DBTB Unplugged | Bilal Rehman

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:20) New Podcast Feature: Unplugged(00:30) The Guest: Interior Designer Bilal Rahman(01:16) Bilal's Journey to Interior Design(02:08) Bilal's Parents' Reaction to His Career Choice(04:03) Bilal's Childhood Influence on His Design Style(04:30) Transition from Navy to Black and White Design(05:15) Ways our Homes Look Cheap(05:33) Lighting and its Impact on Design(06:50) The Argument Against Matching Bedroom Sets(08:09) How We Devalue Our Space(08:52) Gray Hardwood Floors(09:51) Creative Solutions for Dealing with Gray Hardwood Floors(11:00) How To Find Original Art and Accessories(11:14) Importance of Emotion Invoking Artwork(13:41) The End of the Open Concept(14:10) Porcelain Countertops for Kitchens(16:46) No More Open Concepts (17:11) Return of Compartmentalize House Designs(17:43) Beige and Neutral Interior Design(18:33)The Influence of Social Media on Design Choices(18:34) Influencers and the Beige Aesthetic(19:16) Bilal Rehman Studio in Houston(20:24) Bilal’s Favorite Interior Design books(21:16) Bookshelf Wealth Trend(22:10) Home Segment(23:20) Where to Find Bilal Rehman(23:48) Future Design Book (24:18) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!