The Chairish Podcast

From childhood dreams inspired by a transformative day in Manhattan to co-founding Chairish, Anna Brockway's love for New York City has come full circle in a stunning apartment overlooking Central Park. Today, we explore her collaboration with interior designer Elizabeth Cooper, transforming a postwar Rosario Candela building into a vibrant, deeply personal sanctuary. Guest host and Veranda Editor in Chief, Steele Marcoux, sits down with Anna and Elizabeth to discuss the project—featured in Veranda's latest issue—and how they decorated her NYC home (almost) entirely with Chairish finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holiday décor should bring the joy of the season to life—but for many designers this time of year can inspire as much dread as delight. Are you expected to deck the homes of clients for the holidays because you designed their space? How do you manage expectations? Is there any way to make the season profitable and not a drag on your resources? Two interior designers—Charlotte Barnes and Lindsay Anyon Brier—and floral designer Denise Porcaro Tupper weigh in on how to navigate the pitfalls of holiday décor and entertaining, how to make the season profitable for your firm, and whether you should even try to expand beyond the expected red and green, holly and mistletoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do designers go out on their own? What drives them to leave a secure job and take the risk? Is launching a firm fueled by courage, ambition, or something else entirely? And, more importantly, are the rewards worth the challenges? Three designers—Tara McCauley, Michael Capuano, and Claire Ratliff of Henry Street Design—share their experiences in leaving prestigious firms, discuss their motivations, tell how they secured their first clients, and reveal the biggest hurdles they've encountered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even those who love homes with history, character, and patina agree that making old buildings work for modern living isn't always easy. No one wants to live in a museum, but how do you adapt the past to the modern world? Can an 18th -century palazzo, a 1920s apartment, or a 1950s glass house be made to answer the desire for expansive kitchens and baths, air-conditioning, and powerful Wi-Fi in every room? Interior designer and château owner Timothy Corrigan and Robert O'Byrne, the Irish Aesthete, weigh in on the rewards of renovation, how clever thinking and innovative approaches can maintain and enhance the beauty of the past, why old structures can be a relative bargain, and why patience is a crucial element in any renovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When home and apartment sales slow, the design world feels the effects. High mortgage rates, a lack of inventory, and the sky-rocketing costs of homes and apartments have all had a devastating effect. But with the Federal Reserve seeming to indicate a lowering of rates soon, is all that about to change? Will that unleash a flood of buyers? Or will prices continue to rise and the nation's housing shortage only worsen? Three real estate experts—Leslie Singer in New York City, Rochelle Atlas Maize of Los Angeles, and Amanda Pendleton of Zillow—weigh in on local and national markets, what they see ahead, and the amenities that luxury buyers are searching for now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the moribund real estate market prompting a slowdown in residential work, many designers are thinking about hospitality. But is expanding into hospitality or retail really a viable option? Are special skills required? What are the trends in hospitality design? And even more importantly, what are the pitfalls? Three top talents—Roger Thomas, Poonam Khanna, and Chad Dorsey—share their experiences in crafting restaurants, hotels, and retail spaces, reveal lessons they're learned, and discuss how hospitality design differs from creating homes, but why it can be just as rewarding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a designer get their work seen and attract new clients? The power of print media has declined while, thanks to social media, every designer can easily put their work out into the world. But how do you stand out amid the daily flood of content? Is there still a role for public relations? Three PR and marketing pros—Sarah Burningham, Roxanne Hanna, and Sarah Boyd—discuss how they navigate the on-going upheavals in the worlds of online and print media, what it takes to successfully guide their clients in everything from creating web sites and Tik-Tok videos to launching major designer books, and why their roles are likely to become only more important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Douglas Friedman is one of today's most successful photographers of interiors and is a style setter in his own right, with a huge following on social media. His work has appeared in virtually every major shelter magazine, and he is also known for his fashion photography and portraiture. Douglas has an extensive knowledge of design history, has worked with virtually every top decorator and stylist, and is almost as well known for his wit and charm as for his talent. In this exclusive one-on-one interview, Douglas talks about his career, how the role of the photographer has been amplified by social media, and some of the lessons he's learned working with today's top design talents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology has invaded every aspect of the home. Now even our refrigerators and doorbells are smart. But do we really need wi-fi enabled musical showerheads? How do you keep your clients' homes up to date without succumbing