Construction documentation is the most critical piece to executing designs of the highest caliber. We searched far and wide for examples of the very best in construction documentation and were wowed when we saw the materials presented by Sam Struck at StruckSured Design. In today’s episode, we’re chatting with the mastermind behind the documentation, principal and lead designer of the Hood River based design studio. From initial client education documents all the way through to Construction packages and everything in between, you’ll want to listen to this episode in entirety first, then come back a second time to take thorough notes.

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When the design phase is completed, an interior designer’s job is just beginning. As you head into the construction phase of a project - whether new construction or renovation, the logistics can get tricky. Most states won’t let you “Project Manage” your contractors, so “Construction Oversight” is the new industry standard. Today, Los Angeles based interior designer Katie Hodges walks us through the logistics of bringing your designs to life through overseeing construction.

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There are so many paths to interior design as a career, but it seems very few of them offer experience in actually running an interior design business. Today, San Francisco Bay Area award winning designer Lauren Nelson walks us through navigating the business side of a beautiful design business. From pricing strategies to her experience in corporate design public relations, Lauren's coveted expertise has proven that every path to design offers unique wisdom.

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While we often have guests on this show with large teams and multiple departments, the reality is, not every interior designer wants to have a large studio. Remaining small and nimble allows for more creativity as the principal designer, less people management, and a more flexible schedule. Today, we welcome award winning Los Angeles based multidisciplinary designer, Stefani Stein, as we explore the logistics and intentions behind scaling a design studio while maintaining a small team.

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Often overlooked, children’s bedrooms and play spaces are a pivotal, foundational part of their development. Architect and interior design duo Damian and Britt Zunino, principals of Studio DB,  a multi-disciplinary firm in Manhattan are experts at crafting colorful, whimsical family homes that invite both refuge and wonder. Today, Britt and Damian walk us through the fundamentals of elevated kid’s spaces. We’ll take it to a deeper level as we discuss incorporating color and pattern throughout a home as well. Prepare to take notes in this masterclass of comprehensive, intuitive, and joy provoking design.

Every interior designer’s process is so distinctly unique. While designing new construction projects can be a bit more straightforward, renovation projects require a unique level of experience and planning  to both bid and execute effectively. Today, Victoria Sass - principal designer and founder of award winning Minneapolis based studio, Prospect Refuge, walks us through her noteworthy renovation process. Specializing in historic and architecturally  significant properties, Prospect Refuge projects evoke quiet luxury in a joyfully unassuming way.

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Three years after the start of the Covid pandemic, interior designers are still catching up to the rush in the industry, the delays in delivery, and the overwhelm and exhaustion we all experienced. As interior designers became more nimble, flexible, and efficient, changes to their process were inevitable. Today, we’re chatting with interior designer, best-selling author, and dear friend, Caitlin Flemming. Caitlin walks us through how her studio pivoted during Covid, the changes she kept in place, and how it affected her process moving forward. Then, we'll discuss her latest book, "Sense of Place". 

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Today, New York City based Megan Grehl of Megan Grehl Design Studio is breaking down exact steps to take your interior design studio to a global scale. She is a wealth of knowledge and as we begin to explore the concept of going global and designing on an international scale, Megan is breaking down exactly how she got started in global projects, how she's booking hospitality projects around the world, and what she's doing to incorporate that on a residential scale as well. So let's go ahead and dig in going global, managing and scaling projects on an international level.

Prior to receiving her education at the University of Pennsylvania, Megan lived in Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Tokyo, and Shanghai for over 20 years. As a result, Megan is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. With an innate sensitivity to design, style and curation, Megan Aileen is the embodiment of the bridge between eastern and western design values.

Welcome back to Season 3 of The Interior Collective - a podcast for the business of beautiful living. Quiet Luxury is the buzzword in every marketing campaign and TikTok video around these days. But the concept of mixing bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces with quality, everyday items is here to stay. Joining us today is Brigette Romanek, founder and principal designer of Romanek Design Studio. She is one of LA’s most sought after designers, and named repeatedly in Arch Digest’s “AD 100” and Elle Décor’s A-List.

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Brigette's clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Misty Copeland & Demi Moore and she’s built her studio on the foundation that spaces should be fresh and functional, aesthetically provoking, and completely lived in. Tune in as we break down how Brigette achieves that livable luxury in every project–from quiet family homes to multi-million dollar high-profile projects.

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As we kick off Season 3, we welcome back fan favorite, Jake Arnold just in time for the drop of his first book, Redefining Comfort. On the tail of his global cover story with Arch Digest, Jake is breaking down his design process working with the likes of John Legend and Chrissy Tiegan, how his “first of its kind” cover hit all 7 international Arch Digest markets, and how you can translate his celebrity status to your own interior design firm. 

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