In the this episode of House Call, we cover:what I look for in materials that go in family-friendly homesmy favorite fabric types for areas with kidsmy favorite fabric types for areas with petspros and cons of different upholstery optionsalternatives to what you normally think of as “family-friendly”flooring/rug options that work well in family homespaint finishes that hide dirt wellcountertop materials that we see most oftenmy design philosophy for family-friendly homesEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:02 What I’m loving lately 2:04 Beauty and durability in your family’s home 3:40 What I look for for family homes 3:51 Fabrics and upholstery 8:49 The big grey/brown sectional 11:17 Flooring and rug options 14:15 Paint finishes  15:02 Countertop materials 17:10 My design philosophy for family-friendly homes Resources + Links  Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest 

#5 Creating a Kid and Pet Friendly Home, Part 1

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In the this episode of House Call, we cover:the popularity of midcentury designmisnomers in midcentury designorigins of midcentury design fabrics, materials, profiles of midcentury furniturehow to make midcentury work for youEpisode 0:00 Introduction
1:30 What I’m loving lately
4:19 Popularity of midcentury modern design
6:30 History of midcentury design
8:20 Famous architects and designers
11:04 Making midcentury work for you
12:11 Color palette
13:29 Furniture styles
15:20 Materials
17:33 Iconic midcentury furniture pieces
18:44 Wall options
19:55 Lighting Resources + Links  Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest 

#23 Midcentury Modern Deep Dive

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:what we look for in a kitchen countertop materialcountertop thicknessescountertop edgespros and cons of different kitchen countertop materialsEpisode 0:00 Introduction
1:10 What I’ve been loving lately
4:04 The stress of choosing a kitchen countertop
6:00 What we look for in a countertop material
7:33 Countertop edges
8:11 Combining materials
10:17 Granite
12:15 Marble
14:50 Quartz
17:03 Quartzite
18:32 Butcher block
19:30 Soapstone Resources + Links  Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest 

#22 Mastering the Basics: Kitchen Countertop Materials

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:basic principles of interior designinterior design as an art and a sciencedesign rules to keepwhy we follow certain design “rules” 
 Episode 0:00 Introduction
0:49 What I’m loving lately
2:33 Interior design basics
3:49 Always measure your space
5:59 Use the bigger rug
7:43 Curtains should be full enough and at least skim the floor
9:40 Be mindful of storage
11:39 Only buy things you truly love Resources + Links  Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest 

#21 Five Interior Design Rules to KEEP

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:common interior design “rules” that I seewhy I encourage you to break them permission to think outside the boxhow to break these rules
 Episode 0:00 Introduction
0:47 What I’ve been loving lately
3:47 Interior design “rules”
4:42 Painting small rooms only light colors
6:40 All woods must match
8:41 Ceilings and trim must be white
10:43 Hardware finishes must match
12:24 Dining room furniture must come from a set Resources + Links  Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest 

#20 Five Interior Design Rules to BREAK

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:the best window treatments for different roomsadvice on different light-filtering curtainslayering different window treatmentspros + cons of the most popular optionswindow treatment vocab wordsEpisode 0:00 Introduction
1:35 What I’m loving lately
3:19 Why you should be informed about window treatments
5:45 A case for curtains
7:46 Sheer curtains
9:26 Light filtering curtains
10:51 Blackout curtains
12:32 Woven shades
15:06 Roman shades
16:17 Roller shades
16:53 Cellular or honeycomb shades
18:23 Plantation shutters Resources + Links  Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest 

#5 Creating a Kid and Pet Friendly Home, Part 1

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