Business of Home Podcast

By Business of Home, Dennis Scully

What's Business of Home Podcast about?

Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.

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Business of Home Podcast episodes:

04.25.2024
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. Later, design journalist Ian Volner joins the show to recap Milan Design Week.
04.22.2024
Nathan Turner loves humor, California, and the freedom of a small firm
The celebrated designer shares the story of his career
04.18.2024
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. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Spring market.
04.15.2024
Gil Schafer on the importance of getting out of your comfort zone
The celebrated architect shares the story of his career
04.11.2024
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. Later, fund manager James O'Brien discusses earnings reports from RH, MillerKnoll and Wayfair.
04.08.2024
From Soho House to star designer: Vicky Charles's charmed career
The celebrated designer shares her story
04.04.2024
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. Later, lawyer David Adler joins the show to break down the Donald Judd Foundation's lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and her designers.
04.01.2024
Oliver Furth doesn't believe in 'no'
The celebrated interior designer shares the story of his career, and the secrets of his upbeat approach to design
03.28.2024
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
03.25.2024
Why Tom Scheerer is winding down his firm
The celebrated designer shares the story of his career—and explains why he's moving on
03.21.2024
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. Later, New York Times real estate reporter Debra Kamin joins the show to discuss the NAR settlement that will upend the way homes are...
03.18.2024
Big collaborations, close relationships: How Loloi has thrived in a fast-changing industry
Cyrus and Steven Loloi share the story of the rug brand founded by their father Amir in 2004—and their plans for working with the next generation of designers.
03.14.2024
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. Later, designer Timothy Corrigan joins the show to talk about how a credit dispute in the pages of Architectural Digest brought a taboo topic...
03.11.2024
Veere Grenney: An outsider's eye for beauty
The celebrated interior designer shares the story of his life and career
03.07.2024
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. Later, sustainability columnist Laura Fenton discusses practical steps to a greener design firm.
03.04.2024
Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler: The past, present and future of an English design institution
Principals Emma Burns and Philip Hooper share the past, present and future of a storied design firm
02.29.2024
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. Later, Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and Kit Kemp Design Studio, Kit Kemp, discusses her latest project, the Warren Street...
02.26.2024
'It's hard to have scale and cachet at the same time,' says The Future Perfect's David Alhadeff
The founder of contemporary design gallery The Future Perfect shares the story of his company
02.22.2024
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. Later, Havenly CEO Lee Mayer discusses her purchase of The Citizenry and her plans to build a millennial-focused house of brands.
02.19.2024
Suchi Reddy is exploring the science behind why good design is good for us
Architect, designer and artist Suchi Reddy discusses neuroaesthetics
02.15.2024
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. Later, Pooky Lighting founder Rohan Blacker explains the sudden rise of rechargeable lamps.
02.12.2024
Marmol Radziner became builders and it made them better architects
Renowned architect Ron Radziner tells the story of how Marmol Radziner became a design-build powerhouse
02.08.2024
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. Later, real estate consultant Jonathan Miller breaks down the state of the market.
02.05.2024
Zak+Fox's Zak Profera: 'You have to struggle a little bit'
The founder of the independent textile brand Zak+Fox discusses personal loss and an ambitious new collection
02.01.2024
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. Later, Helen Allen, executive director of The Winter Show, discusses the rise of young collectors.
01.29.2024
Twenty2 has made digital printing a craft
Kyra and Robertson Hartnett, the founders of digital printing studio Twenty2, share the story behind their company
01.25.2024
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. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and market editor Caroline Biggs break down the highlights from Paris Design Week
01.22.2024
The Invisible Collection wants to be the opposite of Amazon
Lily Froehlicher, managing director of The Invisible Collection, shares the story behind the platform's rise
01.18.2024
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. Later, Luxe’s new editor in chief Jill Cohen discusses her plans for the publication
01.15.2024
‘Boucle is here to stay’ says Rosemary Hallgarten
The textile designer and entrepreneur shares the story of her career
01.11.2024
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. Later, the leadership team behind The Dump discusses their acquisition of the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams inventory.
01.08.2024
Surya CEO Satya Tiwari on why he bought Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Tiwari shares the story of his company and the thinking behind his recent run of acquisitions
01.04.2024
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. Later, Alexa Hampton shares her new book and her resolutions for 2024
12.21.2023
The Thursday Show: Looking back on the biggest stories of 2023
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the latest news in the industry. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and retail columnist Warren Shoulberg join the show to recap an eventful year.
12.18.2023
How Brooks Morrison made The Design Social a must-go event
The founder of The Design Social shares the story behind the popular series of pop-ups
12.14.2023
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. Later, Chad Stark discusses why his company's latest moves around pricing transparency don't mean Stark Carpet is going all in on DTC.
12.11.2023
Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari finds strength in focus
Only the second leader of Ethan Allen in 91 years, Kathwari shares a unique perspective on both his own company and the industry at large.
12.07.2023
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 design industry. Later, designer Heidi Caillier joins the show to talk about her new book, Memories of Home.
12.04.2023
Lulu Lytle of Soane: 'Luxury without transparency isn't luxury'
The founder of the UK-based company shares the story behind the brand
11.30.2023
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 design industry. Later, designer Amber Lewis joins the show to talk about her new book, Call It Home.
11.27.2023
The siblings behind Dedar want to bring the energy of fashion to fabric
Raffaele and Caterina Fabrizio tell the story behind the Italian luxury brand
11.20.2023
Decorating may be dying, but David Netto is thriving
The celebrated interior designer shares the story of his career and his thoughts on the state of the industry
11.16.2023
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 design industry. Later, designer Ashley Whittaker explains why she's pivoting to a new career.
11.13.2023
Robert Stilin means business
The celebrated interior designer shares the story of his career
11.09.2023
Does subscription furniture have a future? Plus: The Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House and more
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry. Later, Vesta founder Julian Buckner explains why he acquired Feather and Fernish.
11.06.2023
Beata Heuman's secret ingredient is mischief
The buzzy interior designer and her husband, John Finlay, the managing director of her company, share the story of their runaway success.
11.02.2023
The Thursday Show: The mysteries of white paint, a landmark real estate lawsuit and more
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry. Later, journalist Chris Moody shares takeaways from his deep dive into the world of white paint.
10.30.2023
Furniture is nothing like fashion, says Room & Board founder John Gabbert
Gabbert shares the story of building a beloved American brand
10.26.2023
The Thursday Show: High Point puts an interior designer in the top spot. Plus: A design media shakeup and more
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry. Later, Christi Barbour, the High Point Market Authority's first interior designer board chair, shares her thoughts on an evolving market.
10.23.2023
Cara Woodhouse on the many paths to success in the design industry
The celebrated interior designer shares the story of her career

