Explore every episode of the podcast Design Your Home
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| Do You Have These Dated Things in Your Home? | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:19:13 | |
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 choices that once felt fresh and stylish are now quietly dating your home. So, is your home stylish…or secretly stuck in the past? Today we’re breaking down the dead giveaways that make a house look dated—and what you can do to fix them. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Wallpaper Without Regrets: What to Avoid Before You Hang It | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:23:05 | |
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 mistakes to avoid. So keep listening to help you discover how to wallpaper without regrets. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Simple Secrets to Make Dark Rooms Feel Lighter and Brighter | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:16:38 | |
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. In darker spaces, if you’re not going for the dark and moody vibe, it can feel heavy and bring you down. So let’s dive into some design strategies to brighten your home and boost your mood. Design is better with friends... | |||
| How Do You Design Your Home When You Like Everything? | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:21:51 | |
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 different design styles. But when you like everything, it gets hard to make decisions and know what direction to go. This episode is meant to help you get you out of design limbo and into action with your home. Are you ready to get started? Design is better with friends... | |||
| Every Room Needs This One Thing | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:21:20 | |
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. There’s one design essential that every great space has, and without it, a room can fall flat. That’s what we’re diving into today—and once you get this right, it changes everything about how your space looks and feels. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Mixing Furniture Made Easy: Simple Rules That Actually Work | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:27:21 | |
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 things up, how do you do it so it doesn’t look like a hodgepodge of random furniture. I recommend mixing furniture because it makes your home feel more personal, more layered, and NOT like you bought the whole store display. But there are some simple guidelines to do it right. In Part 3 of my 3-part furniture series, I’m walking you through what to mix, what to match, and the must-know tips that will help you pull your space together without second-guessing every piece. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Sectional vs Sofa: Which One is the Best | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:30:50 | |
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 better—or why making this decision feels weirdly high-stakes—you’re not alone. I’ll walk you through the pros, cons, design considerations, and some surprising things that might sway your decision one way or the other. Whether you're team sectional or team sofa, this episode will help you choose with confidence. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Are You Guilty of these 3 Furniture Buying Mistakes? | 28 May 2025 | 00:28:04 | |
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 price gave you sticker shock. Or worse—you finally made a decision, waited weeks (or months!) for delivery, and when it arrived… it didn’t fit, didn’t match, or just wasn’t what you expected.
In today’s episode, which is part 1 of a 3-part series, we’re breaking down exactly why furniture shopping feels so overwhelming and the biggest mistakes you might be guilty of making. But here’s the good news: When you know what to look for, furniture shopping gets SO much easier. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Beyond Basic: How to Add Character to Your Builder-Grade Home | 22 May 2025 | 00:29:11 | |
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 homes are made to appeal to as many people as possible—neutral colors, standard finishes, and safe design choices. Which is fine… until you’re the one living in it and realizing it doesn’t feel like you at all. If you’ve ever moved into a home and thought, “How do I make this feel warm, lived-in, and like me?”—this episode is for you. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Why is Choosing Paint Colors So Hard? | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:23:52 | |
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 look completely different than I expected?” Maybe it’s too dark, too washed out, or—somehow—looks purple when it’s supposed to be gray. If yes, know that you’re not alone. Choosing a paint color is one of the hardest decisions in home design. And I get it—what looks perfect in the store suddenly looks awful on your walls. Today, we’re breaking down why choosing paint is so tricky and how to make sure you get it right the first time. Design is better with friends... | |||
| The BEST Home Accessories to Give Your Home Instant Style | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:23:26 | |
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 overwhelmed. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the best accessories to have in your home—the ones that are timeless, versatile, and instantly elevate a space. I’ll share what to use, how to style them, and how to avoid common accessory mistakes. We’ll also talk about one of the most important rules of design that makes styling easier. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Do This When You Move Into a New Home | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:14:13 | |
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 quickly as possible can lead to rushed decisions and design regrets. In this episode, we’re talking about the challenges you might not expect and the best approach for decorating your "new to you" space. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Why Decorating for Small Spaces Feels Hard | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:24:13 | |
