Business of Home Podcast

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Jean Stoffer: 'Focus on doing good work. The rest is a gift.' Jul 10, 2023

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Jean Stoffer’s career has caught fire in recent years, with the launch of a cabinetry business, big licensing deals, a store, and a popular show on the Magnolia Network. But it was far from an overnight success: for decades Stoffer patiently honed her craft as a kitchen designer running a small firm in the suburbs of Chicago. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about the joys—and challenges—of working with family, the highs and lows of getting into retail, and why she sees finding success later in her career as a gift.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Daniel House Club

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The Thursday Show: What’s next in fabric with The Textile Eye’s Saana Baker, runaway construction costs and more Jul 06, 2023

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including out-of-control construction costs, some big retail moves and a viral TikTok mocking celebrities and their pedigreed wood furniture. Later, The Textile Eye’s Saana Baker shares what’s next in fabric.

This episode is sponsored by Four Hands.

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The Textile Eye
Dennis Scully
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The Thursday Show: The rise and fall of Bed Bath & Beyond, Athena Calderone's big move and more Jun 29, 2023

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a surge in new home construction, Design Milk changing hands and why a white kitchen may hurt the value of a home. Later, BOH retail columnist Warren Shoulberg traces the rise and fall of Bed Bath & Beyond.

This episode is sponsored by Crypton.

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Dennis Scully
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Tim Butcher of Fromental on finding a niche and owning it Jun 26, 2023

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Tim Butcher, founder and creative director of wallpaper company Fromental, runs a truly international operation: Based in England, he and partner Lizzy Deshayes work with a team of artists in China to produce intricate custom hand painted wallpaper at scale. Over the past two decades, the business has expanded to do business all over the world—including a new corporate showroom in New York opening this month. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the complex cultural history of Chinoiserie, why the rise of digital printing is both a blessing and a curse, and how smaller brands can win by finding a niche and owning it.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Room & Board

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Dennis Scully
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The Thursday Show: Michael Diaz Griffith on the next generation of antiques collectors, a look at industry greenwashing and more Jun 22, 2023

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and managing editor Haley Chouinardjoin host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the relaunch of Lonny, a Pride Month controversy, and a look at greenwashing. Later, the executive director of the Design Leadership Network, Michael Diaz Griffith, discusses his new book, The New Antiquarians.

This episode is sponsored by Crypton.

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Dennis Scully
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Architect? Interior Designer? Suzanne Lovell is both (and much more) Jun 19, 2023

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Suzanne Lovell began her career as an architect at the iconic firm Skidmore Owings and Merrill, but she always felt drawn to residential design. After starting her own firm in 1985, Lovell went on to a sparkling career, making the AD100 list, publishing a book, starting a textile line, and earning recognition far and wide for interiors as varied as her own interests.

On this episode of the podcast, she chats with host Dennis Scully about why sustainability is such a complicated issue in the industry, how she pushes artisans to do their best work, and what her current pursuit of a PhD is teaching her about her own practice.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Room & Board

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Dennis Scully
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The Thursday Show: NeoCon highlights with ThinkLab's Amanda Schneider, an industry giant rebrands and more Jun 15, 2023

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a potential buyer for Bed Bath and Beyond, a roundup of the latest showroom openings and a look at how designers are catering to an aging population. Later, ThinkLab founder Amanda Schneider gives listeners a live recap from NeoCon.

This episode is sponsored by Crypton.

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Design Nerds Anonymous
Dennis Scully
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Bunny Williams and Elizabeth Lawrence on a partnership two decades in the making Jun 12, 2023

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Bunny Williams and Elizabeth Lawrence are the principals of Williams Lawrence—a firm that, until a few weeks ago, was known as Bunny Williams Interior Design. Lawrence, who started working with Williams as an intern, has risen through the ranks for two decades to become partner. On this episode of the podcast, she and Williams speak with host Dennis Scully about the lost art of patience in the design industry and their thoughts on Kips Bay, TikTok and AI.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Room & Board

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Williams Lawrence
Dennis Scully
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The Thursday Show: RH England is unveiled, a London designer showhouse and more Jun 08, 2023

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including home insurers pulling out of California, the acquisition of cookware brand Great Jones, and RH’s British invasion. Later, the managing director of Chelsea Harbor, Claire German, discusses the new showhouse in London’s design center.

This episode is sponsored by Crypton.

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Dennis Scully
Business of Home

Asad Syrkett wants Elle Decor's A-List to make a statement Jun 05, 2023

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Almost three years into his tenure as editor in chief of Elle Decor, Asad Syrkett has just unveiled the magazine’s annual A-List of top designers. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how he approaches who makes the cut, who doesn’t, and what role lists play in the age of social media. Other topics include Syrkett’s thoughts on AI, the rise of interior design TikTok, and why, when it comes to the really important issues, he wants Elle Decor to keep asking difficult questions.

This episode is sponsored by Loloi Rugs and Room & Board

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Elle Decor
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