Dear Alice | Interior Design
Episodes
Styling with Crystal | Finding Beauty in Translucence
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a listener reach out asking how to integrate the crystal and silver she has had around for years, so we decided to take that on today. In the ...
Rules We Break | Knowing Why & When
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the design rules we break and the rules that aren't really rules at all. We went to school to learn all the rules, so we...
Remodel vs New Build | Nostalgic or Fresh?
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is about the ever present question: New Build or Remodel. We get a lot of questions about this so we've decided to discuss this subj...
Designing the Primary Bath | Find Comfort in the Most Intimate Setting
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the master or primary bathroom and the tricks we have learned over the years designing this space for respite and comfort. Are yo...
Motivation to Eat at Home | Pantry Design and Organization
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a rebroadcast of an episode we wanted to share as we get into the new year. We brought Morgan back on to help us talk about pantries. We cover...
Creating An Authentic Sense of Place | Interview with Thom Filicia
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a rebroadcast of our interview with Thom Filicia, one of the original designers from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He is a well seasoned int...
Design Trends | What’s In and What’s Out
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Cori chooses our topic and we go over an article about the top design trends in 2020 according to designers. We go over a pletho...
Space Planning | The Primary Bedroom
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the primary bedroom, which was formerly called the master bedroom. This is one of the most important rooms in the home, esp...
Defining Your Style | Follow Your Instincts
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about figuring out what your style is and how to discover what works best for you. If you think about design as making choices that are ...
Holiday Decorating | Get the Mood Lift You Need
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time! Today we are going to give you tips on how you can get your decorations to stand out this season. We take a tour of each space, starting w...
Living in Linen | Ed Reisert of Libeco
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have with us Edward Reisert, the National Sales Director of Libeco Home who is going to be talking to us about linens. Ed tells us ...
Kitchen Styling | Beautify the Heart of your Home
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about styling your kitchen. The place to start, the island. We will tell you a few tricks to wrangling the little things that ...
Taking Your Vision to the Finish Line | Be Authentic and Bold
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about taking your vision to the finish line, or following through with your dream. We share some insight into a unique, wonderfu...
Memory Lane | Celebrating Our Design Evolution
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're celebrating two major milestones with the one year anniversary of the podcast launch and 12 years in this business. We started A...
The Mud Hall | The Hardest Working Room In The House
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about one of the hardest working rooms in the house, the mud room. A space that sees all the comings and goings in the household and is ...
Living Room Space Planning | The Art & Romance of a Room
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we define and describe. space planning and give some examples of how to arrange your space to inspire conversation. Space planning is...
Fireplaces | Creating a Mood With Architecture
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about fireplaces today on Dear Alice. Because most homes today have central heating, fireplaces are mostly used as a piece of architect...
The Laundry Room | Find Your Spirit Animal
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today are talking laundry rooms and we want you to make this space one you enjoy spending time in because it will likely be a lot. Take some risks wi...
Vintage Pieces & Heirlooms | Giving Loved Pieces New Life
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss those special hard to find pieces, which will be exactly what you need for your style. We love vintage decor because it can...
Inspiration | Where We Find It
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss from where we draw our inspiration and how we inspire our own ideas and styles. Sue tells us what her inspiration is and w...
Open Concept Floor Plans | A Place to Gather
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the things that really make the open concept work and how to define those spaces. We discuss our opinions on open concept versus s...
Closet Design | Making Your Space Reflect You
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about closet design and are sharing some tips for creating more closet space, including knocking down walls and using a room next...
Jen Dolan | Design in Your Voice
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Jen Dolan, Director of Sales for residential and retail at Arteriors. Jen tells about where Arteriors started, how far ...
The Dining Room | A Place to Celebrate
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the dining room and how it’s a place for celebration and we say go wild and really embrace the fact that a dining roo...
The Powder Bath | Exercising Your Creativity In A Petite Space
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the powder bath, our favorite room in the house where people can play all their cards and take some risks because you won't be in ...
Mixing Styles | Unifying the Traditional and Contemporary
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Dear Alice we will be talking about mixing styles. The best way to successfully mix an overstated design with a more understated style is to...
Styling and Accessorizing | A Fine Touch To Perfect Your Home
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the final layer that brings everything together. You can help kids to keep things neat by accommodating some styles to their interests, an...
The Family Room | Creating Space for Beauty and Ease
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the family room, and why it is different than the living room, which is usually more dressy and reserved for company and adults. Some...
Designing a Primary Bedroom for Luxury and Comfort | You Deserve It
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the master or primary bedroom and advantages of investing in your own sleeping space, which can tend to get neglected w...
Defining Luxury | Never Saving Anything for Best
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk about how we at Alice Lane Interior define luxury and ways to experience luxury in your everyday choices. We start our discussion by t...
The Guide to Making an Entrance | First Impression of Your Home
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about entryways and entrances to your home. We give you advice and solutions for entry spaces of all shapes and sizes. We rec...
A Designer’s Lifelong Quest | Where We Find Inspiration
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss what inspires us as designers, creators, and people. We talk about how to find inspiration from design books and the unique view the...
Creating An Authentic Sense of Place | Interview with Thom Filicia
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we get to interview Thom Filicia, one of the original designers from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He is a well seaso...
When are there too many moving parts? | Pairing Pattern with Patterns
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about patterns. Mixing patterns with patterns takes some effort and there is definitely an art to helping patt...