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, right? You’d think bigger rooms would be harder because there’s more space to fill and more furniture to buy. But that’s not the case because in smaller spaces there’s less room for errors. So keep listening to hear all about furnishing small spaces and how to get it right. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Do This ONE Thing to Make Your Home Look Put-Together | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:16:08 | |
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 homes don’t feel put-together it affects our moods and how we feel each and every day. But if your home is missing this ONE thing, then it will never feel put-together. AND designing and decorating it is going to be way harder than it needs to be. Keep listening to find out the one thing I think every well-designed, put-together home has that you need in your home. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Kitchen Remodel Do's and Don'ts | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:22:21 | |
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 what things not to do so you can get the best results in your home. Kitchens have the power to increase our home’s value so we want to make really good decisions when planning them so we create assets, not eyesores. So let’s dive in and talk about kitchen remodel Do’s and Don’ts. Design is better with friends... | |||
| 8 Things that Make Your Kitchen Look Dated | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:25:30 | |
Ep.70 - What makes a kitchen look dated? Kitchens are unique rooms in your home that can either add a ton of value or hurt your home's value. So it’s important to keep your kitchen looking current. And if you’re wondering if your kitchen looks dated, then you definitely want to keep listening to hear 8 things that make your kitchen look dated, what to do to change it, AND a special way to get professional designer help with your kitchen. Let’s get started! Design is better with friends... | |||
| 10 Things that Make Your Home Look Dated | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:24:40 | |
What makes a home look dated? Often we get so comfortable living in our homes that we don’t even realize that it has a time-stamp on it and that it’s in need of an update. And if you’re wondering if your home looks dated, then you definitely want to keep listening to hear about 10 things that make your home look dated and what to do instead. Design is better with friends... | |||
| 5 Easy Steps to Designing Your Home in 2025 | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:24:41 | |
EP68-It’s a new year and with it comes a fresh start. And if you’re here listening to this podcast episode then I think it’s safe to say that you want to get off the sidelines and finally start making some progress on your home. But, you also might not know what to do or where to start. And that’s exactly what this episode is here to help you do. Design is better with friends... | |||
| How to Make Your Home Look and Feel More Grown Up | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:27:15 | |
Ep67: Our homes can either give us energy, or drain our energy. They can either lower our stress levels, or raise them. When we live in a space that feels like a hodge-podge catch-all of furniture and things we’ve inherited over the years, it can really wear on us and affect how we feel. So, if you’re wondering why you feel uninspired, scattered, or unsettled, it could have something to do with your home. But luckily I’m sharing 4 ways to instantly make your home feel more grown-up and put together. Design is better with friends... | |||
| The Biggest Kitchen Remodel Mistakes (Part Two) | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:21:19 | |
This is Part 2 of my two part series about the ten most common kitchen design and planning mistakes that homeowners make when planning a kitchen remodel. So if you missed Part 1, be sure to listen to that episode. And if you’ve already listened to Part 1, then you’re ready to hear these last costly mistakes that can really mess up your kitchen. Are you ready to dive into Part 2? Let’s get started. Design is better with friends... | |||
| The Biggest Kitchen Remodel Mistakes (Part One) | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:21:18 | |
What are some of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when planning a kitchen remodel? Well, in this two-part kitchen series you’re going to hear about ten of them so you can avoid making these costly mistakes that can ruin your end results. Are you ready to dive into Part 1? Let’s get started. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Holiday Decorating Trends for 2024 | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:11:10 | |
Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about decorating for the holidays? If you're anything like me, you're probably excited to give your home that magical holiday makeover. Well, you're in luck because in this episode I'm sharing the hottest holiday decorating trends for 2024 and the link to not one, but two holiday decorating shopping guides to help you deck the halls. So, grab a cup of cocoa, and let's talk about all things holiday. Design is better with friends... | |||
| 3 EASY Things To Do To Make Your Living Room Feel More Cozy | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:15:54 | |
Ep63: When the weather gets cooler outside, what can you do to get that warm and cozy feeling inside your home? Warm and cozy spaces are like comfort food for our homes. They’re like the mac and cheese of interior design. So in this episode, you’ll hear 3 ways to easily, and affordably, make your living room feel more cozy and inviting. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Top 5 Kitchen Trends for 2025 | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:27:44 | |
Ep62: If you’re thinking about updating your kitchen either with a full remodel or a kitchen refresh then this is an episode you’ll want to listen to and save. Because I’m sharing the top five kitchen trends that you’ll want to include in your kitchen that you’ll be seeing a lot of in 2025. Planning the perfect kitchen can feel really stressful because it’s a big investment, but this episode will help you get started.
