Curious what DesignShop IS ... and if it's worth it for your custom home build? In this episode, I'm sharing my honest review after ordering 13 different material samples – countertops, tile, cabinet hardware, wallpaper, and more.I'll walk you through what I ordered, how much I spent, the sample quality, and whether DesignShop can actually help you make confident design decisions before you build.In this episode, you'll learn:<ul><li>What DesignShop is and how it works</li><li>The real cost of ordering samples (and why it's worth it)</li><li>Sample quality, size, and brand selection</li><li>My honest pros and cons after testing the service</li><li>Tips for using samples effectively in your home</li></ul>This is NOT a sponsored episode – I paid for everything myself, and I'm giving you my unfiltered opinion. 😀---SHOW NOTES: <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/designshop-review'>carolineondesign.com/designshop-review</a>DESIGNSHOP™: <a href='https://rstyle.me/+2MSVa_R01PuMdwY0U84Nsw'>rstyle.me/+2MSVa_R01PuMdwY0U84Nsw</a> (affiliate link)SAMPLIZE REVIEW: <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/peel-and-stick-paint-samples-review/'>carolineondesign.com/peel-and-stick-paint-samples-review </a>BEFORE YOU BUILD℠: <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/before-you-build'>carolineondesign.com/before-you-build</a>FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE: <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide'>carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide</a>👉 FREE CLASS: '3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget' @ <a href='https://carolineondesign.com/free-training'>carolineondesign.com/free-training</a>

Curious what DesignShop IS ... and if it's worth it for your custom home build? In this episode, I'm sharing my honest review after ordering 13 different material samples – countertops, tile, cabinet hardware, wallpaper, and more. I'll walk you through what I ordered, how much I spent, the sample quality, and whether DesignShop can actually help you make confident design decisions before you build. In this episode, you'll learn:What DesignShop is and how it worksThe real cost of ordering samples (and why it's worth it)Sample quality, size, and brand selectionMy honest pros and cons after testing the serviceTips for using samples effectively in your homeThis is NOT a sponsored episode – I paid for everything myself, and I'm giving you my unfiltered opinion. 😀 --- SHOW NOTES: carolineondesign.com/designshop-review DESIGNSHOP™: rstyle.me/+2MSVa_R01PuMdwY0U84Nsw (affiliate link) SAMPLIZE REVIEW: carolineondesign.com/peel-and-stick-paint-samples-review BEFORE YOU BUILD℠: carolineondesign.com/before-you-build FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE: carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide 👉 FREE CLASS: '3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget' @ carolineondesign.com/free-training

Curious what DesignShop IS ... and if it's worth it for your custom home build? In this episode, I'm sharing my honest review after ordering 13 different material samples – countertops, tile, cabinet hardware, wallpaper, and more.I'll walk you through what I ordered, how much I spent, the sample quality, and whether DesignShop can actually help you make confident design decisions before you build.In this episode, you'll learn:<ul><li>What DesignShop is and how it works</li><li>The real cost of ordering samples (and why it's worth it)</li><li>Sample quality, size, and brand selection</li><li>My honest pros and cons after testing the service</li><li>Tips for using samples effectively in your home</li></ul>This is NOT a sponsored episode – I paid for everything myself, and I'm giving you my unfiltered opinion. 😀---SHOW NOTES: <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/designshop-review" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/designshop-review</a>DESIGNSHOP™: <a href="https://rstyle.me/+2MSVa_R01PuMdwY0U84Nsw" rel="noopener noreferrer">rstyle.me/+2MSVa_R01PuMdwY0U84Nsw</a> (affiliate link)SAMPLIZE REVIEW: <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/peel-and-stick-paint-samples-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/peel-and-stick-paint-samples-review&nbsp;</a>BEFORE YOU BUILD℠: <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/before-you-build" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/before-you-build</a>FREE HOME BUILD GUIDE: <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/home-build-guide</a>👉 FREE CLASS: '3 Simple Steps to Build Your Dream Home Without Blowing Your Budget' @ <a href="https://carolineondesign.com/free-training" rel="noopener noreferrer">carolineondesign.com/free-training</a>

093. My Honest DesignShop Review

Whether you’re dreaming of building a custom home in the future or you’re ready to start planning now, this show is for you! The Before You Build Podcast is your one-stop shop for actionable home-building tips and advice as well as tips for designing your dream home so that you feel equipped to design the home of your dreams that makes you (and your wallet) happy for years to come.&nbsp;We’ll answer all of your burning questions such as: How do I plan for building a custom home? What should I do before building a house? How do I design my new house? What mistakes should I avoid when building a house? How do I create the perfect floor plan for my family? How do I hire a builder? How do I finance my home build? And the biggest question of all, how do I bring my dream home to life without blowing the budget? Well, friends … the answer is in PLANNING for your home build long before you ever break ground.I’m your host, Carrie Barker (aka, Caroline on Design). I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. Through trial and error (psst … I built pre-Pinterest), I created my absolute dream home that is not only perfect for the way my family lives but also turned out more beautiful than I imagined. The best part … I did this all without blowing the budget and without design regrets.&nbsp;I cracked the code on how to bring my own dream home vision to life while sticking VERY close to budget and now I’m here to teach you everything I learned along the way so that you, too, end up with that cozy, beautiful home you envision in your head and a mortgage you’re comfy with.&nbsp;The short, actionable, and bingeable ‘Before You Build’ episodes will prepare YOU for a successful home build with less stress, more confidence, and joy throughout the process. And just so you know … the key to building your dream home close to budget is all in the planning you do BEFORE YOU BUILD! So let’s dive in and get started!

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Whether you’re dreaming of building a custom home in the future or you’re ready to start planning now, this show is for you! The Before You Build Podcast is your one-stop shop for actionable home-building tips and advice as well as tips for designing your dream home so that you feel equipped to design the home of your dreams that makes you (and your wallet) happy for years to come.  We’ll answer all of your burning questions such as: How do I plan for building a custom home? What should I do before building a house? How do I design my new house? What mistakes should I avoid when building a house? How do I create the perfect floor plan for my family? How do I hire a builder? How do I finance my home build? And the biggest question of all, how do I bring my dream home to life without blowing the budget? Well, friends … the answer is in PLANNING for your home build long before you ever break ground. I’m your host, Carrie Barker (aka, Caroline on Design). I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. Through trial and error (psst … I built pre-Pinterest), I created my absolute dream home that is not only perfect for the way my family lives but also turned out more beautiful than I imagined. The best part … I did this all without blowing the budget and without design regrets.  I cracked the code on how to bring my own dream home vision to life while sticking VERY close to budget and now I’m here to teach you everything I learned along the way so that you, too, end up with that cozy, beautiful home you envision in your head and a mortgage you’re comfy with.  The short, actionable, and bingeable ‘Before You Build’ episodes will prepare YOU for a successful home build with less stress, more confidence, and joy throughout the process. And just so you know … the key to building your dream home close to budget is all in the planning you do BEFORE YOU BUILD! So let’s dive in and get started!

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