
Business of Home Podcast
Architecture & Design
Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.
Location:
United States
Description:
Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.
Twitter:
@businessofhome
Language:
English
Contact:
2129041040
Website:
https://businessofhome.com/
Episodes
The Thursday Show: Why designers are turning to Etsy. Plus: The AI startup making waves in the furniture industry
3/13/2025
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a check-in on tariffs, how contractors are finding success on TikTok, and why designers are turning to Etsy. Later, Presti cofounder Hamza Bennis joins the show to talk about his AI startup.
This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living
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Presti
Business of Home
Duration:00:59:45
Alison Berger's superpower is persistence
3/10/2025
For years, artist, architect, designer and glassblower Alison Berger honed her craft, showing her work and collaborating with brands like Commes des Garcon and Hermes. Then, in the late 1990s, she began designing lighting for Holly Hunt, kicking off a multi-decade partnership that would see Berger become one of the industry’s most celebrated talents. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about why she decided to work with RH, why her superpower is persistence, and why she’s back with a new collection, new showroom partners, and a new approach to her work.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Crypton
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Alison Berger Glassworks
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:01:03:14
The Thursday Show: Pinterest's 'AI slop' problem. Plus: Trump's tariffs return
3/6/2025
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Trump’s new tariffs, Charles Cohen’s ongoing legal saga, and Pinterest’s battle with AI spam.
This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living
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Business of Home
Duration:00:41:03
Lawson-Fenning doesn't sweat the copycats
3/3/2025
In the late 1990s Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning made a reputation for themselves as canny vintage pickers. Over time, their own furniture designs came to the forefront, and the two became a trusted resource for top Los Angeles designers. Now Lawson Fenning is opening up an outpost in New York and collaborating with DWR and CB2. On this episode of the podcast, Lawson and Fenning speak with host Dennis Scully about purposefully staying a little under the radar, why they only had to show at ICFF once, and their strategy for dealing with copycats and dupes.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Crypton
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Lawson-Fenning
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:00:57:10
The Thursday Show: Lindsey Adelman makes a change. Plus: Will Wayfair ever be profitable?
2/27/2025
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Wayfair’s latest numbers, a new tech tool for showrooms, and a critique of the blandness of Zillow. Later, lighting designer Lindsey Adelman joins the show to talk about a major change at her studio.
This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.
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Lindsey Adelman
Business of Home
Duration:01:01:01
Stephanie Sabbe keeps it real
2/24/2025
Based in Nashville, Stephanie Sabbe is a celebrated interior designer, and the owner of the home goods shop Heirloom Artifacts. But on top of the artful homes she crafts for clients, Sabbe is beloved by the design industry for her humor and her truthtelling—most of which are done on her must-follow Instagram account.
Now she’s bringing her unique voice to a new book, Interiors of a Storyteller. On this episode of the podcast Sabbe speaks with host Dennis Scully about why the book is really a memoir dressed up as a design monograph, how runaway costs are changing the industry, and why a dollhouse posted to social media got her more clients than projects in magazines.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory Chair
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Sabbe Interior Design
Interiors of a Storyteller
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:01:15:55
The Thursday Show: Are designers feeling good about 2025? Plus: Loloi's new brand
2/20/2025
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including including Houzz’s State of the Industry report, all the latest hires, and how designers feel about "dopamine decor." Later, Cyrus Loloi joins the show to discuss the thinking behind the launch of Loloi's new DTC sister brand, Joon Loloi.
This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.
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Joon Loloi
Business of Home
Duration:01:03:24
A to-the-trade approach to DTC sofas: How Benchmade Modern breaks the rules
2/17/2025
Like many direct-to-consumer companies, Benchmade Modern takes out ads on Instagram and sells its sofas online. But unlike most of its competitors, the company is based out of a US manufacturing group—Artisant Lane, the owner of Lee Industries and American Leather. President Dan Campbell is also an unlikely DTC leader—he’s not a silicon valley entrepreneur, but a 17-year veteran of Holly Hunt.
On this episode of the podcast, Campbell speaks with host Dennis Scully about how the lessons he learned from the trade apply to the direct-to-consumer world, why gray sofas are over, and why customers care more about design than lead times.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory Chair
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Benchmade Modern
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:00:50:41
The Thursday Show: What makes for a good trade program? Plus: The mood in home retail
2/13/2025
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the latest round of Trump tariffs, the microtrends that are here to stay, and what designers really want from trade programs. Later, columnist Warren Shoulberg joins the show to discuss the mood in home retail.
This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.
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Business of Home
Duration:01:06:43
Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz: 'Designers need to learn to take the blame'
2/10/2025
After an idyllic childhood in Puerto Rico, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz was set to pursue higher study in math—instead, he chose architecture, and found himself working for legendary New York designer John Saladino. After setting up his own firm in the 1990s, Noriega-Ortiz built a legend of his own, designing boutique hotels for Ian Schrager and homes for celebrities like Lenny Kravitz.
On this episode of the podcast, Noriega-Ortiz speaks with host Dennis Scully about learning to design like a painter, how he trains architects to think like designers, and why he writes a story for every project—but doesn’t always tell the client.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory Chair
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Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:01:00:09
The Thursday Show: Zoë Feldman is tackling the small-project dilemma. Plus: Should designers care about tariffs?
