Should you hire an Interior Designer? The Home Hour Episode 69
b'Design your home yourself? Or hire a pro? And what\\u2019s the difference between a designer, a decorator, and a stylist anyway? On this episode, Kirsten and Graham chat with Interior Designer\\xa0Terra Mimikakis about all what it\\u2019s like to work with a professional.\\n\\n\\n\\n We talk about trends in design and how Graham & Kirsten both have what they would call \\u201ctraditional taste\\u201d but worry they may sometimes look outdated!\\xa0We discuss how\\xa0things like wall coverings, crazy paints, or unique pillows are easy to change out after a few years and can freshen up a room, keeping it from looking stale. However, more expensive pieces like furniture should be timeless.\\n\\n We talk about what happens when a designer and a client don\\u2019t\\xa0agree on what looks good! Terra explains\\xa0how examining things on paper and in drawings to\\xa0really\\xa0see the ideas visually before committing\\xa0with real dollars can usually prevent mistakes and disagreements. But sometimes, in the end, it comes down to finding the designer who you mesh with style-wise before the project even begins!\\n\\n We also learn that Terra lives in a very cool part of town, very close to the airport. (Yes, we hear about five planes land and take off in our interview!)\\n\\n\\n\\n If you want to see some beautiful interiors that will make your mouth water, be sure to visit Terra\\u2019s website\\xa0\\xa0Terra Mimikakis Designs!\\n\\n We also\\xa0discuss\\xa0Graham and Kirsten\\u2019s exciting weekend trips (sans kiddos!)\\n\\n Graham and her husband went to Austin, Texas with friends for a 40th Birthday. They did their part to \\u201cKeep Austin Weird\\u201d by visiting the \\u201cCathedral\\xa0of Junk!\\u201d\\n\\n\\n\\n Meanwhile, Kirsten tagged along with her husband on a business trip to Florida. While he was working, Kirsten stayed busy scoping out great places for Graham & Kirsten\\u2019s future \\u201cGolden Girls\\u201d style retirement!\\n\\n Palm Trees + Pink Walls = Kirsten\\u2019s favorite!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'