Kitchen Remodel Made Easy ™️

Episode #28: Designer Secrets for Using Thin Brick in Kitchens: Backsplashes, Coffee Bars & More Looking for a way to add warmth, texture, and timeless character to your kitchen? 💡 In this episode of  Kitchen Remodel Made Easy , I'm joined by Clark and Carson Combs from  ZenBuild , a company I recently worked with on one of my own kitchen projects. Together, we discuss why thin brick has...

🎤 Episode #27: Kitchen Island Design: Sizes, Layouts, Mistakes & Must-Have Features Dreaming of a beautiful kitchen island for your remodel? You're not alone. A kitchen island is still the number one feature homeowners ask for when planning a new kitchen — and for good reason. But designing the perfect island takes more than simply making it bigger. 💡 In this episode of  Kitchen Remodel...

🎙️ Episode #26: The Biggest Fears Homeowners Face Around Kitchen Remodeling Thinking about remodeling your kitchen but feeling overwhelmed by the unknowns? You're not alone. In this episode of Kitchen Remodel Made Easy, Robin tackles the biggest fears that stop many homeowners from moving forward with their dream renovation. From worrying about costs and dishonest contractors to concerns about...

🎙️ Episode #25 The Real Reason Kitchen Remodel Budgets Snowball Why do kitchen remodel budgets spiral so quickly — even when you start with a solid plan? 💫 In this episode of  Kitchen Remodel Made Easy , award-winning kitchen designer turned remodeling coach Robin Johnson breaks down the real reason kitchen remodel costs quietly snowball during renovation projects. From cabinetry upgrades and lux...

🎙️Episode #24 Designing a kitchen together sounds exciting… until you realize you and your partner don’t agree on  anything 😩 One of you wants light and bright. The other wants warmth and wood tones. And suddenly, what should feel fun starts to feel frustrating. 🎤 In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most common challenges homeowners face— how to design a kitchen when you and your par...

Episode #23 🎤 Guest Speaker on the Life Coaching for Mompreneurs Podcast 🎧 "Today, I’m talking with Robin Johnson about navigating burnout, redefining success, and making a pivot without starting over. We explore mindset, time management, and how to listen to that inner voice guiding your next move.   Robin shares how, after years of success, she felt that quiet nudge toward something new....

🎤 Episode #22 Design doubt doesn’t start at the end of a kitchen remodel—it starts in the planning phase. ✨ In this episode, Robin Johnson, kitchen designer turned kitchen remodel coach, shares how to make confident design decisions before demo day. Learn the five key steps to avoid overwhelm, stay organized, and create a clear kitchen design plan from the start. 💡 Perfect for homeowners planni...

🎙️ Episode #21 Are you saving hundreds of kitchen ideas on Pinterest but still feel completely stuck when it comes to your own remodel? 😫 In this episode of  Kitchen Remodel Made Easy , we’re talking about the hidden downside of using Pinterest for kitchen design—and why it might actually be slowing down your project instead of helping it. 🎯 Pinterest is one of the most popular tools for gatheri...

Kitchen remodels are one of the most exciting upgrades you can make to your home — but they can also feel overwhelming. 👉 In this episode, Robin walks through  10 Reasons Kitchen Remodels Feel So Stressful (And How to Avoid the Chaos) , including the financial investment, the number of design decisions involved, unexpected mistakes, contractor dynamics, and the emotional roller coaster that can h...

🎤 Episode #19: I just returned from KBIS 2026 — the largest Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in North America — and I’m sharing what truly stood out. Not every flashy product belongs in your home. As I walked the show floor, I sorted everything into three categories: The repeats (good, but not groundbreaking) The shock & awe (dramatic, but not practical) The “ohhh… that’s smart” innovations I...

🎤 Episode #18: Sustainable Kitchen Design That Makes Sense Sustainable kitchen design doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style or increasing your budget dramatically. ✨ In this episode, we’re breaking down what sustainability actually looks like for homeowners planning a kitchen remodel — in practical, real-life terms. We cover: • FSC-certified and reclaimed wood for cabinets and flooring • Realis...

🎙 Podcast Episode #17 ✨ Can you design a kitchen you love  and  protect your home’s resale value? In this episode, kitchen designer Robin Johnson shares how to make smart kitchen remodel decisions that support everyday living while keeping future buyers in mind. 👉 Learn what “designing for resale” really means, which design elements matter most to buyers, and how to balance timeless choices with...

