This week, Taryn shares the update from building her dream house from the ground up. She shares her own trials and triumphs throughout the process, how she keeps things organized, and what she wishes she did differently. This is a great listen if you are already in the process of a big renovation, or if you have future plans for taking on a big project. Stay tuned for more of Taryn’s home journey!

See pictures of Taryn's house build here on the How to Decorate blog.

What You’ll Hear On This Episode:

Why did Taryn and her family decide to tear up the house and rebuild in the same location?
How Taryn made sure she got those big windows and a gorgeous street view in the kitchen.
Taryn’s plan vs. the architect's plan, and using 3D software for layout.
What Taryn loves including her driveway, paint choices and those bold colored cabinets.
Surprises Taryn encountered throughout the way, such as the plumbing fixtures taking a long time!
What’s next for the big project?
How Taryn decided on certain finishes, trim and materials.
Designing the home with a layout that will work with the family as things evolve and children grow up.
Storage solutions that have made her space more functional.
The importance of clear communication between you and the architect.

Mentioned:

Ballard Designs

Please send in your questions and decorating dilemmas so we can answer them on our next episode!

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Ep. 345: Taryn’s House Journey