Design Your Home

Ep35:  What if I told you that by following 3 simple tricks you could uplevel the design in your home or rental property.  Well, that’s exactly what I’m doing today so stay tuned and keep listening for 3 design hacks to make your home stand out from the crowd. What to listen for: The way to DIY something inexpensive and make it look custom How to make your bathroom look more custom How to make you...

Welcome to another bonus Q&A episode and this one is about bathroom design.   Today's questions are about: Vanity mirror size Vanity light size If medicine cabinets are IN or OUT If you have a question you'd like answered:  Send me a DM on Instagram @nestorations  Send an email to hello@nestorations.com Design is better with friends... Let's Connect on Instagram Get Inspired on...

Ep34:  Size matters…well, at least when it comes to home design it sure does.  In the design world, we call it scale-and it’s one of the main foundations in all good design.  And if you think you can create an amazing room design without knowing about scale, then I have to respectfully say that you’d be wrong.  So listen in and find out more about scale so your home or Airbnb looks its best. What...

Ep33: When choosing countertops you have lots to choose from. But the ones I get asked about the most are quartz and quartzite.  And even though there’s some confusion between them and they’re often mistaken for each other, they’re totally different materials with pros and cons of each one.   What to listen for: Pros of quartz Cons of quartz Pros of quartzite Cons of quartzite Which countertop is...

Can you actually get a whole room designed in a day?  Does it sound too good to be true?  What if I told you that you could.  Would you believe me?  Well, I’m here to tell you that you can get your room designed in a day and I’ll tell you how in this episode.  If you’ve ever wished you had a personal designer just for a day, this is for you. So listen in and find out how to get your room designed...

What is it about a blank space that feels so overwhelming?  And no, when I say Blank Space, I’m not talking about the Taylor Swift song;)  I’m talking about a blank wall.  And what can you do with a blank wall to make your space look finished and complete.  Discover 6 ideas to make that blank wall a possibility and NOT a problem. What to listen for in the episode: 6 ideas to fill your blank wall (...

Ep30-Is your home or rental property boring?  Or does it stand out from the crowd and make an impression?  Today we’re saying no to boring homes and talking all about how to make your home and/or your investment get the attention it deserves.   If you struggle with design or your investment property is struggling to get bookings, a design consultation with me can help.  It's a small investmen...

Ep29: Today we’re talking all about bathrooms and more specifically, the latest trends and features in bathroom design.  I just got back from the National Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and I’m sharing the direction of bathroom design and what you can do to create a show-stopping, or scroll stopping, bathroom.  Are you ready? What to listen for: How to create that spa look What colors are trending...

Ep28:  If you’re even thinking about a kitchen remodel or refresh this year then you don’t want to miss this episode. I’m diving into what’s hot and what’s not in kitchen design since I just got back from the National Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.  There’s a lot that goes into planning a kitchen so make sure to keep listening to hear the 8 trends I'm seeing in all the best kitchens.  And ma...

Ep27:  What are the latest home design trends that you could be using to uplevel your home or rental property in 2023?  Are you using any in your home? I just returned home from the winter design market in Las Vegas and I’m ready to fill you in on the latest and greatest in design.  Find out what colors are popular, what’s the latest must-haves in home design and furniture, and how to effectively...

Ep26:  If you’re making some updates or starting a remodel on your home or investment property, you might be wondering if hiring a contractor is enough?  Do you also need to hire an interior designer?  Won’t that cost more money when you’re trying to keep costs down? Well, today I’m sharing 3 big reasons why it’s worth hiring both a designer and a contractor for your next project.   What to listen...

Welcome to the first design and decorating Q&A bonus episode. Submit any design or decorating question for a chance get it answered on the podcast.  Today's questions are about: How to create a cozy space Should cabinet heights be staggered and how to add some personality to your kitchen Tips on starting a podcast If you want to submit a question send me a DM on Instagram @nestorations Or...

