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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.
Projects, products, parties: Why Buchanan Studio loves to design them all
Angus and Charlotte Buchanan are the husband-and-wife team behind London-based interior design firm Buchanan Studio. By taking a holistic approach to design, the pair have built a unique business that tackles everything from residential projects to products to events. Their inventive work has been recognized by press around the world, and their young firm is already winning a place on industry best-of lists.On this episode of the podcast they speak with host Dennis Scully about working together as a couple, why getting into product has helped bring stability to their business, and why once a year they set aside time for pure creativity.This episode is sponsored by Four HandsLINKSBuchanan StudioDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
55:3520/05/2024
The Thursday Show: What's behind the custom furniture boom? Plus: Wayfair opens its first store
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including earnings reports from Arhaus and 1stdibs, highlights from Legends, and what’s behind a surge in custom furniture. Later retail columnist Warren Shoulberg joins the show to chat about Wayfair's first venture into physical retail. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSBusiness of Home
56:5716/05/2024
Inside the world of elite contracting with Josh Wiener of SilverLining
Once an aspiring actor, Josh Wiener did small painting jobs to make a living while he auditioned for roles. Over time, contracting became his sole focus, his business and his passion, and today his company, SilverLining, is one of New York’s most prominent residential firms, collaborating with architects and designers like Peter Marino, Bunny Williams, and David Kleinberg. On this episode Josh speaks with host Dennis Scully about why building costs seem to keep going up, the problem with relying too much on renderings, and what separates a great designer from a good one. This episode is sponsored by Four HandsLINKSSilverLiningDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:11:1013/05/2024
The Thursday Show: Justina Blakeney's next chapter. Plus: Takeaways from the Kips Bay Decorator Show House
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the fate of Banana Republic’s home brand, takeaways from the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, and what Instagram’s newest update could mean for designers. Later, artist and designer Justina Blakeney of Jungalow discusses a new phase of her career.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSJustina BlakeneyBusiness of Home's book clubBusiness of Home
01:01:5609/05/2024
Julie Hillman on why designers shouldn't settle (even on the small stuff)
Interior designer Julie Hillman started her career in fashion with a decade-long stint at Liz Claiborne. But after she built her own home, she got hooked on decorating, and turned it into a career. Now Hillman’s work is featured in magazines the world over, and her firm is an AD100 regular. On this episode of the podcast she speaks with host Denis Scully about the pleasures and perils of sourcing art for clients, why the collectible design movement is just getting started, and why, when it comes to the details of a project, she doesn’t like to settle on a single thing.This episode is sponsored by Four HandsLINKSJulie HillmanDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
43:0006/05/2024
The Thursday Show: Will Guidara on why designers should embrace “Unreasonable Hospitality.” Plus: Does the TikTok ‘ban’ matter?
BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including why Williams-Sonoma was fined by the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in the Cohen Brothers real estate saga, and what a noncompete ban could mean for the design industry. Later, restauranteur Will Guidara joins to introduce his new book, "Unreasonable Hospitality." This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSBusiness of Home's book clubBusiness of Home
01:15:2302/05/2024
How Bryan O’Sullivan maintains a team of growing leaders
Growing up in Kenmare—a small town in County Kerry, Ireland—Bryan O'Sullivan learned the importance of hospitality and service from the comfort of his mom’s coffee shop. Pulled toward the field of architecture and design, he soon set off for school in London, and further honed his craft under design greats like Martin Brudnizki, Annabelle Selldorf and David Collins. In 2013, he took what he learned and launched his own firm. With a blend of hospitality and residential work, he quickly became one of the industry’s fastest-rising stars. This episode is sponsored by Four HandsLINKSBryan O'SullivanDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
47:4229/04/2024
The Thursday Show: Highlights from Milan Design Week. Plus: Pirch goes bankrupt
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the debut of a new source for designer fabric, the latest with Pirch, and a look at why luxury home sellers are slashing prices. Later, design journalist Ian Volner joins the show to recap Milan Design Week .This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSBusiness of Home's book clubBusiness of Home
51:1425/04/2024
Nathan Turner loves humor, California, and the freedom of a small firm
