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How Bryan O’Sullivan maintains a team of growing leaders Apr 29, 2024

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Growing up in Kenmare—a small town in County Kerry, Ireland—Bryan O'Sullivan learned the importance of hospitality and service from the comfort of his mom’s coffee shop. Pulled toward the field of architecture and design, he soon set off for school in London, and further honed his craft under design greats like Martin Brudnizki, Annabelle Selldorf and David Collins. In 2013, he took what he learned and launched his own firm. With a blend of hospitality and residential work, he quickly became one of the industry’s fastest-rising stars.

This episode is sponsored by Four Hands

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The Thursday Show: Highlights from Milan Design Week. Plus: Pirch goes bankrupt Apr 25, 2024

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the debut of a new source for designer fabric, the latest with Pirch, and a look at why luxury home sellers are slashing prices. Later, design journalist Ian Volner joins the show to recap Milan Design Week .

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie Selke

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Nathan Turner loves humor, California, and the freedom of a small firm Apr 22, 2024

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A fourth-generation Californian, Nathan Turner’s style is seeped in the culture and aesthetics of the Golden State. After college he opened a shop in Los Angeles that quickly became a designer favorite—but a role on the hit reality show Million Dollar Decorators rocket-powered his own design career.

Now Turner is launching his own fabric line and considering a return to retail. On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the lessons he learned from Mario Buatta, how being on TV landed him clients in Asia, and why he doesn’t think about holes in the market—but rather, what he has to offer.

This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&Forbes

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The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: Ralph Lauren Home debuts a new partnership Apr 18, 2024

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a look at why Baby Boomers aren’t downsizing, the latest with Ralph Lauren Home, and a check-in on the state of AI-powered design. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Spring market.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie Selke

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Gil Schafer on the importance of getting out of your comfort zone Apr 15, 2024

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Early on, Gil Schafer discovered a passion for classical residential architecture and devoted his career to it. His firm, Schafer Buccellato architects, is widely recognized for creating superlative traditional homes, and Schafer has won numerous awards, as well as regular inclusion on the AD100. He’s also known for his collaborations with designers, having worked with industry stars like Bunny Williams, David Netto and Miles Redd.

On this episode of the podcast, Schafer speaks with host Dennis Scully about why every firm needs a great finance person, how becoming a stepfather to two teenagers deepened his practice, and why it’s important to learn the rules of design before you break them

This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&Forbes

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The Thursday Show: Why designers are embracing "dumb" homes. Plus: A stock market roundup Apr 11, 2024

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including some worrying inflation numbers, Home Depot’s latest acquisition, and a look at why designers are rejecting the smart home. Later, fund manager James O'Brien discusses earnings reports from RH, MillerKnoll and Wayfair.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie Selke

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From Soho House to star designer: Vicky Charles's charmed career Apr 08, 2024

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As a young woman, Vicky Charles chanced into a job as a waitress at what was then London’s newest, coolest private club, Soho House. As it grew and expanded internationally, Vicky grew with it, eventually becoming the company’s design director and helping to shape its signature look. In 2016 she left to open an independent firm with partner Julia Corden—the two have enjoyed sparkling success and earned a spot on the AD100.

On this episode of the podcast, Charles speaks with host Dennis Scully about what it was like to have George and Amal Clooney as her first residential clients, why slow periods can help strengthen a firm, and why the perfect apprenticeship for aspiring designers might just be working behind a bar.

This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&Forbes

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The Thursday Show: The Kardashian knockoff lawsuit, explained. Plus: The century's most iconic furniture Apr 04, 2024

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including an update on troubled design brands Burke Decor and Pirch, surprising renovation numbers from Houzz, and a list of the most iconic furniture from the last century. Later, lawyer David Adler joins the show to break down the Donald Judd Foundation's lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and her designers.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie Selke

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Oliver Furth doesn't believe in 'no' Apr 01, 2024

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A fourth generation Los Angeles native, Oliver Furth worked for some of the city’s biggest names—including Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Michael S. Smith—before going out on his own. Two decades into running his own firm, Oliver’s vibrant work has earned him a spot on both Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100. Now he’s releasing his debut book, Op! Optimistic Interiors, a celebration of his upbeat approach to design.

On this episode of the podcast, Furth speaks with host Dennis Scully about how writing a book helped him define his style, why he’s not interested in product licensing, and why being a designer is like conducting a symphony.

This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Hartmann&Forbes

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The Thursday Show: What happens when vendors have financial trouble? Plus: RH is betting on Waterworks Mar 28, 2024

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the shutdown of Pirch, Burke Decor's recent issues, RH’s latest earnings call, and a look at how Paris stays Paris.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea House

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