Color is one of my very favorite subjects in Interior Design.

Did you know that the color scheme for your home should be based on your skin coloring or your skin undertone? How do you choose your color scheme?

Selecting interior paint colors can be intimidating, tricky, and expensive if done wrong. What can an ordinary person do and how can one make color selections like a professional interior designer? What are the guidelines for selecting a color?

In this episode, I share 10 tips on how to choose colors according to your skin color and the lighting in your home. This is a deep dive, but simplified - and one I think, you will learn a lot! 

Do you know what the ultimate dream team is for a new build

First, you are starting with your architectural plans. Once they are approved, you take those plans to your contractor. This is also a great time to have your interior designer review the plans too.

Why is an interior designer important in these beginning phases of your project?  Keep listening to find out more!

Dust, mess, noise, workers going in and out of your home, living in the rubble, etc... are some of the disruptions and chaos your family will endure during a home renovation, especially if you have to live in your house while it is being renovated.

What if I told you that all those things can be minimized if not eliminated with proper planning? Preparation is key to staying sane and happy when the house is in disarray.

In this episode, I share five tips for surviving and thriving during renovations. Whether you are planning a renovation or you are in the middle of one and are overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

The difference between a great interior design and just going out and buying furnishings willy-nilly is the Design Plan. But how do you plan for furnishings? Where should you spend the money, and where can you save it?

The furnishings in your home can either add value to your home investment or diminish it. In today’s episode, I am sharing the 3 ways to strategically invest in your home furnishings. So if you are planning to purchase home furnishings, this episode is a must-listen.

Home renovations are undoubtedly stressful. While you will be thrilled with how your bedroom or kitchen renovation turns out, you may encounter challenges that complicate the process.

In this episode, I share four things you wish you knew before your home renovation or remodel. If you're thinking about renovating your home, tune in first before taking action, and save yourself from costly mistakes and regrets.

Trends, just like fashion trends, come and go. The problem with interior design trends is that frequently remodeling and purchasing new furnishings is a considerable investment and time-consuming. In today’s episode, I am sharing some hot trends in 2022. Although these trends are popular for 2022, I don’t see them going anywhere soon, and may be worth the investment.

I often get asked the age-old question, "Will I get more money for my home if I renovate it before I sell it?" 

So, what is the answer? Would you really get more money for the sale of your home if you renovated it first? We can start with, "Do you have the money to invest in doing that right now?" That could automatically answer the question. If you are wondering whether it would be worth it or if you should renovate or add an addition to your home before you sell it, this episode is for you.

Two weeks ago, I started to talk about the 3 Ethnic Furniture Styles. We’ve touched on the Country French and Bohemian furniture styles. Today, I will talk about the Oriental Furniture Style, sometimes called the Asian Furniture Style. This refers to furnishings that originated in the continent of Asia. This Oriental Style has a classic, timeless appeal and will never go out of style.

If your heart yearns for your home far away, you may then utilize items you brought from your heart country, items you found here or abroad that represent your country, and/or items you inherited from your family or others.

So if you want to learn more about the wonderfully beautiful and stylized Oriental style, this episode is for you!

Are you an adventurous, free-spirit person? One who does not like or want rules, and is drawn to items that are unusual and cool. Do you love collecting unconventional, unusual, thought-provoking items from your travels? If you do, chances are, you may be a bohemian person. And that you may want the bohemian style in your home.

Bohemian style is also called Boho. Those two terms are used interchangeably. If you want to learn more about the wonderfully beautiful, exciting, and carefree Bohemian style, this episode is for you.

I am so excited to you start another furniture style category, and so the next 3 episodes will be about 3 Ethnic Furniture Styles. In talking about these ethnic styles, you may be from somewhere else in the world and want touches of your country in your home. It can bring comfort, add familiarity and represent a part of who you are at your core…

Or you may just love and feel drawn to the French, Bohemian, or Oriental style or items from your own country.

Many times these ethnic styles start with a simple transitional base as we discussed in Episode 6. But if your heart yearns for your home far away. You may then utilize items that you brought from your country, items you found here, and/or items you inherited from your family or others.

In today’s episode, I am talking about the Country French Furniture Style. So if you want to learn more about the wonderfully beautiful and romantic French style, this episode is for you.

The Mid-Century Modern furniture style is characterized by its clean lines, minimal decorations, bold colors,  gentle curves, and organic shapes. This style originated in World War II to the mid-20th century -  hence its name.

Thanks to its elegant simplicity and timeless aesthetic, Mid-Century Modern furniture is still highly popular in contemporary or modern interior design. If this simple style appeals to you, keep listening to learn more.

