Dear Alice | Interior Design

The Alice Lane Experience | Our Designing Process

In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about our process. The design discovery process is much more than just making something beautiful, it is about understanding who our clients are and how they live their lives. We discuss the importance of finding a designer you can trust and who will push you to take risks. It is also important to understand the scope, timeline and mutual expectations. All of this makes for a smoother process for everyone involved. Where do we start? 2:22Once the Vibe is Set 12:07Silhouettes / Space Planning 13:51Billing/Pricing with Alice Lane 26:31When looking for a Designer 33:52“We are designing a lifestyle for someone and we gotta try and find all the ways to include their lives, their interests, their travels, their heritage… There’s a lot of ways to get meaning into a space…” 21:57https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

A Detail You Can’t Overlook | Window Treatments

In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about window treatments. Treating the windows is the finishing touch to a room and it never quite feels put together until done so. Window treatments can be a large investment, considering the size of windows increasing, so we want you to get this right the first time. We talk about the options you have: Drapes, curtains, blinds, and shutters. We talk about what each will feel like, how each react to light, privacy levels, where you need window treatment, and where you could do without. Join us as we discuss what might be the missing thing linking your room together. Introduction 0:15Sheer Drapes 1:50Curtains, Blinds, or Shutters 3:57Blinds 11:17Do’s and Don’ts of Drapery 20:45“If a panel and a beautiful window treatment is like mascara, I feel the shutter is a really bad false eyelash that’s falling off and just overwhelming the face.” 4:19https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

Builder Grade to Custom | Ways to Make your Home Unique

In this episode of Dear Alice, we give some advice on making a builder-grade home feel more custom. If you are looking to upgrade, update or just freshen up your existing home, join us as we walk through multiple ways to achieve that. From simple changes like changing out your kitchen hardware or adding window coverings to updating your builder-grade lighting to something a little more interesting, there are so many ways to give your home a little more personality.Lighting 3:31Hardware 11:03Window Coverings/Stair Runners 15:57Large Scale 23:08Fireplace/Mantle “Everything that’s affordable is going to be small and that’s gonna make you play small and it’s going to make your house look really cheap.” 23:19https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

Trendy or Timeless? | Navigating Design Trends

In this episode of Dear Alice, we dive deep into trends. Often we are scared to commit to something that could be short lived, rather than timeless. Or maybe we are afraid to make that jump to commit to any style for fear of judgement. In this episode, we talk about when to play it safe, what things to avoid, when to jump into a style, and really how to commit to what speaks to you. What is trendy vs timeless? 1:42Do what Excites you 11:09Finding New Ideas 16:44Ralph Lauren 20:57“Figure out what your style is. It’s your personal style and don’t worry about what’s in fashion so much, cause fashion will maybe fail you…” 24:22

Closets Are Not What They Used to Be | Closet Styling and Organization

In this episode of Dear Alice, we sit down with Morgan Hadley of @posysclosets to talk about closet organization. Having an organized closet not only looks better but also makes getting dressed everyday much more fun. In this episode, Morgan shares all her tips from what hangers to use, how to display accessories, and how to recreate the feeling of your favorite high-end retail store. For those building or looking to renovate, we also discuss how we create the ultimate walk-in closet. Introduction to Morgan Hadley 2:16Categorizing Clothes 5:16Displaying the Clothing 16:10Shoes and Purses 22:17Renovating/ Building a Closet 30:47“If you are living in a household and maybe your kids have left away from home, the adjacent bedroom to your bathroom is a really great opportunity to bust through the wall and make that bedroom a closet. Just because your house wasn’t born with a big closet, does not mean that you cannot make it a closet.” 31:26

Kitchens Part 2 | Finishes and Styling

In this two-part episode on kitchens of Dear Alice, we talk specifically about styling the kitchen. We cover topics from lighting, mixing metals to what we go for every time we style a kitchen.Easy Updates for Existing Kitchens 1:00Pendants 8:10Mixing Metals 13:06Kitchen Styling Essentials 17:08“I think the hardware is an easy thing to do. It’s not going to break the bank, but will give you something exciting to actually interact with.”https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

Kitchens Part 1 | Making Long Term Decisions

In this two part episode of Dear Alice, we will be talking all about kitchens. In this episode (part 1) we talk about making the right choices the first time with the more permanent choices in your kitchen. We'll cover things like the "working triangle", how to blend different wood tones, how to choose appliances and overall design. https://www.alicelaneinteriordesign.com/home-of-jessica-bennettBlending wood and furniture colors 1:282 toned cabinets 9:25Layout 11:56Open Shelf vs. Cabinets 22:50 Painting Cabinets 25:45“When you’re appliance shopping, for all these pieces… really go and study them out... and get an idea for how you want to live; Not how you currently live, but how you want to live.” 15:24

Styling Built-In Shelving | Being Intentional with Your Collections

In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk all about built-ins. It can be tricky balancing a room with a fireplace, drawers, open shelves, cabinetry, etc. In this episode, we try to simplify how to approach all of these things in the most beautiful way. See a few examples referenced in the show here: "https://www.alicelaneinteriordesign.com/blog/dear-alice-podcast-built-ins-episode"- Are Built-In Entertainments Still in Style? 1:21- TV’s 5:22- Drawers vs. Doors 10:04- Shelves 12:29- Corner Fire Place 25:33“Built-ins are so great because again you have a spot for everything, everything is in its’ place and you can really account for that and take inventory of how you live, what you live with, and build built-ins to accommodate for that.” 4:19https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecityhttps://www.alicelaneinteriordesign.com/blog/dear-alice-podcast-built-ins-episode

The Ultimate Guest Room | Making Your Guest Room Feel Like Home

In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to set up your guest room to give your guests a welcoming experience away from home. It is truly about making them feel special by considering all of their needs from luxurious bedding to small thoughtful amenities.Decorating Small Guest Bedrooms 0:35Sheets, night lights and drapes 3:45Furniture besides the Bed 7:15Smell 11:27Reading Material 12:53“We all know we can put an air mattress in a room, but this one is about sort of up-leveling that whole guest experience.” 14:18https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

Gracious Gift Giving | Holiday Preparation

In this episode of Dear Alice, we share all you need to know about the art of gift-giving. Learn a few of our "no-fail" gifts for the practical ones on your list and some luxury gifts that someone might not buy for themselves. It doesn't have to be big or over the top, it just needs to be thoughtful. Happy gifting! https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecityIntroduction: 058Practical vs. Luxury Gifts 2:17Avoid Pride in Gift Giving 8:04Giving Experiences 10:46No-Fail Holiday Gifts 14:07“I think a great part of giving gifts, is giving the gift that you think the person would like to receive. Don’t be selfish. Don’t just give the thing that you want to give because it’s a reflection of you...Really think about the person…” 8:04