2/6/2025
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the latest on tariffs, Instagram going vertical, and a look at the rising trend of cannabis-related decor. Later, designer Zoë Feldman joins the show to discuss her new venture, Demi, for tackling smaller projects.
This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Hector Finch.
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Business of Home
Duration:01:04:33
Ben Pentreath does it all
2/3/2025
In an era when most designers pick a niche, Ben Pentreath is a proud generalist—his work spans everything from housing developments to private homes to a quirky retail operation, Pentreath & Hall. One of his most well-known projects is not a house but an entire village—Poundbury, a planned community in England championed by King Charles. However, Pentreath’s work for private clients is also highly celebrated, and he’s a regular on industry best-of lists.
On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the personal tragedy that prompted him to develop a succession plan, why he takes every email inquiry seriously, and why American designers can never quite nail English style.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory Chair
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Ben Pentreath
Pentreath & Hall
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:01:05:55
The Thursday Show: Why succession is so hard for design firms. Plus: Highlights from Las Vegas Market
1/30/2025
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including some positive developments in global shipping, an update on the Charles Cohen drama, and a defense of neutral colors. Later, editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show live from Las Vegas Market to share highlights from show.
This episode is sponsored by Kohler and Loloi
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Business of Home
Duration:00:48:22
Masterpieces in wood: The enchanting world of Féau Boiseries
1/27/2025
With a history stretching back to 1875, French workshop Féau Boiseries is internationally recognized for its expertise in decorative wood paneling, whether it’s an antique from the time of Napoleon or a meticulously crafted reproduction. In the company’s showroom in the heart of Paris, host Dennis Scully speaks with owner Guillaume Féau about why French artisanship is so prized, the intriguing international market for antique paneling, and why he’s bringing Féau Boiseries to New York City.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan Allen
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Féau Boiseries
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:00:47:15
The Thursday Show: What happened in Paris? Plus: Heimtextil highlights
1/23/2025
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the latest on the TikTok ban, LCDQ’s rebrand, and the future of home fragrances. Later, BOH managing editor Haley Chouinard joins the show to share highlights from Heimtextil, and editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen recaps Paris Déco Off.
This episode is sponsored by Kohler and Loloi
L.A. WILDFIRE RELIEF
The Soft Landing Project
LA Can Do
World Central Kitchen
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Business of Home
Duration:01:12:39
Rita Konig knows what clients really want
1/20/2025
The last time she was on the podcast, interior designer Rita Konig talked about her upbringing in England, and her early career as a design columnist. Two years later, and Konig’s profile has already grown considerably—she’s now a regular on the AD100, her Create Academy course remains as popular as ever, and last year she was honored as House & Garden’s interior designer of the year.
On this episode of the podcast, Konig speaks with host Dennis Scully about why she’s opening up an office in America, what’s behind the recent rise of British style, and what clients really want in a world where expensive things are increasingly common.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan Allen
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Rita Konig
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:00:44:48
The Thursday Show: Peter Dunham on the LA wildfires and what comes next. Plus: Material Bank debuts its long-rumored consumer site
1/16/2025
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the acquisition of Floyd, mortgage rates on the rise, and a big debut from Material Bank. Later, designer and showroom owner Peter Dunham discusses the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires and what they might mean for the design community there.
This episode is sponsored by Kohler and Loloi
L.A. WILDFIRE RELIEF
The Soft Landing Project
LA Can Do
World Central Kitchen
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Peter Dunham
Business of Home
Duration:00:59:55
Jill Cohen on remaking Luxe and the state of design media today
1/13/2025
In her years as a publishing consultant, Jill Cohen was the force behind some of the industry’s best design books. Last year, she shifted over to the magazine world, taking the top job at Sandow Media’s residential design title, Luxe.
Twelve months in, and Jill is making Luxe her own with a major redesign. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about learning to break the magazine’s unspoken rules; her thoughts on what is and isn’t working in design media; and why she wants Luxe to be practical, productive and beautiful.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan Allen
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Luxe
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:01:06:36
The Thursday Show: Jonathan Adler's quest for 'more, more, more.' Plus: A Burke Decor update
1/9/2025
BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including an update on the Burke Decor drama, bankruptcy for The Container Store, and a flurry of M&A deals to kick off the new year. Later, Jonathan Adler joins the show to discuss his company's recent acquisition by Consortium Brand Partners.
This episode is sponsored by Kohler and Loloi
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Jonathan Adler
Business of Home
Duration:00:54:01
The industry has gotten more intense. Shawn Henderson has gotten more relaxed
1/6/2025
Shawn Henderson cut his teeth working for established New York designers like Birch Coffey and Thad Hayes before going out on his own in the early aughts. He’s since carved out a shining career, with industry accolades, high-profile clients around the world, a monograph published by Monacelli, and his thoughtfully layered projects regularly appearing in top shelter publications.
On this episode of the podcast, host Dennis Scully chats with Henderson about what being on lists like the AD100 does and doesn’t do for your career, how runaway costs have impacted the industry, and how loosening up and relaxing his style has changed his work for the better.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Ethan Allen
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Shawn Henderson
Dennis Scully
Business of Home
Duration:00:59:41