(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:20) New Podcast Feature: Unplugged

(00:30) The Guest: Interior Designer Bilal Rahman

(01:16) Bilal's Journey to Interior Design

(02:08) Bilal's Parents' Reaction to His Career Choice

(04:03) Bilal's Childhood Influence on His Design Style

(04:30) Transition from Navy to Black and White Design

(05:15) Ways our Homes Look Cheap

(05:33) Lighting and its Impact on Design

(06:50) The Argument Against Matching Bedroom Sets

(08:09) How We Devalue Our Space

(08:52) Gray Hardwood Floors

(09:51) Creative Solutions for Dealing with Gray Hardwood Floors

(11:00) How To Find Original Art and Accessories

(11:14) Importance of Emotion Invoking Artwork

(13:41) The End of the Open Concept

(14:10) Porcelain Countertops for Kitchens

(16:46) No More Open Concepts

(17:11) Return of Compartmentalize House Designs

(17:43) Beige and Neutral Interior Design

(18:33)The Influence of Social Media on Design Choices

(18:34) Influencers and the Beige Aesthetic

(19:16) Bilal Rehman Studio in Houston

(20:24) Bilal’s Favorite Interior Design books

(21:16) Bookshelf Wealth Trend

(22:10) Home Segment

(23:20) Where to Find Bilal Rehman

(23:48) Future Design Book

(24:18) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!