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| When You Don’t Like Your Home (But Don’t Have $$$ to Fix It) | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:17:36 | |
Ep61: What can you do if you don’t like your home or parts of your home? Maybe you walk in the door and get frustrated just looking at that flooring you hate, the countertops that drive you crazy, or the furniture your kids and pets destroyed. What can you do if your budget is small but your design wish list is big? Design is better with friends... | |||
| The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing Paint Colors | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:26:15 | |
Ep60: Does choosing paint colors for your home or property feel hard? There are so many colors to choose from so it feels like a big decision. And it is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to feel so hard and heavy. In this episode, we’ll talk about some do’s and don’ts of picking paint colors as well as the most common paint mistakes I see as an interior designer. And why you should pick your paint colors last when updating your home. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Why Designing Your Home Feels SO Hard | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:21:58 | |
Ep59: Are you intimidated by interior design? Maybe you don’t think you have the eye for it? Or that you don’t know how to put things together and make a room look halfway decent. Maybe it feels like something that’s only for fancy houses, the super-rich, or for magazines like Architectural Digest. Maybe you’re even intimidated by me as an interior designer. But, if you don’t get comfortable with the interior design of your home or investment property, you’re just making things harder on yourself. And if you’re a real estate investor, you’re leaving money on the table. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Listen to This BEFORE Updating Your Kitchen | 26 May 2024 | 00:17:50 | |
Ep58: Deciding whether or not to update your home’s kitchen is a BIG decision. A kitchen remodel is one of the bigger investments that you can make in your home and there are SO many details to think about and decisions to make which makes it feel pretty overwhelming. So if you’re thinking about updating your kitchen make sure to listen to this episode to help you start off on the right foot. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Eco-Friendly Interior Design | 01 May 2024 | 00:20:32 | |
Ep57: Interior design isn’t known as the most eco-friendly industry. But, there are many things that you can do and decisions that you can make to minimize your impact on the earth. So in honor of Earth Day, let’s dive in and talk about sustainable, eco-friendly design to help your home be more kind to the Earth.
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| Are Fake Plants Tacky? | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:17:17 | |
Ep56: Are fake plants tacky? If you ask a room full of interior designers you’d have two very different answers to this question. Some would say that using them is a major faux pax and they’re a hard pass. While others think they’re great and use them all the time. So which is it? And if you choose to use fake plants how can you make them look real? Are fake plants great or are they gross? Keep listening to find out. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Accent Walls…Are They In or Out? | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:22:56 | |
Ep55: If you've been thinking about adding an accent wall, then this episode is just the thing to help. Maybe you've had questions like... Design is better with friends... | |||
| Buying Furniture…What NOT to Do | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:17:11 | |
Ep. 54: When it comes to buying furniture for your home or investment property you want to avoid making mistakes because ONE: furniture is a bigger investment and costs more and TWO: It’s not easy to change because a lot of furniture is larger in size which makes it more challenging to get rid of to replace. So in this episode, I’m sharing common furniture-buying mistakes so you can avoid them and feel confident making the right decision first. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Mid-Term Rental Design: What You Need to Know | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:17:58 | |
Ep.53: When it comes to mid-term rentals, the interior design of your property matters. In fact, the design of your property has the power to attract your ideal guests or turn them away. If you're an investor and own an MTR you’ll want to stay tuned because this episode is all about MTR design. Design is better with friends... | |||
| 10 Reasons Why Your Home Looks Cheap | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:15:19 | |
Ep52: Are you making design decisions for your home that make it look cheap? Today I’m sharing the 10 top design decisions to avoid that cheapen the look of your home. Discover what not to do if you want to create a high-end look in your home or investment property. Design is better with friends... | |||
| How to Create a Cohesive Home | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:10:36 | |
Ep51: Do the rooms in your home talk to each other? And if you’re wondering what I mean by that. Well, it means that the rooms in your home feel connected and that there is a flow between them. That your whole home feels cohesive and put-together. So if you’re wondering how to create a cohesive, well-designed home where the rooms “talk to each other” then I invite you to stick around and listen to this whole episode. Let’s get started! Design is better with friends... | |||
| Avoid These Pillow Mistakes in Your Living Room | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:11:18 | |
Ep50: Hands down one of the easiest ways to update the look of your living room is with throw pillows. Good throw pillows can make your room look more expensive and high-end. But bad throw pillows can cheapen the look of your room and the whole room design. In this episode I’ll share how to choose throw pillows, what sizes to buy, and my favorite pillow insert from Amazon for a high-end look. So, let’s dive in and discover how you can easily elevate the look of your room with throw pillows. Design is better with friends... | |||
| How to Design Your Home on a Budget | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:19:08 | |
Ep49: One of the biggest struggles that you might have when it comes to designing and decorating your home is your budget. And if that’s something that’s true for you, know that you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to design beautiful spaces on a budget and specific design tips to stretch your dollars. Are you ready? Let’s get started. Design is better with friends... | |||
| Timeless Home Design Tips | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:11:24 | |
Ep48: Is a home that feels timeless and never goes out of style on your wish list this year? If yes, then know that you’re not alone. Timeless design is classic and beautiful. So how do you create that timeless design that still feels current and fresh over the years? Stay tuned to find out. Design is better with friends... | |||
| 3 Rental Property Design Mistakes | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:19:33 | |
Ep46: Stop the Scroll. That’s the goal when designing for investment properties so you can get more eyes on your property and ultimately get more booking and more profits.