What's Business of Home Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Business of Home Podcast episodes:

The Thursday Show: Highlights from Milan Design Week. Plus: Pirch goes bankrupt

Nathan Turner loves humor, California, and the freedom of a small firm

The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: Ralph Lauren Home debuts a new partnership

Gil Schafer on the importance of getting out of your comfort zone

The Thursday Show: Why designers are embracing "dumb" homes. Plus: A stock market roundup

From Soho House to star designer: Vicky Charles's charmed career

The Thursday Show: The Kardashian knockoff lawsuit, explained. Plus: The century's most iconic furniture

Oliver Furth doesn't believe in 'no'

The Thursday Show: What happens when vendors have financial trouble? Plus: RH is betting on Waterworks

Why Tom Scheerer is winding down his firm

The Thursday Show: The stunning legal settlement that will reshape real estate. Plus: Why independent furniture stores are closing

Big collaborations, close relationships: How Loloi has thrived in a fast-changing industry

The Thursday Show: Timothy Corrigan ignites an industry conversation. Plus: Flawed furniture is in

Veere Grenney: An outsider's eye for beauty

The Thursday Show: Want a more sustainable design business? Laura Fenton has ideas. Plus: Venus Williams' new AI interiors startup

Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler: The past, present and future of an English design institution

The Thursday Show: Kit Kemp swore off doing New York hotels. Now she’s back with a classic. Plus: Trend lifecycles are speeding up

'It's hard to have scale and cachet at the same time,' says The Future Perfect's David Alhadeff

The Thursday Show: Havenly's Lee Mayer on why she acquired The Citizenry. Plus: The "Wild West" of online photo theft

Suchi Reddy is exploring the science behind why good design is good for us

The Thursday Show: Pooky is riding the rechargeable lighting wave. Plus: Will Apple's new headset matter for designers?

Marmol Radziner became builders and it made them better architects

The Thursday Show: Finally, some good news from the housing market. Plus: AI dream homes

Zak+Fox's Zak Profera: 'You have to struggle a little bit'

The Thursday Show: The Winter Show and the rise of young collectors. Plus: Does the formal dining room have a future?

Twenty2 has made digital printing a craft

The Thursday Show: What happened in Paris? Plus: Why sofa quality has declined

The Invisible Collection wants to be the opposite of Amazon

The Thursday Show: Jill Cohen has big plans for Luxe. Plus: Heimtextil highlights and more

‘Boucle is here to stay’ says Rosemary Hallgarten

The Thursday Show: Meet the outlet that bought 250 trucks full of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams furniture. Plus: Change at the top for Luxe

Surya CEO Satya Tiwari on why he bought Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

The Thursday Show: Alexa Hampton’s New Year’s resolutions. Plus: A leaked Wayfair memo sparks controversy

The Thursday Show: Looking back on the biggest stories of 2023

How Brooks Morrison made The Design Social a must-go event

The Thursday Show: Stark Carpet CEO Chad Stark on selling to consumers while sticking with designers. Plus: This year's AD100 is unveiled

Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari finds strength in focus

The Thursday Show: Heidi Caillier's next phase. Plus: Airbnb's mysterious AI investment and more

Lulu Lytle of Soane: 'Luxury without transparency isn't luxury'

The Thursday Show: Amber Lewis hits her stride. Plus: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams inventory heads to The Dump

The siblings behind Dedar want to bring the energy of fashion to fabric

Decorating may be dying, but David Netto is thriving

Why is Ashley Whittaker leaving design behind? Plus: The Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand is acquired

Robert Stilin means business

Does subscription furniture have a future? Plus: The Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House and more

Beata Heuman's secret ingredient is mischief

The Thursday Show: The mysteries of white paint, a landmark real estate lawsuit and more

Furniture is nothing like fashion, says Room & Board founder John Gabbert

The Thursday Show: High Point puts an interior designer in the top spot. Plus: A design media shakeup and more

Cara Woodhouse on the many paths to success in the design industry