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Ep 483The Thursday Show: How Rebecca Atwood carves out serious time for creative solitude. Plus: Kelly Wearstler spills her AI toolkit

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including yet more furniture tariffs, a look at the state of housing, and how Kelly Wearstler is using AI. Later, artist and designer Rebecca Atwood joins the show to talk about her new book The Harmonious Home.This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSRebecca AtwoodThe Harmonious HomeBusiness of Home

Aug 28, 20251h 5m

Ep 482How Hendricks Churchill found the perfect blend of design, architecture, history and business

Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill are the married couple behind architecture and design studio Hendricks Churchill. Churchill came from a family of builders, and was already running a successful firm—but it wasn’t until Hendricks switched careers from art world PR to interior design that Hendricks Churchill truly came together. Since then, their ability to preserve architectural history while infusing it with a vibrant new life has won them a regular spot on Elle Decor’s A-List and earned them recognition throughout the industry.On this episode of the podcast, the pair speak with host Dennis Scully about why mutual trust is more important than any contract, their new hospitality venture, and why too many firms get obsessed with revenue and forget all about a more important metric: profit. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Blu Dot LINKSHendricks ChurchillDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Aug 25, 202554 min

Ep 481The Thursday Show: Why did RH buy three trade brands? Plus: Charlotte Moss on designing an entire showhouse herself

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including RH's new acquisitions, what's going on with Industry West, and what design looks like on Reddit. Later, legendary designer Charlotte Moss joins the show to reflect on a big anniversary and talk about her latest project, the Southern Living Idea House.This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSCharlotte MossSouthern Living Idea HouseBusiness of Home

Aug 21, 202557 min

Ep 480How Ashley Montgomery survived a stressful split and came out stronger

Born into a family of homebuilders, Ashley Montgomery knew what she wanted to do from a young age. After cutting her teeth in the industry, she launched her own firm in 2013, which exploded in popularity during the Covid home boom. Montgomery’s work has been published in top shelter magazines, and she’s inked a deal with Rizzoli for her debut book. Recently she and her husband and business partner divorced, leading to a challenging time both personally and professionally. But now that the dust has settled, Montgomery is opening up about how it made her stronger, and what lessons she learned along the way.On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about the differences between Canadian and American clients, why she doesn’t regret not charging a markup early on in her career, and how she fell in love with the business side of her firm. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Blu Dot LINKSAshley MontgomeryDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Aug 18, 202555 min

Ep 479The Thursday Show: Can you get sued for posting a project on Instagram? Plus: The new tariff era is here

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, positive results from home retailers and a look at whether designers and brands can be sued for posting to Instagram. Later, Tim and Bo Stump of M&A advisory firm Stump and Company join the show to talk about the state of the furniture industry.This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSStump & CompanyBusiness of Home

Aug 14, 20251h 6m

Ep 478Susan Ferrier on finding the strength to start her own firm after 18 years of acclaim at someone else's

Susan Ferrier’s career is somewhat unique in that she reached acclaim working for another firm—in this case, architect Bobby McAlpine’s. She spent nearly 20 years there, winning awards and building the design side of the business into a powerhouse. In 2018 Ferrier finally went out on her own, and has quickly built up an impressive firm, collaborating with Baker on a collection and creating rich, layered interiors inspired by a global palette. On this episode of the podcast Ferrier speaks with host Dennis Scully about how rising industry costs have made it harder to do great work, how she uses AI, and why her secret to success is being fortunate, prepared, and always saying yes.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Blu Dot LINKSSusan FerrierDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Aug 11, 202555 min

Ep 477The Thursday Show: Inside Chairish's $85 million deal. Plus: Is ChatGPT getting good at design?

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Wayfair’s surprising quarter, HGTV’s cancellation spree and how good ChatGPT is getting at design. Later, the founders of Chairish, Anna and Gregg Brockway, discuss their company's acquisition by Auction Technology Group.This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSChairishBusiness of Home

Aug 7, 20251h 8m

Ep 476Salvesen Graham is taking English style to new places

Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham first met at university, then went in different directions: Graham worked for Cindy Leveson and Salvesen for iconic English decorator Nina Campbell. Then in 2013, they came together to launch their own firm. Since then, Salvesen Graham has become known for creating English interiors with a fresh, approachable feel—spaces full of layered pattern, quiet color, and a touch of nostalgia. The two have also launched a product line, including a fast-growing fabric business which is set to expand here in the U.S. On this episode of the podcast they speak with host Dennis Scully about the differences between American and British clients, why they don’t mind being known for a house style, and why they entered their partnership slowly and deliberately—and how that’s helped it stand the test of time.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Blu Dot LINKSSalvesen GrahamDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Aug 4, 20251h 8m