🎙️ Episode #16 The Hidden Cost of Rushing Kitchen Design 🥂 Planning a kitchen remodel? Rushing kitchen design decisions can lead to higher costs, construction delays, and costly change orders. 💡 In this episode, we break down common  kitchen remodel mistakes , the real   kitchen design timeline , and why starting construction before finalizing your design often backfires. If you want a smoother...

🎙️ Episode #15 The Future of Kitchen Design — What’s Shaping Trends in 2026 What if the most important kitchen trend for 2026 isn’t a color or material — but  how you live ? ✨ In this episode of  Kitchen Remodel Made Easy , Robin breaks down insights from the newly released  NKBA 2026 Kitchen Trends Report  and translates the research into real-life guidance for homeowners. 💡 Instead of starting...

🎧 The Holiday Hosting Super Bowl… Can Your Kitchen Win? The holidays are here, and if your kitchen could talk, it might be begging for a timeout! 🚩 In this episode, Robin Johnson dives into how smart, functional kitchen design can turn holiday chaos into a smooth, stress-free celebration. 🎄 From layouts that keep traffic flowing to storage solutions that save your sanity, countertops built for...

🎧 In today’s episode of  Kitchen Remodel Made Easy , we’re diving into a true industry shakeup — and trust me, you’re going to want to hear this. 🎤 For decades, natural stone pricing has been one of the most confusing, opaque, and frankly frustrating parts of remodeling a kitchen. Homeowners walk into a gorgeous slab yard… fall in love with a stone… and then have absolutely  no idea what it cost...

🎧   New Episode! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in a  custom-built, designer-curated home  a year later? In this week’s episode of Kitchen Remodel Made Easy, I sit down with my former client Jenna, whose beautiful new construction home just won a  Bronze ASID Award  for “New Homes Over 3500 sq. ft.” — second place across North and South Carolina! 🥂 We talk about: ✨ What it’s  rea...

🎧 Episode #11 👑 The Crown Jewel of Your Kitchen: 5 Key 🔑 Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Range Hood. 🎤 Episode Summary: In this episode, Robin pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked — yet most essential — features of any kitchen… the range hood. Whether you’re planning a remodel, building new or just dreaming about your future kitchen, this episode will help you understa...

🎧 Podcast #10: 5 Kitchens, One Dreamhome! ✨ Step inside one of my most ambitious design projects yet! In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the  Freewoods Farm Project , a stunning 12,000 sq. ft. coastal estate in Murrells Inlet. From the main kitchen to the scullery, pool house, garage apartment, and outdoor kitchen—yes, that’s  five kitchens !—I share how we created functional, styl...

🎤 Show Notes: The Truth About Reverse Osmosis Water — What Every Homeowner Needs to Know 💧Clean, safe drinking water is one of the most important things we can provide for our families — and more homeowners than ever are asking about reverse osmosis (RO) systems. But between whole-house vs. under-sink, tank vs. tankless, and air gap vs. non-air gap faucets… it can all feel a little overwhelming....

🎙️ 5 Steps to Choosing Quality Cabinets Cabinets are the heart of your kitchen design—and often the biggest investment in your remodel. But with so many options out there, how do you know what’s worth splurging on and where you can save? 💡 In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about kitchen cabinetry: The three main cabinet types—stock, semi-custom, and custom—and whi...

🎤 Episode Title:  Choosing Kitchen Paint with Sherwin-Williams Expert ✨ Expert tips to pick colors and finishes that last in your busiest rooms ✨ Show Notes: In this episode, Robin Johnson sits down with Dr. Amy Milani, a seasoned Sherwin-Williams sales representative with extensive experience working with designers and homeowners across South Carolina’s Lowcountry and beyond. Amy shares her in...

🎙️ Episode Summary: Behind the Build — A Real Client Interview with Christie Streetman ✨ Today’s episode is a special one — I’m sitting down with one of my favorite clients, Christie Streetman, to take you  behind the build  of her dream home renovation right here in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. 🏡 Christie and her husband Bert made the bold decision to relocate from just outside of Houston to...

🎙️ Episode Title: ✨ Harnessing AI to Design Your Kitchen 📝 Episode Summary: In today’s episode, I’m walking you through one of the most talked-about design tools out there: ChatGPT — and helping you figure out how to actually use it along with the pro’s and cons:  How to use ChatGPT for design help, budget planning, and real design decisions Where it falls short And yes — how to upload your phot...

🎙️  Episode Title: The Kitchen Keeping Room Is Making a Comeback — Here’s Why You’ll Love It In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite nostalgic trends that’s having a serious moment again: the kitchen keeping room. Never heard of one? Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered! We’ll chat about what a keeping room is, why it disappeared, and why it’s making a big comeback in today’s homes. I’m...