The timeless way to use Trends | Ashley Stark Kenner Interview
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we are so pleased to have Ashley Stark, the creative director from Stark Carpet. We get to dig into Ashley's creative p...
Our Opinions Uncensored | 21 Questions with Alice Lane
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice we do a series of rapid fire questions followed by a game of Would You Rather. Our answers are personal preferences, so ...
Our Design Crush | Interview with Ray Booth
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we are privileged to interview Ray Booth, an architect, product and interior designer. Ray’s work is widely known and...
The Cleaning Supplies We Cannot Live Without | Maintaining your Home and Furniture
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There wouldn't be much purpose to spending your money and time on beautiful home furnishings and finishes without knowing how to care for them. We ha...
Curating Your Art Collection | Interview with Alex Marin
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we take a deeper dive into the world of art with our interview of Alex Marin, the Executive Vice President of Sales, at...
A Room for Any Age | Designing the Perfect Kid’s Room
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rooms for children can be tough. It can feel like organization is a constant struggle so where should your energy be focused when designing? Designing...
The Art of Wallcoverings | 4 Generations with Jennifer Gracie
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Dear Alice, we get the chance to talk with Jennifer Gracie, the Creative Director and the 4th generation to run her family business...
Outside of Interior Design | Landscape Architecture with Jeremy Fillmore
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As being specialists in interior design we often get questions on what happens outside the home. We have brought Jeremy Fillmore, a landscape architec...
Living Beautifully from the Inside Out | Curb Appeal
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of Dear Alice, we talk about extending your design to the exterior of your house with exterior finishes. It is hard to know what deta...
Making Home a Refuge | Making Quarantine Comfortable: COVID 19
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice we are talking about how to make a refuge while most of us are working remotely. We typically work for most of the day s...
Motivation to Eat at Home | Pantry Design and Organization
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of Dear Alice, we talk again with Morgan Hadley. We brought Morgan back on to help us talk about pantries. We cover everything from be...
Designing for your lifestyle | Living with Kids & Pets
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to have a beautiful home even if you are living with kids or pets. So many people say they’ll wait ...
Thinking for the Long Term | Where to Invest and How to Save
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about which pieces to invest in and where to save when designing a room. We try to focus the investment on the ...
Being Inspired by your Home | Artwork
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice we are talking about art. This seems to be one of the harder things to get right the first time in a home. You want to f...
It’s About the Journey | Hallways
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice we are talking about hallways. Especially in this age of open floor plans, it sometimes feels like the journey of walkin...
Kory Robison | A General Contractor’s Guide to a Successful Home Build
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we get to interview Kory Robison, a great builder that we love working with here in Utah. We often have many questions ...
Think Big, Act Big | Scale and Proportions
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about scale and proportion. Scale is everything. You don't want to feel like a giant among dollhouse furniture ...
The Alice Lane Experience | Our Designing Process
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about our process. The design discovery process is much more than just making something beautiful, it is about ...
A Detail You Can’t Overlook | Window Treatments
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about window treatments. Treating the windows is the finishing touch to a room and it never quite feels put tog...
Builder Grade to Custom | Ways to Make your Home Unique
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we give some advice on making a builder-grade home feel more custom. If you are looking to upgrade, update or just fre...
Trendy or Timeless? | Navigating Design Trends
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we dive deep into trends. Often we are scared to commit to something that could be short lived, rather than timeless. O...
Closets Are Not What They Used to Be | Closet Styling and Organization
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we sit down with Morgan Hadley of @posysclosets to talk about closet organization. Having an organized closet not only...
Kitchens Part 2 | Finishes and Styling
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-part episode on kitchens of Dear Alice, we talk specifically about styling the kitchen. We cover topics from lighting, mixing metals to w...
Kitchens Part 1 | Making Long Term Decisions
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this two part episode of Dear Alice, we will be talking all about kitchens. In this episode (part 1) we talk about making the right choices the fir...
Styling Built-In Shelving | Being Intentional with Your Collections
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk all about built-ins. It can be tricky balancing a room with a fireplace, drawers, open shelves, cabinetry, etc....
The Ultimate Guest Room | Making Your Guest Room Feel Like Home
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to set up your guest room to give your guests a welcoming experience away from home. It is truly abou...
Gracious Gift Giving | Holiday Preparation
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we share all you need to know about the art of gift-giving. Learn a few of our "no-fail" gifts for the practical ones o...
Hosting for the Holidays | How to be a Generous Host
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to be a generous host. From the food you choose, the music you play, the lighting, and even the set u...
The Jewelry of Your Home | How Lighting Can Elevate Your Space
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about the importance of choosing the right lighting. In addition to the typical standards of hanging height, fi...
What’s Below Your Feet | Flooring
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about the daunting task of choosing flooring. Learn when and where to use an area rug, what spaces work better...
One of the Quickest Ways to Redecorate your Room | Wall Coverings
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about Wall Coverings. We discuss topics including how to pick your paint, types of paint, how to address the ce...
Starting With The Rug | Space Planning & The Foundation of Your Room
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Always Start with the RUG! The Rug is the biggest piece of art in the room and the foundation of creating your space. Understanding how the whole room...
A Lifestyle Approach to Interior Design; Origins
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From starting as an art director in advertising to taking the scene with Alice Lane & Alice Lane Interiors we break down the beginnings of how we got ...
All About Dear Alice | Start Here
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Suzanne Hall and Jessica Bennett, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. Th...