Designing in 5D

Jodi Koch
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Thank you for joining and welcome to "Designing in 5D," the interior design podcast where we deep dive into the creativity and logic of transforming spaces. Our journey together transcends the conventional, exploring not just the how, but the why behind creating environments that inspire and uplift spaces. We will discuss how using the EED Process will protect your budget.  With each episode, we will navigate through one or all of my five steps of Designing in 5D.  

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 85: Is Your Home Working Against You?

    We try to fix our lives with schedules, systems, routines, planners, apps, and all the things. But sometimes the problem is not your planner. Sometimes the problem is that your home is quietly working against the way you actually live. In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi talks about how your home affects your energy, your routines, your mood, and the way you move through your day. From morning coffee and journaling to kitchen flow, storage, rest, function, clutter, and emotional alignment, this episode is about looking at your space honestly and asking: is this home supporting who I am now, or is it still set up for who I used to be? This is not about making your home perfect. It is about noticing the friction. Where do you feel at ease? Where do your shoulders tighten? Where are you constantly adjusting, digging, shifting, or working around a space that no longer makes sense? Sometimes you need a renovation. Sometimes you need realignment. And sometimes the first step is simply understanding what your home is asking from you every single day. If your home feels like one more thing pulling energy from you, this episode will help you start seeing where the real problem may be — and what needs to shift so your space can support your next chapter. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why your home is either supporting you or draining youHow ease, flow, rest, function, and emotion show up in real lifeWhy familiar does not always mean functionalHow to spot the daily friction you may have normalizedWhy your home should reflect who you are now, not who you used to beWhy living well starts with alignment, not more stuffCTA: Follow Designing in 5D on Spotify and share this episode with someone whose home may be asking too much from them.

    14 min

  2. Jun 17

    Budget Like a Designer: Why a Real Plan Protects Your Renovation

    Budget is the word most people want to avoid when they start a renovation, new build, second home project, or furniture plan. But here’s the truth: your budget is not what kills the dream. Starting without a real plan does. In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi breaks down why budget planning should happen before construction, before contractor pricing, before allowances, and before you start making expensive decisions without knowing how they all connect. This is not about being cheap or cutting everything you love. It is about knowing where your money should go, what matters most, what can wait, and how to protect yourself from the expensive surprises that happen when design decisions are made out of order. Jodi walks through how the 5D process helps clients design first, price real decisions, value-engineer with intention, and move forward with more confidence instead of reacting once the money is already gone. If you are planning a remodel, building a home, updating a second property, or trying to make smarter home investment decisions, this episode will help you understand why your budget is not a restriction. It is part of the blueprint. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why working off allowances can lead to expensive surprisesHow design-before-construction protects your renovation budgetWhy every dollar should be tied to real scope, real products, and real prioritiesHow to decide where to invest, where to pull back, and what can waitWhy budget planning creates confidence instead of killing the funCTA: Download the complimentary Decision Confidence Toolkit on the Elizabeth Erin Designs website to start mapping out your priorities before you begin making major design or construction decisions.

    12 min
  3. What Every Parent Needs to Know: Sarah Trop on Online Safety, Grooming, and Protecting Our Kids

    May 27

    What Every Parent Needs to Know: Sarah Trop on Online Safety, Grooming, and Protecting Our Kids

