Design Your Home

EP68-It’s a new year and with it comes a fresh start. And if you’re here listening to this podcast episode then I think it’s safe to say that you want to get off the sidelines and finally start making some progress on your home.  But, you also might not know what to do or where to start.  And that’s exactly what this episode is here to help you do.

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Ep67: Our homes can either give us energy, or drain our energy. They can either lower our stress levels, or raise them.  When we live in a space that feels like a hodge-podge catch-all of furniture and things we’ve inherited over the years, it can really wear on us and affect how we feel. So, if you’re wondering why you feel uninspired, scattered, or unsettled, it could have something to do with your home. But luckily I’m sharing 4...

This is Part 2 of my two part series about the ten most common kitchen design and planning mistakes that homeowners make when planning a kitchen remodel. So if you missed Part 1, be sure to listen to that episode. And if you’ve already listened to Part 1, then you’re ready to hear these last costly mistakes that can really mess up your kitchen. Are you ready to dive into Part 2? Let’s get started.

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What are some of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when planning a kitchen remodel? Well, in this two-part kitchen series you’re going to hear about ten of them so you can avoid making these costly mistakes that can ruin your end results.  Are you ready to dive into Part 1?  Let’s get started.

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Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about decorating for the holidays? If you're anything like me, you're probably excited to give your home that magical holiday makeover. Well, you're in luck because in this episode I'm sharing the hottest holiday decorating trends for 2024 and the link to not one, but two holiday decorating shopping guides to help you deck the halls.  So, grab a cup of coc...

Ep63: When the weather gets cooler outside, what can you do to get that warm and cozy feeling inside your home?  Warm and cozy spaces are like comfort food for our homes.  They’re like the mac and cheese of interior design. So in this episode, you’ll hear 3 ways to easily, and affordably, make your living room feel more cozy and inviting.

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Ep62: If you’re thinking about updating your kitchen either with a full remodel or a kitchen refresh then this is an episode you’ll want to listen to and save.  Because I’m sharing the top five kitchen trends that you’ll want to include in your kitchen that you’ll be seeing a lot of in 2025.  Planning the perfect kitchen can feel really stressful because it’s a big investment, but this episode will help you get started. 

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Ep61: What can you do if you don’t like your home or parts of your home? Maybe you walk in the door and get frustrated just looking at that flooring you hate, the countertops that drive you crazy, or the furniture your kids and pets destroyed.  What can you do if your budget is small but your design wish list is big?

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Ep60: Does choosing paint colors for your home or property feel hard? There are so many colors to choose from so it feels like a big decision.  And it is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to feel so hard and heavy.  In this episode, we’ll talk about some do’s and don’ts of picking paint colors as well as the most common paint mistakes I see as an interior designer.  And why you should pick your paint colors last when updating you...

Ep59: Are you intimidated by interior design?  Maybe you don’t think you have the eye for it?  Or that you don’t know how to put things together and make a room look halfway decent.  Maybe it feels like something that’s only for fancy houses, the super-rich, or for magazines like Architectural Digest.  Maybe you’re even intimidated by me as an interior designer. But, if you don’t get comfortable with the interior design of your hom...

Ep58: Deciding whether or not to update your home’s kitchen is a BIG decision.  A kitchen remodel is one of the bigger investments that you can make in your home and there are SO many details to think about and decisions to make which makes it feel pretty overwhelming.   So if you’re thinking about updating your kitchen make sure to listen to this episode to help you start off on the right foot.

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Ep57: Interior design isn’t known as the most eco-friendly industry.  But, there are many things that you can do and decisions that you can make to minimize your impact on the earth.  So in honor of Earth Day, let’s dive in and talk about sustainable, eco-friendly design to help your home be more kind to the Earth.

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Ep56: Are fake plants tacky? If you ask a room full of interior designers you’d have two very different answers to this question.  Some would say that using them is a major faux pax and they’re a hard pass. While others think they’re great and use them all the time.  So which is it? And if you choose to use fake plants how can you make them look real?  Are fake plants great or are they gross?  Keep listening to find out.

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Ep55: If you've been thinking about adding an accent wall, then this episode is just the thing to help.  Maybe you've had questions like...

Are accent walls in, or are they out? 
Will they make your home stand out, or make it look dated? 
Are some accent walls better than others?

So if you’ve been considering an accent wall in your home or investment property then you don’t want to miss this de...

Ep. 54: When it comes to buying furniture for your home or investment property you want to avoid making mistakes because ONE: furniture is a bigger investment and costs more and TWO: It’s not easy to change because a lot of furniture is larger in size which makes it more challenging to get rid of to replace.  So in this episode, I’m sharing common furniture-buying mistakes so you can avoid them and feel confident making the right d...

Ep.53: When it comes to mid-term rentals, the interior design of your property matters.  In fact, the design of your property has the power to attract your ideal guests or turn them away.  If you're an investor and own an MTR you’ll want to stay tuned because this episode is all about MTR design.

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Ep52: Are you making design decisions for your home that make it look cheap?  Today I’m sharing the 10 top design decisions to avoid that cheapen the look of your home.  Discover what not to do if you want to create a high-end look in your home or investment property.

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Ep51: Do the rooms in your home talk to each other?  And if you’re wondering what I mean by that. Well, it means that the rooms in your home feel connected and that there is a flow between them.   That your whole home feels cohesive and put-together.  So if you’re wondering how to create a cohesive, well-designed home where the rooms “talk to each other” then I invite you to stick around and listen to this whole episode.  Let’s get...

Ep50: Hands down one of the easiest ways to update the look of your living room is with throw pillows.  Good throw pillows can make your room look more expensive and high-end.  But bad throw pillows can cheapen the look of your room and the whole room design.  In this episode I’ll share how to choose throw pillows, what sizes to buy, and my favorite pillow insert from Amazon for a high-end look. So, let’s dive in and discover how y...