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Home With NBM 43 Episodes Jan 13, 2025

Home With NBM is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by NaaBia Boachie-Danquah, creative director of NBM. The show focuses on furnishing and interior design trends for homes, offices, and commercial spaces. Listeners are encouraged to interact and provide feedback to help shape future episodes.

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Comfort Over Aesthetics Jan 13, 2025 00:20:15 Comfort Over Aesthetics is a big question most furnishers have to. go through with clients. This pod deals with why its important to focus on comfort which is trend safe, budget safe and most importantly body safe. Comfort relaxes you, your family. your workers and your guests...let me know what you think?! thanks for listening....

3Cs. Curated. Comfortable. Considered. Jan 4, 2025 00:16:50 Welcome and Happy New Year.... We're kicking off 2025 with a brand-new season, focusing on the 3Cs: Curated, Considered, and Comfortable. And we're starting strong! Episode 1 is live now, where we're diving into what to expect. 3Cs and lots of color. Let's get started My name is NaaBia....

Chandeliers and Decisions Sep 10, 2024 00:20:23 Chandeliers fit in homes, offices and commercial spaces. There are a few decisions that need to be made before purchase and no it's only about budget and size. This episode is helpful with such. Thankyou for listening.

Metal in our spaces... Sep 8, 2024 00:17:31 Lets briefly discuss metals. Metal like wood is a very strong furnishing material. it is used in homes, offices and commercial spaces. In this episode, 8 varieties are briefly discussed and you are encouraged to incorporate it in your furnishing mood boards for your ideal homes

Unstated Rules to Furnishing Aug 19, 2024 00:19:03 this is the introductory episode to the concluding season of Home with NBM audio for the year 2024. thank you for tuning in.

Remote Work- How to Furnish. Jun 26, 2024 00:22:06 Remote Work has come to stay post-COVID. Furniture manufacturers are pulling all the stops to merge tech and furniture to create pieces that give the best work experience outside a traditional office setup of people and desks. This additionally puts though subtle pressure on interior furnishers to know what brands offer and how to merge it into specific wants and needs remotely. You will enjoy t

If water messes with your upholstered sofa/couch... May 17, 2024 00:23:32 We are gradually easing into the rainy days/season in Accra Ghana. Today's pod is for us who have left our seats and now its rain beaten or come home to it sitting in water. Yes mishaps happen...a few things you should note and prepare for. Thank you for tuning in and subscribing as well.

Definitions behind the sofa name... May 14, 2024 00:23:15 In interiors/furnishing, there are terms we use to situate what sofa/couch is being bought or made for you the clients. Whilst this is a no visual pod for now, let's go through some names so you have an idea of what is being said to you. Have a good week. Thank you for listening.

His and Hers bathroom...whimsical look at setting it up. May 9, 2024 00:21:53 It's an age-old fight but it comes together beautifully, eventually. Today's pod speaks to this and a few things to note when planning to have you and your partner build and share a bathroom. 2

May we differentiate between Accessories and Appliances... May 3, 2024 00:16:30 Hello May, how are we feeling and dealing with our furnishing schedules?!. Tonight's pod is basically differentiating between accessories and appliances and a few tips on what to mentally check off the list before buying an appliance..thank you for listening.

Moving home(furniture), workers' day and a braai... Apr 28, 2024 00:15:12 I have moved house thrice and not particularly a huge fun of it. Lol. The packing and unpacking is a lot. In between moving companies and DIY moves, we need to pay attention to how the furniture is handled. Sundays pod does exactly that. 15 minutes of pep talk to and for the new and prospective movers. Thanks for listening. Have a good evening.

Renovation Apr 24, 2024 00:21:01 Renovation helps to give our spaces, especially homes, a wave of energy. If you are in a small apartment...today's pod is yours. These are a few simple tips on what to do. Thank you for listening, and yes, let's renovate.

Furnish a break room for your staff... Apr 17, 2024 00:20:45 If you want your staff to stay and give you their best, give them a break room and go a step further to make it a room that enhances productivity. Yes...let's discuss it in this episode. Happy mid-week. Thanks for listening

Sometimes it's DRAPES... Apr 12, 2024 00:17:53 We tend to think about curtains vrs blinds and hide drapes in the background. Well yes...Drapes serve in ultra conservative spaces(mostly commercial and offices) but some homes have the space to flaunt a well dressed window drape. This episode explains what a drape is and how it may work or not for you. Thank you for listening.

Let's tablescape...DIY Apr 9, 2024 00:21:53 Pointers on how to execute a beautiful tablescape to host friends, family, and colleagues. What is a tablescape? Listen and find out? Thank you for listening.

Questions before you choose blinds or/and curtains Apr 4, 2024 00:11:50 The new age question of if you would opt for curtains or blinds. It's a both response because some spaces in the home are specific to the type of covering(dressing) the window should have.

Let's discuss the feature/accent walls Apr 1, 2024 00:21:26 Accents/feature walls are not a new phenomenon in furnishing. People have used photos, paintings, wall arts etc to create focal points but now there are new material options that give options and amazing finishes. Let's discuss that in today's episode.

Small apartments need attention Mar 28, 2024 00:18:20 Smaller spaces(starter spaces) need attention just like a huge space would. Small it may be but that is where you sleep, rejuvenate and plan all your career moves from. You need it well spaced and well laid out. This episode is a reminder on why you should pay attention to that.