Ep25:  I want to let you in on a little secret that the furniture and home decor industry may not want you to know about.  And knowing this secret can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars when you’re shopping to furnish your home or rental property.  And I’ll share a website where you can see the best deals on some furniture and home décor for your project. This episode is a good one so...

Ep24:  Have you ever felt stuck making a decision for your home or rental property? You can’t decide what direction to take, or what to buy, and you keep thinking about it, but days have passed and you still haven’t done anything or moved forward? If yes, then analysis paralysis might be the problem and I want you to keep listening to know what to do about it.   What to listen for in this episode:...

Ep23:  Is fixing and flipping a property that’s across the country for you?   There are some distinct challenges to consider when choosing to buy, design, and sell properties that aren’t local.  So before you consider this investment strategy, listen in as I share my personal experience as a real estate investor and designer fixing and flipping a home that's long distance.   What to listen fo...

Ep22:  How can you make your home look more expensive without breaking the budget?  Is it possible to get a high end look and still have a comfortable, family-friendly home?  Our homes have a direct link to how we feel and we’re more energetically happier, aligned, and energized when our homes are put together and look good.  So keep listening to discover how to get your home to feel a little extr...

Ep21:  Does it matter when you remodel your home?  Is there a season or month that’s better than another?   You might be wondering when is a good time to remodel and even asking yourself if now is a good time to start your project.  Timing actually matters so listen in to discover when is the best time to begin your home remodel and what you need to consider before starting your project What to li...

Ep20:  Is your home dated?  Often we get so comfortable living in our homes that we don’t even realize they're in need of an update.  But, living in spaces that look good make us feel better.  Which is exactly why keeping our homes updated and current is so important.  Some of these dated features are easy to update, while others might take a little more effort. So, listen in to see if your h...

Ep19:  Two story walls look so impressive, but they aren’t without challenges.   If you’ve ever had a room or home with tall ceilings you likely can relate.  How can you decorate a 2 story room and make it feel cozy while still having that grand look?  So if you’re feeling stumped by a 2 story space, then I invite you to keep listening and discover ways to help you design and decorate two-story ro...

Ep18:  Designers don’t just design beautiful spaces that are pretty to look at.  Designers solve problems .  If you hire an interior designer before you start any home decorating  or remodel project you can actually avoid a lot of expensive mistakes, feel confident moving forward, and save time and money in the process.    In this episode you'll learn why (and when) you should hire an interio...

Ep17:  When designing your home and choosing wood furniture, flooring, or accents do you find yourself asking questions like… Do I have to use all the same wood colors?   Can I mix different wood tones in a room?   How do I mix different wood tones in my room?   And how many wood tones can I have in a room so it doesn’t look like a mixed matched mess?    If you’ve ever thought about any of these q...

Ep16:  Today's episode is all about the "B" word in design...Budgets.  It may not be the most exciting topics in design, but's it's one of the most important ones.   The truth is, we often don't know what our budget is becasue we don't know how much things actually cost.  Or, you might be worried thinking that if you share your budget with your designer or contra...

Ep15:  Living in cluttered spaces is actually bad for us and bad for our health.  Clutter seems harmless enough, right?  It’s just some extra stuff laying around.  But, in fact it does us more harm than good.  Cluttered spaces negatively affect our moods, our mental health, our cortisol levels (which is our stress hormone) and cluttered spaces even affect our eating habits.   Even if you don’t hav...

Ep14:  Warm and cozy living spaces are like comfort food for our homes.  And with fall approaching it's the perfect time to create cozy and warm spaces in your home.  Warmth and coziness is soothing and helps make us feel more at peace and relaxed which is so important for our stress levels and mental health.  So how can you easily, and affordably, add warmth and coziness to your home?  Let’s...

Ep 13:  Have you ever wondered how the rooms on your favorite design shows on Netflix and HGTV always look perfectly styled and accessorized?  They make it look SO easy, right? What 3 styling tips and rules do the pros know that you don’t?  And how can you finally accessorize your home with confidence so you get that designer look? Styling and accessorizing is the last, but really important, step...