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Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.
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A fourth-generation Californian, Nathan Turner’s style is seeped in the culture and aesthetics of the Golden State. After college he opened a shop in Los Angeles that quickly became a designer favorite—but a role on the hit reality show Million Dollar Decorators rocket-powered his own design career. Now Turner is launching his own fabric line and considering a return to retail. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the lessons he learned from Mario Buatta, how being on TV landed him clients in Asia, and why he doesn’t think about holes in the market—but rather, what he has to offer.This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSNathan TurnerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a look at why Baby Boomers aren’t downsizing, the latest with Ralph Lauren Home, and a check-in on the state of AI-powered design. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Spring market. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSHigh Point MarketBusiness of Home
Early on, Gil Schafer discovered a passion for classical residential architecture and devoted his career to it. His firm, Schafer Buccellato architects, is widely recognized for creating superlative traditional homes, and Schafer has won numerous awards, as well as regular inclusion on the AD100. He’s also known for his collaborations with designers, having worked with industry stars like Bunny Williams, David Netto and Miles Redd. On this episode of the podcast, Schafer speaks with host Dennis Scully about why every firm needs a great finance person, how becoming a stepfather to two teenagers deepened his practice, and why it’s important to learn the rules of design before you break themThis episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSSchafer Buccellato ArchitectsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including some worrying inflation numbers, Home Depot’s latest acquisition, and a look at why designers are rejecting the smart home. Later, fund manager James O'Brien discusses earnings reports from RH, MillerKnoll and Wayfair. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSGreat Ocean Road AdvisorsBusiness of Home
As a young woman, Vicky Charles chanced into a job as a waitress at what was then London’s newest, coolest private club, Soho House. As it grew and expanded internationally, Vicky grew with it, eventually becoming the company’s design director and helping to shape its signature look. In 2016 she left to open an independent firm with partner Julia Corden—the two have enjoyed sparkling success and earned a spot on the AD100.On this episode of the podcast, Charles speaks with host Dennis Scully about what it was like to have George and Amal Clooney as her first residential clients, why slow periods can help strengthen a firm, and why the perfect apprenticeship for aspiring designers might just be working behind a bar.This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSCharles & CoDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including an update on troubled design brands Burke Decor and Pirch, surprising renovation numbers from Houzz, and a list of the most iconic furniture from the last century. Later, lawyer David Adler joins the show to break down the Donald Judd Foundation's lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and her designers. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSDavid AdlerBusiness of Home
A fourth generation Los Angeles native, Oliver Furth worked for some of the city’s biggest names—including Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Michael S. Smith—before going out on his own. Two decades into running his own firm, Oliver’s vibrant work has earned him a spot on both Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100. Now he’s releasing his debut book, Op! Optimistic Interiors, a celebration of his upbeat approach to design.On this episode of the podcast, Furth speaks with host Dennis Scully about how writing a book helped him define his style, why he’s not interested in product licensing, and why being a designer is like conducting a symphony.This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSOliver FurthOp! Optimistic InteriorsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the shutdown of Pirch, Burke Decor's recent issues, RH’s latest earnings call, and a look at how Paris stays Paris.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSBusiness of Home
An architect by training, Tom Scheerer’s career in design began almost on a whim, when he and Jeffrey Bilhuber met and agreed to collaborate on a room in a showhouse. Their partnership was short lived, but it led Scheerer into what became a sparkling career, with projects around the world, two books, and regular appearances on Elle Decor’s A List and the AD100. Now, he’s winding down his firm, and, through a unique profit-sharing agreement, handing off more and more of the business to his employees. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why it was an advantage to never apprentice for another designer, why he never got deeply into licensed product, and why the most important quality a client can have is a sense of humor.This episode is sponsored by Spring Street by Pollack and CryptonLINKSTom ScheererDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Williams Sonoma’s latest earnings report, rising homebuilder sentiment, and a look at why so many independent furniture stores are closing. Later, New York Times real estate reporter Debra Kamin joins the show to discuss her reporting on the stunning NAR settlement that will upend the way homes are bought and sold. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSDebra Kamin Business of Home
