Today, we talk about how to plan for a remodel that can grow with your family. One of the things we can still do while we all #stayhome to flatten the curve is dream about and plan for the future. So let's get into the details of planning a great remodel for (and with) your kids!
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In today's episode you'll hear ...
- The three best ways we can engage with design while we are all stuck at home during #shelterinplace [1:19]
- What makes designing for families with kids different than designing for anyone else (hint: its that parent's are working harder than the rest of us and need their homes to pull serious weight) [2:59]
- My little rant about how you don't need a formal living room (ever) but you might want a living room and a den in a household with kids or teen [5:05]
- How ... and why ... to plan for change when you design a remodel for a household with children [7:36]
- The ideal bedroom to kid ratio for your lifestyle. This might surprise you [9:05]
- How having your kids help you with design uses one of my favorite green remodeling principles (go bold with the easily changed things) [15:40]
- Why painting is the best DIY remodeling activity to get your kids engaged with ... or try yourself ... and how it may have turned me into an architect! [16:35]
Don't miss my interview with Wisconsin Public Radio! Check out the podcast re-broadcast here!
Find show notes at www.midmod-midwest.com/304
