Sorority House updating and Interior Design with Liz Toombs

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Ever wondered about the design and aesthetics behind the sorority houses on college campuses? We take you behind the scenes in this insightful conversation with Liz Toombs, a Kentucky-based interior designer who has carved a niche for herself, specializing in Sorority house remodels. Liz takes us on her journey, starting from how she fell into the world of college housing design, to building her brand around creating comfortable student spaces. We explore the unique culture of college campuses, sorority branding, and how she balances these elements to create a timeless and clean aesthetic.

The second part of our discussion shifts to the challenges and complexities that come with remodeling historic buildings on college campuses. Liz underlines the importance of staying current with codes and standards, and putting together a robust team for each project. We also delve into how she navigates out-of-state opportunities and how COVID-19 has impacted her work. Liz shares her insight on managing on-site visits, the nuances of dealing with historic buildings, and how she tackles the unique challenges thrown her way.

Finally, we dig into the importance of networking and building relationships for success in this niche. We discuss various financial options for these projects, and how to handle budgetary constraints and construction timelines. Liz offers valuable insight into the opportunity of creating Instagram-worthy spaces for Greek housing life, stressing the need for a robust online presence. Join us for this illuminating conversation with Liz Toombs, and get a glimpse into the fascinating world of sorority housing design.

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https://pdr-interiors.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/pdrinteriors/?hl=en
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Highlight Timestamps

(00:11 - 00:52) Renovating Sorority Houses for Women (41 Seconds)

(03:50 - 04:30) College Campus Organization's Unique Brand (39 Seconds)

(10:30 - 12:26) Barriers and Solutions in Sorority Renovations (116 Seconds)

(16:36 - 18:30) Organizing Construction Projects Across States (114 Seconds)

(21:37 - 23:20) Price Increases' Impact on Construction Projects (103 Seconds)

(27:59 - 28:39) Recruitment Week Table Discussion (40 Seconds)

(31:00 - 32:02) Commercial Versus Residential Project Financing (62 Seconds)

(40:56 - 42:10) Creating Home-Like Multifamily Spaces (74 Seconds)

Chapter Timestamps

(00:03) - Designing Sorority Housing

(10:30) - Fundraising and Projects for Sorority Facilities

(14:57) - Challenges and Considerations in Campus Remodeling

(26:06) - Sorority Lead Generation and Networking

(34:15) - Create Instagram-Worthy Spaces for Greek Life

Sorority Housing, Interior Design, College Dorms, Greek Housing, Historic Buildings, Codes and Standards, Project Financing, Fundraising, Networking, QR Codes, Instagram-Worthy Spaces, Recruitment Week, Foreman, Budgetary Constraints, Construction Timelines, Large Projects, Small Projects, Sororities, Fraternity, Rush week