Ep 475The Thursday Show: Why Arhaus is suing RH. Plus: Arte is betting on the D&D Building

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, a recap of Vegas Market, and why Arhaus is suing RH. Later, Philippe Desart, managing director of wallcoverings brand Arte, joins the show to talk about betting on the D&D Building for a New York flagship. This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSArteBusiness of Home

Jul 31, 20251h 5m

Ep 474From social media stardom to vintage resale, Rarify's founders are building a new kind of design brand

Jeremy Bilotti and David Rosenwasser met at Cornell’s architecture school and bonded instantly over their shared love of modernist design. Over the past 10 years, they’ve built Rarify into a unique and multifaceted company, one that combines vintage resale, e-commerce, a contract furniture dealership, and a retail store in Philadelphia—not to mention a popular Instagram account that draws millions of views for its deep dives into the past, present and future of great furniture.On this episode of the podcast, Bilotti and Rosenwasser tell host Dennis Scully how a $120,000 sale to a collector in the Philippines gave them the seed money to get started, why they’re looking to break up what they call the “commercial furniture mafia,” and why their ultimate ambition is to take what Knoll was in 1948 and remake it for the modern day. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSRarifyDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jul 28, 202558 min

Ep 473The Thursday Show: Houzz says AI can save designers $74K. Can it? Plus: Inside Perigold's first-ever store

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including an AI report from Houzz, Loro Piana’s labor violations and a spirited defense of the china cabinet.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSPerigoldBusiness of Home

Jul 24, 20251h 3m

Ep 472Cox London boldly walks the line between art and design

Chris and Nicola Cox met as young sculptors, fell in love, and eventually got married—but it wasn’t until 2004 that their creative partnership evolved into a business. Since then, Cox London has grown dramatically: Today, the two lead a team of more than 100, and their studio is known for crafting bold, sculptural pieces that often take cues from nature—like a 12-foot-tall iron and brass chandelier shaped like an explosion of magnolia blossoms.On this episode of the podcast, they speak with host Dennis Scully about the joys and challenges of working together as a couple, their efforts to support the next generation of artisans, and how they’ve navigated the transition from artists to entrepreneurs.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSCox London

Jul 21, 202558 min

Ep 471The Thursday Show: What can designers do when showrooms go dark? Plus: Trump's new tariffs target Europe

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, an update on Charles Cohen’s legal drama and what designers can do when showrooms go dark.This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSBusiness of Home

Jul 17, 202533 min

Ep 470From Athens to Ann Arbor–how Ramsay Nye turned distance into a perfect partnership

Krista Nye Nicholas and Tami Ramsay are the founders of Ramsay Nye, an interior design firm operating out of Athens, Georgia, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. What began as a comment on Pinterest evolved into one of the industry's most successful long-distance partnerships. Over the past decade, they've built a thriving design practice as well as a multiline showroom business, Cloth & Kind, which represents artisanal textile lines, lighting and furnishings across twelve Midwestern states. Their recent decision to rebrand their design firm under their own names—while keeping Cloth & Kind for the showroom—marks a new chapter in their evolution.On this episode of the podcast they speak with host Dennis Scully about how distance became the secret ingredient to their partnership’s success; how running a multiline showroom sharpens their design practice; and how an “eat, pray, love” moment taught them exactly what business they didn’t want to be in.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSRamsay NyeCloth & KindDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jul 14, 20251h 8m

Ep 469The Thursday Show: Bernie de Le Cuona on her brand’s big move. Plus: A new deadline for the pause on tariffs

Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, a first look at the summer issue of BOH magazine and a designer podcast that puts clients in the spotlight. Later, Bernie de Le Cuona joins the show to discuss her brand's big move. This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSde Le CuonaBusiness of Home

Jul 10, 202554 min

Ep 468The first lady of textiles: celebrating 50 years of design with Christine Van Der Hurd

