Welcome to the Modern Home Mastermind podcast! In this episode, we sit down with award-winning interior designer Katie Taratsas from Katie Bowe Design to discuss her design philosophy, creative process, and how she transforms homes into reflections of the people who live in them. From her recent award-winning project that completely reinvented a 90s Tuscan home to her approach to blending classic design elements with modern functionality, Katie shares her insights on how she balances aesthetic beauty with practicality.Whether you're a design enthusiast or someone looking for tips on creating a home that’s both stylish and functional, this episode is packed with inspiration. Katie dives deep into how literature, history, and travel inspire her designs and how she works with clients to bring their vision to life through a collaborative process.In this episode, we also explore the two phases of her work: design documentation (including cabinetry, lighting, and architecture) and furnishings. You’ll learn how she helps clients create spaces that are not only functional but also deeply personal.If you’re ready to make your home feel more "you" and get insider design advice, you won’t want to miss this episode!📌 Chapters (rough estimate of timing):00:00 - Welcome to Modern Home Masterminds00:20 - Meet Katie Terrazzo: Designer & Log Rolling Champion01:30 - The History & Sport of Log Rolling04:00 - Transition to Interior Design06:15 - Katie’s Design Process & Client Approach09:00 - The Importance of Collaboration in Home Building11:30 - Key Design Trends in Modern Homes14:00 - The Return of Cozy & Textured Interiors16:00 - Inspiration & Award-Winning Designs18:30 - The Story Behind an Award-Winning Remodel21:00 - Travel & Literature as Design Inspiration23:00 - Balancing Function & Aesthetics in Interior Design25:30 - Budgeting for Luxury Home Furnishings27:30 - Interior Design Services: From New Builds to Remodels29:30 - Rapid Fire Questions with Katie Terrazzo31:00 - The Biggest Life Lesson from Log Rolling32:30 - Where to Find Katie & Closing ThoughtsFollow Katie Bowe Design:Instagram: @KatieBoweDesignWebsite: KatieBoweDesign.comFollow Bespoke Real Estate:Facebook: /bespoke.phxInstagram: @bespoke.phxWebsite: https://bespokephx.com/Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! Thanks for listening to the Modern Home Mastermind podcast, where we love everything modern!#InteriorDesign #ModernDesign #HomeDesign #Podcast #AwardWinningDesign #HomeRenovation #HomeInspiration #KatieBoweDesign #DesignPhilosophy
