Designing Woman is brought to you by Dinna Eckstein, a spunky interior designer and owner of The Store, offering collectively-curated pieces from across the globe. Dinna has been breaking the mold on design concepts for the last decade and now she wants to share her experiences and challenges with you and more importantly, hear about yours! Take an unexpected journey through the ins and outs of lifestyle design and renovations, while hearing from the professionals behind the scenes. Designing Woman is not your typical design podcast but a tell-all weekly conversation that is both insightful and entertaining.
Today Dinna welcomes Jaycie Mirabella, Erin Waggener and Jenny Doyle to the STORE and to the podcast to discuss where to put your money in preparing to sell you home. We compare traditional layouts versus multi-generational homes and homes with guest accommodations so you can understand what helps buyers fall in love with homes! We're also covering flooring, bathrooms, closets and bidding strategies. Meet our panel of real estate agents: Jaycie Mirabella with the Reid Casey Keller Williams Team in North Fullton, GA Erin Waggener with Coldwell Banker in Alpharetta, GA; Milton, GA; and surrounding areas Jenny Doyle with Atlanta Fine Homes in Milton, GA area Dinna Eckstein Designs theSTORE IG @dinnaecksteindesigns IG @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Today Dinna welcomes Kim Wimbs, Jaycie Mirabella, Erin Waggener and Jenny Doyle to theSTOREand to the podcast to discuss where to put your money in preparing to sell you home. We compare curb appeal, lot characteristics, pools and kitchens so you can understand what helps buyers fall in love with homes! Meet our panel of real estate agents: Kim Wimbs from the Keller Williams team in Roswell, GA Jaycie Mirabella with the Reid Casey Keller Williams Team in North Fullton, GA Erin Waggener with Coldwell Banker in Alpharetta, GA; Milton, GA; and surrounding areas Jenny Doyle with Atlanta Fine Homes in Milton, GA area Dinna Eckstein Designs theSTORE IG @dinnaecksteindesigns IG @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Today Dinna welcomes Kim Wimbs, Jaycie Mirabella, Erin Waggener and Jenny Doyle to the STORE and to the podcast to break down the current housing market compared to three months ago and what helps a home sell. Discussion topics: How is the inventory? Price-per-square-foot went down from $361 in June to $255 in August in this area. Demographics of buyers, families and empty-nester singles. Buyers are waiting to see where school district divisions are made. What is the fastest moving price range? Quick tips for buyers and sellers! Meet our panel of real estate agents: Kim Wimbs from the Keller Williams team in Roswell, GA Jaycie Mirabella with the Reid Casey Keller Williams Team in North Fulton, GA Erin Waggener with Coldwell Banker in Alpharetta, GA; Milton, GA; and surrounding areas Jenny Doyle with Atlanta Fine Homes in Milton, GA area Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store IG @dinnaecksteindesigns IG @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Welcome to our conversation about staging your home! Dinna shares her tips and experiences with staging homes that: 1 - appeal to buyers and 2 - really help potential buyers envision themselves feeling at-home in your home. Topics we cover: How is staging different than design? How can I help potential buyers envision living in my home? How much editing does your home design need when it is on the market? Should I stage my home in the style I would personally be looking for as a buyer? How can I optimize the great features of my home? How can I make my home look and feel bigger? How do you stage your home and still continue your lifestyle, especially with kids? How many holiday decorations can I have when my home is on the market? Thanks for listening in and we hope this episode has helped you get some good ideas for staging your home to sell fast! Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store IG @dinnaecksteindesigns
Bruce Smallwood has been designing and hand crafting beautiful wooden furniture, cabinetry and accents for 30 years specializing in the most unique custom pieces. Today we're talking about: Different wood materials like solid wood, plywood, HDF and MDF Advantages of certain species of hardwood Veneers Custom work versus mass produced pieces and the economy of scale Mid-century modern, Federal period and traditional furniture styles Wood care and maintenance, drying wood properly and oil coatings Refinishing red oak flooring and minimizing the red hue Bruce's new coffee tables and his appearance at The Store on Nov. 12, 2022 as Santa Check out Bruce Smallwood's beautiful custom work: https://www.dinnaeckstein.design/reston-va-modernkitchen https://www.brucesmallwood.com/ Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store IG @dinnaecksteindesigns
We are all on a quest to create beautiful homes that feel comfortable, luxurious and most importantly, that feel like us. Designing your home is one thing. Maintaining it is another. Today our guest expert is Michelle to talk about her work as a domestic engineer, cleaning and organizing beautiful homes. With over 20 years of experience Michelle knows just how to help families stay tidy, properly cared for surfaces, avoid sticky hardwood floor waxiness and deal with germs and hard water build-up. Be sure to tune in to hear her favorite cleaning hack! Michelle works in the north part of Atlanta, Georgia. Contact her via email at mdeleonm23@yahoo.com Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store IG @dinnaecksteindesigns IG @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
What is in style with window treatments these days? To give us all the answers we've invited Carolyn from Brilliant Blinds and Design to join us on the podcast today. Today we cover: Window treatment trends i.e. roller shades, wider blinds, solid whites and grays, etc. The measuring, ordering and installation process, everything you need to know and ask Energy efficiency benefits, materials and lifespan Thanks for listening in! Be sure to come on into The Store to see these window treatments in person or head on over to brilliantblindsanddesign.com Connect with Carolyn from Brilliant Blinds brilliantblindsanddesign.com brilliant_blinds on IG Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store IG @dinnaecksteindesigns IG @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Let's talk about our most-loved, budget-friendly hang-out in NYC, Monica's apartment on the set of FRIENDS! The lavender walls to keep it young, the eclectic, grandma furniture - organized chaos, but we love it there. Everything was upcycled and mismatched. How can we borrow hints of this magic and design on a budget? Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store IG @dinnaecksteindesigns IG @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Check out this beautiful upscale-southern kitchen, dining room and family room at Fountain Drive. Dinna designed this area for a family, two kids and a dog. It has a luxurious and cozy feel that invites you in and makes you want to take a seat. Listen in for details and tips about making an area feel larger than it is, designing nooks and crannies for storage and using patterns to carry design themes throughout the space! Click here to see pictures! Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store IG @dinnaecksteindesigns IG @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Today we're talking to Bruce Andrews about his roots in South Africa, his work in fashion, advertising, interior design and furniture manufacturing. Hand made in the United States his pieces are sustainable, ethicical and beautifully modern. Check out Bruce Andrews Design Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store @dinnaecksteindesigns @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Today we're talking about converting a sales center of a model home into a beautiful bonus room. The space features extra storage, a lot of natural light, an exposed beam and a seamless transition into the rest of the home. You're going to love it! So many amazing little accents! Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store @dinnaecksteindesigns @thestore.design houzz.com Music credits to Dan Barker http://pianobarker.com
Welcome to the Designing Woman Podcast! I'm your host Dinna Eckstein and I'm joined by my producer Natalie Pyles. I'm recording this podcast right in the middle of my interior design store here at Crabapple Market in Milton, Georgia. We're excited to bring you this brand new show! We're talking about my journey as an interior designer, my signature upscale-casual style and opening my store! Thanks for tuning in! Here's where you can find me: Dinna Eckstein Designs The Store @dinnaecksteindesigns @thestore.design houzz.com And special music credits to Dan Barker
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