Business of Home Podcast

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. LINKS Heidi Caillier Memories of Home Dennis Scully Business of Home

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 BDDW LINKS Soane Dennis Scully Business of Home

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 Selke LINKS Amber Lewis Call It Home Dennis Scully Business of Home

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 Furniture LINKS Dedar Dennis Scully Business of Home

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 Furniture LINKS David Netto Dennis Scully Business of Home

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 Selke LINKS Ashley Whittaker Dennis Scully Business of Home

The son of an entrepreneur, Robert Stilin was raised to go into business—as a boy, he read the Wall Street Journal and dreamed of a career in private equity. But when he moved to Palm Beach as a young man, he found himself drawn instead to design, opening a shop and taking on local projects. Decades later, Robert is one of the industry’s most celebrated talents, regularly featuring on Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how he gets around the problem of clients not wanting their homes photographed, how he made art a crucial part of his business, and why a small firm is perfect for high-end projects. This episode is sponsored by Universal Furniture and Hooker Furniture LINKS Robert Stilin Dennis Scully Business of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including an uptick in luxury home sales, a look at the Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House, and an update on the legal battle between artists and AI. Later, Vesta founder Julian Buckner explains why he thinks subscription furniture has a future. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie Selke LINKS Vesta Feather Fernish Dennis Scully Business of Home

Raised on a small farm in her native Sweden, Beata Heuman moved to London in her twenties and learned the trade working for celebrity designer Nicky Haslam. Once out on her own, she quickly became known for exuberant colors and a playful, nostalgic approach to design. After the product side of Beata’s business took off, her husband John Finlay left behind a corporate law career to help run the brand. On this episode of the podcast, the two of them speak to host Dennis Scully about opening up a showroom in a historic London building, working together as a married couple, and why mischief is the secret ingredient in Beata’s work. This episode is sponsored by Universal Furniture and Hooker Furniture LINKS Beata Heuman Dennis Scully Business of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a major shakeup in the real estate industry, Pinterest's great quarter, and the decline of the home office. Later, journalist Chris Moody shares takeaways from his deep dive into the world of white paint. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie Selke LINKS Chris Moody 'Inside The Complex World of White Paint' Dennis Scully Business of Home

John Gabbert grew up in his father’s business—Gabberts, a popular furniture chain in the midwest—but in the late 1970s he split off on his own. The result was Room & Board, a furniture brand focused on modern design; American manufacturing, and a slow-and-steady pace of growth that has paid off over the decades. On this episode of the podcast, Gabbert speaks with host Dennis Scully about the business book that became his bible, why he refuses to take private equity money and how he got away from the industry’s obsession with newness. This episode is sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Hector Finch. LINKS Room & Board Dennis Scully Business of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry,including a design media shake-up, an update on the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams bankruptcy, and a look at Gwenyth Paltrow’s new experiment in Hospitality. Later, Christi Barbour, the High Point Market Authority's first interior designer board chair, shares her thoughts on an evolving market. This episode is sponsored by Four Hands and Design Manager LINKS Christi Barbour Dennis Scully Business of Home

Known for her striking use of materials and bold style, interior designer Cara Woodhouse is proof that there’s no single path to success in the design industry—she’s overseen large firms and small firms, developed product lines, dabbled in e-commerce, real estate development and even created a jewelry line. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about how building an instagram following changed her aesthetic, finding the right size for her firm, and why, whenever there’s a rule, she wants to break it. This episode is sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Hector Finch. LINKS Cara Woodhouse Dennis Scully Business of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including Z Gallerie's bankruptcy, Walmart's AI design experiment, and a look at the latest housing numbers. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and retail columnist Warren Shoulberg recap High Point Market. This episode is sponsored by Four Hands and Design Manager LINKS Dennis Scully Business of Home

As one half of the acclaimed duo Diamond Baratta, Anthony Baratta spent his early career at the top of the design world. The firm’s joyously colorful spin on classic American design won it constant press coverage and countless accolades. But after the departure and tragic passing of his partner William Diamond, Baratta had to reinvent the firm, and himself. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about going through difficult times and coming out on the other side, why he doesn’t worry about getting published anymore, and why scaling his firm back has made him happier than ever. This episode is sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Hector Finch. LINKS Anthony Baratta Dennis Scully Business of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including some new developments with the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams bankruptcy case, the acquisition of an iconic wallpaper brand, and a look at what’s selling in the world of vintage furniture. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discusses the magazine's fall technology issue, and entrepreneurs Anderson Somerselle and Nancy Evars join the show to share their thoughts on shaking up the multiline showroom model. This episode is sponsored by Four Hands and Design Manager LINKS Somerselle The Evars Collective BOH's Fall Technology Issue Dennis Scully Business of Home

Hunter and Meredith Ellis are the husband-and-wife team behind the James network of showrooms. The Ellises make for an intriguing pair: Before starting James, Meredith was a designer—Hunter was a news anchor and navy pilot. Together they’ve created a fast-growing, much-admired showroom business with locations in Austin, Dallas, Houston and soon, New York. On this episode of the podcast, the Ellises speak with host Dennis Scully about what the design industry can learn from the military, the pros and cons of digitally printed fabric, and why the two of them want to bring a touch of Texas hospitality to the Big Apple. This episode was sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Hector Finch. LINKS James Dennis Scully Business of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including Shopify and Faire teaming up, an illness afflicting quartz fabricators, and Banana Republic's big push into home. Later, T Magazine design editor Tom Delavan joins the show and shares his thoughts on ivory boucle, quiet luxury, and what it takes for a project to catch his eye. This episode is sponsored by Four Hands LINKS Tom Delavan Dennis Scully Business of Home

There are long-lived design firms, and then there’s McMillen: The venerable New York institution is currently celebrating its 99th year in business. Along the way McMillen has served as a proving ground for designers like Mark Hampton and Albert Hadley, and completed projects for everyone from Babe Paley to Microsoft’s Paul Allen. McMillen is not a family firm, but president Ann Pyne and her daughter Elizabeth Pyne both grew up in the business and are steeped in its traditions and lore. On this episode of the podcast they speak with host Dennis Scully about why interior design is more about people than product, why they’re not worried about the rise of artificial intelligence, and what it takes for a design business to last a century. This episode was sponsored by Lillian August and Hartmann & Forbes. LINKS McMillen Dennis Scully Business of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including some new developments at High Point Market, what neuroscience can tell us about it, and why Kelly Wearstler is experimenting with AI. Later, furniture industry investor James O'Brien, the portfolio manager at Great Ocean Road Advisors, joins the show to share his thoughts on RH's recent slide, and what the stock market can tell us about the home business. This episode is sponsored by Chelsea House LINKS Great Ocean Road Advisors Dennis Scully Business of Home