In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• the popularity of midcentury design
• misnomers in midcentury design
• origins of midcentury design 
• fabrics, materials, profiles of midcentury furniture
• how to make midcentury work for you

Episode

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

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• what we look for in a kitchen countertop material
• countertop thicknesses
• countertop edges
• pros and cons of different kitchen countertop materials

Episode

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

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• basic principles of interior design
• interior design as an art and a science
• design rules to keep
• why 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

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• common interior design “rules” that I see
• why I encourage you to break them 
• permission to think outside the box
• how 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

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• the best window treatments for different rooms
• advice on different light-filtering curtains
• layering different window treatments
• pros + cons of the most popular options
• window treatment vocab words

Episode

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

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• my personal struggle designing our baby’s nursery
• creating a nursery that grows with your baby
• how to narrow your options
• my favorite design elements in nurseries
• preventing a theme-y nursery
• practical tips

Episode

0:00 Introduction
1:03 What I’ve been loving
3:40 My nursery struggles
4:03 Amping up the fun
5:41 Pick your non-negotiable
7:57 My take on themed nurseries
9:41 Fun ceilings
11:30 Wallpaper
13:17 Bold trim
14:33 Artwork in the nursery
16:44 Cool light fixtures
18:03 Practical tips

Resources + Links

• Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design
• Caroline Klein Design on Instagram
• Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• why people get so overwhelmed
• clothes vs interiors
• patterns, textures and colors in your closet and your home
• how clothing silhouettes influence your design style
• how to use TV and movie sets to figure out what you love
• my favorite TV sets
• using your travels in your home
• avoiding your home looking like a Pinterest reproduction

Episode
0:00 Introduction
0:50 What I’ve been loving
2:09 The struggles I see most often
3:51 Take a peek in your closet
6:14 Watch TV and movies
9:15 Look at your travel bucket list

Resources + Links

• Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design
• Caroline Klein Design on Instagram
• Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• how to identify authentic iconic chairs
• the history of eight iconic chairs
• the design impact of these chairs
• how to purchase
• reproductions of the eight chairs

Episode

0:00 Introduction
1:59 What I’m loving this week
3:27 A case for knowing your design history
4:47 Eames lounge chair and ottoman
6:11 Wassily chair
7:30 Barcelona chair
8:38 Egg chair
10:29 Cherner chair
12:14 Panton chair
13:53 Thonet #14
15:22 Louis Ghost Chair

Resources + Links

• Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design
• Caroline Klein Design on Instagram
• Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• how much a ceiling can impact a room
• architectural options to incorporate
• beam recommendations
• painting your ceiling a color other than white
• wallpapering your ceiling

Episode

0:00 Introduction
1:12 What I’m loving lately
2:42 The impact of a good ceiling
4:49 Vaulted ceilings
5:45 Arched ceilings
6:36 Skylights
7:25 Coffered ceilings
8:22 Beams
10:49 Beadboard
11:35 Tongue and groove
12:23 Showstopping lighting
14:23 Textured finishes
14:43 Painted ceilings
16:37 Wallpapered ceilings
18:04 Ornate crown moulding

Resources + Links

• Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design
• Caroline Klein Design on Instagram
• Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest

In the this episode of House Call, we cover:

• why I love designing small spaces
• visual continuity
• determining what you truly love
• shelving recommendations
• lighting options
• rental tips
• art + mirrors
• storage solutions

Episode

0:00 Introduction
0:49 What I’m loving lately
4:48 Designing small spaces
6:28 Visual continuity
8:23 Essentialize and declutter
9:13 Avoid bulky/oversized furniture
10:52 Think vertically
13:20 Use artwork you love
15:23 Mirrors
16:23 Maximize light
18:37 Multifunctional furniture + storage

Resources + Links

• Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design
• Caroline Klein Design on Instagram
• Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest