“Interior designer” can sound like a luxury label, but what if it is actually a practical way to save time, reduce mistakes, and finally love the space you live or work in? We’re joined by Treasure Coast interior designer Zina Samek of Zina Samek Interior, who has spent more than 20 years helping clients pull off everything from staging and remodeling to full renovations for residential and commercial spaces, plus yacht interior design.
We get real about the biggest misconception in interior design: that hiring a designer automatically means big dollar signs. Zina breaks down how the scope drives the cost, and why the right plan can make even smaller projects feel intentional and finished. She also shares how her business grows through referrals that can go “four or five people deep,” a reminder that trust and follow-through are still the strongest marketing strategy for local businesses.
Then we zoom out to the story behind her credibility, including her win on HGTV’s Designers Challenge and what made that moment work: listening closely, presenting a clear floor plan and samples, and making clients feel seen. We also touch on her monthly social media design tip videos, plus a few personal favorites like travel (including a solo trip to Portugal), piano, puzzles, and her longtime book club.
If you want a cleaner, calmer home design process and a better way to think about renovations, press play now. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor who is planning a remodel, and leave a review to help more local listeners find the show.
