The Aeroview Lifestyle

What I’ve Learned Designing for the Aviation Lifestyle

After several months away from the microphone, Ariel is back and this time, with nine months of real-world aviation design experience to unpack. In this episode of The A

Vision Before Floorplans

What’s the biggest mistake pilots make when building their dream hangar home? Starting with the floorplan. In this powerful kickoff to 2026, Ariel shares why vision—not b

The Ultimate Pre-Flight Checklist (For Building Your Dream Hangar Home)

Episode 16 – The Ultimate Pre-Flight Checklist (For Building Your Dream Hangar Home) Planning to build a hangar home? Don’t break ground without listening to this episode

Lessons from the Field: What 2025 Taught Me as a Designer

Episode 15 – Lessons from the Field: What 2025 Taught Me as a Designer In this deeply personal solo episode, Ariel reflects on the real growth moments of 2025—the kind th

Client Spotlight — The Stories Behind the Spaces

Theme: Healing Through Design Sometimes, a project is more than a project. It’s a second chance. In this powerful episode of The Aeroview Lifestyle, Ariel shares the de

Building More Than Homes — A Season of Gratitude & Growth

After a quiet summer packed with lessons, transformations, and purpose-driven pivots, The Aeroview Lifestyle returns—refreshed and realigned. In this deeply personal epi

Summer Maintenance & Materials — What to Know When You Design to Last

Episode 12: Summer Maintenance & Materials — What to Know When You Design to Last Series Theme: Summer in the Sky – June Week 4 Luxury isn’t just how a space looks—it’s

Flying Home for Summer — Tips for Vacation-Style Interiors

Episode 11: Flying Home for Summer — Tips for Vacation-Style Interiors Series Theme: Summer in the Sky – June Week 3 What if your home could feel like a five-star getawa

From Blank Walls to Heartfelt Living

Episode 10: From Blank Walls to Heartfelt Living Series Theme: Summer in the Sky – June Week 2 What happens when a home finally starts to feel like you? In this heartfe

Designing for the Seasons: Creating a Summer-Ready Home

Episode 9: Designing for the Seasons — Creating a Summer-Ready Home Series Theme: Summer in the Sky – June Week 1 Summer isn’t just a season—it’s a design opportunity.

Personalization Pitfalls — What to Avoid When Customizing Your Home

Series Theme: The Power of Personalization – Week 4 Personalization is powerful—but done wrong, it can leave your home feeling overdone, dysfunctional, or completely dis

How to Infuse Your Story and Lifestyle Into Every Room

Series Theme: The Power of Personalization – Week 3 Your home should be more than beautiful—it should tell your story. In this actionable and inspiring episode of The A

Her Aviation Sanctuary — Creating Signature Spaces That Reflect Who You Are

What happens when a woman who’s spent her life in the sky finally asks for a place to land—and belong? In this deeply moving episode of The Aeroview Lifestyle, Ariel sha

Why Personalization Is the Ultimate Luxury in Aviation Home Design

What separates a high-end home from a truly unforgettable one? In this premiere episode of The Aeroview Lifestyle, host Ariel Merk—founder of Aeroview Design Co.—dives de

Designing Around the Hangar: Layout, Flow & Function for Aviation Homes

Join Ariel on The Aeroview Lifestyle for an in-depth exploration of one of the most critical (and overlooked) elements in aviation home design: the layout. In this episod

Scandinavian Meets Organic Modern: Designing a Peaceful Hangar Home Retreat

What happens when a private pilot wants a home that doesn’t scream “aviation,” but still fits seamlessly above his T-hangar? You get this—an elevated, Scandinavian-organi

Why Aviation Homes Are the Future of Luxury Living

What if your home could give you more than just a place to live—what if it could give you freedom? In this episode of The Aeroview Lifestyle, Ariel dives into why aviati

Welcome to The Aeroview Lifestyle: Where Design Takes Flight

Welcome to the very first episode of The Aeroview Lifestyle! I'm your host, Ariel—interior designer, aviation enthusiast, and founder of Aeroview Design Co.—and I’m so