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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! Caroline Klein Design website: https://www.carolinekleindesign.com/ Caroline Klein Design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolineklein ...
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the popularity of midcentury design misnomers in midcentury design origins of midcentury design fabrics, materials, profiles of midcentury furniture how to make midcentury work for you Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:30 What I’m loving lately 4:19 Popularity of midcentury modern design 6:30 History of midcen…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what we look for in a kitchen countertop material countertop thicknesses countertop edges pros and cons of different kitchen countertop materials Episode 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 7:3…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: basic principles of interior design interior design as an art and a science design rules to keep why 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 enoug…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: common interior design “rules” that I see why I encourage you to break them permission to think outside the box how 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 Ceil…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the best window treatments for different rooms advice on different light-filtering curtains layering different window treatments pros + cons of the most popular options window treatment vocab words Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:35 What I’m loving lately 3:19 Why you should be informed about window treatmen…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my personal struggle designing our baby’s nursery creating a nursery that grows with your baby how to narrow your options my favorite design elements in nurseries preventing a theme-y nursery practical tips Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:03 What I’ve been loving 3:40 My nursery struggles 4:03 Amping up the …
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why people get so overwhelmed clothes vs interiors patterns, textures and colors in your closet and your home how clothing silhouettes influence your design style how to use TV and movie sets to figure out what you love my favorite TV sets using your travels in your home avoiding your home looking like a…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how to identify authentic iconic chairs the history of eight iconic chairs the design impact of these chairs how to purchase reproductions of the eight chairs Episode 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 Wass…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how much a ceiling can impact a room architectural options to incorporate beam recommendations painting your ceiling a color other than white wallpapering your ceiling Episode 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 S…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why I love designing small spaces visual continuity determining what you truly love shelving recommendations lighting options rental tips art + mirrors storage solutions Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49 What I’m loving lately 4:48 Designing small spaces 6:28 Visual continuity 8:23 Essentialize and declutte…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how we ensure fewer mistakes processes for a smooth construction process softwares that we use to create floor plans and construction documents 3-D renderings project management my favorite reference books tools and softwares we use for project management interior design tools Episode 0:00 Introduction 0…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how to create a relaxing bedroom moody bedrooms playful bedrooms choosing a sophisticated color scheme rug recommendations incorporating luxurious textiles creating a big, fluffy bed cozy window treatments in the bedroom advice for choosing furniture layering lighting maximizing storage Episode 0:00 Intr…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the right amount of tech for YOUR home my advice for planning out the tech smart lighting AV equipment my favorite television recommendation climate control and thermostats smart appliances home security and technology how technology can help your wallet and the environment Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the importance of curb appeal symmetrical vs. asymmetrical balance layering in landscaping a few types of exterior finishes how to balance the amount of architectural features choosing a sophisticated color palette how to give your house an identity adding different types of lighting adding “jewelry” to …
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my latest shoe obsession the impact millwork can make in your home types of trim and millwork you see nowadays how different profiles have different meanings what is appropriate for certain historical styles “feminine” vs. “masculine” trim three pieces of advice for choosing trim for your home Episode 0:…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my goal for how you feel in your home a case for decluttering your home how clutter is procrastinating advice on space planning how to choose a color palette suggestions on how to layer in your lighting how to add joy and romance to your daily life Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:59 My latest obsession 2:58 …
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why people typically hire an interior designer how we kick off a design project at Caroline Klein Design what happens during a discovery phone call the basics of a design consultation the process to discover your dream style how we infuse your personality what happens during the design phase and a design…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my top tips for creating a family friendly home how to create spaces that you kids want to romp in advice for a home with pets storage options to hide the “crazy” ways to code-switch between styled moments and playtime Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:12 What I’m loving this week 2:18 Kid and pet friendly hom…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what I look for in materials that go in family-friendly homes my favorite fabric types for areas with kids my favorite fabric types for areas with pets pros and cons of different upholstery options alternatives to what you normally think of as “family-friendly” flooring/rug options that work well in fami…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the importance of choosing the right flooring for your home the pros of the most popular types of flooring some things to consider with the most popular types of flooring cleaning and maintenance of certain types of flooring a few quick mentions of some less-popular but still great flooring options the b…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what are tract homes the history of tract homes how to incorporate more charm and personality in your tract home how to layer in texture and color to create a more cozy home what builder-grade fixtures to swap to make the biggest impact my advice on changing out lights, hardware, countertops and tiles 0:…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how design trends have ebbed and flowed for the last 100 years the prevalent design styles from the 1920s through the 2010s the defining colors and materials of each decade how to incorporate these design trends in your home 0:00 Introduction 2:52 How design trends come to be 3:35 Art Deco 4:44 Bauhaus 5…
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In the FIRST episode of House Call, we cover: five things to consider before you start a kitchen renovation creating a kid and pet-friendly kitchen realistic budgets for a kitchen renovation aspects that affect your kitchen renovation timeline how to be future-oriented 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Are you ready to tackle a kitchen renovation? 2:49 Consid…
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