Confessions of an Interior Designer

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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner welcomes Shannon Claire, a talented interior designer from D.C. Shannon shares her journey from studying British literature to becoming a successful interior designer with a small but impactful firm. They discuss the challenges of transitioning careers, running a remote team, and creating boundaries in the design industry. Plus, Shannon confesses the highs and lows of her most memorable client projects, including navigating “regret residences” and unexpected romance on-site.

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
  • 00:16: Shannon Claire’s journey from literature to interior design
  • 02:11: The beginnings of Shannon’s design blog and her DIY journey
  • 08:09: Transitioning to a design business and finding her niche
  • 09:38: Returning to writing with Substack and its creative rewards
  • 13:40: Vices that are not quite vices
  • 18:04: Confession #1 — the “regret residence”
  • 20:56: Balancing work-life boundaries in design
  • 27:15: Confession #2 — design and romance
  • 31:54: The ethical challenges of client and contractor relationships
  • 44:07: Audience question on employee retention
  • 53:37: Audience question on firing clients
  • 64:09: Things that made Shannon feel

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📲 Stay inspired—follow Shannon for design and style insights:

  • Instagram: @shannonclaire
  • Website: shannonclaireinteriors.com

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📝 Credits: 

  • Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
  • Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
  • Gracie Miller - Producer
  • Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

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