Soft Landing

The anatomy of a kitchen cabinet A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/heart-shaped-box Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www.softlandingstudio.com/ Join us on social media for more design tips and fun  - https://www.instagram.com/softlandingpodcast/ https://www.softlanding...

Use color to make your space - home, office, or retail design - it's very best! Interior design and color go hand in hand, yet our tendencies towards beige spaces can be a huge detriment. Find out how to use color in a fearless, measured system. A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/the-rainbow-connection Need design advice or direction on y...

The Gift Guide for all things home and holiday. A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/if-i-had-a-million-dollars Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www.softlandingstudio.com/ Join us on social media for more design tips and fun  - https://www.instagram.com/softlandingpodcast...

The Anti-Gift Guide for all things home and holiday. A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/7-rings Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www.softlandingstudio.com/ Join us on social media for more design tips and fun  - https://www.instagram.com/softlandingpodcast/ https://www....

A look at architect Mike Brady from The Brady Bunch for this week’s designer from the screen. A full transcript of this episode can be found here:https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/its-a-sunshine-day Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www.softlandingstudio.com/ Join us on social media for more design tips and fun  - https:/...

Throw pillows - what's the right combination? How many should I have? What sizes? What fabrics? I’m here today to put your throw pillow worries at ease, and it may not be the kind of information you’re expecting to hear. A full transcript of this episode can be found here:https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/throw-it-back Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a cons...

Art can completely transform the look and feel of a space, it can be used the same way color and texture is to elongate or cozy up a room. And to do it well, it requires lots of advanced planning, so today we are going to look at everything you need to do to make sure the artwork in your space looks like a slice from an art gallery. https://paddywax.com/products/color-block-16-oz-purple-orange-cer...

Stone is used in interior design for all kinds of purposes from wrapping entire walls to miniature decorative marble book ends. What can be confusing is the variety of types of stones, which ones to use, and how to use them. But at the end of the day we are just talking about some rocks, so put on your Indiana Jones costume because we are digging into the WILD world of stones, so you can find the...

An analysis of Otho Fenlock, interior designer and medium from the 1988 movie Beetlejuice, plus a look at Otho’s renovation before and after of the Maitland’s farm house, and what exactly is Tim Burton trying to say?  Article mentioned in today’s episode https://www.tor.com/2019/08/01/an-ode-to-beetlejuice-otho-the-best-character-in-1980s-film/  A full transcript of this episode can be f...

The Grand Budapest Hotel is the titular piece of architecture in Wes Anderson’s most popular film, today we are looking at it from an interior designer’s point of view. The building is shown in two distinct time periods, both of which capture the historical essence of design at the time. We explore how this building carries the whole film, even long after the characters have gone on their adventur...

This episode Amy interviews designer and mother Lauren Farquhar, talking all about creating and adapting a home for a growing family. We hear Lauren's experience with setting up a home for a baby (the minimalist way) and how to modify your home as your kids grow! Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www.softlandingstudio.com/ https://www...

Why I don't fit in in my industry. For a transcript of this episode, visit www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/diamonds To book a session with me today visit  https://www.softlandingstudio.com/work-with-me

Trendy or Timeless? Learn all about the structure that makes up the trend cycle, how to predict it, and use it to create your dream home. Make sure your home doesn't look stale two weeks after you're done renovating! A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/season-of-love Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consul...

How do you create a backyard, patio, balcony, or terrace space that is functional, comfortable, and irresistible to the eyes? Tune in to find out! Sources mentioned in today's show: https://www.article.com https://www.shopterrain.com https://yardbird.com https://www.worldmarket.com/category/outdoor.do A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/go...

Ted Mosby: Architect? The so called protagonist from How I Met Your Mother is going under the microscope - what is accurate, what worked, and what no architect would ever do IRL! A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/sandcastles-in-the-sand Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www....

Learn to incorporate fun materials into your home - concrete and terrazzo are exceptional surfaces that you should be adding to your must-have list. Tune in to understand why they help you, how to use them, and where to get them. https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/board-formed-concrete/ https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine/catalog/product/products-by-industry.11543396/...

What's you interior design style? Don't worry about it.  Pay attention to these five design principles instead - you'll take any room for basic to jaw-dropping. A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/free-your-mind Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www.softlandingstudio.com/

This episode is going to be so much fun as we are talking all about designing your home for and around your pets, and even if you are pet-free this is a great episode to help you think about durability, to learn about performance fabrics, and to think about what inspires you. Links for resources mentioned in this episode: https://happyandpolly.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flooring-opt...

The dining room is one of the most overlooked spaces in our homes! Rather than reserving it for quarterly get togethers, tune-in to find out how to make this room your own personal restaurant experience.  Check out my interview and so much more amazing content for podcast fans and podcasters at womenwhopodcastmag.com To enter the giveaway - send screen captures to amy.everard@softlandingstudi...

How do you layout a space using carpet, and what is the best type of carpet to use? From area rugs to broadloom, we're covering it all! To enter the giveaway - send screen captures to amy.everard@softlandingstudio.com A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/magic-carpet-ride Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a co...

What did you say? Acoustics aren’t just for recording studios - they affect our quality of living in our homes. A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.softlandingstudio.com/podcast/house-of-the-rising-sun Need design advice or direction on your latest project? Schedule a consultation with me - https://www.softlandingstudio.com/work-with-me

This cinematic review looks at the design and architecture of the Cullen House in the Twilight Saga, aka the Hoke House in Portland, Oregon. This episode will change what you notice about the sets, scenes, and locations of Twilight OR your favorite movie, the next time you watch it. https://skylabarchitecture.com/work/hoke-house/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/252364206071?hash=item3ac2142ff7:g:YBMAAOSw...

Do you love or hate cleaning? Either way - this episode will help you design your home to be easy to clean and look brand new for years to come. Want my advice on your home renovation or DIY project? Book a session with me today! https://www.softlandingstudio.com/work-with-me Color theory episode: https://anchor.fm/softlanding/episodes/Shes-a-Rainbow-etbshc Fabrics: https://www.designtex.com/produ...

Wood grain and how wood is cut plays a major part in the end result. The look and feel of wood an be dramatically changed by understanding then cut and finish of the wood you're choosing.  Part One of the Wood Series can be found here: https://anchor.fm/softlanding/episodes/Knock-On-Wood---Part-1-e1424ic For transcripts of this episode, please visit https://www.softlandingstudio.com

What is the difference between species of woods? Oak, walnut, maple, oh my! I’m walking you through the most common hardwoods and softwoods (plus telling you the difference between the two) so you can select the perfect wood for your DIY project. https://www.americanhardwood.org/en/environmental-profile/interactive-forest-map https://vividmaps.com/trees-in-the-us/ https://thehudsonco.com http://ww...