A fourth-generation Californian, Nathan Turner’s style is seeped in the culture and aesthetics of the Golden State. After college he opened a shop in Los Angeles that quickly became a designer favorite—but a role on the hit reality show Million Dollar Decorators rocket-powered his own design career. Now Turner is launching his own fabric line and considering a return to retail. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the lessons he learned from Mario Buatta, how being on TV landed him clients in Asia, and why he doesn’t think about holes in the market—but rather, what he has to offer.This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSNathan TurnerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
58:1322/04/2024
The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: Ralph Lauren Home debuts a new partnership
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a look at why Baby Boomers aren’t downsizing, the latest with Ralph Lauren Home, and a check-in on the state of AI-powered design. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Spring market. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSHigh Point MarketBusiness of Home
01:04:3718/04/2024
Gil Schafer on the importance of getting out of your comfort zone
Early on, Gil Schafer discovered a passion for classical residential architecture and devoted his career to it. His firm, Schafer Buccellato architects, is widely recognized for creating superlative traditional homes, and Schafer has won numerous awards, as well as regular inclusion on the AD100. He’s also known for his collaborations with designers, having worked with industry stars like Bunny Williams, David Netto and Miles Redd. On this episode of the podcast, Schafer speaks with host Dennis Scully about why every firm needs a great finance person, how becoming a stepfather to two teenagers deepened his practice, and why it’s important to learn the rules of design before you break themThis episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSSchafer Buccellato ArchitectsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
59:4615/04/2024
The Thursday Show: Why designers are embracing "dumb" homes. Plus: A stock market roundup
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including some worrying inflation numbers, Home Depot’s latest acquisition, and a look at why designers are rejecting the smart home. Later, fund manager James O'Brien discusses earnings reports from RH, MillerKnoll and Wayfair. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSGreat Ocean Road AdvisorsBusiness of Home
01:04:3011/04/2024
From Soho House to star designer: Vicky Charles's charmed career
As a young woman, Vicky Charles chanced into a job as a waitress at what was then London’s newest, coolest private club, Soho House. As it grew and expanded internationally, Vicky grew with it, eventually becoming the company’s design director and helping to shape its signature look. In 2016 she left to open an independent firm with partner Julia Corden—the two have enjoyed sparkling success and earned a spot on the AD100.On this episode of the podcast, Charles speaks with host Dennis Scully about what it was like to have George and Amal Clooney as her first residential clients, why slow periods can help strengthen a firm, and why the perfect apprenticeship for aspiring designers might just be working behind a bar.This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSCharles & CoDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
55:0708/04/2024
The Thursday Show: The Kardashian knockoff lawsuit, explained. Plus: The century's most iconic furniture
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including an update on troubled design brands Burke Decor and Pirch, surprising renovation numbers from Houzz, and a list of the most iconic furniture from the last century. Later, lawyer David Adler joins the show to break down the Donald Judd Foundation's lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and her designers. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSDavid AdlerBusiness of Home
54:5904/04/2024
Oliver Furth doesn't believe in 'no'
A fourth generation Los Angeles native, Oliver Furth worked for some of the city’s biggest names—including Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Michael S. Smith—before going out on his own. Two decades into running his own firm, Oliver’s vibrant work has earned him a spot on both Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100. Now he’s releasing his debut book, Op! Optimistic Interiors, a celebration of his upbeat approach to design.On this episode of the podcast, Furth speaks with host Dennis Scully about how writing a book helped him define his style, why he’s not interested in product licensing, and why being a designer is like conducting a symphony.This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&ForbesLINKSOliver FurthOp! Optimistic InteriorsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
44:3101/04/2024
The Thursday Show: What happens when vendors have financial trouble? Plus: RH is betting on Waterworks
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the shutdown of Pirch, Burke Decor's recent issues, RH’s latest earnings call, and a look at how Paris stays Paris.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSBusiness of Home
