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Business of Home Podcast
by Business of Home, Dennis Scully
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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David Cohen, gentleman builder
David Cohen is the founder of the New York-based high-end residential contracting firm I-Grace. He started the business in 1988 after cutting his teeth for other builders, and quickly found himself in the midst of greatness, working for architects and designers like Mark Hampton, Oscar Shamamian and Peter Marino. Over the years I-Grace has become an institution—one of the industry’s best-known contracting firms at the top of the market. On this episode of the podcast Cohen speaks with host Dennis Scully about how dealing with stringent summer building rules made his business better, how he got comfortable becoming friends with affluent clients, and why, from the very beginning, he looked to set himself apart as a gentleman builder. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Maiden Home. LINKSI-GraceDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Williams-Sonoma keeps on winning. Plus: A summer camp for aspiring designers
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a trade war with Canada, Lovesac drama, and whether designers should give away their services. Later, designer Rainey Richardson joins the show to talk about her program for aspiring designers, Project Design Week. This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and Lutron.LINKSRainey RichardsonProject Design WeekBusiness of Home
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The state of the industry with Alex Shuford of Rock House Designer Brands
Alex Shuford is the CEO of Rock House Designer Brands, a portfolio of companies that includes Century, Hancock & Moore and Hickory Chair. Shuford is the ultimate furniture business insider and a podcast regular—every year he joins the show to share his take on the state of the design industry. This time he spoke with host Dennis Scully about why young designers should take psychology courses, why he thinks pricing will stabilize by next year, and how AI helped Rock House launch a new brand. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Maiden Home. LINKSRock House Designer BrandsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Do the industry's shipping problems have a solution? Plus: Sophie Lou Jacobsen is on the rise
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including earnings from Home Depot and Lowe’s, the industry’s freight problem, and why a tech mogul is trying to invent a new design style. Later, designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen joins the show to share story behind her buzzy glassware brand. This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and Lutron.LINKSSophie Lou JacobsenBusiness of Home
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Why Alex Papachristidis doesn't gatekeep vendors
Alex Papachristidis is a proudly old school decorator of the Upper East Side tradition—he can often be seen on Park Avenue in a crisp blue blazer, bag of samples in hand. But Papachristidis has also embraced 21st century entrepreneurship, with a popular Instagram account and the launch of a tabletop line, Everyday Elegance. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how growing up a city kid influenced his outlook, why he doesn’t gatekeep vendors, and why being a great decorator comes down to one thing: paying attention. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Maiden Home. LINKSAlex PapachristidisDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Ethan Allen's corporate drama. Plus: Christine Gachot and the art of the perfect gift
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including earnings from 1stDibs and Arhaus, corporate drama at Ethan Allen and whether influencers are ruining estate sales. Later, Christine Gachot joins the show to discuss her new book, The Thought That Counts. This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and Lutron.LINKSGachotThe Thought That CountsBusiness of Home
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How Baker's history is informing the future of the brand
Eric Graham is a third-generation furniture executive who has spent his career in the business, including long stretches at Century Furniture and Jonathan Charles, before taking the helm of Baker last year. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how he’s mining that remarkable history for ideas about Baker’s future, why he thinks comfort should be every bit as important as beauty, and, of course, how he’s thinking about AI. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Maiden Home. LINKSBaker Furniture GroupDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Wayfair has its best quarter since 2020. Plus: Designers take the shipping process into their own hands
Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a new tariff lawsuit, Wayfair’s surprisingly strong quarter and why Ralph Pucci just made its first acquisition. Later, the founders of e-commerce furnishings brand Pepper Home join the show. This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and Lutron.LINKSPepper HomeBusiness of Home
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Elizabeth Roberts loves finding new uses for old buildings
A graduate of UC Berkeley and Columbia with a focus in historic preservation, Elizabeth Roberts had an impressive career before she started a firm. On her own, she’s become famous for her reinventions of Brooklyn townhouses—including the Cobble Hill project that helped make Athena Calderone a star. On this episode of the podcast she speaks with host Dennis Scully about how starting small let her only take on work she really wanted, why her office takes on interior design as well as architecture, and why her life’s mission is to find new uses for old buildings. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and KohlerLINKSElizabeth Roberts ArchitectsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: A designer's arrest reopens the transparency debate. Plus: How to help the chatbots find you
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including sweeping new tariffs, a designer’s arrest in California and whether GLP-1’s are transforming home design. Later, digital consultant Ian Lurie joins the show to share advice on helping AI chatbots find your business. This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSIan LurieBusiness of Home
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Simon Upton on what designers need to tell photographers
A veteran of the industry and a master of his trade, Simon Upton’s work has appeared in every major shelter magazine, and his list of high profile clients goes on and on: Gil Schafer, Bobby McAlpine, Rose Uniacke, Robert Kime and countless others have all turned to him to capture their best work. Upton’s new book, A-Z Interiors is a retrospective on more than three decades, organized alphabetically. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about what designers need to tell their photographers, why daylight is always the best light, and why a little imposter syndrome might just be a good thing This episode is sponsored by Loloi and KohlerLINKSSimon UptonA-Z InteriorsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: An owner's rep speaks. Plus: Are boomers the best clients?
