🎤 Show Notes: The Truth About Reverse Osmosis Water — What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

💧Clean, safe drinking water is one of the most important things we can provide for our families — and more homeowners than ever are asking about reverse osmosis (RO) systems. But between whole-house vs. under-sink, tank vs. tankless, and air gap vs. non-air gap faucets… it can all feel a little overwhelming.

👉 In this episode, I’m breaking it all down in simple, homeowner-friendly terms so you can choose the best option for your kitchen or whole home.

• What reverse osmosis actually is (in plain English) and why it’s becoming a must-have.

• Why clean water matters now more than ever, including concerns about PFAS and old plumbing.

• The pros and cons of under-sink vs. whole-home systems.

• Tank vs. tankless RO systems — what’s the difference and which might be right for you?

• Air gap vs. non-air gap faucets and why your state’s plumbing codes matter.

• Faucet finishes and style options to match your kitchen design.

• Luxury add-ons like instant hot, cold, or even sparkling water — and which brands to look for.

Whether you’re planning a remodel or just looking to upgrade your drinking water, this episode will give you the confidence to make the right choice for your home.

🎙️ 5 Steps to Choosing Quality Cabinets

Cabinets are the heart of your kitchen design—and often the biggest investment in your remodel. But with so many options out there, how do you know what’s worth splurging on and where you can save?

💡 In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about kitchen cabinetry:

• The three main cabinet types—stock, semi-custom, and custom—and which might be right for your project.

• Key quality details to look for, from construction to hardware to finishes.

• How cabinetry typically fits into your remodel budget.

• Popular door styles and finishes that set the tone for your kitchen design.

• Smart ways to mix and match styles or finishes to balance budget and beauty.

Whether you’re planning a small kitchen makeover or designing your forever home, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence you need to choose cabinets that fit your style, budget, and lifestyle.

✨ Tune in and discover how to make your kitchen remodel both functional and fabulous!

Thinking of remodeling? 👉 Download my Free Kitchen Starter Kit.

🎤 Episode Title: Choosing Kitchen Paint with Sherwin-Williams Expert
✨ Expert tips to pick colors and finishes that last in your busiest rooms ✨

Show Notes:
In this episode, Robin Johnson sits down with Dr. Amy Milani, a seasoned Sherwin-Williams sales representative with extensive experience working with designers and homeowners across South Carolina’s Lowcountry and beyond.

Amy shares her insider knowledge on selecting the right paint colors and finishes for kitchens, bathrooms, and other high-traffic spaces. From understanding undertones in whites and neutrals to picking durable, washable finishes for walls and cabinets, she provides practical guidance that every homeowner can apply.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to harmonize paint colors with existing materials like wood floors, countertops, and tiles.

• The best Sherwin-Williams products for kitchen walls, trim, and cabinetry, including Emerald, Duration, and Emerald Urethane.

• How lighting affects color perception and why testing in your space is essential.

• Current trends in kitchen cabinet colors, from classic neutrals to playful pastels and rich, moody tones.

• Tips on matching cabinet trim, crown molding, and walls for a cohesive look.

🔨 Whether you’re tackling a partial renovation or a full remodel, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you choose colors and finishes that will last and bring joy to your kitchen for years to come.

Resources & Links:

• Follow Robin on Instagram: @RobinJohnsonInteriors

• Free Kitchen Remodel Starter Kit: Download here

• Learn more about Sherwin-Williams products: www.sherwin-williams.com

🎙️ Episode Summary:

Behind the Build — A Real Client Interview with Christie Streetman

✨ Today’s episode is a special one — I’m sitting down with one of my favorite clients, Christie Streetman, to take you behind the build of her dream home renovation right here in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

🏡 Christie and her husband Bert made the bold decision to relocate from just outside of Houston to a charming oceanfront home on the coast to live near family

🔨 What followed was a full-scale remodel of their kitchen, powder room, laundry, primary bath, and more — and we’re sharing the whole story with you today!

✅ We’re talking:

• Why they decided to remodel after buying their home

• The design must-haves (hello, black La Cornue range and bird wallpaper!)

• What it’s really like living through a renovation

• Favorite moments, biggest surprises, and lessons learned

You’ll hear Christie’s honest thoughts on the design process, construction experience, and what she’s most excited to enjoy in her nearly-finished space.