Christine Van Der Hurd is the founder of the iconic textile and rug studio Vanderhurd. After graduating from Winchester School of Art, she moved to New York in 1977 and quickly immersed herself in the city’s creative underground—spending time with Robert Mapplethorpe, Annie Leibovitz, and the Studio 54 crowd.She began her career designing prints for fashion houses like Yves Saint Laurent and Liberty of London. Her work soon caught the attention of design legends like Angelo Donghia and Jack Lenor Larsen, leading to large-scale commissions for custom rugs and textiles. Over the course of her 50-year career, Christine has collaborated with some of the most distinguished designers in the industry. In 2024, House & Garden honored her with its Lifetime Achievement Award.On this episode of the podcast she speaks with host Dennis Scully about what it was really like arriving in New York in the late ’70s; how she learned to speak up for her business interests while working alongside her husband; and why designers like Kit Kemp and Rita Konig bring her in—not just to source– but to help shape their most important projects.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSVanderhurdDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jul 7, 20251h 16m

Ep 467Forget efficiency, it's all about flow for Scott Hudson of Henrybuilt

Scott Hudson is the founder and CEO of Henrybuilt. In the early 2000s, he left behind a career in publishing and tech to start a design company. Over time, Henrybuilt became known for high-end European “system” kitchens made in America to an exacting standard. Since then, Hudson has launched a more accessible brand, Space Theory, a software company, Symbolic Frameworks, and a publication called, Untapped.On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the eternal quest to stay connected with customers and follow their lead; where AI makes sense in design and where it doesn’t; and why, for him, efficiency is never the end goal—flow is.This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSHenrybuiltDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jun 30, 20251h 1m

Ep 466The Thursday Show: Schumacher's CEO weighs in on the state of the industry. Plus: Kim Kardashian settles her knockoff lawsuit

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including an update on the Kim Kardashian knockoff lawsuit, why Fornasetti is changing hands and the fate of HGTV. Later, Schumacher CEO Timur Yumusaklar joins the show to discuss his company's latest moves—and what's going on in the design industry. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSSchumacherBusiness of Home

Jun 26, 20251h 3m

Ep 465Why Nicola Harding started her own brand dedicated to 'quiet hero' pieces

Nicola Harding is a London-based interior designer whose award-winning firm, celebrated for its soulful, layered aesthetic, is regularly named as one of Britain’s finest. Andy Harding, her husband, is an e-commerce veteran with experience at House of Fraser and McKinsey. In 2023 the two of them launched a home goods brand, Nix, dedicated to quality, design-driven pieces at a reasonable price point.On this episode of the podcast they speak with host Dennis Scully about why Nicola tried aviation and theology before becoming an interior designer, why they wanted to launch their own brand instead of a licensed collection, and why Nix is coming to America. This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSNicola HardingNixDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jun 23, 202550 min

Ep 464The Thursday Show: RH's latest earnings report. Plus: A check-in from Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design

Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including RH’s latest earnings report, a housing market check-in and this year’s Elle Decor A-List. Later, Fred Nicolaus joins the show to discuss his findings from the 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSFred NicolausBusiness of Home

Jun 19, 202558 min

Ep 463What Emma Sims-Hilditch learned from Ridley Scott about running a business

Emma Sims Hilditch began her career in film, working in set design for director Ridley Scott. After moving to the English countryside to raise a family, she launched a curtain-making business that evolved into one of the U.K.’s leading design practices. Today, her firm has a staff of more than thirty and works on projects across Britain and abroad.On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about the difference between American and English clients, how she organizes her office around what she calls ‘The George Clooney Effect,’ and why the most challenging part of her business is choosing what not to do.This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSSims HilditchDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jun 16, 20251h 12m

Ep 462The Thursday Show: Will your next client come from ChatGPT? Plus: Legendary industry analyst Jerry Epperson on the state of the furniture business

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Schumacher’s recent acquisition, how designers are gaming ChatGPT, and the rise of the dog room. Later, legendary industry analyst Jerry Epperson joins the show to discuss the state of the furniture business.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSJerry EppersonBusiness of Home

Jun 12, 20251h 6m

Ep 461Kim Scodro on why there's no replacement for hard work and kindness

Based in Chicago, interior designer Kim Scodro has built a career on thoughtful, refined work that applies traditional details with a light, livable touch. Her projects have been widely featured in the national shelter press, and she has a robust furniture collection with Hickory Chair. On this episode of the podcast she speaks with host Dennis Scully about why she’s glad that her first client was her toughest, why she’s starting her own fabric line, and why there’s no replacement for hard work and kindness. This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSKim ScodroDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jun 9, 202558 min

Ep 460The Thursday Show: Williams-Sonoma's surprise acquisition. Plus: Design center drama

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, Williams-Sonoma’s surprise acquisition and a spotlight on Midwestern design.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSBusiness of Home

