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3 Signs Your Kitchen Looks Cheap

You can spend $50,000 on a kitchen and still walk in feeling like something isn't right. The “expensive” look is rarely about the price tag. It’s about whether the d

3 Kitchen Decisions to Make Before You Call a Contractor

I break down the three decisions that determine whether your first conversation with a kitchen contractor stays clear or spirals into confusion and change orders. I expla

Are You Designing A Kitchen Or Just Surviving One

Episode 88 If you're already picking out tile and pricing countertops, some part of you has already decided you're designing this kitchen yourself, and hiring

5 Kitchen Budget Mistakes (And the One You Actually Control)

In this episode we break down the five process mistakes that quietly push kitchen remodel costs higher after you think your budget is set. We share the questions we ask b

6 Signs It's Time to Remodel Your Kitchen (And Why You're Avoiding It)

Discover six quiet signs your kitchen is ready for a remodel and why “not yet” keeps winning even when you’re frustrated every day. We get honest about the real blocker,

Do You Have These Dated Things in Your Home?

Ep85: Trends change whether we like it or not. And while your home doesn’t need to be trendy, it also shouldn’t feel stuck in a time warp. The truth is, some design choic

Wallpaper Without Regrets: What to Avoid Before You Hang It

Ep84: Wallpaper is everywhere these days, and maybe you’re thinking about trying it in your home. But before you do, there are some things to consider and some must-know

Simple Secrets to Make Dark Rooms Feel Lighter and Brighter

Ep83: If your home is on the darker side and you’re ready to lighten things up without gutting your space or painting everything bright white then this episode is for you

How Do You Design Your Home When You Like Everything?

Ep82: Are you feeling overwhelmed with your home’s design because you like a little bit of everything? Welcome to the club! It’s so easy (and common) to like things in di

Every Room Needs This One Thing

Ep81: Something about your room just feels… off. You’ve tried adding décor, swapping pillows, maybe even moving the furniture around—but it still doesn’t feel right. Ther

Mixing Furniture Made Easy: Simple Rules That Actually Work

Ep80: When it comes to furnishing your home, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and wonder if everything has to match or if you should mix things up.  AND if you should mix thi

Sectional vs Sofa: Which One is the Best

Ep79: Welcome to Part 2 of my 3-part furniture series. Today, we’re diving into the ultimate living room debate: Sectional vs. Sofa. If you’ve ever wondered which one is

Are You Guilty of these 3 Furniture Buying Mistakes?

Ep78: Have you ever walked into a furniture store or spent hours scrolling online, only to feel completely overwhelmed? Maybe you found something you loved, but then the

Beyond Basic: How to Add Character to Your Builder-Grade Home

Ep77: Ever walk into a brand-new home and think, “Wow... this is great, but it feels kind of...well... blah and generic?” If yes, you're not alone. Builder-grade hom

Why is Choosing Paint Colors So Hard?

Ep76: Have you ever stared at a wall of paint swatches, feeling completely overwhelmed? Or have you ever painted a room, stepped back, and thought, “Wait… why does this l

The BEST Home Accessories to Give Your Home Instant Style

Ep75: Accessories are the finishing touch that brings a home to life, adding warmth, personality, and major style. But with so many options out there, it’s easy to get ov

Do This When You Move Into a New Home

Ep74: Moving into a new home is exciting but can also feel overwhelming. There’s so much to unpack—literally and figuratively—and the urge to make it feel “done” as quick

Why Decorating for Small Spaces Feels Hard

You might be surprised to hear that furnishing and decorating a smaller space can actually be harder than furnishing and decorating a larger space. Sounds backwards, righ

Do This ONE Thing to Make Your Home Look Put-Together

One of the biggest complaints that I hear as an interior designer from potential clients and students is that their home doesn’t look or feel put-together. And when our h

Kitchen Remodel Do's and Don'ts

What are the Do’s and Don’ts when planning a kitchen remodel? Well, if you’re planning on updating your kitchen this year it’s important to know what things to do and wha