Whether you're planning a remodel, dreaming about your next project, or just love hearing real-life design stories — this episode is for you.

🎙️ Episode Title:✨ Harnessing AI to Design Your Kitchen

📝 Episode Summary: In today’s episode, I’m walking you through one of the most talked-about design tools out there: ChatGPT — and helping you figure out how to actually use it along with the pro’s and cons: 

• How to use ChatGPT for design help, budget planning, and real design decisions

• Where it falls short

• And yes — how to upload your photos and sketches to get smart feedback

• How does Remodel AI compare?

Spoiler: ChatGPT will never take over the important role of a designer. Tune in to hear now!

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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📸 Don’t forget to check out our IG post with the full ChatGPT vs. Remodel AI comparison!

🎙️ Episode Title:

The Kitchen Keeping Room Is Making a Comeback — Here’s Why You’ll Love It

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite nostalgic trends that’s having a serious moment again: the kitchen keeping room. Never heard of one? Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered!

We’ll chat about what a keeping room is, why it disappeared, and why it’s making a big comeback in today’s homes. I’m also sharing practical design tips, styling ideas, and ways you can create one in your existing space or work it into a new build.

Plus, I’ll answer some listener questions and share a few fun history tidbits you can casually drop at your next dinner party. It’s a cozy, feel-good episode you won’t want to miss!

• What a kitchen keeping room is and its charming 18th-century history

• Why keeping rooms are trending again in modern homes

• How to design a keeping room that feels cozy, connected, and effortlessly stylish

• Practical ideas for defining the space in open-concept floor plans

• Furniture, texture, and lighting tips to pull your keeping room together

• The pros and cons of adding a keeping room to your home

• Creative ways to capture the keeping room vibe even without extra square footage

• Listener Q&A:

  • Is a keeping room just a family room?

  • Can you add a keeping room to an open floor plan?

  • Do you need a fireplace for it to work?

• Sign up for my email list to get this week’s Keeping Room Inspiration Photo Collection → [Your Link Here]

• Follow me on Instagram for more kitchen design ideas → [Your IG Handle]

• Check out my Kitchen Remodel Made Easy course for expert remodel guidance → [Your Course Link]

If you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’d love a cozy kitchen hangout spot too!

Got a keeping room in your home or dreaming of one? DM me your photos or questions — I’d love to see them!

🎙️ Episode Title:

The Kitchen Keeping Room Is Making a Comeback — Here’s Why You’ll Love It

✨ Episode Summary:

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite nostalgic trends that’s having a serious moment again: the kitchen keeping room. Never heard of one? Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered!

We’ll chat about what a keeping room is, why it disappeared, and why it’s making a big comeback in today’s homes. I’m also sharing practical design tips, styling ideas, and ways you can create one in your existing space or work it into a new build.

Plus, I’ll answer some listener questions and share a few fun history tidbits you can casually drop at your next dinner party. It’s a cozy, feel-good episode you won’t want to miss!

• What a kitchen keeping room is and its charming 18th-century history

• Why keeping rooms are trending again in modern homes

• How to design a keeping room that feels cozy, connected, and effortlessly stylish

• Practical ideas for defining the space in open-concept floor plans

• Furniture, texture, and lighting tips to pull your keeping room together

• The pros and cons of adding a keeping room to your home

• Creative ways to capture the keeping room vibe even without extra square footage

• Fun history tidbits about colonial homes and their original multi-purpose hearth spaces

• Listener Q&A:

  • Is a keeping room just a family room?

  • Can you add a keeping room to an open floor plan?

  • Do you need a fireplace for it to work?

• Homes & Gardens article on the return of keeping rooms

• Sign up for my email list to get this week’s Keeping Room Inspiration Photo Collection → [Your Link Here]

• Follow me on Instagram for more kitchen design ideas → [Your IG Handle]

• Check out my Kitchen Remodel Made Easy course for expert remodel guidance

If you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’d love a cozy kitchen hangout spot too!

Got a keeping room in your home or dreaming of one? DM me your photos or questions — I’d love to see them!

Hey friends — welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest kitchen design trends we’re seeing for 2025. If you’re dreaming about a remodel or just love keeping up with what’s new in design, you’ll want to save this one.

