From DEMO TO DONE
With Confidence & Clarity
A COURSE WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Jihan Spearman + Bethany Adams
YOUR REMODEL decoded.
You’ve been pinning for months, you’ve met with contractors, and now you’re standing at the edge of a six-figure investment feeling… overwhelmed. We get it. Remodeling is a minefield of decisions, and without a designer, those decisions can lead to expensive “I wish I hadn’t” moments.
DesignWise is the definitive online course for homeowners who are going it alone. For $129, we give you the keys to the trade. We’ve packed over $1,000 worth of designer-grade downloadables into this curriculum—everything from setting a realistic budget and managing a timeline to sourcing secrets and a guide to defining your aesthetic.
We’re covering the pitfalls no one warns you about and the common mistakes we see every homeowner make. Consider this your $129 insurance policy to ensure your home doesn’t just look good, but functions perfectly.
HOME REMODELS
Design Styles
BUDGETING + ESTIMATING
Timelines + Roadmapping
ROOM BY ROOM DESIGN
Over $1,000 worth of designer-grade downloadables for $129
TWO DESIGNERS.
50+ REMODELS.
ZERO SECRETS.
MEET JIHAN SPEARMAN + BETHANY ADAMS
We’re real-life designers and moms who know that a remodel has to work for real life—messy drop-offs and all.
DesignWise was born out of a single conversation between friends and colleagues, Bethany Adams and Jihan Spearman. How can we help those without designers avoid costly mistakes?
With over 20 years of combined experience and a portfolio of nearly 50 collective remodels, we’ve seen it all—the triumphs, the structural surprises, and the budget-busting pitfalls. We know what it takes to get a project across the finish line beautifully.
We created this course because we believe everyone deserves a home they love, even if they aren’t hiring a full-service design firm. This is everything we would tell our best friend if they called us at midnight asking, “Where do I even start?” We’re handing over our processes, our templates, and our confidence to help you own your renovation journey from the first hammer swing to the final styling detail.
EXPERT DESIGN WISDOM – NO RETAINER REQUIRED
WHY DESIGN WISE?
WHAT’S INSIDE
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DETERMINING PROJECT SCOPE
Whether you’re refreshing a few rooms or doing a full gut renovation, this iterative approach helps ensure informed decisions, smoother communication, and a finished space that truly meets your needs.
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CREATING A BUDGET
Learn how to build a remodel budget that truly aligns with your priorities, scope, and vision with our step-by-step guidance and simple budgeting spreadsheets that will help make your projects cost-effective.
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WHO & WHEN TO HIRE
Depending on your project scope and personal skillset, you’ll walk away learning which trade professionals to bring in for the job and what aspects of the project you just might be able to handle yourself.
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COMMON PITFALLS & SOLUTIONS
Many homeowners underestimate just how complicated renovations could get. We cover the common pitfalls so you’ll be prepared for whatever unexpected turns in the road may appear.
PLAN YOUR REMODEL
the right way
FAQs
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Think of this course as “remodel insurance.” In the world of construction, a single “change order”—the fee charged when you change your mind after work has already started—or ordering a custom sofa that doesn’t fit through the front door can cost five to ten times the price of this enrollment. We provide you with the exact budget templates and “How to Hire” guides we use in our professional firms. These tools are designed to prevent the $10,000+ “accidental” mistakes that happen when homeowners don’t know the right questions to ask or the correct order of operations. You aren’t just buying a course; you’re protecting your largest investment.
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Absolutely. You don’t need a degree in design to know what you like; you just need a professional framework to organize your vision. We walk you through the same aesthetic exercises we use with our high-end clients to help you peel back the layers of “Pinterest overwhelm” and find your true style. By the end of this course, you will have a clear, cohesive vision and the vocabulary to describe it, allowing you to make confident decisions on everything from tile to trim without the paralyzing fear of second-guessing yourself.
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Yes. A beautiful design is only as good as the team that builds it. We pull back the curtain on the “gritty” side of remodeling, teaching you how to vet and interview builders, what red flags to look for in a contract, and how to navigate the permit process. Perhaps most importantly, we teach you how to communicate with tradespeople effectively. You’ll learn how to hold your own on a job site so you don’t feel overcharged, ensuring your project stays on track and within the agreed-upon scope.
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The course includes a comprehensive library of over 10 professional-grade tools that you can download and use immediately. We’ve included everything you need to stay organized: Aesthetic Exercises and Mood Board Templates, Project Timelines, Budget Planning Spreadsheets, and Project Price Comparison Tools. You will also receive our Contractor Interview Cheat Sheet, Project Responsibility Checklists, a Remodel Glossary, and even a Common Punchlist to use during your final walkthrough. These aren’t just worksheets; they are the literal blueprints to your renovation’s success.