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Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make—but what if you’re too busy to spend hours house hunting?

In this episode, I sit down with expert buyer’s advocate Emily Wallace of Wallace Advocates to uncover the secrets of stress-free home buying for time-poor women.

We discuss why single women are leading the charge in real estate, the biggest mistakes buyers make, and how to avoid emotional decisions that could cost you thousands.

Plus, Emily reveals how a buyer’s advocate can save you time, money, and headaches—so you can secure your dream home without the overwhelm.

If you're short on time but serious about buying, this episode is a must-listen!

Find Emily in Instagram @emily_wallace_ba

Website: https://wallaceadvocates.com.au

Hope you find some hidden home gems!

XOX Heather Morris - Architect & Home Efficiency Expert

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Episode 40: Can Decluttering Improve Your Relationship?
Is clutter creating chaos in your relationship? In this episode, Heather delves into how decluttering can reduce stress, improve communication, and turn your home into a sanctuary. From tackling emotional clutter to sharing practical tips for family involvement, you’ll learn how to create a space that fosters calm and connection. Say goodbye to tension and hello to a home you all love!

🎧 Tune in now and start transforming your space and relationships!

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Episode 39: Kitchen Organisation Hacks To Save You Time and Energy

Are you tired of chaotic mornings and stressful meal prep? In this episode of the "Design Her Dream Home" podcast, Heather Morris shares her top kitchen organisation hacks designed to streamline your daily routine and save you valuable time and energy. Discover how to transform your kitchen into a clutter-free, efficient space that supports your family's needs and enhances your cooking experience.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to create a functional breakfast station for quick and easy morning meals.
• Discover the benefits of decluttering and smart storage solutions, including clear containers and tiered organizers.
• Get tips on setting up dedicated zones for meal prep, food storage, and more.
• Explore innovative storage ideas like pull-out shelves and magnetic strips to maximize your kitchen space.

Whether you're a busy professional or a parent juggling multiple tasks, these practical tips will help you maintain an organised kitchen that reduces stress and promotes a healthier lifestyle.

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In this episode I guide you through a step-by-step process to define and create your dream home without the need for major renovations.

I emphasise the importance of understanding your core values and how they should shape your ideal space.

I'll help you visualise your dream home, assess your current space, and set realistic goals for improvement.

By focusing on functionality, working with what you have, and making small, manageable changes, you can gradually transform your home into a space that reflects your personality, supports your lifestyle, and brings you joy every day.

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In this episode, I'm breaking down the myth that your dream home requires major renovations or looks like something out of a magazine.

Creating a beautiful, functional space is within your reach using what you already own. It’s not about expensive upgrades or unattainable perfection—it’s about designing a home that serves you and your family.

Join us me as I explore how to rethink your space and create a dream home that’s truly yours, without the need for costly or complicated renovations.

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Living with Less: The Surprising Way It Could Change Your Life

Is it really possible to live with less? Absolutely—and the results might just surprise you.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of embracing a simpler lifestyle and how it led me to create not just my dream home, but also my dream life.

Join me as I reveal how downsizing and decluttering transformed my space and my mindset, helping me find true fulfilment in the process.

I'll share insights and tips to inspire you to simplify your life and discover the peace, joy, and satisfaction that come from living with less.

Welcome to the Design Her Dream Home podcast. I’m Heather Morris, an architect with 25 years of experience, and I’m passionate about helping you create your own dream home. In today’s economic climate, you might think achieving that dream is out of reach. But I’m here to show you that happiness and fulfilment aren’t tied to a big McMansion. Instead, you can find peace and solace in the things you already own.

Let’s explore how living with less can open the door to more—more joy, more clarity, and more of the life you’ve always wanted.

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In this episode of FLIP TALK, we discuss our latest house flip project as we approach the final stages of renovation.

We've had our fair share of challenges and triumphs, and we're excited to share the journey with you.

In this project, we focused on smart renovations that would add the most value without breaking the bank. This included modernising the kitchen and bathrooms, enhancing curb appeal, and addressing any structural issues. By carefully planning our budget and sticking to it, we've been able to transform the property into a desirable home that stands out in the market.

