Don't Believe HGTV, Here's the Reality of Interior Renovations... elevate Episode 1 w/ Daniel Matus

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Interior design shows are inspiring, but reality can be a lot different from HGTV.
Today on elevate, we’re talking to interior design expert Daniel Matus, Principal Designer and CEO of Desired Space. We’ll uncover common misconceptions about the design and renovation process, discover the latest interior design trends, and learn the truth about home renovation projects—from timelines to costs.
elevate | Presented by The Rob Jensen Company
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Motivating factors behind home renovations
02:57 The process of working with an interior designer
05:07 Interior design client success story - under budget and on time
07:57 Behind the scenes of interior design work
10:12 Avoiding mistakes by hiring a design professional
13:20 Common mistakes people make when choosing interior design options
14:30 The importance of designing how you "feel" in a space
16:50 Interior design horror stories - why you should hire a professional
20:56 Interior design trends in 2022
21:46 How long do interior design projects take?
22:30 Why it's important to communicate with your interior designer
24:47 Price range for interior design projects
26:27 How to estimate the cost of refinishing cabinets
28:00 How to get a FREE design consultation with Desired Space in Las Vegas
29:29 Feng shui and interior design
31:15 Hospitality elements in the interior design world
32:05 Trending design materials in 2022
34:12 Why professional experience is essential in design (and real estate)
37:52 Outro

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Motivating factors behind home renovations (00:00:51)

3. The process of working with an interior designer (00:02:57)

4. Interior design client success story - under budget and on time (00:05:07)

5. Behind the scenes of interior design work (00:07:57)

6. Avoiding mistakes by hiring a design professional (00:10:12)

7. Common mistakes people make when choosing interior design options (00:13:20)

8. The importance of designing how you "feel" in a space (00:14:30)

9. Interior design horror stories - why you should hire a professional (00:16:50)

10. Interior design trends in 2022 (00:20:56)

11. How long do interior design projects take? (00:21:46)

12. Why it's important to communicate with your interior designer (00:22:30)

13. Price range for interior design projects (00:24:47)

14. How to estimate the cost of refinishing cabinets (00:26:27)

15. How to get a FREE design consultation with Desired Space in Las Vegas (00:28:00)

16. Feng shui and interior design (00:29:29)

17. Hospitality elements in the interior design world (00:31:15)

18. Trending design materials in 2022 (00:32:05)

19. Why professional experience is essential in design (and real estate) (00:34:12)

20. Outro (00:37:52)