Jun 5, 202532 min

Ep 459Elle Decor's next chapter will be "bold, irreverent and international"

On this week’s episode, host Dennis Scully speaks to Stellene Volandes and Elisa Lipsky-Karasz, the editorial leaders of Elle Decor. Volandes, the editorial and brand director of Elle Decor, is also the editor in chief of Town&Country and a Hearst veteran—she’s been at T&C since 2011. Lipsky-Karasz, Elle Decor’s head of editorial content, has jumped around in media, from WWD to Harper’s Bazaar to WSJ Magazine. Together, they’ve taken the reins at Elle Decor after the publication’s prior editor in chief, Asad Syrkett, left in the fall of last year. Here, they discuss why there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to media; why designers need to consider the narrative when they submit projects to the magazine; and why boldness will be central to the success of Elle DecorThis episode is sponsored by Ernesta and ThibautLINKSElle DecorDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Jun 2, 202548 min

Ep 458The Thursday Show: Does the design industry need more critics? Plus: The Wells Companies makes an acquisition

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, HD Buttercup’s sudden closure and whether the design industry needs more critics. Later, Lauren Hudson of The Wells Companies joins the show to talk about why she acquired Vermilion Rugs.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Crate & BarrelLINKSThe Wells CompaniesBusiness of Home

May 29, 20251h 0m

Ep 457The Thursday Show: David Netto makes an acquisition. Plus: What happened at New York design week?

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Airbnb’s ambitious expansion, a high-tech new model for lighting production and key takeaways from NYCXDesign. Later, interior designer David Netto joins the show to talk about his acquisition of rug brand Woodard Weave. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Crate & BarrelLINKSDavid NettoWoodard WeaveBusiness of Home

May 22, 20251h 1m

Ep 456Wallpaper goes in and out of style. Gracie endures

Founded in New York in 1898, Gracie hit its stride in the 1920s, when it began importing handpainted wallpapers. Over the decades, the company built a relationship with a studio in China to produce exquisite custom work—along the way servicing the iconic decorators of the past century, from Elsie de Wolfe to Mario Buatta to Alexa Hampton. On this episode of the podcast, Mike and Jennifer Gracie—the brother-and-sister team that makes up the fifth generation of family leadership behind the company—speak with host Dennis Scully about riding the ups and downs of the trade war with China, the unique charms and challenges of hand-painted silk, and why, even as wallpaper goes in and out style, Gracie endures. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and ThibautLINKSGracieDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

May 19, 202551 min

Ep 455The Thursday Show: A tariff turnaround. Plus: The quest for a designer-approved recliner

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a tariff rollback, Lawson-Fenning’s surprising deal and the rise of the recliner.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Crate & BarrelLINKSBusiness of Home

May 15, 202537 min

Ep 454How Pierce & Ward went from rock star clients to a West Elm collab

Emily Pierce and Louisa Ward represent something of a rarity in the industry: A long-running partnership that has stood the test of time, even as both of them live in different cities. Together, they’ve built a design firm that’s made the AD100, opened a buzzy store in Los Angeles, and launched a blockbuster collection with West Elm. On this episode of the podcast, Pierce and Ward chat with host Dennis Scully about why they like to give each other wins, what it’s like to have a Hollywood director as a client, and why the magic of their design process only comes through at the installation.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and ThibautLINKSPierce & WardDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

May 12, 202550 min

Ep 453The Thursday Show: The Expert wants to build a one-stop shop for the trade. Plus: Tariffs are getting real

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a major art fair acquisition, the latest on tariffs, earnings reports from Wayfair and Ethan Allen, and For Scale's treatise on "slow decor." Later, the leadership team behind The Expert joins the show to talk about the company's next move.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Crate & BarrelLINKSThe ExpertBusiness of Home

May 8, 20251h 9m

Ep 452Ed Hollander's competitive spirit made him one of the greats

A veteran of the industry, Ed Hollander has brought his expertise to projects around the world and has collaborated with designers and architects like Peter Pennoyer, Bunny Williams, and Tom Kligerman. His firm, Hollander Design, is one of the few landscape architecture practices to earn a spot on the AD100 list.On this episode of the show, Hollander speaks with host Dennis Scully about how a competitive spirit has fueled his career, his connection to King Charles, and what happened when residential landscapes went from being something you looked at to something you lived in.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and ThibautLINKSHollander DesignDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

May 5, 202544 min

Ep 451The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: Why designers are advertising on Instagram

