by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
A kitchen remodel gets approved in design. It gets redesigned at permit. It happens on projects across the country, and it costs clients money they weren’t planning to spend, delays projects by weeks or months, and quietly damages the relationships between...
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
Design professionals influence far more than aesthetics. Every material selection contributes to how clients perceive and emotionally experience a space. Research in biology, neuroscience, and environmental psychology demonstrates that humans rapidly process...
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
Designers spend their careers perfecting what clients see, but some of the most important design decisions happen behind the drywall. This sesssion peels back the layers of the residential wall to reveal foundations, framing, mechanical systems, blocking, insulation...
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
This presentation explores the key similarities and differences between interior design and kitchen design, highlighting how both disciplines combine creativity, functionality, and user experience to shape living spaces. It examines the design principles, planning...
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
Homeowners have never had more access to design inspiration. Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, AI-powered tools, and online retailers have given consumers unprecedented access to ideas, products, and information. Yet many designers report that clients are more...
