Designing in 5D

Designing Under Pressure: How Vision, Constraints & Teamwork Built a Standout Show Home

Season 1

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 vision and mid-project pivot, why cabinetry starts with appliance depth, and how custom trim profiles, real woodwork, and an ambient-first lighting strategy shaped the home’s feel day and night. We talk red oak floors (without the red cast), invisible speakers, automated shading, and the lower level that lives like a main floor thanks to 10-ft ceilings and no soffits. Plus: how to walk a show home like a pro and hold design integrity under pressure. If you’re planning a new build or remodel, this is your blueprint for better decisions, sooner. Ready to #AchieveYourVision? Book a discovery call—link in show notes.