47:5628/03/2024
Why Tom Scheerer is winding down his firm
An architect by training, Tom Scheerer’s career in design began almost on a whim, when he and Jeffrey Bilhuber met and agreed to collaborate on a room in a showhouse. Their partnership was short lived, but it led Scheerer into what became a sparkling career, with projects around the world, two books, and regular appearances on Elle Decor’s A List and the AD100. Now, he’s winding down his firm, and, through a unique profit-sharing agreement, handing off more and more of the business to his employees. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why it was an advantage to never apprentice for another designer, why he never got deeply into licensed product, and why the most important quality a client can have is a sense of humor.This episode is sponsored by Spring Street by Pollack and CryptonLINKSTom ScheererDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
44:3125/03/2024
The Thursday Show: The stunning legal settlement that will reshape real estate. Plus: Why independent furniture stores are closing
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Williams Sonoma’s latest earnings report, rising homebuilder sentiment, and a look at why so many independent furniture stores are closing. Later, New York Times real estate reporter Debra Kamin joins the show to discuss her reporting on the stunning NAR settlement that will upend the way homes are bought and sold. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSDebra Kamin Business of Home
01:01:3721/03/2024
Big collaborations, close relationships: How Loloi has thrived in a fast-changing industry
Since its founding in 2004, rug brand Loloi has expanded from scrappy upstart into a major industry player, with marquee collections by designers like Joanna Gaines, Amber Lewis and Jean Stoffer. Brothers Cyrus and Steven Loloi, who grew up in the business started by their father Amir, are now helping to lead it. On this episode of podcast, they chat with host Dennis Scully about the delicate balance of choosing the right licensing partners, their thoughts on what AI can and can’t do, and what it will take to engage the next generation of designers. This episode is sponsored by Spring Street by Pollack and CryptonLINKSLoloiDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
53:1818/03/2024
The Thursday Show: Timothy Corrigan ignites an industry conversation. Plus: Flawed furniture is in
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Design Holding's new Manhattan showroom, a good year for Arhaus, and the rise of intentionally flawed furniture. Later, designer Timothy Corrigan joins the show to talk about how a credit dispute in the pages of Architectural Digest brought a taboo topic into the open.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSTimothy CorriganBusiness of Home
41:5114/03/2024
Veere Grenney: An outsider's eye for beauty
Born in New Zealand, Veere Grenney made his way to England as a young man and stayed there—but being an immigrant and a little bit of an outsider has always informed his playful, eclectic approach. After working for Mary Fox Linton and at Colefax & Fowler, Grenney started his own firm—his work has since appeared in countless shelter publications and won a range of accolades, including a regular spot on the AD100. On this episode of the podcast, Grenney speaks with host Dennis Scully about why a little bit of bad taste can be a good thing, the tricks he borrows from David Hicks, and why the most important skill a designer can have is being good with people.This episode is sponsored by Spring Street by Pollack and CryptonLINKSVeere GrenneyDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
57:1311/03/2024
The Thursday Show: Want a more sustainable design business? Laura Fenton has ideas. Plus: Venus Williams' new AI interiors startup
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including a new AI startup from a superstar athlete, the shutdown of Renovation Angel, and a look at the latest microtrend sweeping TikTok. Later, sustainability columnist Laura Fenton discusses practical steps to a greener design firm.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea HouseLINKSLaura FentonBusiness of Home
01:02:0807/03/2024
Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler: The past, present and future of an English design institution
Founded in the 1930s, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler is a British institution, a revered design firm with a client list that includes royalty from around the world, celebrities and titans of industry. Today it’s part of a larger business group that includes the fabric brands Cowtan & Tout and Manual Canovas, while the firm itself operates as a kind of collective, with six individual designers running their own studios under a collective umbrella.On this episode of the podcast, principals Emma Burns and Philip Hooper speak with host Dennis Scully about why the unique structure of the firm is a strength, why American clients are easier than British ones, and why the next generation of designers needs to step away from the computer.This episode is sponsored by Pollack and CryptonLINKSSibyl Colefax & John FowlerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
51:5004/03/2024