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including new interior design legislation, why Boomers are buying bigger homes, and why some furniture companies are hiring AI employees. Later, Grant Bowen, founder of the owner's rep firm Peak Projects, joins the show. This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSPeak ProjectsBusiness of Home
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The art of taking risks with Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero met as students at RISD, but they didn’t start a firm until 2014, after connecting when they happened to be employed by different firms working on the same project. In a short amount of time, Charlap Hyman and Herrero have become two of the design industry’s brightest young stars, earning a spot on Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100, and this year winning the annual interior design award from the Cooper Hewitt museum. Their work pushes boundaries—occasionally surreal, often driven by narrative, the unveiling of a new Charlap Hyman & Herrero project is always cause for excitement. On this episode of the podcast, host Dennis Scully speaks with the two designers about their unique process for establishing a shared visual language with clients, how they made the best of scrappy early projects, and how getting press has helped them take more risks. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and KohlerLINKSCharlap Hyman & HerreroDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Does AI know your firm exists? Plus: Tiffany Duggan of British design powerhouse Studio Duggan
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a major housing bill, Kips Bay’s big move and why GEO is the new SEO. Later, British interior designer Tiffany Duggan of Studio Duggan joins the show. This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSStudio DugganBusiness of Home
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Haworth CEO Franco Bianchi wants to go faster
Haworth began in the 1940s as a maker of office partitions and grew into a commercial furniture giant. But today the company is also home to a robust portfolio of high-end design brands, including Janus et Cie, Poltrona Frau, Cassina, Luminaire, Heller and more. On this episode of the podcast, Haworth CEO Franco Bianchi speaks with host Dennis Scully about what the American luxury landscape is missing out on, the company’s slow-and-steady acquisition process, and why he wants Haworth to go faster. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and KohlerLINKSHaworthDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Is the design industry ready for the future? Plus: A new hub for home influencers
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a tariff update, the IIDA’s future readiness report, and a look at the biggest stories of the year (so far). Later, Monika McCommon of The Home Influencers joins the show to talk about her new platform. This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSThe Home InfluencersBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Michael Smith on AI hype and owner's reps. Plus: RH London opens its doors
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a new hub for home influencers, what makes for a great design portfolio and the final piece of RH’s European strategy. Later, Michael Smith joins the show to talk about his first collection for Zoffany. This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSMichael Smith for ZoffanyBusiness of Home
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A YouTube primer from Lone Fox
Drew Michael Scott grew up on YouTube, starting his first channel at age 12. Almost two decades later under the moniker Lone Fox, he’s become one of the biggest voices in DIY and design on the platform with nearly 2 million subscribers—not to mention his 1.5 million on Instagram. Drew doesn’t pretend to be an interior designer—he loves to learn alongside his audience, and embraces the journey, clip by clip. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why he’s opened up a shop dedicated to vintage pieces, which social media platform has the least friendly algorithm, and why he still edits every video himself. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSLone FoxLone Fox on YouTubeDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Why Visual Comfort bought Pooky. Plus: Charles Cohen settles his debt and keeps his design centers
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Charles Cohen’s great escape, Bed Bath & Beyond’s third acquisition in three months and the rise of the owner’s rep. Later, CEOs Andy Singer and Rohan Blacker join the show to talk about why Visual Comfort bought Pooky. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSVisual ComfortPookyBusiness of Home
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How Fireclay Tile's CEO learned to plan for success
The last time Fireclay Tile CEO Eric Edelson was on the podcast, he shared the story of how he took over the company and, in a Jerry McGuire moment, turned its business model upside down. Six years later, and Fireclay has grown considerably, and Edelson has been on an acquisition spree, recently picking up Fox Marble, a sizeable Bay Area area fabrication and installation firm. On this episode of the podcast, Edelson tells host Dennis Scully about why running a company in California is both an opportunity and a challenge, why he still believes in the B Corp model, and why the biggest change to his approach has been learning how to plan for success. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSFireclay TileDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: RH makes a big change. Plus: What's behind the rise of hidden kitchens?
