Home Space and Reason

Episode 35 | 4 Ways to become Re-Inspired with your Space

Sometimes when days start blending into one another, a space refresh is just what the doctor ordered!  Small in size, a space refresh is just the kind of project that is fun because it's not too daunting...but where to start?  Here are four ways to become re-inspired with your space!

**Don't forget to leave a review by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW” :

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Episode 34 | Creating Dual Purpose Rooms and Flex Space

As we spend more time at home, efficient layouts and multi-purpose spaces are becoming more attractive to homeowners and buyers. Creating Flex Spaces helps ensure you have space for a wider range of things.  It’s removing outdated labels like “formal dining room” and turning them into something less insistent. Quality use of space is square footage being used to its highest potential. If you are searching for ideas on how to make a space more functional, let’s talk about how to do that.

REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW” 

Have an Amazon Echo? Say “Alexa, Play the Home Space and Reason podcast by Apple” and easily listen on any Echo or dot.

Photo Credit to Reddit user u/damantea

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Bob Vila’s article “Know the Rules for Finished Basements” https://www.bobvila.com/articles/333-know-the-rules-for-finished-basements/

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

 

 

 

Episode 33 | Revise and Finish Home Projects

How many projects do you have lying around unfinished? As a realtor, I see firsthand that garages can get lost in unfinished projects.  Guest rooms can become junk rooms where unfinished projects get closed behind a door. I have read statistics that more than half of U.S. homeowners have at least one uncompleted home project. Unfinished projects can add stress to your daily life, especially when you see the unfinished pieces lying around every single day and rendering entire spaces and rooms unusable. How do we finish what we have already started and how can we prevent this cycle from happening again?  Come geek out with me on Finishing & Revising Home Projects.

If you live in the Portland, Oregon area and you’d like to hire me as your Realtor or for some Home Functionality Coaching, reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com.  The finest compliment I could receive is the confidence of your referral. 

**KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW” 

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

 

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. 5 Ways to Finish What You Start (and Why You Often Don't) featured in Psychology Today written by Susan Perry PhD

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" and "Home Functionality Coach" are  registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Episode 32 | Adding Style or Updating with Temporary Wallpaper

This is a mini-episode about adding style or updating things like kitchen cabinets and bookshelves using temporary wallpaper. Note: this is also a renter-friendly suggestion in the event that you don’t own your own home yet!  Also, this is a concept to chew on for updating a space without completely overhauling it.  As always this includes things to ask yourself about your own space and your reasons.

Subscribe to this podcast and then write a review because it lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. 

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

List of companies I mentioned ...

1. Kate Zaremba Company
2. Chasing Paper
3. Hygge & West
4. WallsNeedLove
5. Spoonflower
6. West Elm
7. Tempaper
8. Blik
9. Wallternatives
10. NuWallpaper by Wall Pops
11. Wallshoppe

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

Episode 31 | Things to know before you BUILD a HOME

This is a compilation of all the research I did and the things I learned when we built our own home along with things I wished I had known. It includes research on what other people also wished they had known and thought of ahead of time.  From what to expect for the building process to building terms and things you shouldn’t forget in the bathroom, this one hour podcast could save you thousands of dollars and much disappointment in your home-build so listen, take notes, and share it!

Builders; you might make it common practice to share this on social media and with any potential clients to educate them and avoid more change orders than you might otherwise have had.  When clients consider all the details they want to include in their home upfront before the process begins, they will feel like they thought of everything, they will be educated on some terms and they’ll end up with a home that includes all the details they may have never thought of.  Everybody wins so share this liberally.  Also, I consult on home builds so send me an email if you'd like to collaborate on a project!  kristina@spaceandreason.com

**Don't forget to leave a review. THANKS in advance!

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

 

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. 11 Features to Avoid when buying a New Toilet. 
2. Smart Home Wiring by The Ambient 

 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

Episode 30 | Creating spaces for Introverts and Extroverts

I believe that your space directly affects how you feel and function every moment that you are in your home, whether you are aware of it or not. Living in a home that doesn’t suit your temperament can be draining and exhausting.  How fulfilled we are can have a big impact on our daily life across all kinds of contexts. By understanding where we fall on the introvert, extrovert, ambivert scale, we can address setting our homes up to support our natural instincts and increase our propensity for truly enjoying our home in a way that you feel you are being supported and nurtured.  

Did you know that you can hire me as your Home Functionality Coach® no matter where you live? Reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com.  The finest compliment I could receive is the confidence of your referral. 

**Don't forget to leave a review. It lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. THANKS in advance!

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. How the Brain Responds to Architecture by Anjan Chatterjee MD, FAAN in Psychology Today. 
2. 9 Signs that you’re an Ambivert by Forbes. 
3. Apartment Therapy article 4 Introvert-Approved Tips for Creating a Calm, Serene Space at Home.
4. Introvert vs. Extrovert: A look at the spectrum and psychology. 
5. Styled by Emily Henderson, quoted pages 62-63
6. The book “Quiet; The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t stop talking” by Susan Cain.  