    This is one of those conversations that is hard to have… but too important not to. In this episode of Designing in 5D, I sit down with Sarah Trop for a very real and deeply personal conversation about online safety, grooming, trafficking awareness, and what protection can actually look like in everyday life. Sarah shares her family’s story with incredible honesty and courage. What happened unfolded fast, and it’s a powerful reminder that situations like this don’t just happen somewhere else or to someone else. They can happen in loving, involved, attentive families too. That’s why this conversation matters so much. This episode is not about living in fear. It’s about awareness. It’s about having real conversations with our kids, building trust, and understanding how important it is to create support systems around them before something turns into a crisis. In this conversation we talk about: • how quickly grooming can happen online  • why this is not just a “bad parenting” issue  • the role of mentors and trusted adults  • how to stay aware without raising kids in panic  • rebuilding confidence after a traumatic experience  • ways families and communities can support survivors Sarah also shares about Her Song, the organization supporting survivors of trafficking and raising awareness about how prevalent this issue really is. This episode is for parents, grandparents, mentors, youth leaders, and anyone who wants to be more aware and more equipped to protect the people they love. If this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Resources Mentioned Her Song  https://www.facebook.com/HerSongHQ/posts/human-trafficking-in-the-us-isnt-rare-its-rampantsome-estimates-say-there-are-ov/1328534145979385/ Connect with Jodi Koch Elizabeth Erin Designs Designing in 5D Podcast And remember to design a life you love with intention, grounding, passion, and that little sprinkle of magic.

    24 min
  4. Yoga, Intuition, and the Power of Slowing Down with Veronique Ory

    May 20

    Yoga, Intuition, and the Power of Slowing Down with Veronique Ory

    What happens when life forces you to slow down… and you finally listen? In this episode of Designing in 5D, I sit down with Veronique Ory, an Intuitive Movement and Mindfulness Guide, yoga teacher with over 500 hours of training, retreat leader, and author of Shine On and Off the Mat. Veronique’s journey into yoga didn’t start in a peaceful retreat setting. It started in the middle of the chaos of New York City during an intense season of acting, nonstop movement, and burnout. When a hurricane shut the city down and the subways stopped running, everything came to a halt. That unexpected pause led her into a yoga studio that would completely change the direction of her life. In this conversation, we talk about: • How yoga becomes more than a practice — it becomes a transformation  • Why slowing down is often the doorway to clarity  • The connection between movement, emotional release, and nervous system regulation  • How intention shapes both our homes and our lives  • The power of grounding when life feels chaotic  • Manifestation, energy awareness, and listening to the signals life sends us We also talk about Veronique’s book Shine On and Off the Mat, and how her work blends movement, mindfulness, storytelling, and daily practices that help people reconnect with themselves. Because the truth is, whether you're designing a home or designing your life, the same principle applies: When you slow down enough to listen, everything starts to align. Learn more about Veronique Ory  https://yogawithveronique.com/about Explore the Designing in 5D process at Elizabeth Erin Designs https://elizabetherindesigns.com And remember… Design a life you love with grounding, passion, intention, and that little sprinkle of magic.

    43 min
  5. Designers Supporting Designers: Why Integrity Still Matters in Interior Design

    May 13

    Designers Supporting Designers: Why Integrity Still Matters in Interior Design

    What happens when interior designers stop competing and start supporting each other? In this episode of Designing in 5D, I sit down with Sarah and Melissa of Salt Water Snow Design Studio for a real conversation about integrity in the design industry. Not the polished version you see on Instagram — the real behind-the-scenes stories every designer lives through but rarely talks about out loud. We talk about how they met while working at Restoration Hardware, the moment they knew they were meant to start their own design firm, and the wild story behind the name Salt Water Snow. (Yes… it involves snow on the beach in Florida.) But the heart of this episode goes deeper than origin stories. We dive into: The truth about collaboration vs. competition in the design worldWhat integrity actually looks like when working with clients and other designersHow designers can support each other instead of tearing each other downWhy communication and boundaries matter more than people realizeWhat homeowners should look for when hiring a designerWe also share some very real stories about miscommunication, difficult projects, and what happens when designers pick up the pieces when another project falls apart. Because the truth is — great design is never just about beautiful spaces. It’s about people. Trust. Communication. And showing up with integrity even when things get messy. If you're a homeowner, builder, realtor, or fellow designer, this conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how collaboration actually works when it’s done right. And if you’ve ever wondered what really goes on in the design world… you’re about to find out. Connect with Salt Water Snow Design Studio https://saltwatersnowdesignstudio.com/contact-us/ Learn more about Elizabeth Erin Designs and the Designing in 5D Process https://elizabetherindesigns.com And remember… Design a life you love with grounding, passion, intention, and that little sprinkle of magic.

