Welcome to the Kitchen Remodel Made Easy podcast! If you're looking to up level the most important room in your home, I am so glad you’re here. As an award winning interior designer of over 20 years, join me to discover the latest in kitchen design. We cover everything from color palettes and layouts to material selections like paint, cabinetry, countertops & so much more. You'll learn what mistakes to avoid and how to plan for your project like a pro. There's even interviews with current and previous clients to hear about their remodel wins and challenges. You won't want to miss an episode!
Is Expensive Quartz Really Worth It? A Conversation with Cambria
🎤 Episode #35
Is Expensive Quartz Really Worth It? A Conversation with Cambria
Not all quartz countertops are created equal—but is paying more actually worth it?
If you're planning a kitchen remodel, you've probably noticed that countertop prices can vary dramatically. So what exactly are you paying for when you choose a premium quartz brand?
In this episode of Kitchen Remodel Made Easy, I'm chatting with Jenny Littleton from Cambria about what sets premium quartz apart, how it compares to natural stone, and what you should know before investing thousands in your kitchen countertops.
We're talking about durability, stains, heat, maintenance, warranties, and why choosing the right fabricator is just as important as choosing the stone itself.
Plus, we'll discuss why you should never choose a countertop from a tiny sample, how to handle seams on large kitchen islands, and the warmer countertop colors and veining we're seeing for 2027.
Whether you're considering quartz, quartzite, or marble, this conversation will help you make a more informed decision about what belongs in your kitchen.
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30 Sept 2026
Two Award-Winning Renovations—and the Stories Behind Them
🎤 Episode #34
What does it really take to create an award-winning renovation?
In this episode of Kitchen Remodel Made Easy, I’m taking you behind the scenes of two of my recent projects that received Silver and Bronze ASID Design in Excellence Awards for large-scale residential renovations.
These homes couldn't have been more different—but both required rethinking how the existing spaces worked, making big design decisions, and ultimately creating homes that made sense for the people living in them.
I’ll share the stories behind the transformations, including relocating a kitchen, creating a scullery, completely rethinking floor plans, and some of the decisions that helped turn these renovations into award-winning projects.
I'll also give you a little peek behind the curtain at how ASID design awards are judged and what it means to have your work evaluated anonymously by professional designers.
But this episode really isn't about winning awards.
It's about something much more useful if you're planning your own renovation:
Sometimes the best design solution isn't making your existing kitchen prettier. It's about stepping back and asking whether your home could work better altogether.
🎧 Listen in for the stories—and plenty of remodeling ideas you can borrow for your own home.
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16 Sept 2026
The Kitchen Island That Almost Caught on Fire 🔥
🎙️ Episode #33: The Kitchen Island That Almost Caught on Fire
What happens when a gorgeous backlit kitchen island starts smoking during installation? 😳
In this episode of Kitchen Remodel Made Easy, I’m sharing the story behind a massive 12-foot backlit kitchen island—including how translucent stone and LED lighting create that incredible glowing effect, what it costs, and what you need to consider before adding backlit countertops to your own kitchen.
I’m also breaking down the different ways backlighting can be installed, why the stone doesn’t light evenly (hint: that’s part of the beauty!), and the installation mishap that resulted in a blown transformer and a phone call from my client telling me her island was on fire 🔥
Thankfully, there’s a happy ending: she loves it so much, she now wants to backlight her outdoor kitchen too. 😂
If you’re considering a statement countertop for your kitchen remodel, this is one you’ll want to hear.
🎧 Listen now.
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