What actually makes a house feel like a home?

Eddie Saglam sits down with Amy Frost, Founder of Studio Frost and Interior Designer, to explore what good interior design really means from creating spaces that feel personal and functional to making smarter renovation and furniture decisions. They discuss when to engage an interior designer, common homeowner mistakes, Pinterest, budgeting, furniture, lighting, mixing materials, Milan Design Week, overseas products and whether good interior design can genuinely increase property value. A practical conversation for anyone planning a renovation, designing a home or wanting to understand the thinking behind a well-designed space. CHAPTERS 01:03 Amy's journey as an interior designer 03:37 What does an interior designer actually do? 04:12 Common misconceptions about interior design 05:15 How to mix materials 06:21 When should you engage an interior designer? 08:43 How long does the interior design process take? 10:13 Understanding the client and how they want to live 10:44 The biggest mistakes homeowners make 11:30 Pinterest, friend or worst enemy? 12:29 Mistakes people make again and again 13:44 What makes a house feel like a home? 16:48 Aesthetic vs functionality 18:34 Where to save and where to spend 21:10 Where to spend on a limited budget 26:15 Amy's Milan Design Week experience 27:21 Overseas products in Australia 28:38 Is interior design just for rich people? 30:04 How a well-designed home can bring you joy 31:43 Choosing furniture, what to do and avoid 32:57 Common renovation mistakes 35:18 Why lighting matters 37:34 Can good interior design genuinely increase property value? 🎙️Featuring: Amy Frost Founder Studio Frost & Interior Designer Find out more about Amy and Studio Frost: 🌐 www.studiofrost.com.au 💼 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio_frost/ Subscribe to Vision Boards Podcast for moreconversations with experts across property, finance, business and investing. Follow Vision Boards: 📺 YouTube 🎧 Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/@VisionBoardsAu https://www.instagram.com/visionboardsau/ https://www.facebook.com/VisionBoardsAu https://www.tiktok.com/@visionboardsau?is_ 🎙️ Hosted by: Eddie Saglam Renovation & Property Flipping Expert Connect with Eddie: https://www.facebook.com/wSaLVaDoRw/ https://www.instagram.com/eddie.saglam/ www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-saglam-859947259 www.eddiesaglam.com.au ⚠️ This podcast is for general information andeducational purposes only and should not be considered personal financial ortax advice. Always seek advice appropriate to your individual circumstances.