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| The Pros and Cons of Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVPs) | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:18:40 | |
Ep47: Are you considering LVPs (Luxury Vinyl Planks) in your home? Flooring can make a huge difference and with all the talk and rise in popularity of LVPs-you might be wondering if they’re the right choice for you. Are LVPs all they’re cracked up to be? Let’s find out in this episode. Are you ready?
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| 5 Questions to Ask Before Updating Your Home | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:12:23 | |
Ep45: Before you start updating any room in your home, you need to ask, AND answer, some specific questions. And your answers to these questions will guide your entire design and process. So, if you want a well-designed home and plan to update your home this year then be sure to listen to this whole episode. Are you ready?
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| What to do FIRST When Updating Your Home | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:13:52 | |
Ep44: The holidays are over, the decorations are down, and now your house feels empty. Now what? You might be tempted to quickly fill the empty spaces in your home, but before you buy anything new for your home, make sure to listen to this episode. Are you ready? Let’s get started!
Design is better with friends... | |||
| Design Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2024 | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:15:27 | |
EP43: It’s almost 2024 (if you can believe it) and in today’s episode we’re looking into the future. And more specifically we’re looking at what interior design trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2024. So stay tuned to keep your home current and ready for the coming year. Are you ready? Design is better with friends... | |||
| Holiday Decorating Ideas | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:25:27 | |
Ep42: The holidays are officially here and this episode is just what Santa ordered for any Christmas lovers out there, or if you just want some extra holiday inspiration to get in the spirit of the season. Even if you’ve already decorated for this year, stay tuned because I’m sharing some of my favorite holiday entertaining, gifting and decorating tips. Let’s get started! Design is better with friends... | |||
| All Successful Remodels Follow These Steps | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:13:01 | |
Ep41: Is there an order to follow for a home remodel? What needs to happen first, second, third and so on. It can feel overwhelming thinking about everything that needs to get done in a remodel. But luckily, there is a standard order of operations to follow to help guide you through your remodel process. So listen in to hear what order to follow for your home update so you can keep the stress levels down and the progress up! What to listen for:
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| What to Do With Awkward Spaces | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:16:53 | |
Ep40: Do you have any awkward spaces in your home? And if you do, are you kinda stuck with what to do about them? If you have an awkward space in your home, then you don’t want to miss this episode. So, keep listening to help you solve those tricky awkward space dilemmas. What to listen for:
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| Do You Have These Common Design Fears? | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:18:41 | |
Ep39: Is FEAR stopping you from designing and decorating your home? If you feel overwhelmed updating your space and find yourself stuck and not making progress, then fear might be to blame. But the good news is, you’re not alone. And even better news, you can do something about it to help you get the results that you want in your home or investment property. Keep listening to find out.
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| Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Cozy | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:18:59 | |
Ep38: Warm and cozy spaces are like comfort food for our homes. They’re like the mac and cheese of interior design. Listen for:
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| Save Money on Your Next Home Design Project | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:22:03 | |
Ep37: Is it possible to update your home on a budget? Does every design project cost a small fortune? Well, the good news is you can design and decorate your home on a budget and in this episode I’ll let you know how. So stay tuned to find out how to save money updating your home or investment property.
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| Why You Aren't Getting Results in Your Home | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:14:17 | |
Ep36: Do you ever wonder why your home’s design isn’t working? You watch the home shows and follow the designers on Instagram and scroll Pinterest pinning away, but when you try to put a room together it doesn’t work the way you hoped it would. Why aren’t you getting the results you want in your home’s design? Stay tuned to find out why. Design is better with friends... | |||