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February 20, 2020 16 mins

Wait. You do use Pinterest to strategize your remodel plans, right?

Here's the thing: Pinterest can be your best friend, or your most stressful frenemy when you are planning a remodel. It all depends on how you use it. Here are some quick and easy tips for how (and when) to use Pinterest to plan your mid-century home update the right way!


In today's episode you'll hear ...

  • Pinterest is more than a fun way to kill time on your phone ... it is serious business for professional designers. Learn from the pros and use Pinterest to mastermind your remodel [3:29]
  • Use the smart feed to your advantage and teach Pinterest to go find you great inspiration around the internet by following accounts that pin things you want to see more of [5:33]
  • Don't forget to ORGANIZE your boards. Putting anything you like into a rando board called "house ideas" is a recipe to never remember that good idea again! [7:16]
  • Don't get ahead of yourself. It's fine to de-stress by pinning kitchen backsplash tile while you wait in line but keep your eye on the ball and START the remodel process by looking at the big picture - your "why" - Pinterest will remember your good detail ideas for you until its time to really get into the nitty gritty! [10:38]

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Find links and complete show notes at midmod-midwest.com/207!


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