The Home You Have vs. The Home You Need
About this episode
Interior designers Lauren Li and Bree Banfield discuss the disconnect between beautiful homes and the discomfort they can create for their inhabitants.
This week, Interior designers Lauren Li and Bree Banfield explore why homes that look beautiful can still feel uncomfortable or frustrating to live in. Many clients come to them not just for aesthetics, but because their spaces create stress, limit connection, or don’t reflect who they are—making the process feel more like “interior design therapy” than simple decorating. They highlight common issues, starting with the feeling of not enjoying your own home. This often stems from poor layout, ...
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Hosts: Lauren Li, Bree Banfield
Topics covered
- interior design
- home comfort
- client experience
- design therapy
- layout issues
Keywords
- interior design
- home layout
- client stress
- design therapy
- home aesthetics
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