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House Call is an interior design podcast hosted by Caroline, the founder and principal designer of Caroline Klein Design. In House Call, Caroline covers the nitty gritty of home design. She conveys best practices in the construction and design industry to help you create beautiful and livable spaces. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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In this episode we cover: You’re not bad at choosing paint — it’s just harder than it looksLighting changes everythingUndertones matter more than you thinkYour paint color needs to play nice with what’s already in the roomDon’t fall into “swatch paralysis.”Make sure your colors flow from room to room Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: The 10 most common reasons people avoid hiring a designerWhy your home is worth investing in—no matter its size or styleHow working with a designer gives you more control, not lessWays interior design can actually save you money long-termWhat the design process really looks like (hint: it’s not overwhelming)Why “simple taste” still deserves great designHow to make the most of your home—even if it’s not your forever oneWhen to stop DIY-ing and call ...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what an open concept layout iswhen this layout became popularthe pros of the kind of floor planthe cons to considertips + considerations for creating a functional open concept spaceEpisode 0:00 Introduction 4:46 What is an open concept layout 6:25 The history of open concept layouts 9:43 The advantages 12:55 The disadvantages 19:21 Tips + considerations Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design ...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: A case for a summer refreshUpping your curb appealSwapping out some lighter decorBringing the outdoors inJazzing up your outdoor space a bit Episode 0:00 Introduction 3:00 A case for a summer refresh 4:06 Refresh your curb appeal 6:26 “Undecorate” a bit 7:33 Swap out for some lighter decor 8:36 Bring the outdoors in 9:53 Jazz up your outdoor space Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagr...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: being aware about your storage needssetting a realistic budgetchoosing the right materials for your lifestylegetting the functional aspects correctsetting a realistic timelinesaving up to do a bathroom renovation rightEpisode 0:00 Introduction 2:43 Be realistic about your storage needs 5:49 Set a realistic budget 8:42 Choosing the right materials for your lifestyle 12:00 Consider function before aesthetics 13:56 Be realistic with your timeline ...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: choosing the right shape dining tablehanging artwork at the right heightcolor drenching “rules”updating a tray ceilingEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Choosing a dining room table 4:05 Hanging artwork 5:11 Color drenching your ceiling 6:00 Updating a tray ceiling Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the history of Art Deco and the movement it grew out ofkey players in the Art Deco movementthe color palettes, materials and furniture profileshow to incorporate this style into your own homeEpisode 0:00 Introduction 5:40 History of Art Deco 7:25 Iconic art deco designers 9:48 Radio City Music Hall 10:48 Infusing Art Deco in your own home 11:08 Color palette 11:41 Furniture profiles and materials 13:01 Key furniture pieces 14:05 Art Deco walls 15:2...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how hiring an interior designer can save you moneytrade discountsavoiding costly mistakeshow interior designers can save you timeEpisode 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Trade Discounts 3:59 Avoiding costly mistakes 6:28 Saving you time Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Klein Design on Instagram Caroline Klein Design on Pinterest
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what “Fisherman Core” ispros of fisherman corefisherman core color palettematerials that make the lookhow to avoid looking like a seafood restaurantEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:30 What is “Fisherman Core” 4:32 Fisherman Core vs Nautical 5:49 Fisherman Core Color Palette 6:52 Textures 9:40 Incorporating This Style Into Your Home 17:28 Dipping Your Toe Into Fisherman Core Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Caroline Kle...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why you should mix metals in your homewhat “metals” I’m talking abouttips to effortlessly mix metalspitfalls and mistakes to avoidEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Misconceptions About Mixing Metals 2:00 What Metals We’re Talking About 3:15 Mixing Metals as a Design Move 9:50 How to Mix Metals Like an Interior Designer 14:45 Pitfalls and Mistakes I Often See When Mixing Metals Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Caroline Klein Design Carolin...