 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark by Kristina Browning.

Episode 29 | the Home Office

What word comes to mind when you hear the words “Home office?”  Dread?  Chaos?  Happiness? Piles?  Utilitarian?  From the location of your office to your office door, the paint color, the technology, the desk, the layout and the lighting…let’s deep dive into the subject of making your home office the best it can be (and even preventing burn out!)  Let’s set it up for great workflow and creativity. Your home office can feel good. It can look good. It can function well. If you’re looking for home office inspiration, let’s do this!

.

**Don't forget to leave a review. It lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. THANKS in advance!

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Elle Decor / 25 designer approved home office paint colors 
2. Idea Paint
3. Mellanos' stylish office chairs and their Instagram account
4. Harvard Business Review article: 3 Tips to Avoid WFH Burnout 
5. Conway Electric Jax Smart USB Table Lamp  
6. If you have a small space and still need to add a workspace, here is a great article by Apartment Therapy.  
7. This Foldable Desk has more than 2,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon. )
8. Article: What do your spaces say about you? 
9. Wall-mounted fold down desk concept. 
10. Woodwaves desks, wall-mounted credenzas, and unique desks. 
11. IKEA Conference room table that we use as a double-sided desk. 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Episode 28 | Fencing, Hedges and Privacy Screens

When you stand at the street and look at your home, do you have a sightline to the area where you want to build the fence or place the hedge?  What are your "WHY's" when considering fencing and have you thought about your taste first?  

Have you considered a horizontal fence?  A green fence?  A modern fence?  A varied height fence with corten steel panels?

With so many options to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. This episode dives into both natural and hardscape fencing along with questions to ask yourself about the aesthetics of your yard and the functionality of it for the long haul.

If you live in the Portland, Oregon area and you’d like to hire me as your Realtor, reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com.  The finest compliment I could ever receive is the confidence of your referral. 

**Don't forget to leave a review. It lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. THANKS in advance!

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. My Pinterest Board called Fencing and Gates.
2. Cable bullet wire kit for fences.
3. The Family Handyman outlines how to build a privacy fence.
4. You may want to refer to The Portland Plant List comprised of two lists and supporting information: the Native Plants List and the Nuisance Plants List. Both plant lists are integral to the City of Portland’s natural resource protection program and invasive species management strategy.  You can find the Tree and Landscaping manual for Portland here.
5. Veradek Privacy Screens; Modern and Beautiful. 
6. Fence Ideas and Inspiration

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

 

Episode 27 | Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Birds

Consider your outdoor environment. It can either relax you or stress you out. Is it comfortable?  Do you want to linger?  Do you see or hear birds?  Do you butterflies visiting? Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day, and yet pollinators are at a critical point in their own survival. Celebrate this years’ 50th anniversary of Earth Day by incorporating more nectar and pollen sources in your yard to help improve their health and numbers. Increasing the number of pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes will help revive the health of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators around the world. Published on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, in honor of Mother Nature.

.

Hire me for help with Home Functionality, or with Selling or Buying a home by emailing me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com

.

Know someone thinking of buying or selling? The finest compliment I could ever receive is the confidence of your referral. 

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. To learn more about how to help Monarchs, visit SaveOurMonarchs.org 
2. My board on Outdoor Spaces on Pinterest where the list lives of Flowers that Attract Butterflies.
3. Audubon's Native Plant Database Find the best plants for the birds in your area. 
4. Explore native plant resources here, including factsheets on creating a native plant garden and how it can save you money.
5. How to make your yard bird-friendly. 
6. Help build on the Million Pollinator Garden Movement. 
7. Why do Writers Love Birds so Much: an article by Katherine Towler in New Hampshire.

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Episode 26 | Creating Great Outdoor Spaces

If you long for a more fulfilling outdoor space, this episode is for you including a list of 35 ideas for outdoor spaces that might appeal to things you enjoy. Open your mind up for tidbits of clarity about your space.  Sit in the space and be quiet.  How much outdoor space do you have to work with?  Would you say you spend a lot of time out there, a little time or no time out there?  Why is that?   Let’s deep dive into thoughts and planning about your outdoor space and your reason.  If you know of someone who would enjoy this podcast, kindly help me spread the word! 

.

Have an Amazon Echo? Say “Alexa, Play the Home Space and Reason podcast by Apple” and easily listen on any Echo or dot.

JOIN ME:

~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.

~ On Instagram 

~ On Facebook 

~ My boards on Pinterest 

~ On TikTok 

~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Link to all the Outdoor Product Ideas. 
2. How to get rid of slugs naturally. 

3. A blog post of the list of trees to avoid planting near your home foundation

 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.