At the heart of every great design is science, and expert Julie Couch is sharing the tried and true calculations that take the guesswork out of how to design your home. She'll explore the systematic secrets that lead to guaranteed gorgeous results every time. With the right measurements and formulas, she'll prove that sensational design is more than an art - it's a science!
Julie breaks down the basic equation for taking the stress out of design, and the X factor is functionality.
Julie breaks down the basic equation for taking the stress out of design, and the X factor is functionality.
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9 min
3/04/2023
2. The Laws of Lighting
2. The Laws of Lighting
Julie celebrates one of the most functional design tools in the home: the lightbulb. Great lighting not only complements beautiful design, but can also impact your mood and overall mental health.
Julie celebrates one of the most functional design tools in the home: the lightbulb. Great lighting not only complements beautiful design, but can also impact your mood and overall mental health.
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9 min
3/04/2023
3. Couch's Color Theory
3. Couch's Color Theory
Did you know that the color of your home can affect your emotional state? Julie introduces chromatics, or the science of color, and reveals how it informs our spaces and evokes specific feelings.
Did you know that the color of your home can affect your emotional state? Julie introduces chromatics, or the science of color, and reveals how it informs our spaces and evokes specific feelings.
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9 min
3/04/2023
4. Transformative Textiles
4. Transformative Textiles
Julie takes on the "soft science" of transforming spaces by mixing and layering textiles, a secret formula that can take any space from drab to fabulous.
Julie takes on the "soft science" of transforming spaces by mixing and layering textiles, a secret formula that can take any space from drab to fabulous.
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9 min
10/04/2023
5. The Geometry of Kitchens
5. The Geometry of Kitchens
Julie attributes successful kitchen design to a single shape: the triangle. She'll show you how to create the most functional and efficient workflow between the sink, refrigerator and stove.
Julie attributes successful kitchen design to a single shape: the triangle. She'll show you how to create the most functional and efficient workflow between the sink, refrigerator and stove.
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9 min
10/04/2023
6. Creating a Big Bang in the Bedroom
6. Creating a Big Bang in the Bedroom
Julie covers the elements for the perfect bedroom escape. From space planning and setting the tone to incorporating color and textiles, she'll break down the formula for total rest and relaxation.
Julie covers the elements for the perfect bedroom escape. From space planning and setting the tone to incorporating color and textiles, she'll break down the formula for total rest and relaxation.
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9 min
10/04/2023
7. The Bathroom Paradigm
7. The Bathroom Paradigm
Julie breaks down the science for designing successful primary, kids and powder baths, and it all begins with lighting, proper storage, quality materials, plus one defining design element.
Julie breaks down the science for designing successful primary, kids and powder baths, and it all begins with lighting, proper storage, quality materials, plus one defining design element.
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9 min
17/04/2023
8. The Formula for Outdoor Spaces
8. The Formula for Outdoor Spaces
Not every beautiful living space is indoors. Julie applies her favorite formulas for design to porches, patios, pools and cabanas, bringing all of the comforts of the indoors outside.
Not every beautiful living space is indoors. Julie applies her favorite formulas for design to porches, patios, pools and cabanas, bringing all of the comforts of the indoors outside.
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9 min
17/04/2023
9. Small Space Energy
9. Small Space Energy
Did you know that the smallest room in your home can often make the biggest impression? Julie shares her theory of bite-sized elegance, or creating high drama in the smallest, most unexpected spaces.
Did you know that the smallest room in your home can often make the biggest impression? Julie shares her theory of bite-sized elegance, or creating high drama in the smallest, most unexpected spaces.
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9 min
17/04/2023
10. The Principles of Space Planning
10. The Principles of Space Planning
Julie solves the equation for dividing open floorplans into cozy, clear and functional spaces that will maximize how you live in your home.
Julie solves the equation for dividing open floorplans into cozy, clear and functional spaces that will maximize how you live in your home.
At the heart of every great design is science, and expert Julie Couch is sharing the tried and true calculations that take the guesswork out of how to design your home. She'll explore the systematic secrets that lead to guaranteed gorgeous results every time. With the right measurements and formulas, she'll prove that sensational design is more than an art - it's a science!
