Unique Kitchens & Baths: Custom Cabinetry Crash Course

$Unique Kitchens & Baths: Custom Cabinetry Crash Course: Unique Kitchens & Baths: A Crash Course on Custom Cabinetry Episode Details. We’ve all heard the age-old saying, “The kitchen is the heart of the home,” and oftentimes it’s also the top priority for interior design clients. Today’s guest has dedicated her business to the art of custom cabinetry and kitchen design and with over 15 years of experience, she has a lot of tips to share. Tanya Smith-Shiflett, owner and founder of Unique Kitchens & Baths, has seen and thought of everything when it comes to balancing form and function in these well-loved spaces. IDCO Studio has worked closely with Tanya on a number of projects and I recently had the pleasure of working with her and her team to bring my dream kitchen to life. Working with Unique Kitchens & Baths has been proven invaluable time and time again and I’m so excited to share a fraction of Tanya’s knowledge with you today. In this episode, Tanya and I discuss: Starting a busi$

Amber Lewis: Growing Pains + Industry Stardome: Amber Lewis: Growing Pains & Industry Stardome Episode Details Noteworthy success is always the goal for an interior design business. But when a studio expands into a full blown lifestyle brand, the lines can blur when it comes to corporate structure. With an ever-changing industry and internal roles evolving to fill gaps that come with growing pains, managing who does what in each department can prove complicated. Today, I’m welcoming Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors to walk us through her studio’s structure after spending a decade as a top designer. We’re chatting all about repeat book deals, product licensing, and what comes next for an interior designer of her caliber. In this episode, Amber and I discuss: How to run two separate, successful business entities Who you should hire first Employee structure within an interior design studio How to stay involved as your studio grows How to grow your business without investors What to lo by The Interior Collective

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Arvin Olano: Elevated Video Content for Interior Designers: Arvin Olano: Elevated Video Content for Interior Designers Episode Details Things change rapidly in marketing and keeping up with where, how and when to show up is more than a full-time job. But one thing that's become abundantly clear the last few years is that video reigns supreme across social platforms–and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. If you’re an interior designer and struggling to find the time and budget to dedicate to creating elevated video content, we’re addressing all of those concerns in today’s episode. Digital creator, designer, and interior stylist, Arvin Olano, found his second career through the launch of his incredibly successful YouTube channel in 2020. Now, with over 361,000 subscribers following his journey, he’s cracked the code for navigating the logistics of video production for interior designers. In today’s episode, Arvin is generously walking us through creating an editorial calendar, conten by The Interior Collective

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Carley Page Summers: Styling for Photoshoots vs. Styling for Living: Carley Page Summers: Styling for Photoshoots vs. Styling for Living Episode Details. The reality is that styling a home for your clients is different than styling for a photoshoot. What looks beautiful in person might not exactly translate over camera. If you want to put your best foot forward on camera, online, and in-person, today’s guest has mastered it all. Carley Page Summers first explored her love for interior design through photographing and styling spaces. Now, she brings her refined editorial eye and skill for crafting a visual narrative to her interior design projects and her work is simply unmatched. Today, Carley is walking us through the key differences between styling interiors for photo, video, and lifestyle applications. In this episode, Carley and I discuss: How different art forms can inform and inspire interior design The primary differences between interior design and interior styling Skil by The Interior Collective

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Renee Bush: Brand Strategy & Positioning for Interior Designers: Renee Bush: Brand Strategy & Positioning for Interior Designers Episode Details. In this economy, turning away potential clients seems unrealistic, but it’s the only way to make room for your target audience. In today’s episode, interior design brand strategist, Renee Bush, talks us through identifying your ideal clients and positioning your brand to reach them. Renee has helped top designers like Studio McGee, Light & Dwell, and Boxwood Interiors with her proven strategy for identifying the unique differentiator that sets every interior designer apart from the rest. In this episode, we’ll help you identify your ideal client, personify them, and curate your services to both attract and serve them at every stage of life. In this episode, Renee and I discuss: How to best identify your business goals What an ideal client means to an interior designer Why identifying a target audience is valuable The purpose of findi by The Interior Collective

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Studio DB: Elevating Kids Spaces with Color and Pattern: Often overlooked, children’s bedrooms and play spaces are a pivotal, foundational part of their development. Architect and interior design duo Damian and Britt Zunino, principals of Studio DB, a multi-disciplinary firm in Manhattan are experts at crafting colorful, whimsical family homes that invite both refuge and wonder. Today, Britt and Damian walk us through the fundamentals of elevated kid’s spaces. We’ll take it to a deeper level as we discuss incorporating color and pattern throughout a home as well. Prepare to take notes in this masterclass of comprehensive, intuitive, and joy provoking design. by The Interior Collective

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Katie Hodges: The Logistics of Construction Oversight: When the design phase is completed, an interior designer’s job is just beginning. As you head into the construction phase of a project - whether new construction or renovation, the logistics can get tricky. Most states won’t let you “Project Manage” your contractors, so “Construction Oversight” is the new industry standard. Today, Los Angeles based interior designer Katie Hodges walks us through the logistics of bringing your designs to life through overseeing construction. LINKS MENTIONED Katie Hodges Design Instagram The Expert by The Interior Collective

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