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
Designing in 5D: Real Estate Meets Renovation—How Teams Protect Budget & Value
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In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi koch sits down with Marsha Babe—a 20-year real estate veteran known as “The Real Estate Babe,” with deep roots in construction (her dad built for 50+ years in Arizona). Together, they unpack what homeowners wish they knew before a remodel, renovation, or new build—because HGTV timelines and budgets aren’t reality.
You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes lessons from a full-property transformation (including the surprises you only find once the walls open), why function has to come first, and how a strong realtor + contractor + designer team keeps decisions aligned, budgets protected, and value prioritized.
They also talk design trends that actually matter right now—being inspired by the coast, not defined by it, warmer tones returning, using black the right way, and why wellness-driven spaces (lighting, calm zones, scent, and “your zen”) are becoming non-negotiable.
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