to short-lived fads? What tech is essential—and what's soon to be antiquated? Designers Beth Dotolo and Cynthia Ferguson and architect Charles Hilton weigh in on what tech is essential, what they steer clear of, why geo-thermal construction and electric car chargers are here to stay, and why smart gyms and golf simulators may be the next hot accessories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Design industry events and trade fairs are back—but are they still important? With designers busier than ever, should they allot the time and the money to go? What makes an event something you need to attend in person? Is it still crucial to search for newness and trends? Will the networking opportunities really benefit your business? High Point Market president Tammy Covington Nagem, LCDQ executive director Tamar Mashigian, and interior designer Denise McGaha discuss the importance of design trade gatherings, how and why they remain relevant, and how designers can get the most out of attending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After all the meetings, consultations, and brainstorming sessions with clients, how do you convey that the plans and concepts you come up with will meet their needs and fulfill their dreams? How do you dazzle them so that they get inspired and excited—and write the checks necessary for the project to move ahead? Client presentations are crucial. Three highly successful practitioners of architecture and design—Michael G. Imber, Nina Farmer, and Gideon Mendelson—reveal how they use everything from watercolor images, detailed renderings, mood boards, software programs, and samples to illustrate their visions, what they learn throughout the process, and why each presentation needs to be as client-specific as the project itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palm Beach is undergoing a style renaissance, attracting new generations of bon vivants and design lovers. Nothing exemplifies this better than the resurgence of the Colony Hotel, which for generations served as a favorite getaway for royalty, movie stars, politicians, and wealthy tycoons. Under its new owners, the Colony, also known as the Pink Paradise, has turned to style setters Celerie Kemble, Aerin Lauder, Mark D. Sikes, and now Chairish, to create fresh takes on traditional Palm Beach style. To celebrate the launch of the Chairish Villa, Colony Hotel owner Sarah Wetenhall joins local designer Meg Braff, Isabel Elliman of Schumacher Hospitality, and Anna Brockway of Chairish to talk about the town's new vitality, the latest direction in hospitality design, and why Chairish, Palm Beach, and the Colony are such ideal partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of New York City's most fashionable women—and one its most influential—LindaFargo is a style setter, a fashion force, and a master of high-end retailing. As Senior VicePresident of Fashion and Store Presentation Director at the legendary Bergdorf Goodman,she shapes the look and feel of one of the city's most iconic destinations. She sets trends,nurtures careers, and inspires all of us to dream. As Bergdorf unveils the second iterationof the Chairish Art Gallery, she talks about her legendary career, why her eye has alwaysbeen her most powerful tool, what's ahead for retailing, how she scopes out new talent, andwhy Chairish and Bergdorf Goodman are such ideal collaborators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every New Year brings a focus on what's next, what trends are on the rise, and what wehope to banish once and for all. With the housing market in the doldrums, inflation still afactor, and technology making advances every day, changes are sure to encompass a lotmore than colors and styles. Three designers from across the country—Katie McCaffrey,Benjamin Johnston, and Danielle Colding—weigh in what's inspiring them now, how theysee their businesses adapting in the year ahead, what technology they plan to adopt, andwhy they remain excited about 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the 100th episode of the Chairish podcast, we reached out to four women who founded enterprises that have succeeded for a full decade. At a time when most new businesses fail, these women launched companies in highly competitive fields—fashion, beauty, interior design, and online sales—and not only survived but continue to thrive. When Rebecca Hessel Cohen founded her fashion line LoveShackFancy, she was told her feminine and flirtatious aesthetic would never sell. April Gargiulo of Vintner's Daughter upended the skincare business with a single product. Charlotte Lucas pursued her love of interior design despite setbacks and self-doubt. And Anna Brockway, co-founder and president of Chairish, was told by bankers and venture capitalists that her curated approach to an online marketplace would never succeed. Here they discuss how they managed to simultaneously grow their families and build their businesses, reveal the sexism they faced and the challenges they overcame, and tell how their passions helped them to persevere, even as the business world continued to change around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the surest ways to add distinction and visual richness to any interior is tocollaborate with artisans. Decorative painting, gilding, verre eglomisé, cast plaster, carvingsand wood inlays are only a few of the many techniques that can personalize and glamorizeprojects. How can you work with artisans to expand your vision? And how do you find thetalents to execute your design ideas? Three skilled artisans—Cindy Simes, Jonas Everets,and Leah Beth Fishman—weigh in on what artisans bring to the table, how they areorganizing