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The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: The rise of the NDA Oct 22, 2026

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a housing check-in, the rise of the NDA, and why Apple is making a play for the home. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Fall Market.

This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and NKBA
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Why Patrick Mele is glad he never worked for another designer Oct 19, 2026

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Before starting his namesake firm in 2011, Patrick Mele began his career in retail, designing merchandising displays and storefront windows for iconic lifestyle brands Ralph Lauren and Kate Spade. Since then, he’s gained recognition for his panache with pattern and color in projects that have landed him on the AD100 and Elle Décor’s A List, as well as major design publications around the world.

On this episode of the podcast, Mele speaks with host Dennis Scully about how mentorship has shaped his career, the importance of having a strong point of view, and why owning a retail shop isn’t for the faint of heart.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Crypton
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The Thursday Show: Inside Farrow & Ball's U.S. expansion plan. Plus: How AI-generated imagery is changing the industry Oct 15, 2026

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a shutdownfor Haynes and The Dump, the death of the dinner party and whether AI will replace photography. Later, Farrow & Ball's managing director Clare Dunbar joins the show to talk about the company's efforts to reach the trade.

This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and NKBA
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Bob Maricich helped transform High Point. Here's where he thinks the industry is headed Oct 12, 2026

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Bob Maricich revolutionized the market landscape when he merged the failing World Market Center in Las Vegas with three of High Point’s biggest properties to form the International Market Centers, now known as Andmore, in 2011. Eventually, he brought Atlanta’s AmericasMart and Decorative Arts Center into the fold as well. In the last two years, the former CEO has taken a step back from Andmore’s daily operations, transitioning into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, yet his finger remains on the pulse of the furniture industry and its future.

On this episode of the podcast, Maricich speaks with host Dennis Scully about his peripatetic career backstory, the benefits of partnering with private equity firms, and where he thinks AI will have the biggest impact.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Crypton
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The Thursday Show: Will California ban quartz? Plus: Suzanne Tucker previews the San Francisco Fall Show Oct 08, 2026

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a proposed quartz ban in California, the decline of midcentury modern, and how designers should feel about AI agents. Later, designer Suzanne Tucker joins the show to discuss the San Francisco Fall Show.

This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and NKBA
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How Jeffrey Dungan finds the soul of a home Oct 05, 2026

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Raised on a farm in rural Alabama, Jeffrey Dungan found architecture almost by accident, when a guidance counselor suggested it might suit his love of drawing. After studying at Auburn, he went on to build a Birmingham-based practice known for deeply rooted, highly personal houses. His work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Veranda and The New York Times, and his new book, The Soulful House, was just published by Rizzoli. On this episode of the podcast, Dungan speaks with host Dennis Scully about how growing up on his family's farm shaped his love of the land, why he rewards his team for working efficiently, and how he's structured his firm for the future.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Crypton
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The Thursday Show: Renovation costs are out of control. Plus: Richard Keith Langham on antiques and Alabama Oct 01, 2026

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the shocking rise in renovation costs, bankruptcy for Designers Guild, and what happened to mushroom leather. Later, designer Richard Keith Langham joins the show to talk about Antiques at the Gardens.

This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi and NKBA
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How Meyer Davis became a global, 24-hour design firm Sep 28, 2026

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Will Meyer and Gray Davis are the founders of the award-winning architecture and design firm Meyer Davis. After beginning their careers at legendary New York offices—Meyer at Gwathmey Siegel, and Davis at John Saladino and later Aero Studios—they joined forces in 1999. Over the past 25 years, they’ve built a global practice whose work ranges from Four Seasons hotels and Oscar de la Renta boutiques to homes for clients like Jenna Lyons. Their new book, The Language of Home, out this month, turns the focus to residential design and the ideas that connect their work across hospitality and home. On this episode of the podcast, Meyer and Davis speak with host Dennis Scully about the importance of staying open to opportunities early on, how they've built an enduring company culture, and what it takes to scale a global design practice.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource Furniture
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The Thursday Show: Inside Studio McGee's next big move. Plus: Designers Guild nears bankruptcy Sep 24, 2026

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Ethan Allen drama, why Designers Guild is eyeing bankruptcy and a viral debate over client privacy. Later, Later, Shea McGee joins the show to discuss her company's big push into retail.

This episode is sponsored by Chelsea House and Hickory Chair
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Why Wayfair sees an opportunity at the high end Sep 21, 2026

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When Niraj Shah and his co-founder Steve Conine started selling furniture online more than two decades ago, furniture brands were skeptical. Today, Wayfair is one of the biggest names in the category, and it's betting heavily on physical retail, with three stores open now and another seven planned by 2028. At the same time, the company is pushing further into the high-end market through its Perigold brand and building out its trade business for designers.

On this episode of the podcast, Shah speaks with host Dennis Scully about how the K-shaped economy is reshaping the way Wayfair thinks about its customers, how the designer trade business is evolving and why he believes retail's future is both online and offline.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource Furniture
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