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.

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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.

If any of that sounds familiar, you are NOT alone. Buying furniture is one of the most frustrating parts of designing a home. With so many choices, it’s easy to feel stuck—or make mistakes that cost you time and money.

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 "new to you" space.

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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. 

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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.

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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 we create assets, not eyesores.  So let’s dive in and talk about kitchen remodel Do’s and Don’ts.

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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!

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