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Maike Cheng & Laura Williams

Debriefing Design

A monthly Arts, Design, Education, Home and Garden podcast
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Debriefing Design

Maike Cheng & Laura Williams

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Debriefing Design

Maike Cheng & Laura Williams

Debriefing Design

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 This week we chat about how we partnered up with our friends to update the master suite of their Uptown Dallas Airbnb.  See what all we considered in designing this project to accomplish goals for both the ownership and transient guests.  We a
This week we talk about about how we transformed a 100SF master bath into a colorful showstopping masterpiece using the latest in tile trends: Zellige tile.  See how we made minor space planning corrections to maximize the function in this form
This week we talk about updating a home in order to get it ready for sale without breaking the bank.  See how we transformed our clients' two bathrooms and brought it into the 2020's by using premade vanities and helped open up their existing s
This week we discuss the various factors we consider when designing a full furnishings package for a client.  We also go way off-topic and have a lengthy discussion regarding laundry room design, pros and cons of front load vs top load washer/d
Find out how we were able to save our clients tens of thousands of dollars by convincing them not to do an addition onto their 1950's cottage and instead achieved all of their goals by playing space plan tetris with the center core of their hou
To celebrate our 7-year anniversary, we discuss how a horrible freak accident impacted the design of our most recently completed master bathroom renovation.  See how we modified our proposed design to help hide away clutter and safety features
For this snowmageddon week in Texas, we discuss different ways of accentuating the kitchen island while working with a budget and discuss current trends we're seeing in kitchen islands. We also chat about our design tip regarding cabinet hardwa
Happy new year!  To kick off 2021, we discuss the disappearance of the breakfast nook from home planning and what is taking over its place.  We have an in-depth discussion regarding the design tips featured in this episode: getting the look of
For our final podcast of 2020, we have an in-depth discussion regarding value engineering and what exact it is.  We review the tricks we used to save money on this master bath oasis by reducing LED lighting and re-engineering the floating wood
This week we discuss a very delicate topic that doesn't get discussed often: planning for disability and handicap.  Disability doesn't necessarily mean wheelchair bound as many physical changes we experience as we age puts us in a handicap cate
Join us as we discuss one of our favorite design topics and challenges: small spaces and expand a bit further on these two almost identically sized laundry rooms and the two completely different directions we took the design.  We revisit budget
 Join us as we discuss the difference between styling and staging and how we approach the two differently.  We also talk about the process of designing a custom home and the roles of an architect vs. an interior designer vs. a decorator.  Liste
Join us as we chat about the additional scope of work on Operation Wider is Better that wasn't discussed on the YouTube episode and discuss the different aspects of interior design when it comes to a project.  We also have a deep discussion of
We share our favorite parts of the final before and after reveal of Operation Give Me a Bath and discuss the custom features we splurged on.  Ever wonder how to make your budget go further?  Check out our tips on tile and grout and learn about
With 5 Tuesdays in June, we thought it would be fun to feature our first guest ever, Fraser Realty's broker, Matthew Fraser.  Join us as we learn about Matthew's real estate beginnings and reminisce our own origins.  We also talk about the real
 Join us as we explore the permitting process for a renovation.  We also discuss how different types of foundation allows or limits the creative extents of a design.  Find out what problems we ran into during the construction process for Operat
Join us as we dive further into the space planning process that occurred on Operation Give Me a Bath and talk about designing with pocket doors vs. barn doors vs. sliding doors.  Find out why bifold doors are one of our biggest design pet peeve
We respond to your questions and feedback on Operation Casa Madera and discuss in detail color psychology, lighting terminology, rolling ladder design, and radiant heating! We also go over some tips for showing houses during the coronavirus and
Join us for a special episode discussing all things coronavirus.  What is the coronavirus/COVID-19 and what are the symptoms?  We review some best practices as the majority of the US is under 'shelter in place' orders.  And go over ideas for pa
We respond to your questions and feedback on Operation Hexpansion and dive into more of the custom cabinetry features that we did not get to discuss.  We also discuss the features of the awesome kitchen faucet, LED vs. traditional lighting, and
Welcome to 'Debriefing Design' the podcast!  Join us on the third Tuesday of every month as we respond to your questions and feedback from the YouTube series (www.debriefingdesign.co).For more information on topics we discuss here on the podcas
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