As we near the end of the renovation, we're seeing the fruits of our labour.

This episode is packed with insights and tips on how you can apply these strategies to your own house flipping projects.

Tune in to hear more about the specifics of our renovation choices, the challenges we overcame, and our final steps.

Whether you're a seasoned flipper or just getting started, this episode offers valuable advice to help you achieve a successful and lucrative house flip.

In this episode we dive into our latest house flip project, where we experienced unexpected setbacks and challenges. When you are doing a house FLIP, things don't always go to plan, even with the best preparation. There are a lot of moving parts that need to align to make things happen.

We encountered delays due to trade supply issues, highlighting the reality that some factors are simply beyond our control.

Despite meticulous planning, unexpected delays in receiving trade supplies impacted our project timeline. We discuss how navigating these challenges required flexibility and creative problem-solving, emphasising the importance of contingency plans when dealing with external factors that can disrupt even the most well-laid plans.

Join us as we share our strategies for managing supply chain disruptions and maintaining momentum in the face of unforeseen obstacles.

Welcome back to the podcast with Trish and Heather and today we'll be discussing our first FLIP together. This is the house FLIP that we're doing together for the first time.

We've done our individual flips, but this is a house that we purchased together that we've called Her Lady Shirley and we're very excited because we're off and running.

We discuss the great reveal - our timber floorboards, what we demolished and what we didn't (and why) and progress on the kitchen planning and bathroom fitout and much more.

Get ready to hear about our Week 3 journey, the decisions made, and the whole planning process. Don't miss out on the behind-the-scenes action of our collaborative venture! Tune in now!

Welcome back to the podcast with Trish and Heather and today we'll be discussing our first FLIP together. This is the house FLIP that we're doing together for the first time.

We've done our individual flips, but this is a house that we purchased together that we've called Her Lady Shirley and we're very excited because we're off and running.

We're off to a flying start. We've done a lot of demolition and we've got a bare bone structure, but what we needed to do was do a lot of planning.

In this episode, Trish leads the charge on interior design, focusing on the heart of the home – the kitchen and bathroom.

Get ready to hear about our Week 2 journey, the decisions made, and the whole planning process. Don't miss out on the behind-the-scenes action of our collaborative venture! Tune in now!

Welcome to podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing Our First FLIP Together - Week 1.

We have been working hard on and off site this week to get our first FLIP together off to a flying start.

We cover what you can and can't do yourself, what you need to consider and planning so that the trades all go in the correct order.

We have started a new instagram account @firstflipformula to capture the day-by-day progress of our 99 day FLIP.

We are two hardworking mums, who are diving headfirst into the real-life world of house flipping—no TV glamour, just raw, unfiltered action! This is our side hustle, so if we can do it, so can you!

Welcome to podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing Property Cycles and Why This is a Good Time to Buy Property.

Thinking about snagging that investment property or flipping a house? This episode breaks down property cycles and why jumping in now could be your best bet.

We'll dig into how property markets work and why this moment might be your green light for scoring amazing deals. Our experts will unpack the signs signaling the best time to buy, explain what drives these market ups and downs, and give you savvy tips for making smart decisions in today's property landscape.

Whether you're a pro or new to the game, this episode is your roadmap. Learn how to spot opportunities, understand what's driving the market, and get the edge you need for successful property investing.

Don't miss this chance to gain insider knowledge and practical strategies for making your mark in the real estate world. Tune in and find out why right now could be your perfect shot at diving into property investment or flipping for profit.

Welcome to podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing Our First FLIP. This is a real property flip which will be done and documented in real time. 

We will be using each step in our First Flip Formula to do the flip. The course is a combination of our 25 years of professional experience as designers and our personal journeys in property investment, renovation and flipping. 

Our Why

• Doing a renovation project together with our families

• Show that busy working mums can do a flip as a side hustle

• Showcase our expertise

• Make a profit!!!

