Designing and decorating your home doesn't have to feel overwhelming and stressful. But with so many decisions to make, it's no wonder it feels hard. If you're not sure where to start, or what furniture to buy, or how to put it all together, then please know that you're not alone. Everyone, and I mean everyone, can learn how to design a home they love. And this podcast is here to help you by sharing design secrets from over 20 years in interior design. So tune in to weekly design conversatio ...
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The BEST Home Accessories to Give Your Home Instant Style
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23:26Ep75: 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 t…
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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 "…
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Why Decorating for Small Spaces Feels Hard
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24:13You 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 er…
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Do This ONE Thing to Make Your Home Look Put-Together
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16:08One 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 designin…
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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…
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8 Things that Make Your Kitchen Look Dated
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25:30Ep.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…
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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. See th…
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5 Easy Steps to Designing Your Home in 2025
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24:41EP68-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. I…
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How to Make Your Home Look and Feel More Grown Up
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27:15Ep67: 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, o…
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The Biggest Kitchen Remodel Mistakes (Part Two)
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21:19This 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…
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The Biggest Kitchen Remodel Mistakes (Part One)
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21:18What 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. Download your FREE Kitchen Design Guide here Read…
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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 shoppi…
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3 EASY Things To Do To Make Your Living Room Feel More Cozy
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15:54Ep63: 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 b…
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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 bec…
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When You Don’t Like Your Home (But Don’t Have $$$ to Fix It)
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17:36Ep61: 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...…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing Paint Colors
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26:15Ep60: 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 i…
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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…
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Listen to This BEFORE Updating Your Kitchen
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17:50Ep58: 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 epi…
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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. Read the shownotes here Highlights …
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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…
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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... Are accent walls in, or are they out? Will they make your home stand out, or make it look dated? Are some accent walls better than others? So if you’ve been considering an accent wall in your home or investment …
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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 f…
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Mid-Term Rental Design: What You Need to Know
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17:58Ep.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. Become a Founding Member of my new MTR Design program …
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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. See the shownotes here Design is better with friends... Let's Connect on Instagram …
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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 othe…
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Avoid These Pillow Mistakes in Your Living Room
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11:18Ep50: 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 p…
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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 st…
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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. See the shownotes here Design is better with friends... L…
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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. So listen in to discover what design mistakes to avoid when updating the interior of your investment property. And even if you don’t have a rental property this episode is worth …
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The Pros and Cons of Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVPs)
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18:40Ep47: 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? See the show notes here Design is better with fr…
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5 Questions to Ask Before Updating Your Home
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12:23Ep45: 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? Links mentioned in this e…
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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! Download the FREE Design Starter Kit that goes with this episode Li…
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Design Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2024
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15:27EP43: 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? See the shownotes here Design is better with friends... Let…
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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 …
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All Successful Remodels Follow These Steps
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13:01Ep41: 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 fo…
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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: Functional solutions to awkward spaces Decorative solutio…
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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…
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Ep38: Warm and cozy spaces are like comfort food for our homes. They’re like the mac and cheese of interior design. Cozy spaces are inviting and give us a sense of peace and a relaxed vibe. So how can you easily, and affordably, get that cozy home feel? Keep listening to find out. Listen for: 6 tips to create a cozy home Where to buy vintage art fo…
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Save Money on Your Next Home Design Project
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22:03Ep37: 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. What to listen for: How to save money on labo…
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Why You Aren't Getting Results in Your Home
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14:17Ep36: 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. Be the FIR…
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Ep35: What if I told you that by following 3 simple tricks you could uplevel the design in your home or rental property. Well, that’s exactly what I’m doing today so stay tuned and keep listening for 3 design hacks to make your home stand out from the crowd. What to listen for: The way to DIY something inexpensive and make it look custom How to mak…
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Welcome to another bonus Q&A episode and this one is about bathroom design. Today's questions are about: Vanity mirror size Vanity light size If medicine cabinets are IN or OUT If you have a question you'd like answered: Send me a DM on Instagram @nestorations Send an email to [email protected] Design is better with friends... Let's Connect on…
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Size Matters: Why Scale and Proportion are SO Important in Room Design
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13:27Ep34: Size matters…well, at least when it comes to home design it sure does. In the design world, we call it scale-and it’s one of the main foundations in all good design. And if you think you can create an amazing room design without knowing about scale, then I have to respectfully say that you’d be wrong. So listen in and find out more about scal…
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Quartz vs Quartzite-Which one is right for your home or rental property?
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18:50Ep33: When choosing countertops you have lots to choose from. But the ones I get asked about the most are quartz and quartzite. And even though there’s some confusion between them and they’re often mistaken for each other, they’re totally different materials with pros and cons of each one. What to listen for: Pros of quartz Cons of quartz Pros of q…
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Can you actually get a whole room designed in a day? Does it sound too good to be true? What if I told you that you could. Would you believe me? Well, I’m here to tell you that you can get your room designed in a day and I’ll tell you how in this episode. If you’ve ever wished you had a personal designer just for a day, this is for you. So listen i…
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What is it about a blank space that feels so overwhelming? And no, when I say Blank Space, I’m not talking about the Taylor Swift song;) I’m talking about a blank wall. And what can you do with a blank wall to make your space look finished and complete. Discover 6 ideas to make that blank wall a possibility and NOT a problem. What to listen for in …
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3 Easy Ways to Make Your Home or Rental Property Stand Out
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19:51Ep30-Is your home or rental property boring? Or does it stand out from the crowd and make an impression? Today we’re saying no to boring homes and talking all about how to make your home and/or your investment get the attention it deserves. If you struggle with design or your investment property is struggling to get bookings, a design consultation …
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Ep29: Today we’re talking all about bathrooms and more specifically, the latest trends and features in bathroom design. I just got back from the National Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and I’m sharing the direction of bathroom design and what you can do to create a show-stopping, or scroll stopping, bathroom. Are you ready? What to listen for: How …
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Ep28: If you’re even thinking about a kitchen remodel or refresh this year then you don’t want to miss this episode. I’m diving into what’s hot and what’s not in kitchen design since I just got back from the National Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. There’s a lot that goes into planning a kitchen so make sure to keep listening to hear the 8 trends I…
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Ep27: What are the latest home design trends that you could be using to uplevel your home or rental property in 2023? Are you using any in your home? I just returned home from the winter design market in Las Vegas and I’m ready to fill you in on the latest and greatest in design. Find out what colors are popular, what’s the latest must-haves in hom…
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