as the desert landscape that surrounds it. Customization for floors 2–5 has already concluded, and the window for floors 6, 7, and 8 will close this fall.

Renowned Scottsdale designer Claire Ownby, founder and principal of Ownby Design, has chosen to call Optima McDowell Mountain™ home—bringing her celebrated design sensibilities right into the heart of our community. With accolades including Best of Houzz and features in Architectural Digest and LUXE Interiors + Design, Claire is admired for her sophisticated, nature-connected approach to modern luxury. Now, she’s custom designing her personal residence alongside the Optima® team, taking full advantage of this rare and limited-time opportunity.

“I’ve worked with Optima® on past communities as a designer for clients and always loved their vision,” Claire shared. “This time, the timing was right—and the customization options were too good to pass up, allowing us to prioritize what’s important to us in daily life.”

Watch the video with Designer, Claire Ownby HERE.

Working closely with the Optima® architects, Claire crafted a floor plan perfectly tailored to her lifestyle, balancing modern comfort with the serene connection to nature that defines both her work and Optima®’s design philosophy.

“The process has been smooth,” she adds, “and the team has been available and accommodating to requests. The structural framework of the building sets the boundaries, but within that, the creativity is wide open.”

For those inspired by Claire’s journey, the time to act is now. The customization deadline for each remaining level is approaching quickly:

• Floor 6: Purchase by November 7

• Floor 7: Purchase by November 21

• Floor 8: Purchase by December 5

Every day counts when it comes to shaping the home you’ve imagined. Partner with our sales associates and award-winning architects to adjust layouts, modify lighting or plumbing, or expand your space to perfectly match your lifestyle.

With 12 curated design finish packages, each inspired by timeless desert palettes and modern materials, homeowners can choose their favorite designer package, mix and match, or go fully custom. From motorized shades and upgraded cabinetry to smart home systems and tiled terraces, every detail has been selected for sophistication and ease of living.

“It’s about creating a life of comfort and freedom,” Claire notes. “We love the idea of locking up and traveling without worrying about maintenance and still coming home to something beautiful.”

Just like Claire Ownby, you can shape your home from the ground up—bringing your personal vision to life within Optima McDowell Mountain™’s architectural beauty. Schedule your design center appointment now to explore customization options before the final deadlines close.

Call 480.903.0100 or email sales@optimamcdowellmountain.com to begin your design journey today.