How to Mentally Prepare for a Big Home Project. Expert Interior Design Tips for a Smoother Build and More Authentic Home. authentic living construction process design May 25, 2023

Hello and welcome to Interior design therapy sessions with me, Britney Johnson the owner of B Design and creator of Design YOUR Dream Home, The Ultimate Guide to the Interior Design and Construction Process of Your New Home or Renovation.  As an expert interior designer with over 14 years of...

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Construction Takes Time! Set Better Expectations For Your Home Construction Project. construction construction process design Jan 24, 2023

‘How long is this going to take?’ seems like an easy and justifiable question to ask about a home construction project but in this time of material and labor shortages, housing booms and busts and general uncertainty of the world - politics, wars, pandemics, recessions, climate...

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Living in Construction is Not Easy. Be Prepared. construction construction process Jan 13, 2023

There are a lot of design blogs out there giving out great information about interior design and home renovations, so what else can I add to the pool?  Realness.  I bring a whole lot of real to the party.  I don’t feel like anyone is explaining what it’s really like to...

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Stop Wondering! How to move your home project from inspiration to action. construction process design Jul 18, 2022

Today I want to talk about getting your next home project started.  I see a lot of people stuck in the inspiration and dreaming stage but afraid to take the next step into making it a reality.  Why?  Mainly because the next step requires action outside of sitting on the couch...

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STOP BEING A BAD CLIENT! 3 Steps to Prepare Yourself for a Home Construction Project. construction process design Apr 22, 2022

Hello and welcome to the Design Your Dream Home blog with me, Britney Johnson, your host and interior design expert, the founder of B Design and creator of the Design YOUR Dream Home online course.  

I have been talking a lot about our journey as homeowners and people striving to live...

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The Construction Process - Phase 1 The Foundation construction process Sep 21, 2020

99% of new homes begin in the same way - with the foundation, so obviously, let’s start there and with what you can expect during this phase.  This is NOT a how-to for building your home but an explanation of what is most likely happening on your site.  The background knowledge...

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The Construction Process - Overall construction process Sep 14, 2020

Let’s talk about the Construction Process. 

You are about to jump into a whole new world full of jargon, power tools, and men and if you have no idea what to expect, if you show up on site with that ‘deer in the headlights’ look you will get run over.  It’s easy...

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