The Thursday Show: Kit Kemp swore off doing New York hotels. Now she’s back with a classic. Plus: Trend lifecycles are speeding up
BOH managing editor Haley Chouinard joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including the newest Queer Eye cast member, Houzz’s state of the industry report, and why renovations are starting to feel outdated faster than ever. Later, Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and Kit Kemp Design Studio, Kit Kemp, discusses her latest project, the Warren Street Hotel. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSFirmdale HotelsKit KempBusiness of Home
56:0929/02/2024
'It's hard to have scale and cachet at the same time,' says The Future Perfect's David Alhadeff
In 2003, the arbiters of taste were obsessed with Europe—but David Alhadeff decided to open up a gallery for contemporary design in Brooklyn. It was a gamble, but it paid off, and over the past twenty years The Future Perfect has helped put American industrial designers on the map. In the process, Alhadeff has built a unique business model, eventually combining a gallery space with his own home in Los Angeles. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about finding ways to change within the constraints of a small business, how Los Angeles compares to New York as a market for design, and why you can’t have scale and cache at the same time.This episode is sponsored by MintedLINKSThe Future PerfectDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
53:1326/02/2024
The Thursday Show: Havenly's Lee Mayer on why she acquired The Citizenry. Plus: The "Wild West" of online photo theft
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including the launch of Fred Segal Home, a look at the “Wild West” of online photo theft, and why “unexpected red” has gone viral on social media. Later, Havenly CEO Lee Mayer discusses her purchase of The Citizenry and her plans to build a millennial-focused house of brands.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSHavenlyThe CitizenryBusiness of Home
01:06:1322/02/2024
Suchi Reddy is exploring the science behind why good design is good for us
Architect, designer and artist Suchi Reddy is devoted to the study of neuroaesthetics—the science of how art and design affects the brain and body. Through collaborative installations with Google and Johns Hopkins University, she’s brought real data to the big questions about whether good design is good for our wellbeing. On this episode of the podcast, Reddy speaks with host Dennis Scully about why “style” is the wrong way to think about what works about a room, how AI will help eliminate mediocrity, and why our homes make us who we are.This episode is sponsored by Minted LINKSSuchi Reddy Dennis ScullyBusiness of Home
48:3019/02/2024
The Thursday Show: Pooky is riding the rechargeable lighting wave. Plus: Will Apple's new headset matter for designers?
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including a huge shift in global manufacturing, a look at whether Apple’s new headset will matter for designers, and why rumors about the death of drapery have been greatly exaggerated. Later, Pooky Lighting founder Rohan Blacker shares his winding entrepreneurship journey, and explains the sudden rise of rechargeable lamps. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSPookyBusiness of Home
55:0515/02/2024
Marmol Radziner became builders and it made them better architects
Ron Radziner and his partner Leo Marmol started in the late 1980s as young residential architects with a somewhat novel approach: They would not only design homes, but build them too. Thirty years later, Marmol Radziner has 200 employees, and Ron and Leo are both in the Interior Design Hall of Fame. But they still do as much in-house as possible, from design and construction to producing a line of furniture and even jewelry. On this episode of the podcast, Radziner speaks with host Dennis Scully about the Richard Neutra house that jump-started their career, working with fashion designer Tom Ford, and the risks and rewards of doing every element of a project yourself.This episode is sponsored by Minted. LINKSMarmol RadzinerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
55:0712/02/2024
The Thursday Show: Finally, some good news from the housing market. Plus: AI dream homes
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including a greenwashing ban, AI dream homes, and a look at the evolution of the sales rep. Later, real estate consultant Jonathan Miller shares some good news about the housing market.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSMiller SamuelsBusiness of Home
50:2408/02/2024
Zak+Fox's Zak Profera: 'You have to struggle a little bit'
The last time Zak Profera was on the podcast, he told the story of building a beloved brand, step by meticulous step. Two years later, after grappling with personal loss, he’s back with an ambitious new collection, Harvest. On this episode of the podcast, Profera speaks with host Dennis Scully about using fiction and film to tell the story of his work, why finding a manufacturing partner is like dating, and why a little bit of struggle is a healthy part of the creative process.LINKSZak+FoxDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
56:5805/02/2024
The Thursday Show: The Winter Show and the rise of young collectors. Plus: Does the formal dining room have a future?
