Ep 130 - Rick Staub on the Problem with HGTV, Pinterest & DIY Home Design
Show Notes:
In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography, Trent Bell welcomes back architect Rick Staub, co-founder of Your Modern Cottage and partner at Point One Architects, for their first in-studio conversation.
Together, Trent and Rick explore how homeowner expectations have shifted in the age of HGTV, Pinterest, Instagram, DIY culture, and AI. They discuss the growing gap between what people think design is — often a collection of images, trends, and wish-list rooms — and what it actually requires: strategy, discipline, budget awareness, trust, and a deep understanding of how people live.
Rick shares why good residential design goes far beyond aesthetics. From the emotional impact of a home to the importance of proportion, balance, natural light, privacy, flexibility, and long-term livability, he makes the case that architecture should help people feel grounded, calm, and supported in their daily lives.
The conversation also touches on the value of working with architects and builders early in the process, the danger of designing from superficial trends, why budget conversations need to happen sooner, and how homeowners can become better prepared before building, renovating, or buying land.
Our previous episode with Rick: https://youtu.be/gvrBtOeAzfU
More from Rick Staub
Website: https://www.yourmoderncottage.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmoderncottage
Architecture Website: https://pointonearchitects.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointonearchitects/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-staub-7751115/
Trent’s Business: trentbellphotography