Here’s what I’m covering in today’s episode:

✨ Trend #1: Trending cabinet colors for 2025: warm neutrals, deep greens, moody blues, soft taupes and natural white oak finishes.

✨ Trend #2: Walk-in pantries and sculleries making a big comeback for hiding appliances and keeping your kitchen spotless.

✨ Trend #3: Oversized kitchen islands and what you need to know about slab sizing if you want one seamless countertop.

✨ Trend #4: Countertop stone backsplashes half and full height.

✨ Trend #5: Appliance Garages with electrical outlets for clean, clutterfree countertops

✨ Trend #6: Statement Lighting go big or go home with mixed metal finishes.

✨ Trend #7: Luxury kitchen hoods, stone wrapped for minimal elegance or with fluted texture

✨ Trend #8: Hidden outlets under upper cabinets for a clutter-free backsplash.

✨ Trend #9: Kitchen zones with custom storage ideas to optimize efficiency and convenience.

✨ Trend #10: Mixed Materials - say goodbye to matchy, matchy kitchens

✨ Trend #11: Texture everywhere - fluted cabinetry, wood beams, and natural stone surfaces add dimension to clean-lined kitchens.

✨ Trend #12: Arched doorways & Hidden Pantry doors adding kitchen charm.

✨ Trend #13:Black metal framed glass cabinets add a touch of modern drama.

✨ Resources & Links:

• Visit www.robinjohnsoninteriors.com to work with me or check out my Kitchen Remodel Made Easy program.

• Sign up for the latest blog for kitchen design inspo 

• Got a kitchen project you’re proud of? DM me your pics — I’d love to feature them!

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

✨ If you’re planning a kitchen remodel — or dreaming of one — this episode is a must-listen! I’m sharing a roundup of real advice from homeowners and design clients about what they’re SO glad they did (and what they seriously regret) in their kitchen renovations.

From the must-have countertop backsplash trend to hidden outlets and microwave drawers, we’re covering the small details that make a BIG difference in both functionality and aesthetics. I’ll also weigh in with my own designer tips and favorite upgrades you might not have considered yet.

👉 In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why you should avoid builder bundles whenever possible

• The design feature everyone loves for easy clean-up and a seamless look

• Why hidden outlets under upper cabinets are a game-changer

• How adding trim to the top of cabinets eliminates dust and dark shadows

• The pros and cons of microwave drawers and why I’m a fan

• Smart water features like direct water lines, hot water faucets, and under-sink filters

• Why induction cooktops are trending (and my personal experience using one)

• The stone slab shopping tip that could save you from an island seam

• The one remodel mistake you don’t want to make with your range hood height

• Real talk about construction timelines — and why you should always plan for delays

💡 Helpful Links:👉 Free Kitchen Remodel Starter Kit

👉 Work with Robin Locally or Virtually

✨ Connect with Me:
Follow along on Instagram for more design tips and remodel inspo → @robinjohnsoninteriors

🎙️ Leave a Review:
If you loved this episode, it would mean the world if you left a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It helps more design lovers find the show.

✨ In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most-asked questions in home design today: How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in 2025? Whether you’re tired of your outdated space, planning to open up your floor plan, or curious about what’s driving remodeling prices up, this episode is packed with info you’ll want to hear before you start your renovation project.

👉 What You’ll Learn:

• Why remodeling demand is still strong in 2025 — even with high interest rates

• How cultural trends and social media influence the way we feel about our homes

• A fun history of how kitchens have evolved (spoiler: it involves Outlander)

• The top reasons older homes are overdue for kitchen makeovers

• How much a kitchen remodel really costs this year — and what impacts your budget

• The #1 request I hear from clients on every kitchen renovation call

• Should you hire a GC or DIY your project

Resources Mentioned: 👉 Download my free Kitchen Remodel Starter Kit with budget guidelines and project planning tips at ⁠www.robinjohnsoninteriors.com⁠

Key Takeaway:A well-designed kitchen isn’t just about cooking anymore — it’s the heart of the home. If you’re thinking about remodeling, plan to invest about 15-20% of your home’s value for a full renovation in 2025.

Have a question or topic you’d like me to cover? Drop me a message — I’d love to hear from you!