Key Points for Success

• Cosmetic renovations only

• No big changes to the structure of the house

• Renovations are not too complicated (kitchen and bathroom only)

• Renovations are targeted for our potential buyers.

• Aiming to keep renovation costs to a minimum

Risks 

• What’s inside the walls (bathroom and kitchen)

• What’s under the carpet and vinyl

• Unexpected costs and delays in the renovation process (Christmas/ New Year)

• Surprise costs

If you are not sure how to start a renovation or FLIP, we encourage you to invest in your education first.

Welcome to the Podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing What’s Inside our First Flip Formula Course. This is our brand new signature course which is perfect for beginners wanting to do their first house flip.

The course is a combination of our 25 years of professional experience as designers and our personal journeys in property investment, renovation and flipping. Let’s jump right into the details of what we cover.

MODULE 1 - Introduction to House Flipping

• What is House Flipping?

• What are the benefits & risks?

• Your Roadmap Underpinning Financial Freedom (RUFF)

MODULE 2 - Finding the Right Property to Flip

• Getting familiar with your target area and researching the market

• How to find the perfect property

• Your Property Analysis Workbook (PAW)

MODULE 3 - Lend with a Property Investment Money Partner

• Ways to finding the money

• Confidently talk with real estate agents

• Making an offer on your first property using your DDOG (Due Diligence Offer Guide)

MODULE 4 - Improve the Value by Renovating

• Planning your project

• The design basics for renovating to flip and know what you can tackle yourself

• Your SMART Project (Secure, Modern and, Accessible, Renovation with Technology)

  MODULE 5 - Profit from the Sale

• Selecting your Real Estate agent and marketing your property

• Presenting for success

• Closing the Sale

MODULE 6 - Refine & Repeat

• Celebrating your first sale and debrief

• Identifying what works and how to repeat your successes

• Systemising your FLIP process

BONUSES - The ultimate Design Guide Bundle covering Kitchens, Bathrooms and Living Rooms, Perfect Pinterest Guide for developing your Design Ideas and Inspirations, Kitchen Kickstarter Mini Course and Bathroom Brilliance Mini Course.

Welcome to the Podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing our First Flip Formula which is perfect for beginners wanting to do their first house flip.

Do you have a passion for real estate and a desire to take control of your financial future? Do you dream of buying, renovating, and selling properties, but you're not sure where to start? 

Key Points for Success

• Gain financial independence.

• Build a thriving real estate portfolio.

• Create a legacy for your family.

• Unleash your inner entrepreneur.

• Join a community of strong, empowered flippers.

• Live the financially free life you’ve always dreamed of.

• Purchase your First Flip Property

• Have a clear plan for your Property Flipping Future

• Have confidence to tackle your first project

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the P in our First Flip Formula which is all about Profiting from the Sale of the property.

P - Profit from the Sale 

When it comes to profiting from the sale of a house, there's a strategic reason why we are concentrating on cosmetic renovations. It is about maximising the value of the property in the shortest time possible, with the ultimate goal being to secure the most profit from the project. 

Cosmetic renovations are like a turbo boost for a property's market value, offering a rapid and efficient way to increase its appeal to potential buyers. 

Key Points for Success

• Speed of the renovations - weeks or months instead of years

• Focus on areas that have the most visual impact, such as fresh paint, updated fixtures, and modernising the kitchen and bathrooms

• Swift turnaround allows you to get the property back on the market faster

• Turn your money over faster.

• Cosmetic renovations also tend to offer a higher return on investment (ROI) compared to major overhauls

• Work with a budget and stick to it, as overspending on renovations can eat into your potential profit.

Risks 

• The property may not go up in value as much as expected

• Losing money on the project

• Unexpected costs and delays in the renovation process

• Other associated fees and costs (such as holding costs) being greater than anticipated

As professional designers, we know that our unique First FLIP Formula is the key to successfully flipping a house and that profiting from the sale of a house with cosmetic renovations is the fastest way to increase your property's value while ensuring a swift return on your investment.

Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the I in our First FLIP Formula which is all about Improving the Value of the Property by Renovating.

I - Improve the Value of the Property by Renovating

Improving the value of a house through cosmetic renovations is a smart way to make a house more attractive to potential buyers and increase its overall worth. Cosmetic renovations focus on enhancing the appearance of your home without major structural changes, making them cost-effective and relatively easy to tackle.

Key Points for Success

• Fresh coat of paint.

• Improving the kitchen 

• Improving the bathroom 

• Technology 

• The SMART Project System to supercharge your results by adding extra value to your cosmetic renovations that are not considered by other renovators

• Curb appeal

Risks 

• Unforeseen issues with the building

• Unexpected delays in the renovation process

• Surprise costs

As professional designers, we know that our unique First FLIP formula is the key to successfully flipping a house.

Welcome to the pocast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the L in our First Flip Formula which is all about Lending with a Property Investment Money Partner.

L - Lend with a Property Investment Money Partner

You can fund a project yourself using money loaned from the bank or a broker or you can find a property investment money partner to loan you the money for the house flip.

Finding the right property investment money partner for your project may not be as difficult as you think. Here’s why. 

Key Points for Success

• Many wealthy people are time poor.

• They have money to invest, but don’t have the spare time or skills to flip a house.

• All they are looking for is a return on their investment.

• Return is higher than they would get with a bank. 

• Know and trust the person you are investing.

• Always have a legal agreement that clearly sets out the terms and conditions of the investment ensuring both parties' interests are protected.

Risks

• Circumstances change for the money partner.

• Unexpected costs and delays in the renovation process.

• Surprise costs greater that the loaned amount.

As professional designers, we know that our unique First FLIP formula is the key to successfully flipping a house.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be discussing the F in our First Flip Formula which is all about finding the right property to FLIP.

F - Find the Right Property to Flip

When selecting a property to flip, there are a few key elements to consider. Because this is your first flip, it's important to look for houses or apartments that need only cosmetic renovations, as these are the easiest and most cost-effective to flip. We will refer to houses throughout this course, but exactly the same principles apply to apartments as well.

Key Points for Success

• Cosmetic renovations only

• You don't have to deal with big changes to the structure of the house

• Not too complicated

• Simpler and faster

• Not too expensive and easier to budget

Risks 

• Structural issues

• Fixing the foundations or changing the way the house is built

• Unexpected costs and delays in the renovation process

• Surprise costs

As professional designers, we know that our unique First FLIP formula is the key to successfully flipping a house.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering our First FLIP Formula which is the key to successfully flipping houses.

Our next 4 episodes will go into the details of the First FLIP Formula, but in this episode, we discuss house flipping in general, what are the benefits and risks and outline of our First FLIP Formula. 

What is House Flipping and What are the Benefits and Risks?

House flipping is a relatively simple concept. An investor purchases a property, typically at a discounted price, and then renovates it. The investor then sells the property for a profit. The key to success is finding a property that can be purchased at a discounted price and then renovated to increase its value.

Key Points for Success

• Buy low and sell high. 

• Find a property that is undervalued 

• Improve the value by renovating. 

• The goal is to make the property more desirable to potential buyers.

Risks 

• The property may not go up in value as much as expected

• Losing money on the project

• Unexpected costs and delays in the renovation process

• Other associated fees and costs (such as holding costs) being greater than anticipated. 

First FLIP Formula

1. F - Finding The Right Property to FLIP

2. L - Lend with a Property Investment Money Partner

3. I - Improve the Value by Renovating

4. P - Profit from the Sale

As professional designers, we know that our unique First FLIP formula is the key to successfully flipping a house.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering healthy home design.

Find out what to use in your home and more importantly, what NOT to use in your home.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering laundry design.

In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your laundry bathroom, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering bathroom design. This is part two of our series on bathroom design, and in this episode, we'll be discussing the finishes, fixtures, and fittings for your bathroom design.

