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WORKSHOP SERIES
June 12th, 19th, 26th & July 3rd
Exclusive 4-Part Live Online Workshop
Introducing….
Design your own interior renovation or new build with expert guidance in pulling together the best materials, fixtures and millwork selections to suit Your Home and Your Style.
The Whole Home Design Lab
A one-time opportunity to participate in this live workshop as we introduce the full program to participants in real time. We’ll utilize one-on-one feedback to fine tune the content weekly where necessary to ensure it meets our intended goals.
This is not about decor. It’s about designing the bones of your house. It’s about getting the built-in elements, the forever finishes and character right, first.
I’ve been designing home interiors for over 20 years. I created this workshop to help homeowners struggling with designing their own home renovation or new build to navigate through the overwhelming decisions of material and finish selections so they can avoid costly mistakes, save time and create a beautiful home they absolutely love - with a cohesive vision and documented selections that are contractor ready to go.
In struggling to design my first home over 30 years ago, my endless search for information and desire to create a comforting home I love, with designer style, is what eventually lead me to pursue interior design as a career. Back then I couldn’t afford to hire a designer to design my home and today I’d say that’s true for most homeownrs! I feel so fortunate to be able to utilize my skills and decades of experience for my own home renovations that it drives me to want to help as many others as I can to do the same.
I’M CAROL
You’ve got great taste and you know what you want but….
all you’ve got are dozens of Pinterest boards, hundreds of screen captures, and abandoned shopping carts at every online site you’ve browsed. Trying to pull all the scattered pieces and infomation together so it works in your space is (to quote my clients who’ve tried to do it on their own) well, it’s HARD!
HERE’S WHAT’S REAL
If your contractor’s waiting on you and you’re still scouring Pinterest looking for solutions, you’ve got a problem.
You’re embarking on a huge financial investment and dreaming of designer level results. There’s no time or money to waste on guesswork, it’s time for making decisions and selections with clarity so you can achieve cohesive and beautiful results that fit your style and your house.
That’s exactly what we’re going to tackle together!
Your Style + Designer Curated Selections + Documented = Dream Home Transformation Ready
Curated Selections & Source Links
√ Wood & Tile Flooring
√ Millwork
√ Doors & Hardware
√ Cabinetry Style
√ Built-In Lighting
√ Tapware
√ Countertops
√ Paint Palette
(From National sources available at local suppliers)
Interactive Quiz & Templates
√ Discover Your Style
√ Your Vision Board
√ Budget Estimator
√ Selection Spec Doc
√ Paint Schedule
√ Project Spreadsheet
√ Binder Cover & Index
PDF Reference Guides
√ Your Style Traits
√ Project Check List
√ Tile Patterns & Tips
√ Wood Flooring Tips
√ Mixing Metals
√ Paint Colours: Guide
√ Lighting Must Knows
√Carol’s Source List
+ More…..
Project Documents & Organizer
√ Google Sheets File
√ Project Binder
Your Selections and templates formatted in a colour coded Google Sheets File to instantly share and update with your Contractor and Suppliers. Plus, Project Binder Cover template and colour coded index tabs for printed copies.
Note: The workshop focuses on interior materials and finishes only, geared to those who already have floor plans and layouts determined. The course doesn’t cover spacial design such as; redesigning floor plan layouts or kitchen & bathroom planning.
The Whole Home Design Lab Experience
During four 1.5 Hr weekly sessions the program is structured to get you from design selection overwhelm to selections decided, documented and delivered to your contractor or builder in days. You’ll also have one-on-one access to Carol from beginning to end for added peace of mind. Because we all need a good nights sleep.
“I’ve packed this workshop with my best advice, tried and trusted selections, on-site tips, favourite sources and the same templates and documents I use for my client projects. Its been in the works for over a year, and derived from 20 years of residential project experience.” - Carol
Workshop Fee: $2,500 + hst
( One time introductory fee)
Hey there, I’m Carol Reed Creator of The Whole Home Design Lab!
Let’s Pull Together All Your Material Selections and Details so Your Contractor Can Start Building and You Can Stop Stressing
Here’s the truth. You don’t need to hire a designer to create a beautiful and well designed home that you love. I firmly believe that anyone can design their own dream home with the right guidance and framework to support the selection process - I‘ve been helping people do this for over 20 years. ‘Good design’ is not about how much something costs or brand labels or how large your budget is, it’s about making appropriate choices.
No fluff, no theory, just highly focused sessions to navigate you directly through your best style options for timeless, designer results you love.
Let’s get your dream home done!
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FOUR x 1.5 HR SESSIONS OVER 4 WEEKS, PLUS PDF & TEMPLATE DOWNLOADS: $2,500
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Registration is open to a limited number of participants. Submit your info below to request a spot, receive the full course outline, and further info on session dates and time options.
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