Since its founding in 2004, rug brand Loloi has expanded from scrappy upstart into a major industry player, with marquee collections by designers like Joanna Gaines, Amber Lewis and Jean Stoffer. Brothers Cyrus and Steven Loloi, who grew up in the business started by their father Amir, are now helping to lead it. On this episode of podcast, they chat with host Dennis Scully about the delicate balance of choosing the right licensing partners, their thoughts on what AI can and can’t do, and what it will take to engage the next generation of designers. This episode is sponsored by Spring Street by Pollack and CryptonLINKSLoloiDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Design Holding's new Manhattan showroom, a good year for Arhaus, and the rise of intentionally flawed furniture. Later, designer Timothy Corrigan joins the show to talk about how a credit dispute in the pages of Architectural Digest brought a taboo topic into the open.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSTimothy CorriganBusiness of Home
Born in New Zealand, Veere Grenney made his way to England as a young man and stayed there—but being an immigrant and a little bit of an outsider has always informed his playful, eclectic approach. After working for Mary Fox Linton and at Colefax & Fowler, Grenney started his own firm—his work has since appeared in countless shelter publications and won a range of accolades, including a regular spot on the AD100. On this episode of the podcast, Grenney speaks with host Dennis Scully about why a little bit of bad taste can be a good thing, the tricks he borrows from David Hicks, and why the most important skill a designer can have is being good with people.This episode is sponsored by Spring Street by Pollack and CryptonLINKSVeere GrenneyDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including a new AI startup from a superstar athlete, the shutdown of Renovation Angel, and a look at the latest microtrend sweeping TikTok. Later, sustainability columnist Laura Fenton discusses practical steps to a greener design firm.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSLaura FentonBusiness of Home
Founded in the 1930s, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler is a British institution, a revered design firm with a client list that includes royalty from around the world, celebrities and titans of industry. Today it’s part of a larger business group that includes the fabric brands Cowtan & Tout and Manual Canovas, while the firm itself operates as a kind of collective, with six individual designers running their own studios under a collective umbrella.On this episode of the podcast, principals Emma Burns and Philip Hooper speak with host Dennis Scully about why the unique structure of the firm is a strength, why American clients are easier than British ones, and why the next generation of designers needs to step away from the computer.This episode is sponsored by Pollack and CryptonLINKSSibyl Colefax & John FowlerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH managing editor Haley Chouinard joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including the newest Queer Eye cast member, Houzz’s state of the industry report, and why renovations are starting to feel outdated faster than ever. Later, Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and Kit Kemp Design Studio, Kit Kemp, discusses her latest project, the Warren Street Hotel. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSFirmdale HotelsKit KempBusiness of Home
In 2003, the arbiters of taste were obsessed with Europe—but David Alhadeff decided to open up a gallery for contemporary design in Brooklyn. It was a gamble, but it paid off, and over the past twenty years The Future Perfect has helped put American industrial designers on the map. In the process, Alhadeff has built a unique business model, eventually combining a gallery space with his own home in Los Angeles. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about finding ways to change within the constraints of a small business, how Los Angeles compares to New York as a market for design, and why you can’t have scale and cache at the same time.This episode is sponsored by MintedLINKSThe Future PerfectDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including the launch of Fred Segal Home, a look at the “Wild West” of online photo theft, and why “unexpected red” has gone viral on social media. Later, Havenly CEO Lee Mayer discusses her purchase of The Citizenry and her plans to build a millennial-focused house of brands.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSHavenlyThe CitizenryBusiness of Home
Architect, designer and artist Suchi Reddy is devoted to the study of neuroaesthetics—the science of how art and design affects the brain and body. Through collaborative installations with Google and Johns Hopkins University, she’s brought real data to the big questions about whether good design is good for our wellbeing. On this episode of the podcast, Reddy speaks with host Dennis Scully about why “style” is the wrong way to think about what works about a room, how AI will help eliminate mediocrity, and why our homes make us who we are.This episode is sponsored by Minted LINKSSuchi Reddy Dennis ScullyBusiness of Home
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including a huge shift in global manufacturing, a look at whether Apple’s new headset will matter for designers, and why rumors about the death of drapery have been greatly exaggerated. Later, Pooky Lighting founder Rohan Blacker shares his winding entrepreneurship journey, and explains the sudden rise of rechargeable lamps. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSPookyBusiness of Home
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This is the first time I've ever commented on a Podcast. I appreciate and love the business of Design Podcast and feel as though it is one of the most informative in the field. That said not everyone has the same business model as Mr Silverman suggests. I am a luxury interior designer in the residential industry. I am also a retailer. I pay overhead and rent to have a brick and mortar shop, retail showroom and resource area every month and have for the last 17 years. I advertise, staff my business and all the rest that goes with supporting a small business. I am located in Nebraska. I think ot needs to be said that there is a big world outside of New York and LA. A large part of my business is fabric, window treatments and items that require fabric goods. If I were not able to mark that up like my other resources it doesn't make much sense to take on the liability of selling the product. I'm a wholesale dealer for some of the most luxury furniture, lighting, accessory and art lines in