Ramadan and Easter, a look at furnishing. Mar 24, 2024 00:17:25 During the Holy Month of Ramadan and Easter, we have friends, family and ourselves to break fast with and entertain. This is a good period to look at our spaces ie homes, offices and commercial spaces and lean into creating spaces that reflect community and reset our moods. Thanks for listening.

Game On. Let's Prep A Game Room Mar 23, 2024 00:20:06 If you are thinking of building/setting up a game room to entertain yourself, family and friends....this is the perfect pod episode for you. Otherwise you have been missed and new episodes of Home with NBM is back.

NaaBia answers 3 Feb 19, 2024 00:17:51 Answering 3 questions from listeners. Such a fun experience. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. Keep listening. And sharing the podcast amongst your communities. Thank you.

We made a baby...let's furnish a nursery! Feb 14, 2024 00:16:17 A newborn baby is such a blessing and alot of work. Work which includes furnishing a room dedicated to the baby or incorporating certain furniture pieces to ensure baby is safe and well and Mom is comfortable. Todays podcast is for new mom's and a bit nostalgic for those of us who are done in the baby department. Thanks for tuning in....

Patios we must... Feb 6, 2024 00:14:27 Today I briefly discuss the difference between a porch and a patio. And then delve into you must do when you are designing a patio.

Let's Landscape Jan 29, 2024 00:12:23 It's all about bringing back green. Green lush grass, gorgeous trees, well manicured hedges and lawns, blooming flowers and a thriving yards. We are losing our green thumbs to concrete. Yes is why and also why we shouldn't.

Small rooms, sofa choices Jan 23, 2024 00:14:22 This is for the starter apartment person who has a small space. Congratulations on your first rental space, its a big step in your independence journey but we need to look at seating options. This episode will help dissipate anxiety on that. Thank you for listening and sharing.

Office Steps Jan 17, 2024 00:16:40 It's also that time to upscale or downsize your office space. Eitherways you need to do a a bit of introspection on what it looks like when it comes to budgets, furnishing plans and what it is you want to achieve with the space.

Sustainable furnishing trends means what? Jan 11, 2024 00:10:27 A brief on what sustainable furnishing means. Renewable and non toxic/organic/natural furnishing is not going to fade easily especially with the recent discussions of global warming. Let me know your thoughts.

Quiet Luxury in Furnishing... Jan 5, 2024 00:13:53 Episode 2 discusses the quiet luxury furnishing trend. I also discuss influences that has led to that trend. Happy listening...

Comfort for 2024... Jan 2, 2024 00:07:09 Hello and Happy New Year. My name is NaaBia and I am happy to have you join me on the new season on Home with NBM. This quarter we focus on trends of Quiet Luxury, Warmth, Sustainable Furnishing and Comfort. But first let's walk into the season slowly...Happy Listening.

Interior SZN May 31, 2023 00:07:24 Introductory episode of new season. This season we focus on Interiors for homes and basically how to keep it cozy and you our dear listener in it. Happy listening. Thank you for joining.

Let's talk Woodsy Wax Polish Jan 26, 2023 00:09:19 Woodsy Wax Product is an additional productline of NBM. It got featured in the Business and Financial Times...This is a brief introduction on this. You can purchase for GHS50. You can order via 0246645156(whatsapp)

My top trends for the year 2023 Jan 15, 2023 00:11:09 Trends based on clients we have worked for and also based on quotations for design

2 myths regarding reupholstery... Jan 12, 2023 00:06:23 There are lot of things that are discussed when it comes to price and what can be done to chairs that need reupholstery. I discuss my top 2 myths here. I trust you find it educative. Happy listening....

2023 season is here....Welcome. Jan 11, 2023 00:03:49 New beginnings...Fresh resolutions...same voice....all things furnishing. We are welcoming new family as well to the chat room.

Home office for you? Yes please... Jul 18, 2022 00:11:16 Highlighting my top 3 pointers when setting up a home office. We all need comfortable and functional spaces to work in and from...

Dots eventually connect... Jul 18, 2022 00:08:36 A brief description of my visit to Europe. Brief description of my experiences resonates with my business model back at home in Ghana. My model is manufacturing furniture and wood and leather polish.

Relax and keeping up with work (my way) Apr 9, 2022 00:12:29 Bonus episode on how I relax and keep up with work trends...

Fast furniture is a thing... Apr 9, 2022 00:12:00 Talking about how certain furniture pieces are intentionally made by manufacturers/retailers not last. It's serves it's purpose though. Kindly know what you are buying before you make any purchases.

Choosing your sofa in 3 points... Mar 28, 2022 00:12:35 Chosing a sofa for your home or office is such a fun and tedious thing at the same time but I have 3 pointers that work all the time. Take a listen, it will surely help you.

Building Kitchens and then some... Mar 23, 2022 00:16:25 A few pointers you must address personally before you renovate your kitchen or build your kitchen from scratch.

School Run and Accent Chairs Mar 21, 2022 00:12:49 A hearty 10 minute and a few minute convo on getting kids ready for school and accent chairs for the home or office.

That energy vibe Mar 20, 2022 00:13:34 Energy is one of the vibes you need to harness and heal with...

Reupholstery 101 Mar 17, 2022 00:10:51 Shedding light on reupholstery. It's a great listen if you have chairs or about to purchase chairs for your homes and office.

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