The Housing Muse Podcast with Melissa Dittmann Tracey

EPISODE 8: Will trendy gray or blue kitchen cabinets age well? Should you go with granite or quartz for the countertops? What's going on with the lights ... greenery in pendants?! We talk the latest kitchen trends with home stager and designer Krisztina Bell. *Royalty free music from Bensound.com

View some of the trends mentioned on this week's episode: 4 Simple Ways to Show Off the Kitchen  

Follow Krisztina Bell on Instagram @krisztinabell

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EPISODE 7: Homes today have a serious noise problem. We’ve knocked down walls in opening up our floorpans and then covered our floors in hard surfaces, like hardwood flooring and ceramic tile. That has only amplified the sounds! All the noise may be making it impossible for you to work from home or find some peace and quiet. And if you have an introverted personality, you may be suffering the most! 

Stop hiding in the closet looking for quiet. Listen to tips from acoustic consultants—yes, there’s a such thing!—on how to quiet  down the noises coming from inside and outside a home. By paying attention to sound, you may even help your home’s value too. 

This episode breaks down how you can soften up the sounds in your home through smarter design choices, as well as ensure sound isn’t a detriment to your property’s value in the future. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound.com

For more on this topic, check out my recent article for Realtor Magazine: Shhh! When a Home Is Too Loud

Follow the Housing Muse on Instagram or Twitter @housingmuse for more home design inspiration. 

EPISODE 6: “The Great American Remodel” has emerged since the pandemic. And as more homeowners spruce up their space, they’ve taken on more of these household updates themselves. But on certain home projects, DIY can be disastrous! Home design TV shows may be making these design overhauls look too easy and make homeowners feel overconfident in their own DIY skills. Save yourself some time, money and grief, listen to the five biggest DIY fails that homeowners have taken on since the pandemic.  *Royalty free music by Bensound.com

EPISODE 5: "Wall Wizard" Brian Santos offers up the perfect paint colors for each room in your house. Which trendy colors should you use in the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, home office, or even for that challenging open floor plan? You'll gain some unexpected color ideas that can have a big impact. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound

EPISODE 4: Learn painting tips and tricks from Brian Santos--a.k.a. "The Wall Wizard." Brian shares the latest trends that draw inspiration from the Roaring '20s. Listen how these bold choices can make a dramatic difference in elevating your home's style. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound

EPISODE 3: The best hues for your mood. Learn how science and psychological research can offer insight into paint and color choices in your home. Certain colors may lift your mood, make you more creative, or even more attentive to detail. In this segment, we break down the moodiness of a home's color schemes. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound.

EPISODE 2: We’re counting down to the worst home design trends. Do you have some of these items in your home? If so, it's time to remove them NOW--particularly the number one offense. *Music courtesy Bensound.com

EPISODE 1: We’re letting the dogs out in the first episode of The Housing Muse Podcast. You may have heard about staging a home to better your chances of selling. But how about staging your dog to attract buyers? The pets are getting unleashed in real estate. Find out why.  

*Music courtesy Bensound.com