Brad Leavitt Podcast

Lisa Wood of Lisa J. Wood Interiors

Dec 6, 2020

01:02:13

Lisa J. Wood is the owner of an interior design firm based in Asheville, North Carolina. She helps “busy professionals plan, design and construct homes so personalized that they are the perfect respite, for now and their futures.” She is also a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) Ambassador.

Lisa is on a mission to elevate the way homes are built and created. She is trained as an interior designer and has a unique 20+ year background in communications, project management, team building, corporate sales leadership, business development, and innovative design solutions.

Listen in as Lisa discusses networking on social media, how we can balance budget and client expectations, and, most importantly, thinking about the value of design as an investment in your day-to-day health and happiness.

Topics Discussed:

03:43 How builders can nurture a stronger working relationship with designer
07:49 Pitching your vision to a production builder
09:41 The little things that add up to improving a home’s livability
13:14 Maximizing your realtor’s ability to find the right home for you
17:52 How to respectfully disagree with a client’s suggestion
22:35 Agreeing on a cost-effective design with your architect
32:32 Budgeting for a balance of good design and livability
42:08 What is ergonomic design?
48:44 Staying current as an interior designer
54:00 Pricing and marketing yourself in your marketplace
56:36 Lisa’s Ripley’s Believe It Or Not experience

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Key Quotes from Episode:

Good design really should be inclusive and not exclusive.
Nobody ever needs to live in an ugly home.
When considering the design of your home, don’t just ask how you live and function in the home, but also who is coming to your home.
People are only living in about 40% of their home.
It is scientifically proven that people can heal, reduce anxiety, and have more joy in life when they are in a well-designed space that makes them feel good.