to make it easier to find and collaborate with them, how they encourage thenext generation of talents, and what they wish every designer knew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rooms that are richly layered, full of saturated colors, bold graphic patterns, and scenicwallpapers are all over social media and fill the pages of shelter magazines. Maximaliststyle is definitely here, as two new books chronicle. But is it here to stay? Threedesigners—Hillary Taylor, Matthew Carter, and Alexander Doherty—weigh in whatelements of the trend they have adapted, why a theatrical approach is not always the bestoption, and what they see ahead. Could subtlety and softness be on the horizon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known for her exuberant blend of Hollywood glamor and restrained Parisian chic, MaryMcDonald has become one of today's most sought-after interior designers. But hersuccess goes far beyond the richly imagined, graphic, and colorful rooms that have madeher a social media star and a favorite of shelter magazines. She also designs fabrics andwallpapers, rugs, lighting, and furniture. She's even conquered television. In an exclusiveinterview, she talks about her early years in fashion, her love of drama and theatricality,where she finds inspiration, why she now considers herself a country girl, and why shealways, always, loves a gimmick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 40th anniversary of Ralph Lauren Home, which is being celebrated with a lavish new book, three former RL staffers who went on to establish their own successful careers—Joy Moyler, Jenny Wolf, and Mark Cunningham—look at Ralph Lauren's impact on two generations of American interior designers, their own memories of working for the company and what they learned, how the firm attracts and retains top-tier talent, and why Ralph Lauren's multi-faceted dreams of the American home remain so potent and so powerful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the historic town of Hudson, New York, fell on hard times decades ago, it was design that came to its rescue. A few influential dealers opened shop, and were followed by designers, artists, and creatives. Now the town is a hotbed of fine dining, chic boutique hotels, and an ever-increasing number of design shops. And the entire Hudson River Valley is undergoing a renaissance. But can the town and the region maintain the momentum? Three lovers of the region—dealer Hannah Khachadourian, designer Nick Olsen, and interiors photographer William Abranowicz—discuss the role design played in this remarkable turnaround and how the area can sustain this success without losing its character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shopping with clients is always fraught. Can you take clients to showrooms and dealerswithout them beginning to view you as their personal shoppers? How do you make themsee that the process is about creativity, not access, and that your job is not just to sourcefurnishings and objects? And how has the interaction changed in the internet era? Threedesigners from across the country—Martha Mulholland, Kesha Franklin, and KatieDavis— weigh in on when and why they take their clients into the design marketplace. and the price you may have to pay if you decide not to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Spitzmiller's gleaming and boldly colorful lamps can be found in some of themost distinguished homes in America—and in virtually every shelter magazine.In an exclusive interview, he tells how he overcame his dyslexia by turning to pottery andhow he became a designer favorite, updating traditional techniques and classic forms for anew generation. He also discusses his evolution into a social media maestro with his postsabout his house and garden at Clove Brook Farm, why he feels the current “maker-moment,” is here to stay, and why he is optimistic that respect for craft and the hand-madeobject is only going to increase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Designers have always looked to the past for ideas—but there is so much design history tochoose from! What styles and periods remain relevant? What still works even thoughmodern life has undergone so many dramatic changes? What's ready for a revival and whatremains hopelessly dated, never to rise again from the dustbins of history? Two youngdesigners—Noz Nozawa and Dan Mazzarini—and historian Emily Evans Eerdmans weigh inon why a knowledge of the past remains crucial, which periods they love and which theywould rather forget, and why even 18th century bows, cuckoo clocks, and folk art quilts areripe for reinterpretation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real estate and interior design are intimately connected. When mortgage rates went up,sales slowed down, and we heard the first rumblings that the two-year design binge duringthe pandemic might be coming to an end. So what happens now? Three real estateprofessionals—Leonard Steinberg of Compass, Amanda Pendleton of Zillow, and globalluxury expert Mickey Alam Khan—weigh in on what they see ahead for sales and rentals,why they feel buyers and sellers are ready to accept a “new normal,” why there's no easysolution to housing's affordability crisis, and the many reasons the interior design industryhas to be optimistic about what's ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The kitchen is the heart of the American home—and the hardest working room in the house. But it is also an ever more important canvas for creativity and style. Three kitchen-design experts—Barbara Sallick, Matthew Quinn, and Sophie Donelson—weigh in on why kitchens are more crucial than ever, evaluate all the latest trends, and