    50 min

  6. May 6

    Episode 78: The Design Reset— Creating Spaces That Feel as Good as They Look

    What if the real luxury in your home wasn’t the finishes… but the feeling you get when you walk through the door? In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Koch dives into one of the most important shifts happening in design right now: intentional design. After more than 22 years in the industry, Jodi shares why great design has never been just about how something looks. It’s about how your home supports you emotionally, physically, and energetically every single day. Instead of chasing trends or working off allowances, intentional design starts with a much more powerful question: How do you want to feel in your space? From there, everything changes. In this episode, Jodi walks through how slowing down the design process creates homes that actually work better for the people living in them. She shares real examples from client projects and explains how thoughtful planning can transform not just a room, but the entire flow and energy of a home. You’ll hear about: • Why intentional design is becoming one of the biggest priorities for homeowners in 2026  • How to create primary bedrooms that feel like a peaceful retreat or spa  • Small ways to bring wellness into your home—even if you don’t have a lot of extra space  • Kitchen design directions that are gaining momentum right now  • Why designing with intention helps you avoid expensive remodeling regrets  • How the Designing in 5D process helps clients create calm, clarity, and connection in their homes Jodi also shares why she believes the new definition of luxury is peace—a home that allows you and your family to exhale the moment you walk in. If you’re planning a renovation, building a new home, or simply trying to create a space that supports the life you want to live, this episode will give you a completely different way to think about design. Because great design isn’t just about beautiful rooms. It’s about creating a home that truly supports the people living inside it. To learn more about working with Jodi and the Elizabeth Erin Designs team, visit:  https://elizabetherindesigns.com You can also book a consultation directly with Jodi here:  https://portal.elizabetherindesigns.com/schedule/6509ebd9f5c4200199fd007c Follow along for more design inspiration and behind-the-scenes insights:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabetherindesigns/

    22 min

  7. Apr 29

    Designing in 5D: The Design Reset — Creating a Home That Feels Like a Vacation

    Vacations feel calm for a reason — fewer decisions, softer visuals, intentional sensory cues.  At home, we often overload our spaces with function and forget about how they feel. In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Koch breaks down how intentional design can support regulation, not just performance. From layered lighting and natural textures to scent, sound, and editing your space with purpose, this conversation reframes what it really means to create a home that feels restorative. This is the Design Reset — where homes stop impressing and start regulating. If you’ve ever wished your home felt more like a vacation rental retreat (without packing up and moving), this episode will show you how small, thoughtful shifts can create powerful emotional change. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and start designing your space with intention.

    9 min

  8. Apr 22

    Designing in 5D: Real Estate Meets Renovation—How Teams Protect Budget & Value

    In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi koch sits down with Marsha Babe—a 20-year real estate veteran known as “The Real Estate Babe,” with deep roots in construction (her dad built for 50+ years in Arizona). Together, they unpack what homeowners wish they knew before a remodel, renovation, or new build—because HGTV timelines and budgets aren’t reality. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes lessons from a full-property transformation (including the surprises you only find once the walls open), why function has to come first, and how a strong realtor + contractor + designer team keeps decisions aligned, budgets protected, and value prioritized. They also talk design trends that actually matter right now—being inspired by the coast, not defined by it, warmer tones returning, using black the right way, and why wellness-driven spaces (lighting, calm zones, scent, and “your zen”) are becoming non-negotiable. Connect with Marsha Babe 📞 850-803-9498 (call or text) Want clarity before you renovate?  ✨ Download our free Decision Confidence Toolkit or book a discovery call at https://elizabetherindesigns.com/toolkits/

    39 min
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Thank you for joining and welcome to "Designing in 5D," the interior design podcast where we deep dive into the creativity and logic of transforming spaces. Our journey together transcends the conventional, exploring not just the how, but the why behind creating environments that inspire and uplift spaces. We will discuss how using the EED Process will protect your budget.  With each episode, we will navigate through one or all of my five steps of Designing in 5D.  

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  • Creator
    Jodi Koch
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Designing in 5D
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