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including a ban on renovations in Beverly Hills, how luxury brands are reaching the one percent, and the fate of the formal dining room. Later, Helen Allen, executive director of The Winter Show, discusses the rise of young collectors.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSThe Winter ShowBusiness of Home
54:5501/02/2024
Twenty2 has made digital printing a craft
Kyra and Robertson Hartnett started Twenty2 by making their own product, a line of modernist wallpaper they debuted at ICFF in 2003. But over time, they began making things for others. Now, out of a fast-expanding facility in Connecticut, the studio digitally prints wallpaper and textiles for a roster of designers and brands, including Rebecca Atwood, Eskayel, St. Frank, Rule of Three and many more. On this episode of the podcast, the Hartnetts speak with host Dennis Scully about going all in on their own business, how digital printing has changed the industry, and why, no matter what the state of the economy, if the work is good, the demand will be there.This episode is sponsored by Daniel House ClubLINKSTwenty2Dennis ScullyBusiness of Home
54:0829/01/2024
The Thursday Show: What happened in Paris? Plus: Why sofa quality has declined
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including deep cuts at Wayfair, Red Sea shipping delays, and a look at why furniture quality seems to be getting worse. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and market editor Caroline Biggs break down the highlights from Paris Déco Off and Maison&Objet.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSParis Déco OffMaison&ObjetBusiness of Home
57:2325/01/2024
The Invisible Collection wants to be the opposite of Amazon
In 2016, Lily Froehlicher and her partners conceived of an e-commerce business that would bring the work of French designers and craftspeople to the wider world. The Invisible Collection was born, and quickly took off—the site has a fast-growing international clientele, with showrooms in London, Paris, New York and soon, Los Angeles. On this episode of the podcast, Froehlicher speaks with host Dennis Scully about the differences between French, British and American luxury; why The Invisible Collection doesn’t advertise on social media anymore; and how they’ve made the slow pace and perfectly imperfect nature of craft work for a high-speed modern audience.This episode is sponsored by Daniel House ClubLINKSThe Invisible CollectionDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
53:4422/01/2024
The Thursday Show: Jill Cohen has big plans for Luxe. Plus: Heimtextil highlights and more
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including a new acquisition for Kravet, a B Corp boom, and why TikTok is obsessed with “bookshelf wealth.” Later, BOH managing editor Haley Chouinard brings back highlights from Heimtextil, and Luxe’s new editor in chief Jill Cohen shares her plans for the brand.This episode is sponsored by Loloi RugsLINKSJill Cohen AssociatesLuxe Interiors + DesignDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:07:4118/01/2024
‘Boucle is here to stay’ says Rosemary Hallgarten
For years, Rosemary Hallgarten juggled a busy career in advertising with creative pursuits on the side. Then in the 1990s, a commission for a designer kick-started a fledgling rug business, and she was off to the races. Over two decades, Hallgarten has built a brand around neutral colors and sumptuous textures, bringing shearling rugs and alpaca boucle to a growing fan base. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about why she held on to her day job for five years, the rise of knockoffs and the challenges of moving from the chaos of creativity to the order of a streamlined business. This episode is sponsored by Daniel House ClubLINKSRosemary HallgartenDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
49:2215/01/2024
The Thursday Show: Meet the outlet that bought 250 trucks full of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams furniture. Plus: Change at the top for Luxe
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to go over the biggest news in the industry, including change at the top for Luxe Interiors + Design, why starter homes are becoming forever homes, and a look at the latest industry comings and goings. Later, the leadership team behind The Dump discusses their acquisition of the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams inventory.This episode was sponsored by Loloi RugsLINKSThe DumpDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
50:5111/01/2024
Surya CEO Satya Tiwari on why he bought Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Started in 1976, for decades Surya was a modest rug manufacturer. But when Satya Tiwari—the son of the company’s founder—joined the business in the early 2000s, he began pushing it to grow, and over the years it has become a large-scale industry player, covering multiple categories and doing hundreds of millions in revenue. Last year, Tiwari went on an acquisition spree, culminating in the purchase of the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand. On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, Tiwari chats with host Dennis Scully about his plans for Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, why private equity isn’t a good fit for the home industry, and why opportunity is greatest when times are tough.This episode is sponsored by Daniel House ClubLINKSSuryaDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
54:3008/01/2024
The Thursday Show: Alexa Hampton’s New Year’s resolutions. Plus: A leaked Wayfair memo sparks controversy
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the industry, including a controversial leaked memo from Wayfair’s CEO, the breakup of a successful design duo, and a look at what trend forecasters are saying about 2024. Later, Alexa Hampton shares her new book and her resolutions for 2024.This episode was sponsored by Loloi RugsLINKSAlexa HamptonDesign, Style & InfluenceDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
54:4404/01/2024
The Thursday Show: Looking back on the biggest stories of 2023
