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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 26 MIN

17: Setting Your Renovation Up for Regret? The Countertop Details to Choose Before Demo Day

from Preparing for Your Home Remodel | Renovations, Home Improvement, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design, Welcoming Home · host Jen Orr | Interior Designer, Project Manager, Remodel Specialist

In this episode, I’m walking you through the countertop decisions you must make before demo day if you want to avoid regret, delays, and unexpected costs. Most homeowners pick their countertop material…but forget about the details that truly impact the final look and functionality. I break down the exact choices you need to make early—like edge profiles, overhangs, finish options, backsplash height, faucet hole placement, seams, and how your slab will actually be templated. I also share real stories from past projects where tiny details were missed and caused big headaches—so you can learn from them, not live them. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or whole-home update, this episode will help you get ahead of decision fatigue, communicate clearly with your fabricator, and make confident choices long before the installers show up. By the end, you’ll know every countertop detail to lock in before demo so your renovation moves smoothly, looks intentional, and doesn’t leave you thinking, “Ugh… I wish I had known that earlier.”   Next Steps: It’s the holidays! 50% off for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday whatever you want to call it!!! https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/pocketdesigner Don’t Forget! Join the Insiders List for weekly tips: https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/insiders Join the FREE Community on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/preparingforyourhomeremodel Get the Remodel Selections Checklist: https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/list  Happy Remodeling!  Get in Touch: E-mail: [email protected] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studioredinteriordesign/   

In this episode, I’m walking you through the countertop decisions you must make before demo day if you want to avoid regret, delays, and unexpected costs. Most homeowners pick their countertop material…but forget about the details that truly impact the final look and functionality. I break down the exact choices you need to make early—like edge profiles, overhangs, finish options, backsplash height, faucet hole placement, seams, and how your slab will actually be templated. I also share real stories from past projects where tiny details were missed and caused big headaches—so you can learn from them, not live them. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or whole-home update, this episode will help you get ahead of decision fatigue, communicate clearly with your fabricator, and make confident choices long before the installers show up. By the end, you’ll know every countertop detail to lock in before demo so your renovation moves smoothly, looks intentional, and doesn’t leave you thinking, “Ugh… I wish I had known that earlier.”   Next Steps: It’s the holidays! 50% off for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday whatever you want to call it!!! https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/pocketdesigner Don’t Forget! Join the Insiders List for weekly tips: https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/insiders Join the FREE Community on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/preparingforyourhomeremodel Get the Remodel Selections Checklist: https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/list  Happy Remodeling!  Get in Touch: E-mail: [email protected] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studioredinteriordesign/

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