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including RH’s latest earnings report, Louis Poulsen’s new ownership, and why everything is hidden in the new luxury kitchen. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSBusiness of Home
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Liberty's fabric business proves that pattern and color are back
Founded in London in the 19th century, Liberty has always been known for its embrace of bold and daring style. Oscar Wilde called it “the chosen resort of the artistic shopper,” a reputation that stuck for 150 years—today, Liberty is one of the most-visited stores in London. In recent years, the brand has been known more for fashion than home, but head of design for Liberty Interiors Genevieve Bennett has been tasked to revitalize the interiors fabric business, and she’s been on a tear, overseeing new collections that tap the company’s incredible archive while looking ahead to the future. In this episode, host Dennis Scully speaks with Bennett about how Liberty approaches design for different regions around the world, why they’re being cautious about performance fabrics, and the good news that color and pattern are officially back. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSLiberty InteriorsGenevieve BennettDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Has Google Lens ruined vintage shopping? Plus: Julio Torres collabs with Sabai
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a sweeping new tariff proposal, uncertainty at New York’s A&D building and whether Google Lens is ruining vintage shopping. Later, comedian Julio Torres and Sabai founder Phantila Phataraprasit join the show to talk about their unique collaboration. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSJulio TorresSabaiBusiness of Home
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Steven Volpe on what 'formal' means today
Steven Volpe’s headquarters are in San Francisco, but his work has an international appeal—partially a product of the four years he spent in Paris as a young man, soaking up the city’s architecture and design. Today he runs a team of twenty, taking on projects around the world. Volpe’s serene, timeless work is widely published, and he’s a regular presence on the AD100. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how youthful confidence helped him build his career, why he likes having owner’s reps on the job site, and how formality has changed, but not disappeared from the home. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSStudio VolpeDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Change at the top for MillerKnoll. Plus: Why Leanne Ford doesn't take on clients
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including change at the top at MillerKnoll, how the AI boom is shaking up San Francisco’s housing market and a surprising new luxury amenity. Later, designer Leanne Ford joins the show to talk about her new book, Feel Free Home. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSLeanne FordFeel Free HomeBusiness of Home
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Max Rollitt wants to bring fun back to the home
Max Rollitt has many strings to his bow: He’s a restorer of antiques, a maker of fine reproductions, and an interior designer. Out of a restored barn in rural England he runs all three parts of his business with a combined showroom, design studio, and upholstery workshop. Rollitt’s endeavors are well-covered by the British press, and he’s been featured on House & Garden’s Top 100 list for more than a decade. On this episode of the podcast, Rollitt speaks with host Dennis Scully about why dining rooms are so challenging, why now is a good time to get into the antiques business, and why he wants to bring fun back to the home. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSMax RollittDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Nathan Turner is hands-on with everything. Plus: The design industry's AI vibe shift
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a big lighting acquisition, the AI vibe shift and whether the industry’s beige epidemic is really over. Later, designer Nathan Turner joins the show to talk about his new book, I Love Decorating. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource FurnitureLINKSNathan TurnerI Love DecoratingBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: What happens next at Holly Hunt? Plus: Susan Clark of Radnor on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including an executive shake-up at Holly Hunt, the shutdown of Houzz’s shopping site and dispatches from New York Design Week. Later, Susan Clark of Radnor shares her take on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource FurnitureLINKSRadnorBusiness of Home
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Charles de Lisle is a decorator, not a designer
Born in rural Massachusetts to a family of makers and tinkerers, Charles de Lisle grew up obsessed with how things work. After finding his way to the San Francisco Bay Area, he got involved with the design scene, first launching a line of lamps, then helping to start a commercial firm. Eventually de Lisle went out on his own, and has earned acclaim for his residential work, including placement on the AD100. On this episode of podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why he loves clients who are risk takers, how a chance encounter with a Michael Taylor room changed his life, and why he likes to be called a decorator, not a designer. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSCharles de LisleDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: A New York trade show shakeup. Plus: The return of the sleeper sofa
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including big news from ICFF, a surprise foam shortage and why sleeper sofas are making a comeback. Later, Julia Haley Montanez joins the show to talk about New York's design week. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource FurnitureLINKSJulia Haney MontanezThe Design ReleaseICFFBusiness of Home
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Leyden Lewis: 'Interior design is not a list of vendors'
Leyden Lewis is a New Yorker—he grew up in Brooklyn, went to Parsons and made his way into the design industry, where his work quickly found an audience through a room in the Kips Bay Show House. Today, Lewis is an AD100 designer—his widely published work draws on modernism, traditional craft, and an obsession with art in all its forms. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why he doesn’t believe in project minimums, the difference between media visibility and financial success, and why he’s not afraid of AI in the slightest. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSLeyden LewisDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Sarah Sherman Samuel is doing it all. Plus: RH Milan opens its doors