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss a big turnaround in interest rates, Australia’s ban on engineered stone, and a new study on Gen Z’s love of dupes. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and retail columnist Warren Shoulberg join the show to recap an eventful year. LINKSDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:06:0321/12/2023
How Brooks Morrison made The Design Social a must-go event
As a sales rep, Brooks Morrison kept encountering two problems. Small, independent textile brands were getting lost in massive multiline showrooms—and designers in smaller cities often had to drive hours to visit the nearest design center. In 2019, Morrison launched The Design Social, a traveling pop-up where the creative talents behind indie brands could showcase their work directly for designers. In four years, she’s brought the show all across the country, from Darien Connecticut to Newport Beach, California.On this episode of the podcast, Morrison speaks with host Dennis Scully about the power of personal connection in a saturated market, why the show is built around creatives, not sales reps, and how she searches the country for overlooked “pockets of gold.”This episode is sponsored by Loloi and BDDWLINKSThe Design SocialDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
44:0618/12/2023
The Thursday Show: Stark Carpet CEO Chad Stark on selling to consumers while sticking with designers. Plus: This year's AD100 is unveiled
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the industry, including this year’s AD100, a brutal quarter for RH, and change at the top for Food52. Later, Chad Stark discusses why his company's latest moves around pricing transparency don't mean Stark Carpet is going all in on DTC. LINKSStark CarpetAshley Stark HomeDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
52:2614/12/2023
Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari finds strength in focus
The last time Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari was on the podcast, he told the incredible story of his journey from a boyhood in Kashmir and Pakistan to the top of one of the furniture industry’s most venerable companies. This time he sticks to the present day, discussing Ethan Allen’s post-pandemic challenges and opportunities. Kathwari tells host Dennis Scully why smaller is better for his company’s showrooms, the five things he asks all his managers to track, and why the worst mistake a business can make is try to be all things to all people.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and BDDWLINKSEthan AllenDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
39:5111/12/2023
The Thursday Show: Heidi Caillier's next phase. Plus: Airbnb's mysterious AI investment and more
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the industry, including a big AI investment from Airbnb, a study on the state of luxury, and a surprising new board member for House of Hackney. Later, designer Heidi Caillier joins the show to talk about her debut book, Memories of Home.LINKSHeidi CaillierMemories of HomeDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:03:4807/12/2023
Lulu Lytle of Soane: 'Luxury without transparency isn't luxury'
In the late 1990s, driven by a love of craft, Soane founder Lulu Lytle took a road trip throughout Britain to meet artisans and makers. For the past 25 years she’s built a business around them, creating a collection of furniture, lighting and fabric all made in the UK (and beloved by interior designers around the world). On this episode of the podcast, Lytle speaks with host Dennis Scully about opening a new showroom in New York, why it’s so difficult to make quality furniture at an affordable price, and why luxury without transparency isn’t luxury at all.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and BDDWLINKSSoaneDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:05:3604/12/2023
The Thursday Show: Amber Lewis hits her stride. Plus: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams inventory heads to The Dump
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the industry, including a new CEO for Design Manager, a pair of RH gallery openings, and an update on the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams story. Later, designer Amber Lewis joins the show to talk about her new book, Call It Home. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSAmber LewisCall It HomeDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:04:1130/11/2023
The siblings behind Dedar want to bring the energy of fashion to fabric
Raffaele and Caterina Fabrizio are the brother and sister team behind Italian fabric brand Dedar. Founded in 1976 by their parents, the Fabrizios have taken the company into the next generation, establishing it in Europe as a vibrant presence bringing the energy of fashion to fabric. On this episode of the podcast, they tell host Dennis Scully about their collaboration with Hermes, tackling the American market, and why Dedar is all about the blend of elegance and courage.This episode is sponsored by Universal Furniture and Hooker FurnitureLINKSDedarDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
41:1427/11/2023
Decorating may be dying, but David Netto is thriving
The last time interior designer David Netto was on the Business of Home Podcast, he spoke about the changing state of design media, and the importance of books. Now he’s got a book of his own to discuss, a monograph covering twenty projects from the full scope of a celebrated career. On this episode of the show, he chats with host Dennis Scully about why it’s better to have no projects at all than too many, ignoring the beige-ification of the contemporary aesthetic, and why the young designers at his firm give him hope for the future.This episode is sponsored by Universal Furniture and Hooker FurnitureLINKSDavid NettoDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:09:5220/11/2023
Why is Ashley Whittaker leaving design behind? Plus: The Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand is acquired
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the industry, including a new twist in the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams saga, a 1stdibs trend report, and a look at what the latest inflation numbers mean for designers. Later designer Ashley Whittaker explains why she's pivoting to a new career.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSAshley WhittakerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
01:00:2716/11/2023