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the popularity of midcentury designmisnomers in midcentury designorigins of midcentury design fabrics, materials, profiles of midcentury furniturehow to make midcentury work for youEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:30 What I’m loving lately 4:19 Popularity of midcentury modern design 6:30 History of midcentury design 8:20 Famous architects and designers 11:04 Making midcentury work for you 12:11 Color palette 13:29 Furniture styles 15:20 Materials 1...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what we look for in a kitchen countertop materialcountertop thicknessescountertop edgespros and cons of different kitchen countertop materialsEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:10 What I’ve been loving lately 4:04 The stress of choosing a kitchen countertop 6:00 What we look for in a countertop material 7:33 Countertop edges 8:11 Combining materials 10:17 Granite 12:15 Marble 14:50 Quartz 17:03 Quartzite 18:32 Butcher block 19:30 Soapstone Resources + Lin...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: basic principles of interior designinterior design as an art and a sciencedesign rules to keepwhy we follow certain design “rules” Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49 What I’m loving lately 2:33 Interior design basics 3:49 Always measure your space 5:59 Use the bigger rug 7:43 Curtains should be full enough and at least skim the floor 9:40 Be mindful of storage 11:39 Only buy things you truly love Resources + Links Inquire here to work with Car...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: common interior design “rules” that I seewhy I encourage you to break them permission to think outside the boxhow to break these rules Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:47 What I’ve been loving lately 3:47 Interior design “rules” 4:42 Painting small rooms only light colors 6:40 All woods must match 8:41 Ceilings and trim must be white 10:43 Hardware finishes must match 12:24 Dining room furniture must come from a set Resources + Links Inquire her...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the best window treatments for different roomsadvice on different light-filtering curtainslayering different window treatmentspros + cons of the most popular optionswindow treatment vocab wordsEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:35 What I’m loving lately 3:19 Why you should be informed about window treatments 5:45 A case for curtains 7:46 Sheer curtains 9:26 Light filtering curtains 10:51 Blackout curtains 12:32 Woven shades 15:06 Roman shades 16:17 Roller...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my personal struggle designing our baby’s nurserycreating a nursery that grows with your babyhow to narrow your optionsmy favorite design elements in nurseriespreventing a theme-y nurserypractical tipsEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:03 What I’ve been loving 3:40 My nursery struggles 4:03 Amping up the fun 5:41 Pick your non-negotiable 7:57 My take on themed nurseries 9:41 Fun ceilings 11:30 Wallpaper 13:17 Bold trim 14:33 Artwork in the nursery 16:44 C...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why people get so overwhelmedclothes vs interiorspatterns, textures and colors in your closet and your homehow clothing silhouettes influence your design stylehow to use TV and movie sets to figure out what you lovemy favorite TV setsusing your travels in your homeavoiding your home looking like a Pinterest reproductionEpisode 0:00 Introduction 0:50 What I’ve been loving 2:09 The struggles I see most often 3:51 Take a peek in your closet 6:14 Watch...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how to identify authentic iconic chairsthe history of eight iconic chairsthe design impact of these chairshow to purchasereproductions of the eight chairsEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:59 What I’m loving this week 3:27 A case for knowing your design history 4:47 Eames lounge chair and ottoman 6:11 Wassily chair 7:30 Barcelona chair 8:38 Egg chair 10:29 Cherner chair 12:14 Panton chair 13:53 Thonet #14 15:22 Louis Ghost Chair Resources + Links Inquir...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how much a ceiling can impact a roomarchitectural options to incorporatebeam recommendationspainting your ceiling a color other than whitewallpapering your ceilingEpisode 0:00 Introduction 1:12 What I’m loving lately 2:42 The impact of a good ceiling 4:49 Vaulted ceilings 5:45 Arched ceilings 6:36 Skylights 7:25 Coffered ceilings 8:22 Beams 10:49 Beadboard 11:35 Tongue and groove 12:23 Showstopping lighting 14:23 Textured finishes 14:43 Painted cei...
In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why I love designing small spacesvisual continuitydetermining what you truly loveshelving recommendationslighting optionsrental tipsart + mirrorsstorage solutionsEpisode 0:00 Introduction 0:49 What I’m loving lately 4:48 Designing small spaces 6:28 Visual continuity 8:23 Essentialize and declutter 9:13 Avoid bulky/oversized furniture 10:52 Think vertically 13:20 Use artwork you love 15:23 Mirrors 16:23 Maximize light 18:37 Multifunctional furniture...
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