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At Business of Home, we explore the changes and challenges facing the interior design community and meet the thought leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives who are shaking it up and helping pave the way forward.

Business of Home


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    The Business of Home Podcast is a captivating and informative show that delves into the world of the home industry. Hosted by Dennis Scully, this podcast features interviews with top interior designers, editors, and other professionals in the trade industry. As a fan of the show, I feel like I know Dennis even though I've never met him. He has an impressive ability to dive into deep business conversations one week and have charming conversations with guests the next week. It's clear that he has a strong financial background as his analysis of RH's earnings and share price movements is some of the smartest I've heard.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to address topics about the home industry that are relevant to all sectors. Whether you work in product design, manufacturing, distribution, retail, or interior design, there is something to learn and benefit from in each episode. The guests on the show provide engaging and educational discussions on trending topics and new happenings in the home industry.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to inspire and entertain listeners. As a lifelong design enthusiast, I find every episode interesting and fascinating. Even though I'm not directly involved in the business side of things, I still find value in learning about the industry through these conversations. The podcast provides a window into wider conversations about home design and business that also affect private gardens.

    On the downside, one potential drawback of this podcast is its focus solely on the home industry. While it provides valuable insights for those within this niche market, it may not appeal as much to listeners outside of this industry or those looking for more general business content.

    In conclusion, The Business of Home Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in gaining insight into the home industry. Dennis Scully proves himself as an excellent host who asks thought-provoking questions while keeping the conversation entertaining and light-hearted. The wide range of guests from different areas within the industry adds to the podcast's appeal and keeps listeners engaged. Overall, this podcast is a valuable resource for those in the home industry and an enjoyable listen for anyone with an interest in design and business.



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    Latest episodes from Business of Home Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 63:52


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 50:43


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 58:10


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 72:05


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 66:02


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 58:47


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 32:52


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 48:15


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 60:20


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 61:32


    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

    Wallpaper goes in and out of style. Gracie endures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 51:02


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 37:38


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 50:59


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 69:41


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 44:54


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 62:00


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 52:16


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 66:12


    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

    How Alfredo Paredes went from behind the scenes to the spotlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 54:35


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 77:37


    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

    West Elm president Day Kornbluth is quietly transforming the brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 52:50


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 62:42


    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

    Flamingo Estate takes a luxury approach to the natural world

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 54:22


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 68:37


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 52:50


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 61:53


    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

    David Phoenix's client checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 52:01


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 61:36


    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

    Nick Olsen is proud to call himself a decorator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 59:03


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 59:45


    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

    Alison Berger's superpower is persistence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 63:14


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 41:03


    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

    Lawson-Fenning doesn't sweat the copycats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 57:10


    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

    The Thursday Show: Lindsey Adelman makes a change. Plus: Will Wayfair ever be profitable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 61:01


    Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Wayfair's latest numbers, a new tech tool for showrooms, and a critique of the blandness of Zillow. Later, lighting designer Lindsey Adelman joins the show to talk about a major change at her studio.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.LINKSLindsey AdelmanBusiness of Home

    Stephanie Sabbe keeps it real

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 75:55


    Based in Nashville, Stephanie Sabbe is a celebrated interior designer, and the owner of the home goods shop Heirloom Artifacts. But on top of the artful homes she crafts for clients, Sabbe is beloved by the design industry for her humor and her truthtelling—most of which are done on her must-follow Instagram account. Now she's bringing her unique voice to a new book, Interiors of a Storyteller. On this episode of the podcast Sabbe speaks with host Dennis Scully about why the book is really a memoir dressed up as a design monograph, how runaway costs are changing the industry, and why a dollhouse posted to social media got her more clients than projects in magazines.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory ChairLINKSSabbe Interior DesignInteriors of a StorytellerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: Are designers feeling good about 2025? Plus: Loloi's new brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 63:24


     Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including including Houzz's State of the Industry report, all the latest hires, and how designers feel about "dopamine decor." Later, Cyrus Loloi joins the show to discuss the thinking behind the launch of Loloi's new DTC sister brand, Joon Loloi.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.LINKSJoon LoloiBusiness of Home

    A to-the-trade approach to DTC sofas: How Benchmade Modern breaks the rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 50:41


    Like many direct-to-consumer companies, Benchmade Modern takes out ads on Instagram and sells its sofas online. But unlike most of its competitors, the company is based out of a US manufacturing group—Artisant Lane, the owner of Lee Industries and American Leather. President Dan Campbell is also an unlikely DTC leader—he's not a silicon valley entrepreneur, but a 17-year veteran of Holly Hunt.  On this episode of the podcast, Campbell speaks with host Dennis Scully about how the lessons he learned from the trade apply to the direct-to-consumer world, why gray sofas are over, and why customers care more about design than lead times.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory ChairLINKSBenchmade ModernDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: What makes for a good trade program? Plus: The mood in home retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 66:43


    BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the latest round of Trump tariffs, the microtrends that are here to stay, and what designers really want from trade programs. Later, columnist Warren Shoulberg joins the show to discuss the mood in home retail.  This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.LINKSBusiness of Home

    Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz: 'Designers need to learn to take the blame'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 60:09


    After an idyllic childhood in Puerto Rico, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz was set to pursue higher study in math—instead, he chose architecture, and found himself working for legendary New York designer John Saladino. After setting up his own firm in the 1990s, Noriega-Ortiz built a legend of his own, designing boutique hotels for Ian Schrager and homes for celebrities like Lenny Kravitz.On this episode of the podcast, Noriega-Ortiz speaks with host Dennis Scully about learning to design like a painter, how he trains architects to think like designers, and why he writes a story for every project—but doesn't always tell the client.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory ChairLINKSBenjamin Noriega-OrtizDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: Zoë Feldman is tackling the small-project dilemma. Plus: Should designers care about tariffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 64:33


    BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the latest on tariffs, Instagram going vertical, and a look at the rising trend of cannabis-related decor. Later, designer Zoë Feldman joins the show to discuss her new venture, Demi, for tackling smaller projects.  This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.LINKSBusiness of Home

    Ben Pentreath does it all

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 65:55


    In an era when most designers pick a niche, Ben Pentreath is a proud generalist—his work spans everything from housing developments to private homes to a quirky retail operation, Pentreath & Hall. One of his most well-known projects is not a house but an entire village—Poundbury, a planned community in England championed by King Charles. However, Pentreath's work for private clients is also highly celebrated, and he's a regular on industry best-of lists.  On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the personal tragedy that prompted him to develop a succession plan, why he takes every email inquiry seriously, and why American designers can never quite nail English style.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory ChairLINKSBen PentreathPentreath & HallDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: Why succession is so hard for design firms. Plus: Highlights from Las Vegas Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 48:22


    BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including some positive developments in global shipping, an update on the Charles Cohen drama, and a defense of neutral colors. Later, editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show live from Las Vegas Market to share highlights from show.This episode is sponsored by Kohler and LoloiLINKSBusiness of Home

    Masterpieces in wood: The enchanting world of Féau Boiseries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 47:15


    With a history stretching back to 1875, French workshop Féau Boiseries is internationally recognized for its expertise in decorative wood paneling, whether it's an antique from the time of Napoleon or a meticulously crafted reproduction.  In the company's showroom in the heart of Paris, host Dennis Scully speaks with owner Guillaume Féau about why French artisanship is so prized, the intriguing international market for antique paneling, and why he's bringing Féau Boiseries to New York City. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan AllenLINKSFéau BoiseriesDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: What happened in Paris? Plus: Heimtextil highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 72:39


    BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the latest on the TikTok ban, LCDQ's rebrand, and the future of home fragrances. Later, BOH managing editor Haley Chouinard joins the show to share highlights from Heimtextil, and editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen recaps Paris Déco Off.This episode is sponsored by Kohler and LoloiL.A. WILDFIRE RELIEF The Soft Landing ProjectLA Can DoWorld Central KitchenLINKSBusiness of Home

    Rita Konig knows what clients really want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 44:48


    The last time she was on the podcast, interior designer Rita Konig talked about her upbringing in England, and her early career as a design columnist. Two years later, and Konig's profile has already grown considerably—she's now a regular on the AD100, her Create Academy course remains as popular as ever, and last year she was honored as House & Garden's interior designer of the year.  On this episode of the podcast, Konig speaks with host Dennis Scully about why she's opening up an office in America, what's behind the recent rise of British style, and what clients really want in a world where expensive things are increasingly common.This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan AllenLINKSRita KonigDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: Peter Dunham on the LA wildfires and what comes next. Plus: Material Bank debuts its long-rumored consumer site

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 59:55


    BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including  the acquisition of Floyd, mortgage rates on the rise, and a big debut from Material Bank.  Later, designer and showroom owner Peter Dunham discusses the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires and what they might mean for the design community there.This episode is sponsored by Kohler and LoloiL.A. WILDFIRE RELIEF The Soft Landing ProjectLA Can DoWorld Central KitchenLINKSPeter DunhamBusiness of Home

    Jill Cohen on remaking Luxe and the state of design media today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 66:36


    In her years as a publishing consultant, Jill Cohen was the force behind some of the industry's best design books. Last year, she shifted over to the magazine world, taking the top job at Sandow's residential design title, Luxe.Twelve months in, and Jill is making Luxe her own with a major redesign. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about learning to break the magazine's unspoken rules; her thoughts on what is and isn't working in design media; and why she wants Luxe to be practical, productive and beautiful. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan AllenLINKSLuxeDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: Jonathan Adler's quest for 'more, more, more.' Plus: A Burke Decor update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 54:01


    BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including  an update on the Burke Decor drama, bankruptcy for The Container Store, and a flurry of M&A deals to kick off the new year. Later, Jonathan Adler joins the show to discuss his company's recent acquisition by Consortium Brand Partners.  This episode is sponsored by Kohler and LoloiLINKSJonathan AdlerBusiness of Home   

    The industry has gotten more intense. Shawn Henderson has gotten more relaxed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 59:41


    Shawn Henderson cut his teeth working for established New York designers like Birch Coffey and Thad Hayes before going out on his own in the early aughts. He's since carved out a shining career, with industry accolades, high-profile clients around the world, a monograph published by Monacelli, and his thoughtfully layered projects regularly appearing in top shelter publications.On this episode of the podcast, host Dennis Scully chats with Henderson about what being on lists like the AD100 does and doesn't do for your career, how runaway costs have impacted the industry, and how loosening up and relaxing his style has changed his work for the better.  This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan AllenLINKSShawn HendersonDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    The Thursday Show: What will happen in 2025?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 20:31


    In a special predictions episode of The Thursday Show, BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus, host Dennis Scully and a roundup of past guests offer thoughts on what the year ahead may bring.LINKSBusiness of Home

    Accidentally John Derian

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 53:22


    In the early days, John Derian drew attention as a decoupage artist—his pieces cleverly repurposed illustrations from the 19th century into something fresh and modern. Over the years he's become known for being so much more: Shopkeeper, author, and purveyor of the world's most unique Christmas ornaments. On this episode, Derian speaks with host Dennis Scully about his collaborations with everyone from Target to Stubbs & Wootton; how he's managed to keep a sprawling operation going without an inventory and point of sale system; and why he's never had a master plan, instead taking the growth of his business day by day, step by step.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and KlafsLINKSJohn DerianDennis ScullyBusiness of Home 

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