reveal why efficiency is over-rated and why an old-fashioned table lamp may be the most innovative kitchen appliance of all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer is the best season for entertaining, whether bringing together family and friends for a casual lunch or an over-the-top wedding. But entertaining can be stressful. Is the food you serve au courant? Is your table-setting up to snuff? Will your party prove Instagram worthy?Three party planners extraordinaire—Lulu Powers, Bronson van Wyck, and Tara Guerard— talk about what's new in summer entertaining, what's timeless, and what you should never worry about. Recounting their biggest disasters and their most inventive solutions, they share how to bring a splash of style to every summer gathering—from hauling out the sterling to preparing colorful flavored ice cubes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not easy to run a business, but interior design can be more difficult than most. On top of coping with the day-to-day issues—from screwed-up deliveries to overbooked artisans to indecisive clients—designers are expected to be constantly creative, nourishing their visions and endlessly coming up with clever solutions. No wonder creative burnout is an issue. Three top designers—Nina Magen, Liz Caan, and Rayman Boozer—tell how they remain creative in the face of all sorts of distractions and stresses, how they structure their staff to allow them to focus on design, and the tricks and techniques they use—from meditation to travel to simply going for a walk—to avoid becoming overwhelmed and to remain creatively engaged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you keep a historic brand from ending up on the dust-heap of history? Twoheritage fabric houses with storied pasts show how it's done. Morris and Co, founded in1861 by William Morris, the brilliant British designer and social reformer, and Braquenié, afavorite of Marie Antoinette now celebrating its bicentennial, have managed to remain asrelevant and as sought-after today as when they were founded. Jessica Clayworth, leaddesigner of Morris & Co, and Patrick Frey, head of Pierre Frey which owns Braquenié,discuss how they respect the past while staying relevant, what new directions they canpursue without losing authenticity, and why the product always comes before the brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York designer Alex Papachristidis creates interiors that are traditional but never old-fashioned, bringing new energy to the old-school traditions of decorating. He deftly mixesbold patterns and jewel-tone colors, rare antiques and contemporary designs, to createhomes that are lush but modern, elegant but exuberant. In an exclusive interview, thelarger-than-life designer tells how a friend's advice changed his life, why understanding hisclients is crucial, why he never wants to repeat himself, and why he never ceases in hisquest for beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lighting is one of the most important—and most amorphous—elements of design. It affects everything we see and has a big impact on how we feel. Yet lighting design is too often misunderstood—or completely overlooked. Two professional lighting designers, Nathan Orsman and Stephen Bernstein, share why they consider themselves the back-up dancers of design, how LEDs have transformed the world and changed the color of light, and why, when it comes to outdoor lighting, a little goes a long way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a common complaint among designers that it is nearly impossible to find skilledartisans and craftspeople. Why is there such a shortage, and what can designers do toinspire more young people to work with their hands? Three outstandingpractitioners—decorative painter Caroline Lizarraga, floor painter Chris Pearson, andupholsterer Luther Quintana—weigh in on how they learned their craft, and how they findand train staff to keep up with demand. They discuss the ways social media hastransformed the artisan community and reveal why you just might find your next talentedteam member at the local carwash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good art is essential to a great room. But the art world is strange and intimidating, the art market seems to reach new heights every year, and art fairs are overwhelming andbewildering. How do you navigate all this to find works that your clients will love and areworth the often-considerable investment? Two art advisors, Laura Solomon and AndreaFeldman Falcione, explain how they guide designers and clients through the morass, whynot working with an advisor can be a designer's biggest mistake, and why sometimes a lackknowledge about art can be a client's greatest strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proper organization and storage are crucial to any successful home. But storage has gone far beyond the utilitarian. Luxury closets have become potent fantasies for clients and stars on social media. Creating spaces for everything from an array of Hermès handbags to a hand-made carbon fiber bicycle is an opportunity for designers to dazzle their clients—or disappoint them. How can you satisfy the demand for luxury organization? Three closet designers—Lisa Adams, Melanie Charlton Fowler, and Maria Castro—reveal their secrets for transforming overlooked spaces into useful assets, ingenious ways to upgrade existing storage spaces, and why closets are quickly becoming the most glamorous room in the house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The collaboration between architect and interior designer is crucial. At its best, it can push both to new heights. But creative differences, miscommunications, budget disputes, and client conflicts can all complicate this intense working relationship. And how much more fraught is it when the architect is married to the designer? Architect Peter Pennoyer and designer Katie Ridder, a couple who often collaborate, discuss the importance of clarity and communication, how valuable it can be to see a challenge through a different set of eyes, how they minimize mistakes, and why you should never make the client a mediator between two creative visions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trends are inevitable. If anything, the pace of what's in and what's out seems only to accelerate. It's harder than ever to keep up—and to distinguish the best of what's new. Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl of LA-based Studio Life/Style, and San Francisco designer Jonathan Rachman joins Chairish's VP of Merchandising, Noel Fahden, to look at the trends likely to shape interior design in the year ahead. Is this the year when open floor plans and open-shelved kitchens lose their appeal? Will granny chic reign? Will bouclé be banished? Is terracotta the next color obsession? The experts weigh in and reveal why there's likely to be a floor lamp or a footstool in your future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No other store in New York is as glamorous and fashion-forward as Bergdorf Goodman. And Bergdorf's seventh floor features the ultimate high-style home store, a long-time favorite of designers. Now, as Bergdorf's unveils the new Chairish Art Gallery, Anna Brockway, co-founder and president of Chairish, joins Bergdorf's Andrew Mandell to talk about how this exclusive collaboration came about; how Bergdorf's keeps its home floor fresh and exciting; and what these two retail powerhouses see ahead for home design and the future of shopping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every design project has its problems. But then there are the major disasters. How do you cope with fiascos ranging from monthslong delays and damaged deliveries to rejected custom pieces and recalcitrant contractors? Who bears the burdens and costs? How do you minimize mistakes and keep your team motivated in the face of major setbacks? Designers Heidi Caillier, Keita Turner, and Crystal Sinclair share how they have faced—and faced down—all sorts of dilemmas, why trust and transparency are crucial and finger-pointing is useless, and why it is always best to get it in writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After starting out as a humble potter, Jonathan Adler has grown to become a well- established design force, with his signature witty and colorful touch evident in everything from vases and pillows to furnishings, accessories, homes, and hotels. Yet he still has his hands in the mud. Here he tells of his amazing rise; why, despite his love for design history, he has always considered himself a design outsider; how he was influenced by fashion; why Madonna remains his muse; and the challenges he faces in bringing wit and charm to interiors and product design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toronto is one of the fastest growing cities in North America—and one of the most stylish.Three designers based in the city—Colette Van den Thillart, Cynthia Ferguson, and LouiseMacDonald—weigh in on why they love Toronto, how its many different neighborhoodsshape their work, and the increasing sophistication of their clients. But they also addressthe unique problems—from shipping complications to import duties to the reams ofrequired paperwork— that can make working in Canada so challenging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our 75th episode, we decided to flip the script! Chairish's co-founder and president Anna Brockway sat down with the esteemed host of The Chairish Podcast, Michael Boodro to discuss how he got his start and how he became one of the design world's most successful and beloved editors. In this exclusive interview, he takes us back to his beginnings in the publishing world, what it was really like as editor-in-chief of Elle Decor, how he worked alongside powerhouse names like Anna Wintour and Martha Stewart and how he landed in the world of podcasting. Tune in to hear the surprising lessons he's carried through the years and what he's learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For two decades, Jean-Louis Deniot has brought a cool, contemporary edge to French glamour, and endowed projects around the globe with his unique French accent. His work is lush but never overdone, contemporary but always inclusive of the past, and bold yet always comfortable. In this exclusive interview he tells why he always looks first for the flaws in any project, how important it is for a designer to abandon any pre-conceived ideas, why he believes that luxury and sustainable design are compatible, and shares his strategy for enticing clients to go far beyond their initial vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Jamie Drake, one of New York's most successful and beloved designers, announcedseven years ago that he was forming a partnership with Caleb Anderson, the impact wasimmediate. The firm has expanded without losing any of its characteristic verve, color, orluxe, and maintaining its quality and status. In this episode, the partners discuss how theywork together, why their strengths are compatible, what they see ahead, and howsustainability and wellness are already reshaping the very idea of luxury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans have long looked to British homes for inspiration. But for a young British designer, can the weight of history sometimes seem too much? How do you