Olivia Snow
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But I mean, that saves you on labor costs because the way that they have to cut and miter and things, it just takes up more time. Yeah. So if you're mindful with some of those types of selections, it can make a huge difference. I mean, inset versus overlay cabinetry is like a 20% savings. And then within, you know, so insets more expensive. Yeah. Overlay is going to be a little bit less expensive.
But I mean, that saves you on labor costs because the way that they have to cut and miter and things, it just takes up more time. Yeah. So if you're mindful with some of those types of selections, it can make a huge difference. I mean, inset versus overlay cabinetry is like a 20% savings. And then within, you know, so insets more expensive. Yeah. Overlay is going to be a little bit less expensive.
But there's ways you can make overlay cabinetry by like tightening seams. There's little tricks that actually can save you a lot of money. There's great things that are super affordable. Light fixtures, nothing has to be expensive. Yeah. And I think everyone really should try to be as open minded towards secondhand items as possible. Mm hmm.
But there's ways you can make overlay cabinetry by like tightening seams. There's little tricks that actually can save you a lot of money. There's great things that are super affordable. Light fixtures, nothing has to be expensive. Yeah. And I think everyone really should try to be as open minded towards secondhand items as possible. Mm hmm.
But there's ways you can make overlay cabinetry by like tightening seams. There's little tricks that actually can save you a lot of money. There's great things that are super affordable. Light fixtures, nothing has to be expensive. Yeah. And I think everyone really should try to be as open minded towards secondhand items as possible. Mm hmm.
There's so many amazing light fixtures that you can get secondhand furniture. People buy tile and things on Facebook marketplace. People will have extras. So I think if you're a little bit scrappy and then if you take the time to even ask your subcontractors, tell me how I can make your labor less. Interesting. And then go from there. That's a really great place to start. Yeah.
There's so many amazing light fixtures that you can get secondhand furniture. People buy tile and things on Facebook marketplace. People will have extras. So I think if you're a little bit scrappy and then if you take the time to even ask your subcontractors, tell me how I can make your labor less. Interesting. And then go from there. That's a really great place to start. Yeah.
There's so many amazing light fixtures that you can get secondhand furniture. People buy tile and things on Facebook marketplace. People will have extras. So I think if you're a little bit scrappy and then if you take the time to even ask your subcontractors, tell me how I can make your labor less. Interesting. And then go from there. That's a really great place to start. Yeah.
Because then hopefully you aren't falling in love with something that you're going to, you know, I always say sometimes you have to like kill your darlings. You don't want to kill too many darlings. Yeah. Right.
Because then hopefully you aren't falling in love with something that you're going to, you know, I always say sometimes you have to like kill your darlings. You don't want to kill too many darlings. Yeah. Right.
Because then hopefully you aren't falling in love with something that you're going to, you know, I always say sometimes you have to like kill your darlings. You don't want to kill too many darlings. Yeah. Right.
I think one, anytime you're making any sort of a decision from a place of fear when it comes to design is a bad headspace to be in. I think so many people are so worried about what they're going to think of something in 25 years that they end up with the most neutral place that just lacks character and lacks a little bit of charm. So I think first off, pay attention to what you've always loved.
I think one, anytime you're making any sort of a decision from a place of fear when it comes to design is a bad headspace to be in. I think so many people are so worried about what they're going to think of something in 25 years that they end up with the most neutral place that just lacks character and lacks a little bit of charm. So I think first off, pay attention to what you've always loved.
I think one, anytime you're making any sort of a decision from a place of fear when it comes to design is a bad headspace to be in. I think so many people are so worried about what they're going to think of something in 25 years that they end up with the most neutral place that just lacks character and lacks a little bit of charm. So I think first off, pay attention to what you've always loved.
I think you, everyone starts out with kind of like a mood board, right? Like we're going to put that together and, you know, collect your images, but then really study your images and figure out what it is in those images that you love. And then think about for how long you've loved it. Think about what feels really true to you.
I think you, everyone starts out with kind of like a mood board, right? Like we're going to put that together and, you know, collect your images, but then really study your images and figure out what it is in those images that you love. And then think about for how long you've loved it. Think about what feels really true to you.
I think you, everyone starts out with kind of like a mood board, right? Like we're going to put that together and, you know, collect your images, but then really study your images and figure out what it is in those images that you love. And then think about for how long you've loved it. Think about what feels really true to you.
I think anything that you have a visceral reaction to and you love is something you are going to love in 25 years. And I also think in 25 years, things wear out. Like there are inevitable things that are going to need to be replaced. You're going to want to refresh your home, but do it for the you now that's going to love it and build it as you go. And then cross that bridge when you get there.
I think anything that you have a visceral reaction to and you love is something you are going to love in 25 years. And I also think in 25 years, things wear out. Like there are inevitable things that are going to need to be replaced. You're going to want to refresh your home, but do it for the you now that's going to love it and build it as you go. And then cross that bridge when you get there.
I think anything that you have a visceral reaction to and you love is something you are going to love in 25 years. And I also think in 25 years, things wear out. Like there are inevitable things that are going to need to be replaced. You're going to want to refresh your home, but do it for the you now that's going to love it and build it as you go. And then cross that bridge when you get there.