Designing in 5D
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.
Episodes
74 episodes
Designing in 5D: Setting Expectations That Save Time, Money & Sanity
Clarity is the ultimate luxury—and it might be the one thing saving your remodel from chaos.In today’s episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman is joined by Anna Hackathorn, an award-winning interior designer based in the ...
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Designing in 5D: The Design Reset — Outdoor Spaces That Feel Like Private Retreat
A retreat isn’t about luxury amenities or square footage — it’s about how a space makes you feel.In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman breaks down the five essential principles of outdoor retreat design and expl...
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Designing the Ultimate Backyard: Pools, Play, and Purposeful Outdoor Living in Iowa
What if your backyard wasn’t an afterthought—but a fully designed extension of how you live?In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Matt Kaldenberg of PBS Landscaping and Victoria Buldhaupt of ...
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Designing in 5D: Luxury Is a Feeling — 3 Five-Star Design Moves
Luxury isn’t marble countertops or oversized chandeliers — it’s how a space makes you feel.In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi breaks down the difference between homes that look good online and spaces that actually feel lik...
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Designing in 5D: Floor Plan Fixes for Flow That Actually Works (with Haylee Meador)
In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Haylee Meador to talk about the part of design that changes everything — the floor plan.Because any designer can make a space look pretty… but if the l...
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Designing in 5D: Building a 2026 Vision Board Rooted in Joy, Not Pressure
If you’re heading into 2026 craving a clean slate—but refusing the pressure-based January hustle—you’re not alone. In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman shares how she builds her annual vision board with intention, groundin...
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AI Is Already in Your Client’s Hands — Here’s How Designers Lead the Shift Live from KBIS with Jenna Gaidusek
AI is already in your client’s hands. The real question: are you leading the conversation, or letting it lead your projects?Recorded live from KBIS, I’m joined by Jenna Gaidusek — designer, educator, and founder of AI for Interior...
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Designing in 5D: Spaces That Renew the Soul: Faith, Beauty & the Power of Home
Home is never just a backdrop — it’s the atmosphere that shapes your mood, your energy, your rest, and your relationships.In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with interior designer, repurposed artist, and...
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Designing in 5D: The Design Reset - 21 Lessons I’d Tell My Younger Designer Self About Business, Burnout & Legacy
If I could sit down with the 2004 version of myself — fresh into business with a whole lot of passion and very little preparation — this is exactly what I’d tell her.In this episode of Designing in 5D, I’m sharing the real lessons...
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Designing in 5D: Dyslexia, Creativity & the “Spaghetti Brain” — Tools That Actually Work (with Russell Van Brocklin)
In today’s episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi sits down with Russell Van Brocklin—founder and dyslexia researcher—whose work has helped students make jaw-dropping progress in reading and writing in a matter of months.Jodi ope...
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Designing in 5D: Why Design Is Spiritual (and How Your Space Affects Healing)
The spaces we live in aren’t just walls and furniture — they’re containers for our healing, our rituals, and the relationships we hold most dear.In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Rachael Grochowsk...
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Designing in 5D: KBIS 2026 Mini Preview: AI Without Losing Trust, Taste, or Standards
AI isn’t the point. Protecting the integrity of design — and the client experience — is.In this KBIS 2026 mini preview, Jodi Peterman draws a clear line around how designers can use AI without losing trust, taste, or standards. Kitchens ...
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Episode 62: Designing in 5D: The Design Reset — Designing Outdoor Spaces with Intention
Outdoor spaces aren’t built in the spring — they’re imagined now.In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi continues the slower, intentional January energy and turns our focus outward — literally. From backyards and patios to vac...
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Designing in 5D: The Design Reset — Ep. 61: Why I Don’t Start My Year in January
January tells us to sprint. Nature tells us to rest.Welcome to Designing in 5D: The Design Reset — a solo episode series where Jodi Peterman challenges hustle culture and helps you realign your life, home, and year with i...
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Designing the Ending Before the Beginning: Closing 2025 with Intention
This isn’t a resolutions episode.In the final episode of 2025, Jodi Peterman reflects on a year that asked for everything — emotionally, spiritually, and professionally. From unexpected personal transitions to business challenges, quiet ...
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When Design Meets Intuition: Honest Answers on Trust, Budget & Alignment
Every week, my inbox fills with questions — from the ultra-practical to the deeply personal.What tile should I use? How do I protect my budget? What do I do when I feel stuck in my renovation… or my life?
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The New 100% Bonus Depreciation Rule: What Investors Need to Know for 2025
What if you could write off up to $300,000 — in one year — on a short-term rental or investment property?This isn’t clickbait. It’s the new permanent 100% bonus depreciation rule, and it’s already r...
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Livable Luxury: Designing a Home You Can Actually Live In
What’s the difference between living in a beautiful home and truly living well in it? In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi sits down with EED designers Ashtyn and Haylee to unpack what “livable luxury” really mean...
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31:26
Design the Energy First: Hosting Joyful, Intentional Holiday Gatherings with Akeshi Akinseye
What if your holiday gatherings felt less like performance… and more like pure joy?In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with luxury event planner, author, and host of The Art of Celebrating...
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Designing With Gratitude: How Ritual Transforms Your Home
In today’s episode, Jodi Peterman dives into one of the most powerful shifts you can bring into your home: moving from routine to ritual — and how gratitude becomes the frequency that transforms ...
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Huggy Design: How to Create a Home That Holds You
In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman explores what she calls “Huggy Design” — the art of creating spaces that hold, heal, and comfort you through every season of life.Discover how thoughtful lighting, texture...
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You Don’t Need More Stuff, You Need More Intention: Holiday Hosting with Pro Organizer Janine Sarna-Jones
In this episode of Designing in 5D, I’m joined by New York City–based professional organizer and move manager Janine Sarna-Jones, founder of Organize Me, Inc. For 25 years, Janine and her team have been helping clients na...
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2026 Interior Design Trends: Jewel Tones, Warm Neutrals & Livable Luxury | Designing in 5D w/ Ashtyn & Haylee
Bold color, warm neutrals, and livable luxury—let’s talk 2026. In this episode of Designing in 5D, host Jodi Peterman sits down with EED lead designers Ashtyn Chance and Haylee Meador to forecast what’s next (and wha...
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Designing Under Pressure: How Vision, Constraints & Teamwork Built a Standout Show Home
Show homes look effortless—until you see the moving parts. In this episode, Jodi sits down with designers Haylee Meador and Ashtyn Chance to unpack the real story behind our award-winning English Tudor with Alair Homes DSM. We cover the early v...
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