In this episode of Dear Alice, we dive into everything you need to know about kitchen backsplashes! From classic styles to the latest design trends, "Backsplashes 101: Style, Trends & Tips" is your ultimate guide to choosing the right backsplash for your home.
We explore popular materials like subway tile, glass, marble, and peel-and-stick options, plus expert tips on color coordination, grout selection, and how to make a bold statement or keep it timeless.
02:58 How To Choose Your Backsplash
07:32 Slab Backsplashes Are Great!
11:13 2025 Is The Year Of The Kitchen Tile
23:17 How To Create Rhythm
25:16 What About Grout?
28:28 Height For Shelves
32:13 Growing Trend, Tile Murals
34:36 Final Tips
Whether you’re renovating or building new, this episode is packed with backsplash ideas, style inspiration, and practical advice to help you create a stunning and functional space.
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Expert Landscaping Advice from Ashley Childers | Garden Like a Pro
Learn how to garden like a pro! In this video, Ashley Childers provides expert landscaping advice perfect for homeowners, gardening enthusiasts, and DIY lovers. Find out how to create visually stunning and low-maintenance outdoor areas with ease.Don’t forget to share, comment, and review for more expert home and garden content!
01:00 Who Is Ashley Childers?08:55 How To Get Your Garden Started12:00 Favorite Flower Options16:15 Let's Talk About Dirt20:12 Potting 10135:33 Must-Haves For Gardening39:01 Best Ground Cover39:24 Best Practice For Dividing Grass From Flower Bed41:00 Arbors
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Mother's Day Q&A | Designer Questions, Expert Answers
Celebrate Mother's Day with Style! In this special Mother's Day Q&A episode, we answer some of our listeners' design questions with expert answers from our top interior designers.
Tune in for valuable insights, creative hacks, and timeless design advice perfect for Mother’s Day and beyond.
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How To Get Published in Top Interior Design Magazines
Ever wondered how interior designers get featured in top magazines like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, or House Beautiful? In this episode, we sit down with experienced publicist Sarah Alba to uncover the real steps to getting your work published in leading design publications.
Check out Sarah and her incredible work: https://www.albaworks.com/
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The Perfect Pet-friendly Home
We love our pets and in this episode we will be answering listener questions about living with pets and the interior design choices we make with pets in mind. We will cover topics ranging from furniture to litterboxes and from cleaning floors and rugs to home design.
06:44 What Alice Lane is doing about pets
09:55 Dog washes
19:35 Best textiles for pets
27:30 Best flooring and rugs for pets
33:35 Where to hide the litterbox
36:36 Floor cleaning with pets
“If you have a pet, I would consider not going any darker than a medium stain [on wood flooring] because you’re really going to have to keep up… Those little paw prints are going to show up in a big way. 30:41
Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two ladies break down the highest end of the design and interior fashion world through their beautiful lifestyle approach with a heaping dose of wit and taste.