Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature guest award winning designer, Eleanor Olsen AKBD.  We will discuss how the pandemic has affected the availability of labor for design projects big & small, supply chain disruptions on getting materials, furniture & fixtures & why it's important to start the planning/scheduling of your project now to get you/project in the mix to ensure a timely finish date. Guest Eleanor Olsen, AKBD is the principal of Total Spaces Design in Seattle WA.  Specializing in Residential and Light Commercial Remodeling. We can help with your project from design concept through building and furnishings and all aspects in between right down to the accessories and window treatments.  Eleanor, certified Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) through the NKBA , studied at Parsons School of Design in New York and Paris. Partner, R Bruce Olsen, Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR) studied at the UW and Parsons in Paris. As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier.

DeAnna On Design

Stay At Home Design: Labor & supply chain disruptions & the pandemic

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature guest award winning restaurant designer, Jennifer Striepling.  We will discuss the re-opening of the US in Phase 1 & how restaurants, retail & residential design is doing.  What's working so far, what's not, what will/should be kept & what's next as we attempt to rebuild & recover our businesses & way of life. Guest Jennifer P. Striepling is fortunate to love the work she has done for Bloomin Brands, Darden Restaurants, JPS Design & Project Management and Kohl’s Department Stores. She has managed all aspects of design and construction for up to 285 renovation and new construction projects yearly across territory that spans 21 countries, including the entire U.S.  Jennifer has been featured in the Business Journal and Blueprint magazine (2019) for her teams designs and processes. She earned an ASID Silver Design Award, for the Grande Cheese Company Expansion and Remodel (2008). As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier.  

Stay At Home Design: We're Open, Now What? w/guest Jennifer Striepling

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature guest designer, Rebecca Sutton, AKBD from Kitchen Design Concepts in TX.  We will discuss what eDesign is, the benefits of virtual design & how to get started w/your Wish Lists!. As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier.   Rebecca Sutton, AKBD is the lead Residential Kitchen and Bath Designer for Kitchen Design Concepts in Dallas, TX. She earned her accreditation in 2016 and was recognized as a Thirty under 30 in 2017 by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Working for a turnkey Design/Remodel firm she is involved in all aspects of design, material selection, contract writing, ordering and project management. She is also a virtual cabinet designer for their sister company, Cabinet Collection. On top of designing, she is a Social Media Coordinator for both companies creating content, posting, and writing blogs. Outside of work, she is the Programs Chair for her local NKBA chapter and the Communications chair for the Virginia Tech “DFW Hokies” Alumni Chapter – her alma mater – where she is a dual degree recipient with a B.A. in Philosophy and an NKBA accredited B.S. in Housing

Stay At Home Design: eDesign w/Rebecca Sutton, AKBD

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature guest award winning restaurant designer, Jennifer Striepling.  We will discuss the impact of the pandemic on the future of design.  From cultural/global influences to CDC guidelines & social distancing rules, we will discuss the impact this can/will have on restaurant, retail & even residential design. Guest Jennifer P. Striepling is fortunate to love the work she has done for Bloomin Brands, Darden Restaurants, JPS Design & Project Management and Kohl’s Department Stores. She has managed all aspects of design and construction for up to 285 renovation and new construction projects yearly across territory that spans 21 countries, including the entire U.S.  Jennifer has been featured in the Business Journal and Blueprint magazine (2019) for her teams designs and processes. She earned an ASID Silver Design Award, for the Grande Cheese Company Expansion and Remodel (2008). As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier. Topics: clutter busting, Feng Shui, space planning/furniture moving, creating a gallery wall, gardening/mulch & much more!

Stay At Home Design: Cultural Differences, Social Distancing & Impact on Design

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature examples of how past pandemics have influenced today's design. As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier.

Stay At Home Design: How Pandemics Have Influenced Design

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature the health aspect & impact of furniture.  From supporting & adding to our recovery from an illness/aging/surgery to the materials/textiles used in the manufacturing & the resulting off-gassing of VOCs into our space, we'll discuss.  This is a vital topic currently as furniture stores/galleries are deemed as 'non essential' during the pandemic, however, it is DUE to the pandemic that the furniture in our spaces are even MORE essential as our homes are acting as school rooms, offices, recovery spaces & sanctuaries. As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier.

Stay At Home Design: The Health Aspects of Furniture

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature guest Alisha Doorlag, NKBA.  We will discuss the impact of the pandemic & subsequent shelter in place/stay at home ordinances in place in many states/countries on the design industry & how clients & designers can still move forward with existing plans OR starting to plan for future projects so time is not lost. As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier. Alisha Doorlag is an Interior Designer who specializes in kitchens, baths and historic preservation.  A graduate of Kendall college of Art and Design, Alisha has served the West Michigan area in numerous roles from cabinetry showroom manager to on staff designer for area builders and most recently starting her own company Zozzled by Design, to better serve the design needs of her clients !  Alisha is actively involved with her local NKBA chapter and is currently serving as President for the West Michigan NKBA.  Alisha thrives on creating beautiful spaces that truly function for her clients. She believes that your home should comfort you, reflect you and zozzle you ! Zozzled is the overall feeling of being captivated, enthralled and just a little bit giddy and everyone deserves to feel this daily in your home and spaces you live your life.