In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your bathroom, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering bathroom design. This is part one of a part two series on bathroom design, and in this episode, we'll be discussing the overall design or your bathroom and in Part 2 we will cover finishes, fixtures, and fittings for your bathroom design.

In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your bathroom, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering Bedroom and Ensuite Design.

In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your bedrooms and ensuite, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering Home Office Design.

In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your home office, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Welcome to the podcast, with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering Living Area Design. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series on Living Area Design and today we will be discussing the services, finishes and decoration for your living area design. 

In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your living area, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we'll be covering living area design. This is part one of a part two series on living area design, and in this episode, we'll be discussing the function, furniture, and equipment for your living room design.

In this episode, we'll also discuss three of the big challenges in designing your living area, how to solve these challenges with good design, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. In this Episode we'll be covering the design of your dining and outdoor living areas.

We'll be discussing the three biggest challenges into dining and outdoor living area design, how to solve those challenges and what costs the errors and how we can avoid them.

We discuss the function of the spaces, tables and seating, because they're large movable items, but can take up a lot of space and appliances and equipment like barbecues and what considerations we need to allow for with them.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Following on from episode nine on kitchen design and Episode 10 where we discussed the work triangle and 11 where we had Trisha's tips on good kitchen design, in this episode we are discussing the latest technology in kitchen design.

The world of kitchen designs really changed and in this episode we're talking about some of the latest innovations in technology to make your kitchen a smart kitchen.

The topics that we'll be covering is electrical technology, security, charging stations, sensors, refrigerators, smart stoves, and coffee makers, as well as the connections and servicing of all this technology.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Following on from Episode 9 on kitchen design and Episode 10, discussing our work triangle, we'll get some expert advice with Trisha's tips for designing your kitchen.

In this Episode, we discussed Trisha's top five tips for your next Kitchen.

They are the relationship of the sink, dishwasher in the bin, drawers, depths and sides, bench heights and microwave trim kits.

DO YOU WANT TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?

Tune in to the podcast and find out about the Kitchen Design and The Work Triangle which is a design principle that has been used by kitchen designers for many years.

The Work Triangle refers to the imaginary line that connects the three main work areas in a kitchen. The sink, the stove, and the refrigerator. Is this still relevant in our homes today?

In this Episode, we'll discuss the sink, the stove, the refrigerator, and where the secret sauce is made. Trish, the challenges we are facing today, is the triangle still relevant?

We will double it and flip it and make a six point star!

In this Episode we are talking about placement of objects, the relationships of those and appliances, but really come back to our main topic, which is the 3-point triangle still a 3-point triangle or is it really now something else?

Tune in to find out!

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. In today's episode, we'll be looking at the challenges of Kitchen Design and the cost of errors and how to avoid them.

The challenges that we face when we come to design a kitchen are the function, the bench and finishes, and the appliances.

Luckily, our resident designer, Trish, is an expert in kitchen, so she's got lots to say about our challenges. Trish has a background in kitchen design. Her first job was working in a kitchen and then worked as a kitchen designer and met her husband who's a cabinet maker and installer, so Trish get's to see how Kitchens are built.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where today we're going to discuss the downside up part of our home. This Episode follows on from our 4 Foundations of Good Design, which are Planning, Inside, Outside and Upside Down.

This episode came about because we had our 4 Foundations of Good design, which we know are Planning, but then one of our esteemed colleagues said, you really need to add one called Downside Up, and he was absolutely correct. What we're talking about with Downside Up is all the sorts of things that are below the ground or below the level of where you are. If you're in a multi-story building, it might be something that comes in from a floor beneath and they're all the sort of connections that you need to consider as well.

We were particularly talking about a kitchen with an island bench, and there's a prime example of where we need lots of things to connect to make it all work. There are also many more Downside Up considerations when it comes to designing our homes.

In today's episode, we are going to discuss the design of the Downside Up spaces of our home, 4 of the most common planning challenges, how we solve those challenges with good design and the cost of errors in how to avoid them.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be covering site challenges when it comes to designing a home.

In today's episode, we'll cover four of the most common site challenges, the costs of making errors and how to avoid them.

