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Functional Medicine Wellness: The Design Reset — Living Well Starts at Home

Wellness is often approached as something separate from our environment, but in this episode of Designing in 5D, we explore a different perspective—one where living well starts at home. Through a conversation between Jodi Peterman and Christie, co-founder of Innovative Wellness Center in the Des Moines area, this discussion connects the dots between the body, […]

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Designing in 5D: Design Paralysis, Decision Fatigue, and Why Clarity Is the Ultimate Luxury

If you’ve ever stared at a tile sample, cabinet knob, or paint swatch and suddenly felt frozen — you’re not indecisive. You’re overwhelmed. In this episode of Designing in 5D, I sat down with Anna Hackathorn, an award-winning interior designer with over 30 years of experience and the founder of Plan and Elevate, to talk

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Luxury Backyard Design

Luxury Backyard Design: Pools, Outdoor Kitchens & Entertainment Spaces

Luxury backyard design is changing the way homeowners think about their outdoor spaces. Instead of constantly traveling for entertainment, more families are investing in something even better—a backyard designed for real life. Pools. Fire features. Outdoor kitchens. Pickleball courts. Garden spaces. Cozy gathering areas. These aren’t just outdoor upgrades anymore. They’re becoming intentional outdoor living

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Luxury Is a Feeling: 3 Design Moves That Create a Five‑Star Home

Luxury isn’t a price tag. It’s not marble countertops. It’s not oversized chandeliers. And it’s definitely not buying whatever HGTV tells you is “in” this season. True luxury is a feeling — the moment your body walks into a space and finally exhales. After more than two decades designing residential homes, vacation rentals, hospitality spaces,

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AI Is Already in Your Client’s Hands — Here’s How We Lead It

AI is already in your client’s hands. That’s not dramatic. That’s just reality. If you’re a builder, realtor, interior designer, or homeowner, you’ve likely already experienced the shift. Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and image generators are influencing how clients think about renovation, new construction, and interior design decisions. This isn’t theoretical anymore. It’s happening

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