Ep. 232: Building A House Series: The Final Stages
b'This is the fourth and final episode of our Building a House series. If you haven\\u2019t already, be sure to listen to the first three episodes in the series. We are so grateful to put the \\u201cfinishing touches\\u201d on the series with our guest host and interior designer Maggie Griffin. Maggie and her staff regularly help clients build and design primary residences and vacation homes from the ground up. She walks us through how to get started, realistic expectations, what parts of the home to invest in, and so many more of the questions you all have asked throughout the years!\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nHow to get the process started.\\n\\nWhat goes on \\u201cthe Google doc\\u201d?\\n\\nThe timeline and order for style selections.\\n\\nA typical item that gets used as a focal piece to build around.\\n\\nWhere is the best place to invest money?\\n\\nThe kitchen is often the heart of the home; what\\u2019s important to consider?\\n\\nWhy does Maggie recommend going to a showroom?\\n\\nOther rooms to focus on and invest in.\\n\\nWhat are pantry trends today?\\n\\nWhat are mud rooms looking like today?\\n\\nWhere are some nice places to tuck in a home office or workspace?\\n\\nHow to transition from the contracting phase to the installation phase.\\n\\nWhat does the installation process with an interior design team entail; and what\\u2019s the full turnkey option?\\n\\nHow design on a primary residence differs from a vacation home.\\n\\nWhat are some common pitfalls seen on a project?\\n\\nWho do you call if something goes wrong within a year of construction?\\n\\nFinal thoughts on what the design process and finishing touches look like.\\n\\nIs this is Maggie\\u2019s final home or will she build another from the ground up?\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\n\\nMaggie Griffin Design\\n\\nMaggie Griffin at Home\\n\\nMaggie Griffin Design on Instagram\\n\\nMaggie Griffin Design on Pinterest'