FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE

INTERIOR DESIGNER’S GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE EPISODE:

THE OVERLOOKED SUPERPOWER INTERIOR DESIGNERS HAVE

HOW THE MARRIAGE OF OUR SKILLS AND ARCHITECTS’ SKILLS CREATE SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS

HOW FLEXING THIS SKILL FOR CLIENTS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS CAN ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF LIVING SPACES

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In the world of interior design, there’s a superpower that often goes unnoticed but plays a crucial role in creating functional and comfortable living spaces.

It’s the ability to understand how people live in homes. In today’s episode, I talk about why this superpower is essential, how it can be honed, and why it should be marketed not only to clients but also to industry partners. We’ll delve into real-life examples that highlight the significance of this superpower and how it can make a difference in the design of spaces where people live and elevate custom projects.

The Overlooked Superpower of Interior Designers

When it comes to interior design and architecture, the understanding of how people use their living spaces is a superpower that many professionals possess, but it often goes uncelebrated. In today’s episode I share why this superpower is more critical than we think and why it shouldn’t be taken for granted.

A Hotel Bathroom Epiphany

 A simple hotel bathroom experience can serve as a powerful reminder of the value of understanding how people interact with their surroundings. I recount a recent hotel stay where the design of the bathroom, specifically the placement of the shower door, made all the difference. This story underscores the real-world implications of this superpower and how it can save clients from future headaches.

The Marriage of Skills

In the world of design and construction, collaboration between architects and interior designers is key. While architects bring their own unique skills to the table, it’s the combination of their expertise with that of interior designers that often results in the perfect marriage of form and function. I share how architects and interior designers complement each other and why this synergy is crucial for successful projects.

The Long-Term Consequences

I share how there are long-term consequences of overlooking the superpower of understanding how people live in homes. From issues like mold and mildew to simple inconveniences like drips in a custom shower, we highlight how these problems can be avoided with thoughtful design. Clients investing in high-end, custom projects expect a level of customization that considers their daily lives, and it’s our job as designers to provide that.

The Focus on Private Spaces

One common oversight in architectural design is the neglect of private spaces within a home. I discuss how architects often prioritize public areas like kitchens and living rooms, sometimes missing the mark when it comes to designing bedrooms, bathrooms, and closets. Clients seeking a custom level of design often look to interior designers to bridge this gap.

Flexing the Superpower Muscle

I share numerous examples in today’s episode of how we, as interior designers, flex our superpower muscles by bringing functionality and user experience to the forefront of our designs. These real-life examples demonstrate the tangible benefits of this superpower for clients and how it can elevate the quality of living spaces.

Understanding how people live in homes is not just a skill; it’s a superpower that can transform spaces from ordinary to extraordinary.

By recognizing its significance, honing it, and promoting it within the industry, we can ensure that our designs prioritize the needs and comfort of the people who inhabit these spaces. In today’s episode, we’ve explored the hidden superpower that all designers have, and cone hone into more, making homes not just beautiful but also functional and enjoyable.