Stay At Home Design: Working w/a Designer with Alisha Doorlag

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's topic will feature guest award winning restaurant designer, Jennifer Striepling.  We will discuss the impact of the pandemic on couples working remotely from home.  Whether 1 or both partners are in need of the dedicated office space...or kitchen table...Get some easy to implement tips for scheduling, office sharing & the importance of an internet booster to keep you both working efficiently & productively. Guest Jennifer P. Striepling is fortunate to love the work she has done for Bloomin Brands, Darden Restaurants, JPS Design & Project Management and Kohl’s Department Stores. She has managed all aspects of design and construction for up to 285 renovation and new construction projects yearly across territory that spans 21 countries, including the entire U.S.  Jennifer has been featured in the Business Journal and Blueprint magazine (2019) for her teams designs and processes. She earned an ASID Silver Design Award, for the Grande Cheese Company Expansion and Remodel (2008). As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier. Topics: clutter busting, Feng Shui, space planning/furniture moving, creating a gallery wall, gardening/mulch & much more!

Stay At Home Design: Couples Working Remotely...Together

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!!  Today's topic will feature guest award winning restaurant designer, Jennifer Striepling.  We will discuss the impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry & how restaurants have had to pivot to stay in business through designing curbside pickup, takeout & limiting custmores dining in.  We will discuss if these changes are innovation opportunites to be captured to increase business looking forward & design challenges they represent.  The impact on residential kitchen design will also be discussed. Guest Jennifer P. Striepling is fortunate to love the work she has done for Bloomin Brands, Darden Restaurants, JPS Design & Project Management and Kohl’s Department Stores. She has managed all aspects of design and construction for up to 285 renovation and new construction projects yearly across territory that spans 21 countries, including the entire U.S.  Jennifer has been featured in the Business Journal and Blueprint magazine (2019) for her teams designs and processes. She earned an ASID Silver Design Award, for the Grande Cheese Company Expansion and Remodel (2008). As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier. Topics: clutter busting, Feng Shui, space planning/furniture moving, creating a gallery wall, gardening/mulch & much more!

Stay At Home Design Ideas..Impact On How We Go Out to Eat w/Jennifer Striepling

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! Today's episode will give out some quick tips on designing your home work space for a professional setting for any video meetings you have to attend/lead. As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier. Topics: clutter busting, Feng Shui, space planning/furniture moving, creating a gallery wall, gardening/mulch & much more!

Stay At Home Design Tips: Video Meetings

Welcome back to our re-boot of the DeAnna On Design podcast!! As we are 'sheltering in place' and/or working from home, our home environment has become even more important in terms of our health-mental & physical-and a place where we work, educate & entertain ourselves on a 24/7 basis.  Creating and designing an environment that supports us through these unprecedented & challenging times, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy is key to getting through the next month(s).  Our re-boot will offer tips, projects & reviews of ideas you can easily implement into your home to make this time a bit easier. Topics: clutter busting, Feng Shui, space planning/furniture moving, creating a gallery wall, gardening/mulch & much more!  

Stay-At-Home Design Ideas: Clutter Busting!

In today's episode, learn different ways to get inspired in creating your design decor and choosing a color scheme.  From your closet, favorite piece of artwork or even a quilt (yes, I designed an entire room based on a hand-made quilt from my client's beloved grandmother)...you can gain insight into cool color schemes and themes.

Design Inspiration

In today's episode, find out what the Top 10 Requested Features for the Kitchen are for 2017 as per RICKI-The Kitchen Think Tank.  RICKI conducts monthly surveys of kitchen designers & manufacturers to find out what's trending in this segment of the construction industry.  Find out what people cannot live without this year!

Top 10 Kitchen Features for 2017

In this annual episode, learn some design tips & information about the Year of the Yin Fire Rooster & we say "Happy Chinese New Year".  From what the FIRE element means & why the YIN is important to note as well to some characteristics of the ROOSTER, see why this is a popular episode every year.

Design & Decor for Year of the Fire Rooster

In today's episode, get some easy-to-implement bathroom safety tips.  Alz  

Bath Safety Tips

DeAnna Radaj can enter a space and help to tweak (or remodel, re-design) the space to work better to suit its function AND the lifestyle of the occupants of the space. Using Integrative Lifestyle Design (eco-shui), life quality can be increased AND be supportive to any transitions occurring, lifestyle changes or health challenges. She is an "Eco-Shui" designer, writer & consultant who helps those who are looking to lead a more healthy, balanced & proactive lifestyle. Unlike other interior designers or Feng Shui practitioners (besides a specialized focus on BEDROOMS & OFFICES), DeAnna integrates the Western (eco-friendly, universal, sustainable) & Eastern (Feng Shui) design principles & techniques, combined with goal-setting (12+ years in corporate before starting Bante Design LLC & creating DesignLEAN) & clutter-busting exercises to create healthy & supportive indoor environments. Spaces that reflect the lifestyle & goals of her clients, as well as helping them "design the life of their dreams". Designing spaces that are not only beautiful and comfortable, but also bring out the client’s personality, is her design philosophy. She states that she is in the business of "improving the relationship that you have with your home"...so if you're ready to divorce your space, CONTACT US for some Design Counseling! She promises that no matter what, you'll have as "healthy, efficient, productive & supportive space" as she can design for you (with your budget & time considerations) for you to start living the life of your dreams. ***DeAnna is also a frequent contributor to SheKnows.com, DivaToolbox and has also appeared on SHAPE, CNN.com, NYDailyNews, LowesForPros, HGTV.com, HGTVRemodels.com & Better Homes & Gardens.***

hubhopper

DeAnna On Design

hubhopper