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.
Designing in 5D
Episode 11: Building Dreams: Rescuing Heather’s Nightmare Kitchen: Lessons in Design and Redemption
In this episode, we sit down with Heather Moore, a client who experienced a challenging kitchen remodel that tested her patience, budget, and sanity. Together, we’ll unpack her journey, from unexpected mishaps to costly mistakes and the lessons learned along the way. Heather will share her frustrations, including communication breakdowns with contractors and design choices that didn’t pan out as expected. We’ll also explore how Elizabeth Erin Designs’ concierge services could have prevented these challenges and how Heather would approach her next remodel differently.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Heather's Kitchen Nightmare
06:06
Design Decisions and Challenges
11:42
Unexpected Issues: Mold and Remediation
17:11
Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned
22:28
Navigating Kitchen Renovation Challenges
28:26
Communication Breakdowns in Design
34:29
Lessons Learned from a Kitchen Remodel
41:48
The Importance of Professional Guidance
44:41
Desining in 5D Outro .mp4