Shop My Curated Design Fixtures + Decor Boutiques

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In this episode, we’ll cover what the heck a ‘design fixture’ is (because this can be a confusing term) and I’ll share a list of curated design fixtures boutiques that I offer on my website and how YOU can easily shop these curated boutiques to design your own dream home.  Believe me … this is […]

Nov

15

Podcast

Ultimate Paint Guide for your New Home

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Are you feeling overwhelmed when you think about choosing paint colors for your new home? Are you unsure where to even start? Don’t worry … I’ve got you covered in this ultimate paint guide for your new home! Below is a roundup of my top blog posts all about paint. We cover it all … […]

Nov

08

Building a Home

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

How to choose a paint color in three easy steps

4 Steps to Choose a Paint Color (Without Regrets)

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How to choose a paint color in three easy steps

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I think we can ALL agree that it’s HARD to choose a paint color. It can be (very) confusing and overwhelming because there are literally thousands of choices and the samples are so microscopic.  But don’t worry, I’ll walk you through four EASY steps that I use to get a much better idea of what […]

Mar

29

Podcast

Samplize Peel and Stick Paint Samples Review

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There is a new(ish) product on the market that I am obsessed with … mess-free paint samples. These weren’t around when I built my home back in 2013 but I sure wish they were! In this post, I’m going to share my Samplize peel and stick paint samples review. We’ll cover all things Samplize paint […]

Mar

15

Podcast

Should You Hire a Designer when Building a Custom Home?

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One of my ‘Before You Build’ course students recently asked me, ‘is it worth it to hire a designer when building a custom home?’ Maybe you’re wondering the same thing. We talked about her specific situation and her comfort level with bringing her dream home to life and we ultimately determined that she probably didn’t […]

Nov

30

Podcast

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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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