Classic industrial style strives to bring the look of an industrial building into a home with high ceilings, exposed brick and beams, and metal accents. Perfectly suited to spaces like converted factories and rustic lofts, this style is all about creating a streamlined sophisticated design with mixed materials.

So if you are attracted to a furniture style that contrasts modernity and sophistication with rustic elements from the past, this episode is for you.

I have been doing a series of episodes introducing the 12 major furniture styles on the market today. Most of them are not trends but rather shapes, textures, and lines that you like. You choose one, two, or three (at most) of the styles for your home, which you can blend together. This blend of styles creates a whole new style called an Eclectic Style. Once you choose the styles you love, this tells you which ones to shop for and eliminates all the rest. It eliminates all of the other thousands of furniture choices. 

You will find the furniture series very helpful in establishing your favorite style or styles, making shopping for interior furnishings much easier. 

Today’s episode is about a very minimalist style which I call the Executive Efficient Style. This is all about clean lines, organization, efficiency, and, of course, convenience. One thing I hear from everyone with this style is, “I don’t want to have to dust it”. If this is something you say, keep listening. This may be one of your favorite styles!

Our homes should encourage us to live our divine destiny and our best lives.

Today’s episode is the sixth of a 12-part Interior Design Furniture Styles Series called, “What Is My Furniture Style?”. The furniture style I talk about is the Country or Provincial Furniture Style. This style reminds me of all things homemade and rustic.

So if you love nostalgia and simpler things from days gone by, keep listening, perhaps this is one of your favorites!

Today’s episode is the fifth of a 12-part Interior Design Furniture Styles Series called, “What Is My Furniture Style?”. The furniture style I will talk about is the Farmhouse  Furniture Style. It is a beautiful, traditional style that comes with a question: Is the Farmhouse Style still trending? The answer is yes… and no.  To find out more about this beautiful style, where it has been, and where it is going, tune in!

Do you know what your Interior Design Style or Styles are? Are you wondering what your personal interior design style is? Are you wondering if you even have a style? Yes, you do, we all do have a style! Do you want to know what your Interior Design Furniture Style is?

Today’s episode is the fourth of a 12-part Interior Design Furniture Styles Series called, “What Is My Furniture Style?”. The furniture style I will talk about is the Classic, Traditional  Furniture Style. It is a beautiful, classic style that has many facets.

So if you are thinking about decorating the interior of your home or rooms, one that would make you and your guests feel relaxed, quiet, and pleasant, this episode is for you.

Do you know what your Interior Design Style or Styles are? Are you wondering if you even have a style? Ok, here’s a big hint: we all do have a style! But the big question is, do you want to know what your Interior Design Furniture Style is?

Today’s episode is the third of a 12-part Interior Design Furniture Styles Series called, “What Is My Furniture Style?” The furniture style I talk about is the Transitional Furniture Style called the Modern Coastal Furniture Style. It is a fun and vacation-like style.

So if you want to create a space that feels at once cozy and coastal, with an evocative beach appeal, this episode is for you. And if you have been blessed with a stunning beach view, then you won't want to miss this episode.

Do you know what your Interior Design Style or Styles are?  Are you wondering if you even have a style? Ok, here’s a big hint: YES, you do!  And, do you want to know what your Interior Design Furniture Style or styles are?  

Today’s episode is the second of a 12-part Interior Design Furniture Styles Series called, “What Is My Furniture Style?” The series will be from Episodes 6 through 17. Today, let’s talk about the Transitional Furniture Style called the Glam Dramatic Furniture Style.

Have you been thinking about adding a bit something extra to your home to make it look bold, dramatic, and even a bit over-the-top? Are you planning to shop for metals, glass, mirrors, and crystals to add to your home decor? Tune in to see if Glam Dramatic Furniture Style is your style.

In today's show, we're going to talk about transitional interior design.

It is one of the most lasting base designs that you can have in your home. This style is based on having a base style that is simple, clean, and lasting. Many times it's in neutral colors, and it is a very classic design.

So, if you want to learn an interior design secret that will tremendously help you with your interior design plan and translates into money saved in the long run, this episode is for you.

The question of what fits you better - dream design or signature design mainly comes into play when you are working with an interior designer.  But, it could come into play when you are doing the design yourself too!

The goal of a great interior designer is to create a design that is beautiful and pleasing to the eye. A design that is also comfortable, functional, livable, and yes, even safe.

The best part of my job is happy people! I love to help clients turn their homes into something beautiful and comfortable for themselves and their families. It makes me happy to see them excited and enjoying their homes.

In today's show, I will explain what Dream Interior Design and Signature Interior Design are. At the end of this show, you will be able to decide what best fits you.