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a check-in on the housing market, RH’s debut in Milan, and whether contemporary kitchens have gotten too slick. Later, designer Sarah Sherman Samuel joins the show to talk about her new book. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource FurnitureLINKSSarah Sherman SamuelSarah Sherman Samuel: The Intersection of Art and DesignBusiness of Home
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Rodman Primack and Rudy Weissenberg want to turn clients into collectors
My guests this week are Rodman Primack and Rudy Weissenberg, the couple behind design firm Ago Interiors and collectible design gallery Ago Projects. The business started with Primack, whose career has jumped between art and design, including stints working for Christie’s, Gagosian, and Peter Marino—not to mention his own AD100 firm. Weissenberg, whose background is in finance and TV, joined the business more recently. Together they do a little of everything, from high-profile design projects to collaborating with artists and artisans on bespoke pieces for their Mexico City gallery. On this episode of the podcast they speak with host Dennis Scully about the rise of collectible design, why online discourse about design is so frustrating, and why their work isn’t for everyone—and that’s just fine. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSAgo InteriorsAgo ProjectsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: Milan Design Week takeaways
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including bankruptcy for Wren Kitchens, a Charles Cohen update, and the most valuable design auction in U.S. history. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Spring Market. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSBusiness of Home
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How Homeworthy took over YouTube
Alison Kenworthy and Michael Koenigs are the married couple behind YouTube sensation Homeworthy. Both came from the television world—she was a producer on Good Morning America, he worked as an executive producer creating shows for ABC, Disney and Hulu. But in 2019, Kenworthy left it all behind to launch Homeworthy, initially filming home tours on her own with an iPhone. After a slow start, it took off, and in seven short years the channel has amassed almost 800,000 subscribers and garners more than 100 million watch minutes on YouTube every month. The iPhone days are over: Now Homeworthy works with a network of 100-plus producers and videographers to capture the homes of designers, tastemakers and celebrities. On this episode of the podcast, Kenworthy and Koenigs speak with host Dennis Scully about why Homeworthy got popular once its content got longer, the secrets of a good home tour, and why YouTube is the future of media. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSHomeworthyDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: The tariff refund portal is open. Plus: Does getting published still matter to designers?
Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the rise of the wealth tax, an update on the tariff refund process, and whether being featured in a magazine still matters. Later, interior designer Chloe Redmond Warner joins the show to talk about her new book, This Must Be the Place. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSChloe Redmond WarnerBusiness of Home
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Arteriors is betting on product
Founded in the 1980s by designer Mark Moussa, in four decades Arteriors has grown from a boutique decor company into a global brand focused on the trade. CEO John Hart joined the company in 2024, after the Covid home boom had faded away—he’s revamped the C-suite, re-focused Arteriors on product, and is looking to make a big splash at High Point Market this spring. In this episode, Hart speaks with host Dennis Scully about why tariffs didn’t change the company’s business as much as you’d think; why he’s not betting on a housing turnaround; and why, in a time where everyone else is trying to go further up the market, he’s happy for Arteriors to stay exactly where it is. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSArteriorsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Designers join the wellness revolution. Plus: Artemest preps for a big Milan Design Week
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the rise of AI consultants, a check-in on tariffs and inflation and how designers are capitalizing on the wellness revolution. Later, Artemest CEO Marco Credendino joins the show to talk about the brand's plans for Milan Design Week. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSArtemestBusiness of Home
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Studio Dearborn's Sarah Robertson creates kitchens that light people up
Though Sarah Robertson was drawn to design from an early age, she took a more practical route at first, earning an MBA from Northwestern and then working as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. But eventually her creative side won out: after purchasing properties and renovating historic homes in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood with her mother, she left consulting behind and launched Studio Dearborn. Since then, Robertson has built a reputation for kitchens that are as functional as they are beautiful, earning recognition as both an award-winning designer and a thoughtful voice in the industry. On this episode of the podcast Robertson and her son Owen—who recently became Studio Dearborn’s second employee—speak to host Dennis Scully from the garage studio of their Mamaroneck, New York, home. They discuss Robertson’s roundabout path to design, the Amish cabinetmakers she can’t live without, and the organizational ethos that guides her. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSStudio DearbornDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: The midcentury modern burglar. Plus: Why Ernesta raised $20 million
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including fuel surcharges, the impact of tariffs and LA’s most tasteful burglar. Later, Ernesta CEO John Foley joins the show to talk about his latest fundraise. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSErnesta Business of Home