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest housing numbers, designers advertising on Instagram and why Form Kitchens has halted operations. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and retail columnist Warren Shoulberg joined the show to recap High Point Spring Market. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Crate & BarrelLINKSBusiness of Home

May 1, 20251h 2m

Ep 450Joanna Gaines went from a "no" person to a "why not?" person. It changed everything

It’s difficult to summarize Joanna Gaines’ job description in one word. Together with her husband Chip Gaines, she opened a home goods shop, Magnolia Market, in the early 2000s—but it wasn’t until the two of them ended up on TV a decade later that Joanna became a star. Since then, she’s built an empire, ranging from product lines to a TV network to a retail and hospitality compound in Waco Texas. Along the way, she’s been everything from designer to baker to shopkeeper to entrepreneur. On this episode of the podcast she speaks with host Dennis Scully about relying on intuition and faith to make business decisions, why she’s returning to TV with a new show, and how going from a “no” person to a “why not” person changed everything. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSMagnoliaDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Apr 28, 202552 min

Ep 449The Thursday Show: Rue editorial director Kelli Lamb on rebuilding after the LA wildfires. Plus: Burke Decor goes dark

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including how tariffs could impact antiques, why Burke Decor is shutting down, a designer's guide to getting published in 2025, and the booming demand for high-end panic rooms and bunkers. Later, Rue editorial director Kelli Lamb joins the show to talk about how losing her home in the LA wildfires changed everything. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Chelsea HouseLINKSKelli LambRueBusiness of Home

Apr 24, 20251h 6m

Ep 448How Alfredo Paredes went from behind the scenes to the spotlight

For more than three decades, Alfredo Paredes worked behind the scenes at Ralph Lauren, shaping the company’s stores, restaurants and home collections, not to mention spearheading iconic spaces like the Polo Bar in Manhattan. In 2019 he stepped out on his own, quickly making his own name as a designer of both products and interiors. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the lessons in big thinking he learned from Ralph Lauren, why his own firm is small but not tiny, and why his special talent has always been to take a vision and run with it.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSAlfredo ParedesDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Apr 21, 202554 min

Ep 447The Thursday Show: Highlights from Milan Design Week with Julie Lasky and Ghislaine Viñas. Plus: The latest on tariffs

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, a housing update, and what The White Lotus and Severance say about design culture. Later, journalist Julie Lasky and designer Ghislaine Viñas share their highlights from Milan Design Week.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Chelsea HouseLINKSJulie LaskyGhislaine ViñasBusiness of Home

Apr 17, 20251h 17m

Ep 446West Elm president Day Kornbluth is quietly transforming the brand

A veteran of One Kings Lane, RH, and Ralph Lauren Home, Day Kornbluth stepped into the top job at West Elm in 2023. Since then, she’s been leading a quiet transformation—retooling the brand’s product mix, sharpening its visual identity, and rethinking how it shows up, both online and off. That work came into full view this month with the launch of a sweeping collaboration with LA design duo Pierce & Ward.On this episode of the podcast, Kornbluth speaks with host Dennis Scully about striking the right balance between mass appeal and design credibility, why AI might become a surprisingly useful tool for creatives, and how the meaning of home has evolved from utility to something far more personal.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSWest ElmDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Apr 14, 202552 min

Ep 445The Thursday Show: The industry reacts to tariff upheaval. Plus: James Huniford on 20 years of Design on a Dime

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, Kravet’s new showroom strategy and a major update to ChatGPT. Later, designer James Huniford joins the show to talk about Design on a Dime's 20th anniversary.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Chelsea HouseLINKSJames HunifordDesign on a DimeBusiness of Home

Apr 10, 20251h 2m

Ep 444Flamingo Estate takes a luxury approach to the natural world

Richard Christiansen started Flamingo Estate as a Covid experiment, selling local produce out of his bookstore’s parking lot. It quickly became something much more: A multifaceted brand that brings a luxury approach to the natural world, selling everything from beauty products to boxes of avocados. Along the way, both celebrity and design have played a key role: Christiansen has collaborated with everyone from Lebron James to Kelly Wearstler, and his home—a refurbished 1940’s spanish-style house in LA’s Highland Park—has been a ‘main character’ in the Flamingo Estate story. On this episode of the podcast, Christiansen speaks with host Dennis Scully about learning to love saying no, why consumers need to be tricked into embracing sustainability, and how he struggles between the pressure to get big and the need to stay small. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSFlamingo EstateDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Apr 7, 202554 min

Ep 443The Thursday Show: Trump's tariff bombshell. Plus: A high-tech approach to sampling

