My Forever Home
de Frances Cosway
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E172 - Why Floor Plans Aren't Enough for Your Home Design
E172 - Why Floor Plans Aren't Enough for Your Home Design
Despre acest podcast
Join award winning interior designer, author and Forever Home expert, Frances, as she takes you on the journey to create the Forever Home of your dreams.
Frances will help you navigate all the big ticket items, and all the little details that get lost along with way when renovating or building a new home.
Focusing on sharing key information to ensure you're planned and prepared for the journey, she'll share how to ensure your home is functional, sustainable, durable, and aesthetically beautiful.
Guests will also join Frances to share their insight and expertise on various topics, so you're getting well rounded information from a wide source of specialists.
Frances has helped hundreds of people create Forever Homes that are designed for their lifestyles and reflects who they are, and is super passionate about you getting your Forever Home right. She's also built her home Forever Home, so she knows first hand what it takes, and what you need to know.
Share the journey, and let Frances guide you along the way.
Episoade
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- E172 - Why Floor Plans Aren't Enough for Your Home Design · 33 min · Episodul 172Internal elevations are one of the most important design documents for any renovation or new home build, yet they're often overlooked. In this episode, Frances explains what…
- E171 - The Hidden Cost of Pinterest Design Inspiration · 27 min · Episodul 110Inspiration images from Pinterest, Instagram and magazines can be a brilliant starting point for your home design, but they don't always tell the full story. In this episode…
- E170 - House Design Decisions That Are Hard to Change Later · 24 min · Episodul 170Some home design decisions are easy to update later, while others can be incredibly difficult and costly to change. In this episode, Frances explores the permanent decisions to…
- E169 - Home Design to Suit Every Season · 33 min · Episodul 169A truly well-designed home should feel comfortable in every season—not just when the heating or cooling is switched on. In this episode, Frances shares the design decisions that…
- E168 - Little Home Design Mistakes That Make Homes Frustrating to Live In · 31 min · Episodul 168A home can look beautiful but still be frustrating to live in. In this episode, Frances explores the small home design mistakes that often go unnoticed until after you move…
- E167 - How to Create a Warm and Welcoming Home · 33 min · Episodul 167What makes a welcoming home feel warm, inviting and comfortable — rather than cold or clinical? In this episode, Frances explores how layering, texture, lighting, colour, natural…
- E166 - Designing Your Home for Daily Living · 31 min · Episodul 166In this episode, Frances explores how to design your home for the way you truly live day to day — not for occasional use. From spare rooms and theatre spaces to oversized…
- E165 - Volume Builder vs Custom Build: Key Differences Explained for Your Forever Home™ · 48 min · Episodul 165In this episode, Frances shares a firsthand experience inside a volume builder's colour selection and lighting appointments — revealing how these meetings unfold, including the…
- E164 - Designing Interiors for Life: Creating Accessible, Flexible Interiors · 33 min · Episodul 164Creating accessible interiors in your home isn't about ageing — it's about choice, comfort, and staying in your Forever Home™ for longer. In this episode, Frances explores…
- E163 - How to Reduce Decision Fatigue During Your Home Renovation · 34 min · Episodul 163Decision fatigue is one of the biggest challenges homeowners face during a renovation or new build. In this episode, Frances breaks down why the constant stream of choices…
- E162 - Christmas Decorating: How to Create a Beautiful, Cohesive Theme for Your Home · 27 min · Episodul 162In this festive episode of the My Forever Home™ Podcast, Frances walks you through how to create a Christmas theme that flows beautifully from your tree, to your table, and…
- E161 - How to Create a Cohesive Home Design: Flow, Function & Feeling · 35 min · Episodul 161In this episode, Frances dives deep into what it really means to create cohesion and continuity in your home — and why it matters more than you might think. From consistent…
- E160 - Why Function Must Come Before Form · 28 min · Episodul 160If your home doesn't work, it won't matter how beautiful it looks. In this episode, Frances dives into why function must come first when designing your forever home. She shares…
- E159 - Lighting Design for Mood, Function and Aesthetics · 20 min · Episodul 159In this new episode, Frances dives deep into the often-overlooked but absolutely critical role of lighting in your home. She explores how strategic lighting design can elevate…
- E158 - Kitchen Trends and What Will Stick Around · 32 min · Episodul 158In this new podcast episode, Frances walks you through the key kitchen design trends emerging for 2025 and beyond—plus which ones are here to stay. From coloured cabinetry (hello…
- A Personal Update: Special Episode · 8 minIn this special episode, Frances shares a personal update and explains why the podcast has been quiet in recent months. It's a heartfelt message to her community, with gratitude…
- E157 - How to Prevent Design Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands · 58 min · Episodul 157In this episode of the My Forever Home™ podcast, Frances discusses the hidden costs of design mistakes and how they can impact your renovation or new build. She shares real-life…
- E156 - From Property Developer to Dream Home: Amanda McEwin's Design Journey · 50 min · Episodul 156In this episode of the My Forever Home podcast, Frances speaks with Amanda McEwin, a successful property developer, about how she built her dream home. Amanda shares her…
- E155 - What Does an Interior Designer Do and Why You Need One for Your Forever Home™ · 41 min · Episodul 155In this episode of the My Forever Home™ podcast, Frances explains why you may need an interior designer to save money, avoid costly mistakes, and reduce decision fatigue during…
- E154 - The Power of Holiday Reflection to Find Clarity for Your Home · 19 min · Episodul 154In this episode, Frances reflects on how the quiet of the holidays gives us the perfect opportunity to assess what isn't working in our homes. She shares personal experiences of…
