Floor Plan Feedback (Why it’s CRUCIAL!)

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In this podcast episode, I share a story about a little Christmas card mishap I had a few years ago and how it relates closely to one of my favorite things I offer to clients inside my ‘Before You Build’ group coaching program … personalized floor plan feedback. I also talk about the importance of […]

Oct

18

Podcast

5 Considerations for Creating a Custom Floor Plan

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Creating a custom floor plan from scratch can be very time-consuming and daunting. It’s overwhelming for anyone, so don’t freak out. You are definitely NOT alone if you’re feeling a little scared. But I want you to feel more confident so I’ve created a list for you of my top five considerations when creating my […]

Aug

09

Podcast

tips to design beautiful & functional master bathroom FI

9 Tips to Design a Functional Primary Bathroom

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tips to design beautiful & functional master bathroom FI

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Your primary bathroom is one of the most expensive rooms when building (or renovating) your home … so you kinda wanna make sure you *really* think about what you want BEFORE you design this room. And if you’re anything like me, you want to design a functional primary bathroom that works perfectly for the way […]

Jun

07

Podcast

Tips for Designing a Functional Kitchen Layout

9 Tips for Designing a Functional Kitchen

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Tips for Designing a Functional Kitchen Layout

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Building a home is overwhelming (been there, done that!) … and one of the hardest (yet most fun) parts is designing a functional kitchen! The kitchen is the most utilized room in the house and the top place for friends and family to gather … so you want it to work well for both entertaining […]

May

03

Podcast

Custom vs. Stock Floor Plan: 5 Important Considerations

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If you’ve decided to build a home and you’ve found the perfect lot, the next step is to choose whether you’re going to build a custom vs stock floor plan.  But I want you to first celebrate that you’ve made it this far and gone from the ‘dreaming about building’ phase to actually starting the […]

Apr

12

Podcast

3 Tips to Design the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Family

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Creating your floor plan is a HUGE part of building your home. I imagine you want to build a home that flows well and is functional for YOUR family … plus, you want it to fit into your budget. Below are 3 tips to design the perfect floor plan so that your home *does* flow […]

Mar

08

Podcast

hey there,

I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. A home that is cozy, comfy, laid out perfectly for the way my family lives, and makes us happy every single day. Oh, and did I mention I did this all without going over budget?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

a.k.a. Caroline on Design

I’m Carrie Barker.

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