Brigette Romanek: Gap Meets Gucci

$Unique Kitchens & Baths: Custom Cabinetry Crash Course: Unique Kitchens & Baths: A Crash Course on Custom Cabinetry Episode Details. We’ve all heard the age-old saying, “The kitchen is the heart of the home,” and oftentimes it’s also the top priority for interior design clients. Today’s guest has dedicated her business to the art of custom cabinetry and kitchen design and with over 15 years of experience, she has a lot of tips to share. Tanya Smith-Shiflett, owner and founder of Unique Kitchens & Baths, has seen and thought of everything when it comes to balancing form and function in these well-loved spaces. IDCO Studio has worked closely with Tanya on a number of projects and I recently had the pleasure of working with her and her team to bring my dream kitchen to life. Working with Unique Kitchens & Baths has been proven invaluable time and time again and I’m so excited to share a fraction of Tanya’s knowledge with you today. In this episode, Tanya and I discuss: Starting a busi$

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Brigette Romanek: Gap Meets Gucci: Welcome back to Season 3 of The Interior Collective - a podcast for the business of beautiful living. Quiet Luxury is the buzzword in every marketing campaign and TikTok video around these days. But the concept of mixing bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces with quality, everyday items is here to stay. Joining us today is Brigette Romanek, founder and principal designer of Romanek Design Studio. She is one of LA’s most sought after designers, and named repeatedly in Arch Digest’s “AD 100” and Elle Décor’s A-List. Brigette's clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Misty Copeland & Demi Moore and she’s built her studio on the foundation that spaces should be fresh and functional, aesthetically provoking, and completely lived in. Tune in as we break down how Brigette achieves that livable luxury in every project–from quiet family homes to multi-million dollar high-profile projects. Mentioned in this episode: Livable Luxe by Brigette Romanek by The Interior Collective

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Carley Page Summers: Styling for Photoshoots vs. Styling for Living: Carley Page Summers: Styling for Photoshoots vs. Styling for Living Episode Details. The reality is that styling a home for your clients is different than styling for a photoshoot. What looks beautiful in person might not exactly translate over camera. If you want to put your best foot forward on camera, online, and in-person, today’s guest has mastered it all. Carley Page Summers first explored her love for interior design through photographing and styling spaces. Now, she brings her refined editorial eye and skill for crafting a visual narrative to her interior design projects and her work is simply unmatched. Today, Carley is walking us through the key differences between styling interiors for photo, video, and lifestyle applications. In this episode, Carley and I discuss: How different art forms can inform and inspire interior design The primary differences between interior design and interior styling Skil by The Interior Collective

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Yond Interiors: The Logistics of Distance Design: Yond Interiors: The Logistics of Distance Design Episode Details. In a post-pandemic world, distance design has become increasingly popular, especially considering the opportunities social media brings to discover designers all over the world. Today’s guest, Julia Miller of Yond Interiors, has perfected the art of high-end distance design and an expert client experience. Yond Interiors is a boutique interior design studio based in Minneapolis, yet serving clients all over North America. Julia’s interiors have been nationally recognized, for good reason, and she has so much knowledge to share with us today. In this episode, Julia and I discuss: Rebranding an interior design business Expanding and hiring a team How to work with clients Breaking into distance design Balancing in-person and distance design projects The impact of social media on client inquiries What’s included in full-service distance design How distance design differs by The Interior Collective

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Becca Interiors: How to Source Everything: Becca Interiors: How to Source Everything Episode Details After years of light, bright, and airy design trends, we’re finally seeing the industry embrace color, pattern, and vintage goods in a big way. Today’s guest has always used these features thoughtfully, in a way that feels collected, warm, and full of character. Becca Casey of Becca Interiors is joining me to dig into two really critical topics for running an interior design business. From walking us through sourcing all the things, to the systems and processes required for contractors and builders to execute her beautifully nuanced designs, Becca is so generously sharing the details in this jam-packed episode. In this episode, Becca and I discuss: How to use color and pattern with intention Reliable sources for quality interior furnishings How to find the right trade partners Which items are best to source from trade partners How to ensure a vintage piece is authentic and high qu by The Interior Collective

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