Designing in 5D

What if your backyard wasn’t an afterthought—but a fully designed extension of how you live?

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Matt Kaldenberg of PBS Landscaping and Victoria Buldhaupt of Nature’s Palette to talk about a new, collaborative approach to outdoor living in the Des Moines area.

From pools and pickleball courts to landscaping, lighting, furniture, and future-phase planning, this conversation ...

Luxury isn’t marble countertops or oversized chandeliers — it’s how a space makes you feel.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi breaks down the difference between homes that look good online and spaces that actually feel like a five-star retreat. After more than two decades designing residential, hospitality, and vacation rental spaces, she shares three out-of-the-box design moves you can apply right now — without a full remode...

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Haylee Meador to talk about the part of design that changes everything — the floor plan.

Because any designer can make a space look pretty… but if the layout doesn’t support your daily life, your home will never feel calm, functional, or “right.”

Haylee breaks down what she looks for the moment a floor plan hits her screen — from traffic patterns and entry points to fur...

If you’re heading into 2026 craving a clean slate—but refusing the pressure-based January hustle—you’re not alone. In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman shares how she builds her annual vision board with intention, grounding, and love instead of trends, timelines, or performative goals.

Drawing from her background as an interior designer, Jodi walks you through vision boarding the same way she designs spaces: using mood,...

AI is already in your client’s hands. The real question: are you leading the conversation, or letting it lead your projects?

Recorded live from KBIS, I’m joined by Jenna Gaidusek — designer, educator, and founder of AI for Interior Designers — for a practical, real-world conversation about where AI elevates the client experience, where it falls apart, and how designers stay in the driver’s seat with integrity.

We talk about:

• Why “...

Home is never just a backdrop — it’s the atmosphere that shapes your mood, your energy, your rest, and your relationships.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with interior designer, repurposed artist, and author Sarah Trop, founder of Fun Cycled Design Company. Together, they explore why beauty is not vanity, but language — and how faith, creativity, and intentional design can transform the way we live insid...

If I could sit down with the 2004 version of myself — fresh into business with a whole lot of passion and very little preparation — this is exactly what I’d tell her.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, I’m sharing the real lessons that only 21 years in the design industry can teach you — the ones you don’t learn in design school.

We’re talking about:

• Why interior design is 20% visuals and 80% psychology and communication
• How misco...

In today’s episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi sits down with Russell Van Brocklin—founder and dyslexia researcher—whose work has helped students make jaw-dropping progress in reading and writing in a matter of months.

Jodi opens up about feeling like she may have undiagnosed dyslexia and the “spaghetti brain” experience so many creatives relate to. Russell breaks down what dyslexia can look like in real life (and why it often gets mis...

The spaces we live in aren’t just walls and furniture — they’re containers for our healing, our rituals, and the relationships we hold most dear.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Rachael Grochowski, architect, designer, and founder of RHG Architecture + Design, to explore what it really means to design with intention — not just for beauty, but for energetic alignment, wellness, and truth.

Together, the...

AI isn’t the point. Protecting the integrity of design — and the client experience — is.

In this KBIS 2026 mini preview, Jodi Peterman draws a clear line around how designers can use AI without losing trust, taste, or standards. Kitchens and baths are where tiny mistakes become expensive fast, and miscommunication costs more than money — it costs time, peace, and confidence.

In this short episode, Jodi breaks down the three lanes whe...

Outdoor spaces aren’t built in the spring — they’re imagined now.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi continues the slower, intentional January energy and turns our focus outward — literally. From backyards and patios to vacation rentals and commercial courtyards, outdoor living has become a non-negotiable part of how we live, gather, and reset.

Jodi shares why outdoor spaces are no longer “extra,” but true extensions of the hom...

January tells us to sprint.
 Nature tells us to rest.

Welcome to Designing in 5D: The Design Reset — a solo episode series where Jodi Peterman challenges hustle culture and helps you realign your life, home, and year with intention.

In this first Design Reset of 2026, Jodi shares why she doesn’t start her year in January — and why forcing clarity, goals, and momentum too early may be the very reason most resolutions fail.

Research...

This isn’t a resolutions episode.

In the final episode of 2025, Jodi Peterman reflects on a year that asked for everything — emotionally, spiritually, and professionally. From unexpected personal transitions to business challenges, quiet breakthroughs, and deep internal growth, this conversation is about honoring what the year actually brought… not what it was supposed to be.

Jodi shares what 2025 taught her about resilience, intuiti...

Every week, my inbox fills with questions — from the ultra-practical to the deeply personal.

What tile should I use?
How do I protect my budget?
What do I do when I feel stuck in my renovation… or my life?

In this very special Q&A-style episode, I’m answering your questions with the most honest, grounded, and sometimes surprising reflections I’ve ever shared.

We talk about:

• Why trusting your designer (and yourself) ch...

What if you could write off up to $300,000 — in one year — on a short-term rental or investment property?

This isn’t clickbait. It’s the new permanent 100% bonus depreciation rule, and it’s already reshaping how smart investors buy, furnish, renovate, and plan their tax strategy.

In today’s episode, Jodi Peterman sits down with two powerhouse experts who navigate these decisions every single day:

• Wanda Jackson — Top Realtor with Pre...

What if your holiday gatherings felt less like performance… and more like pure joy?

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with luxury event planner, author, and host of The Art of Celebrating, Akeshi Akinseye, to talk about creating gatherings that are beautiful and deeply meaningful.

They explore how to:

• Ground your holiday hosting in intention before you pick a single napkin
• Design the energy of a space befo...

What’s the difference between living in a beautiful home and truly living well in it? In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi sits down with EED designers Ashtyn and Haylee to unpack what “livable luxury” really means—and why it has less to do with perfection and more to do with presence, grounding, and intention.

They dive into how texture, lighting, scent, and layout shape the way you feel in your home, why copy-and-paste design ...

In today’s episode, Jodi Peterman dives into one of the most powerful shifts you can bring into your home: moving from routine to ritual — and how gratitude becomes the frequency that transforms everything.

If you’ve ever felt like your home looks fine… but doesn’t feel aligned, purposeful, or soul-level supportive, this conversation is for you.

Jodi shares:

• The difference between routine and ritual — and why it changes how your h...

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman explores what she calls “Huggy Design” — the art of creating spaces that hold, heal, and comfort you through every season of life.

Discover how thoughtful lighting, texture, scent, and flow can calm your nervous system and transform your home into a sanctuary of livable luxury. Jodi shares practical tips for layering lighting, choosing cozy color palettes, and setting up micro-zones ...