The Chris Loves Julia Podcast w/ Preston Pugmire

Lighting fixtures are as varied as any other product for your home, but once you've found that perfect fixture, how do you make sure it will give off the light you want for your space? Sometimes you want it to feel warm, other times you need to highlight a specific task or piece of artwork. How do you go about planning the lighting for your home, or make updates to maximize what's already in place?

In this episode we talk all about the mysterious side of lighting. What is the Kelvin scale, how does that relate to lumens and what are my options for achieving warm, energy-efficient light? We also visit with Shea McGee, from Studio McGee, who shares super helpful tips for planning your own lighting, maximizing the limits of your own spaces, what every room needs, and where she gets her inspiration from.

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CLJ posts mentioned:
Lights On In The Kitchen!
DIY Shiplapped Built-Ins: Finished & Styled
Laundry Room Lighting & Hardware

Studio McGee Webisodes mentioned:
Web Series

Guests: Shea McGee from Studio McGee
Hot Topic: Energy efficient bulbs

Theme song Headphones by Preston Pugmire

On this episode, we go behind the scenes on the complete kitchen renovation Chris and Julia did in Pittsburgh and hear some funny and also frustrating stories from them. We also talk about how renovating and doing DIY projects affects personal relationships. Its a good one.

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Posts mentioned in this Episode:

Complete Pittsburgh Kitchen Renovation

NEW PUGMIRE BABY!!!

In this episode, we dive into how to start a design or remodeling project. The first thing is the planning sessions. Julia breaks down her process and gives some helpful hints about how to give your space the design it deserves. Chris and Preston just try to keep up.

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Style Quizes:

Lonny.com Style Finder

Homegoods Style Scope Quiz

Whats Your Decor Style?

Houzz Style Quiz

On this episode we tackle kids rooms. Should they be themed? What works? What doesn't? Even if you don't have children, you learn stuff about Chris and Julia and things about their childhood rooms and we also discuss superheroes for a minute. It's a good one.

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CLJ Posts Mentioned:

Greta's first Big Girl room (old Utah house)

Happy Room for Greta (current Idaho house)

Party In Chris' Room!!!!

We chat with Whitney and Ashley from the amazing blog Shanty 2 Chic and talk about their show Open Concept on HGTV. We also talk about multi-functional spaces and rooms and how to make them cohesive and intentional.

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CLJ posts mentioned:

Workhorses around the house.

New Interior Define Sectional

Preston Laundry Room Reno

Guest Room Office Reveal!!!!

Tiny Office Against a Wall

Shanty 2 Chic posts mentioned:

DIY Floating Shelves

Open Concept show on HGTV

We chat with Mandi from the DIY design blog Vintage Revivals and discuss how to manage projects and home renovation when there are children in the mix. Tips, tricks, and homework to take your DIY to the next level even if you don't have kids...

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CLJ posts mentioned

Paint Spill Heard Round The World

Vintage Revivals posts mentioned

Nursury Reveal w/ Wood Wall Animals!

Bathroom remodel update

Theme song "Headphones" by Preston Pugmire