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In this episode:

• Interior designer Bre Hance from InHance Interiors breaks down what maximalism actually means (hint: it's not clutter), and how to fill your home with personality without it going out of style

• Her philosophy of "elevated everyday living," and the signs that tell you whether a designer is actually the right fit for your project

• Plus: Bre tackles three real design dilemmas from the Houzz community, from picking a countertop that can handle direct sunlight to giving a dated fireplace a total refresh

Find Bre Hance on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/inhancedesignbuild/inhance

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We're revisiting our conversation with Matt Panella, third-generation builder and remodeler based in Central California, for a closer look at the segment listeners loved most: real design dilemmas from the Houzz community, solved live.

From choosing between SIP and stick construction, to knowing whether your job site is moving at a normal pace, to deciding if a deck is worth replacing before a sale, Matt brings the same straight-talking clarity from our full conversation on building homes that can withstand natural disasters. Haven't heard the full episode yet? Go back and give it a listen, there's a lot more where this came from.

New episodes on Tuesdays.

In this episode:

• Third-generation builder Matt Panella breaks down WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) codes, and what it actually takes to build a home that can survive a wildfire

• The real cost of skipping a solid pre-construction team, why the cheapest architect is rarely the right one, and how the right project-management habits keep a build on track

• Plus: Matt tackles four real design dilemmas from the Houzz community, from SIP vs. stick construction to whether it's worth replacing a deck before selling

Find Matt Panella on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/matt-panella75/matt-panella

Drop your design dilemma at podcast@houzz.com.

We're revisiting our conversation with Julee Ireland, architectural interior designer, founder of Home Renovation School and Houzz Pro user, for a closer look at the segment listeners loved most: real design dilemmas from the Houzz community, solved live. This one includes a few favorites from the full episode, plus some brand-new bonus dilemmas we haven't shared anywhere else.

From an awkward wall nobody knows what to do with, to picking the perfect white paint, Julee brings the same clarity and expertise from our full conversation on healthy home design. Haven't heard the full episode yet? Go back and give it a listen, there's a lot more where this came from.

New episodes on Tuesdays.

In this episode:

• Julee Ireland, architectural interior designer, founder of Home Renovation School and Houzz Pro user, explains what healthy home design actually means, and why it just might start with the lighting

• The planning mistake most homeowners make before a single wall comes down, and why listening is a designer's most underrated skill

• Plus: Julee takes on three real design dilemmas from the Houzz community — an awkward wall no one knows what to do with, mixing metal finishes on kitchen cabinetry and updating a 70s ranch without that dreaded “bolted-on” look

Find Julee on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/juleeireland/julee-ireland-design-studio

Drop your own design dilemma to us at podcast@houzz.com.