Greetings renovators. Today on the podcast we are talking to architect Julie Johnson about her path to opening her own firm, JMJ Studios and what her process is for working with clients.

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It's easy to scroll online or look at magazines and think "Ooh I would love that in my home." But how do you constructively think about look, feel, and function in a remodel or new build? In this episode, we will provide a framework for dreaming and visioning that sets you up for success when talking to architects about turning those dreams into a design that works for you.

Welcome to the R Word podcast, the companion to our newsletter.

Planning or thinking about a remodel or new build? Still, just dreaming about it? Either way, start here to get the 50,000 foot, big picture snapshot of the renovating and building process, and learn what you should think about before you even start dreaming about your new home.