update tradition so that it remains relevant and works for realms far beyond the grand country house? The principals of two rising British design firms—Bunny Turner and Emma Pocock of Turner Pocock and Mary Graham and Nicole Salvesen of Salvesen Graham—reveal how their backgrounds shaped their sense of design, why color, pattern, and handcrafted details are crucial to their visions, how they sometimes find inspiration in the work of American designers, and why quality and comfort remain the hallmarks of British design, no matter what the century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As with so much else, the pandemic had a huge impact on the vintage market and changedwhat and how people purchased items for their homes. As any stigma about buying usedfurnishings diminished, and as awareness of the importance of sustainability increased,vintage items became more sought after than ever. With Chairish about to issue its secondstatus report on the state of the resale market, three experts—interior designer LauraHodges, vintage dealer Stephanie Schofield, and Anna Brockway, co-founder and president ofChairish—size up the vintage market today, report on changed attitudes, discuss theshortage of artisans and craftsmen that limits the viability of many vintage pieces, andreveal what they feel is most likely to be sought after in the months ahead—everythingfrom games table to wicker and bamboo to all things blue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas O'Brien is not only a hugely influential interior designer, but since the founding of his firm, Aero Studios, in 1992, he has been a merchant and shopkeeper, and has designed numerous successful lines of furnishings for a range of companies. From faucets to furniture, towels to tableware, he seems to have designed it all. Here, he tells of his early years in New York working for Mario Buatta and Ralph Lauren; how his passion for design history, his love of New York City, and his skill at shopping have all equally shaped his vision; why movies of the 1930s and ‘40s still inspire him; and why he feels that, even as design trends come and go, vintage will always have value. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an era where the internet has made virtually everything available to anyone with aclick, and when social media has revealed design to be a passion for multitudes, whatdoes To-the-Trade mean anymore? Does it matter if a product is exclusive to designersor does the world of custom orders, long lead times, and the mysteries of net versus listpricing simply confuse clients? And what is the role of a design center in an all-accessworld?Three people who know the ins-and-out of To the Trade—David Sutherland, founder ofSutherland Furniture and Perennials, Katie Miner, general manager of the Atlanta designcenter ADAC, and Los Angeles designer Joe Lucas, owner of the showroom Harbinger,discuss the validity of exclusivity today, why markups and billing are evolving, howshowrooms can foster creativity and fuel desire, and why they feel that no matter howcommerce changes, there will always be a To-the-Trade market. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the pandemic shutdown, the interest in gardens seemed to skyrocket. Did this mark a significant and permanent change in how we approach nature? Will the garden become a place to be lived in and not just looked at? Do concerns about the environment and climate change affect how people interact with their own outdoor spaces? Landscape designer Edmund Hollander and garden writer Catie Marron discuss the connection between house and garden, the importance of gardens and parks for solace and serenity, how to help clients achieve their outdoor dreams, why clover is no longer considered a weed, and why vegetable gardens may be the status symbol of the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When an architect and a designer collaborate, the results can be greater than either of them, or the clients, expected. But it can also be a difficult relationship, with clashing visions, disputed budgets, and creative misunderstandings. Two top talents—architect Gil Schafer and interior designer David Netto—discuss the success of their past collaborations, why a shared vision is important but different perspectives can be even more powerful, how to turn inevitable friction points into creative opportunities, and why window treatments and mantels so often become bones of contention. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After two years of unprecedented growth, is the design industry heading into a slowdown?Inflation is rampant, interest rates are on the rise, and the stock market is down. What does this mean for the high-end designer? Heads of two major companies that cater to the to-the-trade market—Gale Singer, president of Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting and Timur Yumusaklar, president and CEO of F. Schumacher and Co.—weigh in on what they see for the months ahead, the ways to handle continued supply chain disruptions, how to-the- trade is being redefined, and why they remain confident that high-end design has a brightfuture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Designers are surrounded by beautiful objects and work with such talented artisans andcraftsmen that it is not surprising many of them are tempted to open a shop or showroom.But is retail really the way to go? Is it worth the effort and expense to bring your aestheticto the public? Will it help or hinder your design career? Three designers—Meg Braff,Patrick Mele, and Eric Haydel—weigh in on the risks and rewards of running a retailestablishment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.