Deanna On Design

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 'she

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 'shelt

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

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/

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.

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 ge

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

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 G

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

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!

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!  

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.

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!

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.

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

DeAnna is just back from Orlando from KBIS 2017!  Learn about what she saw at THE kitchen & bath show, as well as the Builder's Show.  Hear about color trends, smart technology for the home & a plethora of other goodies!

In today's episode, get some tips on amping up your love & passion vibe for Valentine's Day.  Whether you're single & looking, single & not-so-much-looking-for-a-relationship or in a relationship, these Feng Shui tips will help you have a Valentine's Day to remember...or for any romantic night!

Fresh off of KBIS 2016, DeAnna shares some of the Top 10 trends spotted at KBIS & from recent survey of kitchen & bath designers.

In this 3rd episode of the Healthy New Year, Healthy Home, Healthy You series from DeAnna On Design podcast, learn about Universal Design, its 7 principles & why you should consider implementing this design philosophy into your remodel, new build residence or work setting.

In this 2nd part of our Healthy New Year, Healthy Home, Healthy You series, we focus on allergies & other health issues that your home can be contributing to!