Savvy Home Design: Where to Save & Splurge with Alex Hechart
In this episode of The SavvyCast, Jamie sits down with Alex Hechart, a talented interior designer known for helping clients transform their homes—no matter where they live! Alex is assisting Jamie in redecorating some of her space, including her dining room, and she shares savvy tips on where to save and where to splurge in home design.
Episode at a Glance:
Alex provides expert insights on affordable home design tips, how to make strategic splurges, the wallpaper brands she loves, and more. Plus, she breaks down design trends like finials, roman shades, and lighting choices that make a big impact. Whether you’re revamping one room or your entire home, this episode is packed with helpful advice!
Who is Alex Hechart?
Alex Hechart is an interior designer based in Birmingham, Alabama, where she lives with her husband, Santi, and their little girl, Anna Cline. She runs her own interior design business, Home with Hechart, and shares her passions for fashion, life, and shopping on her Instagram, @alexwhechart. Through her blog, Alex delves into topics such as motherhood, favorite finds, and interior advice.
Episode Highlights:
- Where to save vs. splurge in home design
- Budget-friendly finds: side tables, console tables, rugs, & more
- High-impact splurges that are worth the price tag
- Alex’s favorite wallpaper brands: Schumacher, Thibaut, Lee Jofa, Sanderson
- Are finials trending?
- What is a roman shade?
- Virtual interior design: how Alex works with clients remotely
- Top lighting brands: Visual Comfort, Gabby, Jamie Young Co.
Resources & Links:
- Shop Jamie’s rug
- Explore the wallpaper Alex has chosen for Jamie
- Check out frames from Home with Hechart
- Listen to Alex & her mom’s previous podcast episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
- Sherwin-Williams “Retreat” – the deep green paint used in the man cave
Work with Alex:
- Virtual interior design sessions available! Reach out to Alex from anywhere: alex@homewithhechart.com.
- Follow Alex on Instagram: @alexwhechart
- Follow Home with Hechart on Instagram: @homewithhechart
- Visit her blog: alexhechart.com
- Visit the Home with Hechart website: homewithhechart.com
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