Design, Dish & Drink

Carmen Acabbo
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Home & Garden
  • Weekly

Join the founder of CGA Interior Design as she dishes on all things design, from crazy client mishaps, to the inside scoop on current and upcoming trends. Each week will feature a special guest, and we will explore the unique perspectives of different experts in the home design/construction field. Whether you are an aspiring interior designer or house flipper, looking to DIY your own home, or simply want some tips on how to get the most out of the designer you work with, be sure to tune in each Monday and stick around until the end for Carmen's exclusive tip of the week!

Episodes

  1. 05/02/2023

    Episode 9: Building Relationships in the Construction Industry & Involvement with Nonprofits ft. Zach Sindoni of Sindoni Bros Construction

    This month Katie and Caren sit down with General Contractor and CGA Interior Designs collaborator Zach Sindoni to discuss why building good relationships between general contractors, subcontractors and designers is so important. We dive into the intricacies of dividing up job responsibilities, what it is like to work with family, and how to manage larger renovations projects. We also discuss both Carmen and Zach’s personal involvement with nonprofit organizations. Be sure to tune in to hear their stories and learn how to get involved. 50 Legs Website: http://50legs.org Second Chance For Sight Foundation Website: https://www.secondchanceforsight.com

  2. 03/09/2023

    Episode 8: Spring 2023 Design Trends & Q+A With an Interior Designer

    Today Carmen and Katie discuss some of the most impactful upcoming design trends this year. Going over everything from layout functionality to color palettes, this is your one stop shop for everything that is going on in the interior design world right now.

  3. 02/28/2023

    Episode 7: Holiday Special & Working With Subcontractors

    Welcome to Design, Dish & Drink, where we talk about all things interior design. I'm your host, Carmen Acabbo, and I'm joined by my co-host, Katie. In this episode, we'll be discussing how the holidays impact business as an interior designer. We'll share our insights on how to manage client expectations during the busy holiday season, and how to balance the demands of work with personal time. We'll also be dishing on what it's really like to work with teams of subcontractors. From managing schedules and budgets to communicating effectively with different trades, we'll share our experiences and offer tips for anyone who's thinking of working with subcontractors on their next project. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

  4. 10/24/2022

    Episode 6: Tile 101!

    Interior design expert Carmen Accabo of CGA Interior Designs and co-host Katie Caster discuss all things tile in today's episode! Join us as we answer all your questions about selecting, pairing, and installing tile.

  5. 08/30/2022

    Episode 5: Why Balance is Important, and Designer Q+A

    In this episode of Design, Dish, and Drink, we discuss a tough wake up call regarding taking on too much work, our favorite current trends, how to update your space for the upcoming Fall season, and more!

  6. 06/28/2022

    Episode 4: College Edition with Carmen's senior class interns!

    On this episode Carmen chats with four recent high school grads about their senior internship experience at CGA Interior Design. We talk all things dorm decorating, color trends, space saving tips and more!

  7. 06/13/2022

    Episode 3: Instagram Q+A!

    In this special edition episode, we sit down and answer questions that you sent in about all things design! We cover topics from how to deal with plumbing issues in bathroom renovations, to what colors are trending right now. Be sure to tune in to see if we answered your question!

  8. 04/19/2022

    Episode 2: The Importance of Collaboration feat. Paul of 12 Penny Exteriors

    In this episode we will discuss how working with others that you trust can make the construction/design industry infinitely more enjoyable and less stressful.

  9. 04/04/2022

    Episode 1: Welcome to the Podcast!

    Join Carmen and the CGA Interior Designs social media manager, Katie as they welcome you into the world of Design, Dish, and Drink! We begin with an overview of how the podcast will be structured, then get right into it with what's going on right now in the design world. If you are looking to transition to a career in interior design, look no further, because today we will dive into how CGA Interior Designs was created, and how Carmen successfully transitioned from being a tech salesperson, to being a full time interior designer!

  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Join the founder of CGA Interior Design as she dishes on all things design, from crazy client mishaps, to the inside scoop on current and upcoming trends. Each week will feature a special guest, and we will explore the unique perspectives of different experts in the home design/construction field. Whether you are an aspiring interior designer or house flipper, looking to DIY your own home, or simply want some tips on how to get the most out of the designer you work with, be sure to tune in each Monday and stick around until the end for Carmen's exclusive tip of the week!

Information

  • Creator
    Carmen Acabbo
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carmen Acabbo
  • Show Website
    Design, Dish & Drink