Designer Michelle Murphy, founder of Demi Ryan, crafts environments that embody the personality and aspirations of her high-profile clientele. On our new From the Tap podcast, Murphy offers a glimpse into the fast-paced, detail-driven world of luxury interior design. Photo credit: Cat Nguyen

Elle Kwan talks about how designers can use their project portfolios to attract, engage and book qualified new clients – with a minimum time investment.

Rebecca Jones, national sales manager at Airmada Drying Systems, joined the KBB From the Tap podcast to discuss the revolutionary Air Pocket Door, which won the prestigious 2024 Bathroom Product of the Year award in KBB’s Product Awards competition. 

"We’ve seen excitement not just from customers but also from contractors, showrooms, designers and architects,” said Jones. “More people are learning about this product, which has been so exciting for us.”

Cheryl Keys Clendenon, founder of In Detail Interiors and business strategist for designers and architects, shared why the path to a profitable and rewarding design business doesn’t require chasing only luxury clients. Drawing on more than 25 years in the industry and nearly a decade coaching her peers, her insights encourage designers to look beyond the glossy “luxury” trend and consider the real power of serving everyday clients. Photo credit: Sarah Coleman Photography

Get to know more about 2024 Kitchen Product of the Year winner – and the Smart Technology category winner – FreePower for Countertop. Company owner, Jake Slatnik, gives us all the details.

Designer Danielle Chiprut shares the why and how to sensitively integrate a client's personal history into an interior.

Leslie Dean Petosa is a general contractor and owner of Arlene Dean Homes in Atlanta. From her beginnings in medical science to becoming a leader in the male-dominated construction field, Petosa has proven that resilience, adaptability and curiosity can pave the way to success. Our discussion unpacks her career transition, challenges and insights for aspiring women in construction, delivering an engaging and empowering narrative. Photo credit: Trevette Brown of Lucent Creations

Redefining luxury as an experience rather than material opulence is key to achieving this balance.

On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to the winner of our 2024 Person of the Year competition, as well as our eight Praiseworthy Picks. We got a bit more detail as to what makes these people stand out from their peers and learn what’s to come for them in 2025.

Last week during KBIS 2025, we had the chance to sit down at the KBIS Podcast Studio (sponsored by AjMadison) with the two winners of this year’s DesignBites competition.