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Q & A with Matt Muenster
Mar 2, 2017, 14:59 PM
Licensed contractor Matt Muenster sees every house project, whether he’s ripping apart dated bathrooms using the latest construction technology or completely gutting his own kitchen as a chance to use his clever ideas to achieve great design while integrating earth-friendly elements.
Q: What was the last TV show you binge watched?
Matt: "Westworld."
Q: What was your most memorable home project for yourself or work?
Matt: "Burning a tree tattoo into a wall of reclaimed barn wood during an episode of Bath Crashers in Austin, TX."
Q: What were the last three songs played on your iPhone?
Matt: "“Creeks” by Bon Iver, “Sonsick” by San Fermin, “Black Flies” by Ben Howard."
Q: If you could only use one which would you choose: Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat? Why?
Matt: "Instagram! Snapchat has never interested me and Facebook has lost its way with me. Instagram is the fastest way to visually share what’s happening with me."
Q: What are your best tips to help homeowners with curb appeal year-round?
Matt: "Maintenance. No matter what your yard/home has going for it, if it’s not well kept, no one will be able to see it."
Q: What’s one thing you think people should splurge on for their home?
Matt: "In-floor heat in their bathroom. It’s a game changer. "
Q: Name one famous person you wish you could meet, and why?
Matt: "A singer named Jeff Buckley. He passed away before I ever got to see him live. I’d like to actually witness that voice and be convinced that a human being is capable of such things."
Q: What’s the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their décor? How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn’t?
Matt: "I don’t play in the world of trends. My philosophy is to listen to your gut when it comes to style; do what you like regardless of what some expert in a magazine says is currently cool. Then, execute, do it well and no one will question why you did what you did."
Q: What is your ultimate comfort food? What do you eat if you’re having a bad day?
Matt: "Potato chips. No doubt. "
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Matt: "Trust. You are building a relationship with this person and you need to have a massive amount of trust in their abilities and their integrity."
Q: What’s one thing we wouldn’t guess about you?
Matt: "I grew up in rural Wisconsin on a farm. Not sure many farm kids get into interior design, much less TV."
Come witness Matt Muenster’s wit and charm at the Main Stage on Friday, March 3 at 4PM, and Sunday, March 5 at 1PM. See you there!
Q: What was the last TV show you binge watched?
Matt: "Westworld."
Q: What was your most memorable home project for yourself or work?
Matt: "Burning a tree tattoo into a wall of reclaimed barn wood during an episode of Bath Crashers in Austin, TX."
Q: What were the last three songs played on your iPhone?
Matt: "“Creeks” by Bon Iver, “Sonsick” by San Fermin, “Black Flies” by Ben Howard."
Q: If you could only use one which would you choose: Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat? Why?
Matt: "Instagram! Snapchat has never interested me and Facebook has lost its way with me. Instagram is the fastest way to visually share what’s happening with me."
Q: What are your best tips to help homeowners with curb appeal year-round?
Matt: "Maintenance. No matter what your yard/home has going for it, if it’s not well kept, no one will be able to see it."
Q: What’s one thing you think people should splurge on for their home?
Matt: "In-floor heat in their bathroom. It’s a game changer. "
Q: Name one famous person you wish you could meet, and why?
Matt: "A singer named Jeff Buckley. He passed away before I ever got to see him live. I’d like to actually witness that voice and be convinced that a human being is capable of such things."
Q: What’s the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their décor? How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn’t?
Matt: "I don’t play in the world of trends. My philosophy is to listen to your gut when it comes to style; do what you like regardless of what some expert in a magazine says is currently cool. Then, execute, do it well and no one will question why you did what you did."
Q: What is your ultimate comfort food? What do you eat if you’re having a bad day?
Matt: "Potato chips. No doubt. "
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Matt: "Trust. You are building a relationship with this person and you need to have a massive amount of trust in their abilities and their integrity."
Q: What’s one thing we wouldn’t guess about you?
Matt: "I grew up in rural Wisconsin on a farm. Not sure many farm kids get into interior design, much less TV."
Come witness Matt Muenster’s wit and charm at the Main Stage on Friday, March 3 at 4PM, and Sunday, March 5 at 1PM. See you there!
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