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b'Our guest today, Kimberley Seldon, does a little bit of everything in the design space. She\\u2019s a designer, TV show host, business coach for interior designers, keynote speaker, and a design podcast host. Kimberley takes us through the evolution of her journey in the design world, her \\u201c3-legged stool\\u201d approach, tips for the business of design, and more. We also take a Decorating Dilemma where we discuss the importance of being clear on your vision before you go into any big project.\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\n\\nTrials & Triumphs in construction, landscaping, keeping a tidy house, and working from home.\\n\\nHow did Kimberley go from the TV world to the design world to the business coach world?\\n\\nWhat is Kimberley\\u2019s client process?\\n\\nHow Kimberley turned her speaking engagements into a brand.\\n\\nBusiness lessons that Kimberley has learned.\\n\\nKimberley believes in staying mostly in a style without doing a \\u201ctheme\\u201d.\\n\\nWhat is Kimberley\\u2019s 80/20 rule?\\n\\nWhat is Kimberley\\u2019s approach to mixing woods?\\n\\nFinal thoughts on the \\u201c3-legged stool\\u201d inspired by Yellowstone.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nDecorating Dilemma\\nHi Kat,\\n\\nHere\\u2019s my opinion...even though I\\u2019m not sure you\\u2019re going to like it! Because the windows are narrow, I wouldn\\u2019t draw attention to it by setting the drapery outside the frame. I think the house needs it, maybe in a beautiful pattern, but I think they should fall exactly as they should. You could do an outside mount, soft Roman shade with the draperies floor-t0-ceiling on top of those, but you could absolutely skip this to save money and just go with the drapery.\\n\\nIn terms of furniture, you want it to support the function you want the room to accomplish. Since we aren\\u2019t sure of that from your email, our rule is to use the largest furniture possible to make the room cozy and functional. And be sure to consider flexible seating for visitors if you plan to entertain often. I always approach with a plan of, \\u201cWhat do I want this room to do?\\u201d Keeping in mind how you actually live.\\n\\nWe think you need to really come up with a vision for the house! Pick a paint color last to highlight the rugs, drapery, etc. In other words, don\\u2019t pick the lipstick before you pick the outfit!\\n\\nGood luck, Kat!\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\nKimberley Seldon Design Group\\nBusiness of Design\\nKimberley Seldon on Instagram\\nBusiness of Design on Instagram\\nBusiness of Design Podcast\\nCityline\\n\\u201cAt Home in the Woods\\u201d'