Debriefing Design

Maike Cheng & Laura Williams
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Debriefing Design

After watching 'Debriefing Design' on YouTube every first Tuesday (www.debriefingdesign.co), we'll respond to your questions and feedback here every third Tuesday. We'll dive deeper into the episode and discuss relevant design and real estate topics!

  1. Operation Blue Me Away

    10/20/2021

    Operation Blue Me Away

    This week we chat about how we partnered up with our friends to update the master suite of their Uptown Dallas Airbnb. See what all we considered in designing this project to accomplish goals for both the ownership and transient guests. We also discuss shower design trends and how we were able to incorporate high-end materials into our budget. Learn about the major differences between hospitality/commercial design and residential design. Finally, we discuss the e...

    28 min
  2. Operation Mint Neapolitan

    07/20/2021

    Operation Mint Neapolitan

    This week we talk about about how we transformed a 100SF master bath into a colorful showstopping masterpiece using the latest in tile trends: Zellige tile. See how we made minor space planning corrections to maximize the function in this formerly personalized bathroom. We also briefly discuss planning for a closet and also taking time to execute design updates in phases when customizing an entire home.

    45 min
  3. Operation Triple Sinks

    06/15/2021

    Operation Triple Sinks

    This week we talk about updating a home in order to get it ready for sale without breaking the bank. See how we transformed our clients' two bathrooms and brought it into the 2020's by using premade vanities and helped open up their existing space plan. We also discuss cost saving tips when it comes to buying fixtures and cabinets. Join us as we vent about current freight and delivery issues that plague the industry. We also talk about what we learned this week with th...

    50 min

  4. 05/18/2021

    Operation Hidden Peak

    This week we discuss the various factors we consider when designing a full furnishings package for a client. We also go way off-topic and have a lengthy discussion regarding laundry room design, pros and cons of front load vs top load washer/dryer, and stacked washer dryer vs unitized combinations. Learn about the different table bases we consider when selecting a dining table and how it affects the number of seats you can place at your table. Also hear why we like to specif...

    51 min
  5. Operation Full Brass

    04/20/2021

    Operation Full Brass

    Find out how we were able to save our clients tens of thousands of dollars by convincing them not to do an addition onto their 1950's cottage and instead achieved all of their goals by playing space plan tetris with the center core of their house. We also chat about pet peeves with current home layouts, along with money saving tips for making inexpensive countertop material look like a million dollars.

    38 min
  6. Operation Warm Shower

    03/16/2021

    Operation Warm Shower

    To celebrate our 7-year anniversary, we discuss how a horrible freak accident impacted the design of our most recently completed master bathroom renovation. See how we modified our proposed design to help hide away clutter and safety features to keep a modern aesthetic. We also talk about how the recent snowmageddon changed part of our design process and different features to help our clients stay safe and warm in their newly designed master shower and how we came up with the desi...

    45 min
  7. Operation Functionally White

    02/16/2021

    Operation Functionally White

    For this snowmageddon week in Texas, we discuss different ways of accentuating the kitchen island while working with a budget and discuss current trends we're seeing in kitchen islands. We also chat about our design tip regarding cabinet hardware. This week, we're currently working on a feasibility study for a new project and discuss the history of the trash compactor and also design tricks of making a space appear visually larger. Finally, join us for a couple of tidbits on how t...

    38 min
  8. Operation Barn Slate

    01/19/2021

    Operation Barn Slate

    Happy new year! To kick off 2021, we discuss the disappearance of the breakfast nook from home planning and what is taking over its place. We have an in-depth discussion regarding the design tips featured in this episode: getting the look of 'built-in' refrigeration without spending the associated costs, and also upholstering with 'indestructible' fabric to withstand kids, stains, and wear and tear! We also circle back on the discussion of color temperature (kelvins) vs. bri...

    44 min
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    After watching 'Debriefing Design' on YouTube every first Tuesday (www.debriefingdesign.co), we'll respond to your questions and feedback here every third Tuesday. We'll dive deeper into the episode and discuss relevant design and real estate topics!

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    • Creator
      Maike Cheng & Laura Williams
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2021
    • Episodes
      21
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2023 Debriefing Design
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