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10 Reasons Why Design Matters Most | Hour 3

By Home with Dean Sharp

August 17, 2025

Dean unpacks the “Iron Triangle” of construction—Cost, Quality, and Time—and how it impacts every home project. He explores how falling in love with a home often means accepting its imperfections, leading to “house blindness” and stalled remodels—yet another reason why design truly matters most. Dean shares key tips on what not to do during a remodel, the value of hiring a designer, and how it can help maximize your budget and avoid common pitfalls. Plus, he introduces the concept of “Post-Traumatic Design Disorder”—when past design mistakes haunt a home—and how a good designer can help heal and free your space. Because in the end, good design reigns.

This story originally appeared in Home with Dean Sharp

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