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a massive new round of tariffs, RH's latest earnings call, and what happens when designers are their own clients. Later, Mattoboard founder Guy Ailion joins the show to talk about his company's digital approach to sampling. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Chelsea HouseLINKSDallas Design SocialMattoboardBusiness of Home

Apr 3, 20251h 8m

Ep 442How Jeffrey Alan Marks found the perfect mix of British formality and California beach vibes

A California native, Jeffrey Alan Marks studied extensively in England as a young designer and brought back a healthy dose of British style when he returned to Los Angeles to launch his career. He became a star as a cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators, but ever since has focused on the work, creating lines for Kravet, Palacek and A. Rudin, and designing homes all over the world.On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about finding a blend of English formality and LA beach culture, why his own homes always got more attention than big budget projects for clients, and why he doesn’t like to jump headfirst into new projects too quickly.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSJeffrey Alan MarksDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Mar 31, 202552 min

Ep 441The Thursday Show: How algorithms broke design culture. Plus: Tariff price hikes are here

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including tariff price hikes, a New York design show debuting this spring, and why butter yellow is on the rise. Later, New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka joins the show to discuss his book Filterworld—an examination of how algorithmically powered social media has flattened taste.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur LivingLINKSKyle ChaykaFilterworldBusiness of Home

Mar 27, 20251h 1m

Ep 440David Phoenix's client checklist

David Phoenix had a rocky youth—he left home at a young age and struggled with addiction. But once he settled into sobriety and pursued design, he’s had a charmed career, working with celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rob Lowe, his work gracing the cover of Architectural Digest several times, and lines with Hickory Chair and Kravet. On this episode of the podcast, Phoenix speaks with host Dennis Scully about why it pays to be honest about what you don’t know, the ideal number of employees in a design firm, and why he has it written into his contract that he “installs in solitude.”This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSDavid PhoenixDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Mar 24, 202552 min

Ep 439The Thursday Show: John Edelman's quest for good plastic. Plus: Schoolhouse and Food52 cut deep

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including layoffs at Food52 and Schoolhouse, a new design district in Charleston, and a look back at how Covid changed the industry. Later, John Edelman joins the show to share some updates on Heller. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur LivingLINKSHellerBusiness of Home

Mar 20, 20251h 1m

Ep 438Nick Olsen is proud to call himself a decorator

A former protégé of design legend Miles Redd, Nick Olsen has built a thriving career blending classical references with bold colors, playful patterns, and a signature sense of wit. In this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how his first apartment ended up on the cover of Domino, why he proudly calls himself a decorator, and why, despite all the pressure to build a social media following, he’s perfectly content not being the next Instagram star.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSNick OlsenDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Mar 17, 202559 min

Ep 437The Thursday Show: Why designers are turning to Etsy. Plus: The AI startup making waves in the furniture industry

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a check-in on tariffs, how contractors are finding success on TikTok, and why designers are turning to Etsy. Later, Presti cofounder Hamza Bennis joins the show to talk about his AI startup. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur LivingLINKSPrestiBusiness of Home

Mar 13, 202559 min

Ep 436Alison Berger's superpower is persistence

For years, artist, architect, designer and glassblower Alison Berger honed her craft, showing her work and collaborating with brands like Commes des Garcon and Hermes. Then, in the late 1990s, she began designing lighting for Holly Hunt, kicking off a multi-decade partnership that would see Berger become one of the industry’s most celebrated talents. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about why she decided to work with RH, why her superpower is persistence, and why she’s back with a new collection, new showroom partners, and a new approach to her work.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSAlison Berger GlassworksDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Mar 10, 20251h 3m

Ep 435The Thursday Show: Pinterest's 'AI slop' problem. Plus: Trump's tariffs return

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Trump’s new tariffs, Charles Cohen’s ongoing legal saga, and Pinterest’s battle with AI spam.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur LivingLINKSBusiness of Home

Mar 6, 202541 min

Ep 434Lawson-Fenning doesn't sweat the copycats

In the late 1990s Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning made a reputation for themselves as canny vintage pickers. Over time, their own furniture designs came to the forefront, and the two became a trusted resource for top Los Angeles designers. Now Lawson Fenning is opening up an outpost in New York and collaborating with DWR and CB2. On this episode of the podcast, Lawson and Fenning speak with host Dennis Scully about purposefully staying a little under the radar, why they only had to show at ICFF once, and their strategy for dealing with copycats and dupes. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSLawson-FenningDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

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