PODCAST EP 046- INTERIORS & Your Custom Home
Interiors
Today, JD has a special guest in the studio: his friend and fellow architecture and design professional, Verónica (Zurita) Montilla. With her expertise in interiors, she joins JD to discuss the importance of budgeting in custom home projects and provide real-life examples of interior design. Not only have they worked together on a project, but they are also friends, making for a dynamic conversation. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on the world of interiors.
Here are key things to listen out for:
● Why you should have an interior designer when building your custom home
● Essential questions for designing a custom home for clients
● Steps and/or deliverables during an interior project
● The importance of knowing your target budget
Key Highlights
[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s guest: Verónica (Zurita) Montilla
[00:00:45] Background on Veronica
[00:05:12] Design assignments back in school and how they shaped Veronica
[00:06:50] Jump-off point for interior projects
[00:07:43] Justin, JD’s friend, builds his slab without hiring an interior designer
[00:10:03] Ways of discovering how a room is going to be used
[00:12:25] Paramount questions to ask to draw out what a custom home would do for a client
[00:14:06] Steps and/or deliverables during an interior project
[00:16:25] Anecdotal story about a hospitality client who was developing a brand
[00:18:29] Knowing your target budget
[00:19:16] Real-life example of Oscar Niermeyer designing the Congress building in Brasília
[00:20:57] Money, the third effect of architectural DNA
[00:23:32] How to connect with Veronica
Notable Quotes
Based on my experience, having an interior designer on the project team from the beginning is beneficial. This is especially important if the home has a specific view or site line. Even if the interior designer's input is only needed later, it's still important for them to know about it.
It's common to have a team with specialized perspectives, and interior designers can focus on the details of how a home functions without worrying about the structure. This allows for deeper detail, such as considering a homeowner's particular cooking habits.
Knowing the target budget from the beginning is crucial. Clients often increase their budget once they realize they want more, which is common.
Ignoring the budget entirely can lead to impractical expectations and negatively impact the project's outcome. While it's important to prioritize the immediate task, keeping the budget in mind throughout the project is crucial for responsible decision-making.
Design, whether in architecture or any other field, involves three key elements: identifying what is needed, determining its placement, and working within financial and code-related constraints. These limitations, such as flame spread regulations, can be challenging and inspire creative problem-solving.
When you start building your home, express to the design team the vision and concept from which you want the house to evolve. That will provide more integration of the design.
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Resources:
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Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn: Verónica (Zurita) Montilla