The challenges we're looking at today are building orientation, site levels, size and zones.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather. Today we'll be wrapping up what we've covered in our 4 Foundations of Good Design, which are Planning, Inside, Outside and Upside Down.

In today's Episode we'll discuss how the 4 Foundations come together to create a well-planned home design.

We explore the crucial role of thoughtful and strategic planning in the design process. We discuss the importance of defining project objectives, conducting thorough research, and creating a comprehensive roadmap to the design journey. We uncover the key elements of effective planning that lay the groundwork for successful design outcomes.

This podcast for beginners, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the world of design. We aim to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools to create impactful, purposeful, and beautiful designs. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on design and unlock the secrets to achieving excellence in every project.

​Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we discuss the 'upside down' parts of our home. This is the fourth instalment in our '4 Foundations of Good Design', which are Planning, Inside, Outside, and Upside Down. In this episode, we discuss the design of the 'upside down' areas of our home, including four of the most common planning challenges you'll face when designing these spaces.

How to solve these challenges with good design and the cost of errors and how to avoid them.

The four challenges that we are looking at in this episode in terms of upside down area of our home, are the ceilings, the light fittings, the highlight windows and roof access panels. When we're talking about upside down, what we're really talking about is if we tipped a building upside down.

Join us to learn all about planning and what you need to consider for your 'upside down' spaces in your home.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we discussed designing the outside of our homes.

This is the third instalment of the 4 Foundations of Good Design, which are Planning, Inside, Outside, and Upside Down.

In today's episode, we'll discuss the design of the outside of your home, including the 4 most common planning challenges you'll face when designing outside of your home, how to solve these challenges with good design and the cost of errors and how we can avoid them.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we discus designing the insides of our home.

This is the second instalment in our '4 Foundations of Good Design', which are Planning, Inside, Outside, and Upside Down.

In this episode, we'll discuss the design of inside your home, including 4 of the most common planning challenges you'll face when designing your interiors, how to solve these challenges with good design and the cost of errors and how to avoid them.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather, where we explore the fundamentals of design and how these relate to the design of our homes.

In the first instalment of our four foundations of good design, we're talking about planning, inside, outside, and upside down.

In today's episode, we'll discuss the planning of your project, including four of the most common planning challenges you'll face when designing a home, how to solve these challenges with good design and the cost of errors and how to avoid them.

Welcome to the podcast with Trish and Heather here and we are home design coaches and professional designers.

Our podcast is a mix of design and building advice from inside the industry. You'll get simple tips and tricks to help you overcome your design challenges with creative solutions. You'll learn how to create spaces you've always dreamed of, but never had the confidence to design.

We value beautiful, functional, healthy homes, and that's what we are here to help you discover. As qualified designers and busy mums, we understand how your health, sanity, and wellbeing can benefit from a well-designed home. There's no need to settle for second best. Each week you'll get some tips and tricks to help improve the spaces inside and outside your home.

Welcome to the very first episode of the podcast, where you'll get your weekly dose of design challenges, tips, and tricks, and advice from home designers, Trish and Heather. We value beautiful, functional, healthy homes and is exactly what we are here to help you discover. As qualified designers and busy moms, we understand how our health, sanity, and wellbeing can benefit from good home.

Our podcast is designed to be educational and discuss some of the challenges that you face when designing a home or spaces within your home. How to solve these challenges with good design, how avoid errors and costly mistakes.

In this episode, we'll be covering the 4 Foundations of Good Design - Planning, Inside, Outside and Upside down (or IOU's). These are the core foundations of any home design whether we are designing a new build, renovation or room makeover.

We always begin with planning your project and then we discuss putting it all together by 'Planning your IOU's'. If you a beginner or an experienced renovator, our professional tips and tricks from years of experience, will provide a valuable insight into how designers plan and project.

In future episodes we'll also talk about site specific challenges and other topics such as kitchen design, bathroom design, colours, outdoor design, saving energy in your home, creating a veggie garden, interviews with industry experts and the latest technology and much, much more.

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