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Latest Episodes:

Domestic Design Disputes Sep 30, 2023

We chat about tips for tackling design projects as a couple – including how to avoid stress, negotiating conflicting preferences, and dividing responsibilities.

The Healing Power of Home Sep 17, 2023

In our latest episode, we talk about why we haven't posted an episode in months, how important your home can be in providing comfort and care during difficult times, and how bad Chris is at cleaning the house.

Kitchens, Baths, Basements, and Beards Feb 28, 2023

In our latest episode, we're joined by Eric Price of Bearded Builders to discuss the the joys (and challenges) of tackling a home renovation project. We cover the latest design trends and functionality improvements for kitchens and baths, and dig into how to go about engaging a contractor for your home renovation project.

SHOW NOTES

Bearded Builders Website https://beardedbuilders.com

Bearded Builders Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beardedbuilders/

The Bare Barndominimum Jan 17, 2023

In our latest episode, we talk about high-profile interiors business closures, design trends that need to be left behind, and the perfect addition to your new "barndominium" – a herd of pot-bellied pigs.

SHOW NOTES DESIGN IN THE NEWS

Furniture company Interior Define acquired by online design service Havenly https://businessofhome.com/articles/interior-define-sells-assets-to-havenly

Why Are We So Obsessed With Speakeasies, Hidden Tunnels, and Secret Rooms? https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/why-do-we-love-secret-rooms

Design Trends of 2025 https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/design-trends-2025-wgsn

Fast Food, Fast Fashion, and, Now, Fast Furniture! Dec 14, 2022

In our latest episode, we talk about the impact of "fast furniture," the debate over painting wood floors, whether you should buy an old house in upstate New York, and more.

SHOW NOTES DESIGN IN THE NEWS Like fast fashion, 'fast furniture' is a problem for our planet https://www.cnn.com/style/article/fast-furniture-problem-for-our-planet/index.html

Wayfair sues three suppliers; alleges complex fraud scheme https://www.furnituretoday.com/industry-news/wayfair-sues-three-suppliers-alleges-complex-fraud-scheme/

4 Style Trends That Will Shape Our Homes in 2023, According to Design Professors https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/4-style-trends-that-will-shape-our-homes-in-2023-according-to-design-professors-37174216

Soledad O'Brien's Painted Hardwood Floors Spark Debate on a New Trend https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/realestate/painted-hardwood-floors-soledad-obrien.html

'Next year will be a return to the 1980s,' say 1stDibs designers https://www.furnituretoday.com/design-trends/next-year-will-be-a-return-to-the-1980s-say-1stdibs-designers/

HOUSE OR HEARTACHE https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfOldHouses/posts/pfbid0HUyuNtSMe739CeYsAf2PXke4eFkFnEf3UoibW39Gq47Ka5ySUPyK2RW7S8MaGXcil

The Top Design Trend of 2023 is Our Podcast (According to Us) Nov 27, 2022

Is Scent Styling the Next Thing for the Home? https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/is-scent-styling-the-next-big-thing-for-the-home

Did Five Paintings Lose Their 'Oomph'? It's a $410 Million Question. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/15/arts/design/ron-perelman-fire-paintings.html

Luxury Textile Manufacturer Targets 21st Century as it Launches DTC Furniture Line https://www.furnituretoday.com/e-commerce/luxury-textile-manufacturer-targets-21st-century-as-it-launches-dtc-furniture-line/

These Interior Design Trends Are on the Rise for 2023 https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/g41791131/interior-design-trends-2023/

PAINT COLORS OF THE YEAR Benjamin Moore, Raspberry Blush Sherwin-Williams, Redend Point Behr, Blank Canvas Glidden, Vining Ivy Valspan, Disqualified due to trying to pass off twelve colors as a "trend" Backdrop, Yellow-Orange Rubberband

Don't Put Roger On Your Naughty List Nov 21, 2022

A very special Christmas episode of the Design Hazards podcast.

Christmas Trees Average cost of Christmas trees https://www.thepricer.org/christmas-tree-cost/

Better Homes & Gardens "100 Years of Christmas Tree Trends" https://www.bhg.com/100-years-christmas-trees-6751023

Better Homes & Gardens "Christmas Color Trends That Will Be Huge In 2022" https://www.bhg.com/christmas-color-trends-2022-6755033

Vintage photos of ladies posing with their trees https://www.facebook.com/fathernathan/posts/pfbid0eUsyvkQsnsTFFtJXatjLK5CbQGDWZ4LWWofkG3QwdwZAe6bYk2P38rhyFQzgTK9ql

Couple has 444 trees in their home https://www.facebook.com/SocialJunkieHome/posts/pfbid028N4fNKokmbSxWqLddBiLAbKyT5nvNZypx2KMsngqrWqAgRQSaxauVsN3cavnFBH3l

Favorite Holiday MoviesNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Trading Places The Ref Home Alone The Holiday White Christmas Auntie Mame

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