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Why Remy Renzullo doesn't have (or want) a website
Remy Renzullo is a young American designer, but he’s already packed a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments into a decade-long career: being named to the AD100, collaborating with Watts 1874 on a fabric line, and decorating Castle Howard, a baroque manor house in the English countryside. Next on the list? Opening a hotel in Tuscany. On this episode of the podcast, Renzullo speaks with host Dennis Scully about why there’s a ‘no ChatGPT’ rule in his office; why he loves close, collaborative relationships with clients; and why he doesn’t have a website, and isn’t planning to make one. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSRemy RenzulloDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: RH's rough day on Wall Street. Plus: Designers are embracing the renovation boom
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Nordic Knots’ big fundraise, RH’s dramatic earnings call, and how designers are finding opportunity in a frozen housing market. Later, GreenRow VP Jaimee Seabury joins the show to talk about Williams-Sonoma's sustainability-focused brand. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSGreenRowBusiness of Home
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How to build a lighting empire, with Hudson Valley Lighting Group founder David Littman
David Littman got into the lighting industry as a young man, acquiring a small, struggling manufacturing business. Across the span of four decades, he’s built an empire. Hudson Valley’s portfolio now includes its namesake brand plus CSL, Troy Lighting, Corbett, Mitzi, and, more recently, Sonneman and Schoolhouse. On this episode of the podcast Littman tells host Dennis Scully about why the lighting business is leaving China, why the only weapon against dupes is new product, and why he’s looking beyond lighting at the whole home. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Resource FurnitureLINKSHudson Valley Lighting GroupDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Roman and Williams sues over an alleged knockoff. Plus: Ben Reynaert is layermaxxing
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a Roman and Williams lawsuit, why home stocks are tanking, and the end of the metaverse. Later, editor Ben Reynaert joins the show to talk about his new book, The Layered Home. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSThe Layered HomeBusiness of Home
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Neal Beckstedt on why great taste takes time
Neal Beckstedt was already an accomplished designer before he went out on his own, working for Arquitectronica and serving as studio director for S. Russell Groves before finally putting up his own shingle in 2010. Since then, his tastefully warm take on modernism has won him high-profile projects and accolades in the press, including inclusion on Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100. On this episode of the podcast, Beckstedt speaks with host Dennis Scully about why so many interior designers are Virgos, scaling his firm up and then back down again, and why great taste doesn’t happen overnight. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Resource FurnitureLINKSNeal BeckstedtDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: In defense of the dining room. Plus: Charles Cohen gets a deadline
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including SideDoor’s next chapter, designer coworking, and a dramatic deadline for Charles Cohen. Later, author John Ota joins the show to discuss his new book, The Dining Room. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSThe Dining RoomBusiness of Home
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Sean Low thinks designers should be the sun, not the moon
Sean Low got his start in the field running event designer Preston Bailey’s company, but after working with Vicente Wolf, he began consulting more and more with interior designers—along the way taking on Timothy Corrigan, Kevin Isbell and Nate Berkus as clients. Today Low runs a coaching business focused on helping designers reframe their firms for the better—he’s also Business of Home’s advice columnist. On this episode of the podcast, Low speaks with host Dennis Scully about the difference between transparency and clarity, why charging what you need is better than charging what you can get, and why designers should strive to be the sun, not the moon. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Resource FurnitureLINKSSean LowDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Designers are grappling with the ethics of AI. Plus: The story of Chasing Paper
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a fundraise for Ernesta, the ethics of AI, and whether Instagram has ruined interior design. Later, Elizabeth Rees, the founder of Chasing Paper, joins the show to tell her company's story and talk about its new fabric line. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSChasing PaperBusiness of Home
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Jeffrey Bilhuber and the business of beauty
After an early career working at the famed Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan, Jeffrey Bilhuber burst onto the scene with his own firm, quickly becoming a prominent voice in American design. Over the course of a sparkling career, he’s been named to Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100, won the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award, published five books, and worked with high profile clients like Davie Bowie and Iman, Michael Douglas and Anna Wintour. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why he’s glad he never worked for another firm; what young decorators need to study; and how interior design is a simple equation: 1+1 = 3 This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Resource FurnitureLINKSJeffrey BilhuberDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Why Jill Cohen made a design book you can't buy. Plus: Inside the AD100
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest earnings from Arhaus and 1stDibs, a deep dive into the AD100, and whether or not good taste can be taught. Later, Luxe editor in chief Jill Cohen joins the show to talk about her ultra-exclusive new design book project. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport BrassLINKSLuxeNew York Times aging in place articleBusiness of Home
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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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