EP 10: Designing Smarter: Boutique Showrooms & Real-World Trends

In this inspiring and insightful conversation, Rebecca sits down with Michelle of AC Carpet Plus to talk all things showroom strategy, interior design, and the evolving world of flooring. Michelle shares how she built a successful boutique-style showroom in rural Wisconsin — proving that less can truly be more when it comes to product selection, thoughtful design, and customer experience.From creating intentional spaces and simplifying choices to real-world talk about hardwood vs. LVP, lighting, scents, and the return of character-rich interiors, this episode delivers practical takeaways and genuine laughs. Rebecca and Michelle also explore the latest trends (and some they hope never come back), creative showroom hacks, and why personal style should always matter more than resale opinions.Whether you’re a flooring pro, a design lover, or just someone who wants to feel confident making design choices in your own home, this conversation will leave you inspired to think differently about space, style, and storytelling in design.Tune in — and fair warning, you may walk away wanting a butler pantry, powder room makeover, and yes… a laundry chute.