Debriefing Design

Maike Cheng & Laura Williams

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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!

20/10/2021

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 evolution of window shutters and what the current technologies are.

28 min
20/07/2021

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
15/06/2021

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 the 811 service.

50 min
18/05/2021

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 specify larger base furniture pieces in neutrals.

51 min
20/04/2021

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
16/03/2021

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 design of his and her custom closets.

45 min
16/02/2021

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 to select a designer.

38 min
19/01/2021

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. brightness (lumens) when it comes to lighting.

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!

Creador

Maike Cheng & Laura Williams
Años de actividad

2020 - 2021
Episodios

21
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