Inside Out with Tami Michaels

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - November 7, 2026: Featuring Taj!

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 23:44:21 +0000

With Taj pulling double duty // What is a four square house? // Quartz, quartite and natural stone // Crystallo // Working with the space you have // Renovating historic homes // Lath and plaster // Taj's dream of exposed lath // Tami wants to see a pink kitchen in 2027 // What we love in design // Living finish // Augers

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - October 17th, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:56:00 +0000

On this episode of *Inside Out*, interior designer and licensed general contractor Tammy Michaels shares what makes a bathroom beautiful, functional, and built to last. She previews the “Beyond Beautiful Bathroom” created with local businesses for the USO Northwest gala auction, highlighting quartz countertops, tile, faucets, mirrors, and shower doors. Tammy also discusses the USO’s support for service members and their families, and offers advice on durable home-improvement choices, low-VOC materials, and designing spaces for the people—and pets—who live in them.

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - September 26th, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:55:00 +0000

Tammy Michaels welcomes lead designer and licensed general contractor Brad Aljubury for a practical conversation about home improvement and kitchen and bathroom remodeling. They discuss how design software helps homeowners visualize a remodel, ways to refresh a kitchen without replacing all the cabinets, and countertop options including quartz, granite, quartzite, and Dekton. A caller also gets advice on choosing and installing new countertops.

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - September 19th, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:54:00 +0000

On this episode of *Inside Out*, interior designer and licensed general contractor Tammy Michaels answers listeners’ home-improvement questions and shares seasonal advice for brightening Northwest homes. She discusses choosing versatile off-white paint colors, avoiding and fixing common paint problems, and getting help with interior and cabinet painting. Tammy also previews a simple trick to make ceilings feel higher and rooms seem larger.

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - September 12th, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:53:00 +0000

Tammy Michaels welcomes lead designer and licensed general contractor Brad Alvarez to discuss practical home-improvement solutions. They cover what to do after a flood or fire, choosing adequate homeowners insurance, and why it helps to get estimates from licensed contractors experienced with insurance claims. They also explore accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—from planning and design to creating space for family or rental income—and Brad’s interior-design experience and visualization process.

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - September 5th, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:52:15 +0000

Tammy Michaels welcomes Brad, lead designer and licensed general contractor at Sound Kitchen and Bath, to discuss kitchen and bathroom remodeling and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Brad explains how 3D designs help homeowners visualize renovations, how the team approaches planning and permits, and how garages or other spaces may be converted into ADUs. They also talk about design options, project planning, and the potential for an ADU to provide additional living space or rental income.

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - August 22nd, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:51:00 +0000

Host Tammy Michaels welcomes her daughter, interior designer Amanda, for a lively conversation about creativity, family, and the stories behind the spaces we live in. Amanda shares how her work in Los Angeles film and television—from fast-paced reality-show sets to unusual themed spaces—inspired her approach to design, and how she now brings that eye to homes, hotels, and other projects.

Tammy and Amanda also discuss restoring historic homes, preserving original details and materials, and finding new uses for salvaged pieces. From the character of a landmark 1909 home to inventive fixtures spotted during a recent trip to Montana, they celebrate designs that feel personal, resourceful, and rooted in history.

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - August 29th, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:50:10 +0000

Tammy Michaels welcomes senior designer Taj Moore of Sound Kitchen and Bath for a conversation about making homes feel personal, layered, and full of character. They explore a Four Square restoration in Tacoma, bold wallpaper and paint choices, creative bathroom designs, and how to mix vintage finds with modern elements. Tammy and Taj also discuss tile and shower options, designing around the quirks of older and newer homes, and practical ways to make low ceilings and popcorn ceilings less noticeable. Plus, they share plans for a bathroom project auction benefiting the USO.

Inside Out with Tami Michaels - August 8th, 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:50:00 +0000

On her first episode from the KIRO studios, interior designer and licensed general contractor Tammy Michaels welcomes longtime friend Michelle Davis for a conversation about making a home feel personal, comfortable, and true to the people who live there. Tammy shares how she helps clients with remodeling, design, vintage restoration, and hard-to-find or custom-recreated details, while Michelle reflects on the many projects Tammy has helped her navigate over the years—from home-buying decisions and repairs to furnishings and built-ins. They also begin exploring the story behind Tammy’s patented pet-friendly wood flooring and the everyday challenges pets can pose for floors.