Best Domino Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on Holiday Hosting, Where to Travel in 2023, and Why Designers Belong in the Boardroom 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

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As the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky knows a thing or two about what makes a good host, whether you’re welcoming people into your house for a few nights—or a few weeks. Since cofounding the company in 2007, he has completely changed the way we think about home and travel. Here, he delves into why creativity isn’t always measurable (and why that’s imp…

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Nell Diamond on Creating Her Own Modern Romantic World, Feminism Through Design, and Why She Really Does Care What You Think 32:37

2y ago32:37

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Nell Diamond is the founder of Hill House Home and creator of the Nap Dress, a viral, easy-to-wear frock that makes you feel pretty, put-together, and (most of all) comfortable. Since starting the brand in 2016, it has exploded into a floral-filled wonderworld of bedding, robes, shoes, jewelry, and more—and buying a Nap Dress on launch day is like …

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Seth Rogen and Mikey Mohr on High-Minded Design, Being Rebels Who Follow the Rules, and Fighting Against Inequalities in the Cannabis Industry 34:20

2y ago34:20

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With their company, Houseplant, Seth Rogen (yes, that Seth Rogen) and Mikey Mohr are redefining the term high design. As in, they make the chicest cannabis accessories on the planet, from marble ashtrays inspired by potato chips to handmade ceramics designed by Rogen himself. Listen in as Mohr and Rogen talk about redesigning the humble ashtray, ho…

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Virginia Sin on Defying Her Childhood, Quitting Her Day Job, and Making the Ceramics Everyone Wants 27:01

2y ago27:01

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You’ve definitely seen Virginia Sin’s work on a dinner table, or maybe on a wall or hanging from a ceiling. And you’ve 100 percent seen her in Domino. Her ceramics, which are famous for their tubular shapes, use of negative space, and gorgeous texture, are now ubiquitous in the design world. And it all started with a paper plate. Listen in as Sin e…

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Courteney Cox on Her Real-Life Obsession With Cleaning, Hosting Elton John, and Who’s the Messiest Friend 30:33

2y ago30:33

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Courteney Cox isn’t just a world-famous actor, director, and producer—she’s also a bit of a real-life Monica, thanks to Homecourt, her line of cleaning supplies and candles that smells every bit as luxurious as it looks. Listen in as she shares her preparty hack for when, say, Elton John is coming over for dinner; what she did when she realized her…

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Designer Shavonda Gardner on Small-Space Hacks, the Best Dark Paint Shade, and Why Community Matters More Than Square Footage 36:59

2y ago36:59

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Shavonda Gardner is an interior designer who creates spaces that are highly beautiful but also highly functional—maybe that has to do with the fact that she lives in a 1,200-square-foot bungalow with her wife, two kids, and a 120-pound Great Dane named Callie. So it makes sense that her blog, SG Style, brims with inspirational ideas. Listen in as s…

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Molly Baz and Ben Willett on Their Food-Themed Home, Working Together Creatively, and the Wacky Way Baz Fills a Dishwasher 41:44

2y ago41:44

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In the first episode of our second season, food personality Molly Baz, author of the best-selling Cook This Book, and spatial designer Ben Willett share all the secrets behind their food-themed Altadena, California, home, from the Caesar salad bathroom marble to the butter yellow kitchen cabinets. (You may have seen them in Domino’s Fall digital is…

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Designer Eny Lee Parker on Making a Viral Lamp, Hiring a Happy Team, and Her Next Act 24:03

2y ago24:03

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Furniture designer Eny Lee Parker first took over our collective Instagram feeds in 2018 with her now ubiquitous U-shaped OO Lamp, which has appeared in the homes of such people as Sarah Sherman Samuel and Christian Siriano. From her studio in Queens, New York, Parker and her team continue to churn out the chicest totemic ceramic lighting and furni…

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Beth “Bephie” Birkett on Creativity and Privilege, Taking Design Risks, and Why You Should Hang Onto Your IKEA Pieces 32:45

2y ago32:45

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There’s no other way to say it: Beth “Bephie” Birkett is insanely cool. She runs her own creative design studio called Bephie, which has collaborated with brands like Nike and Jordan, and along with her husband, she co-owns Union, a streetwear institution in Los Angeles. Together with their sons, they live in a prismatic home that shows off their p…

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Eva Chen and Tom Bannister on Designing for Three Kids (and Yourselves!), First-Time Gardening, and Launching a Granola Empire 32:13

2y ago32:13

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Eva Chen and Tom Bannister are the Internet’s first couple: Chen is head of fashion partnerships at Instagram and a best-selling author—and before that she was editor in chief of Lucky magazine. Bannister is a creative director and entrepreneur who makes the most delicious granola, Tom’s Perfect 10, which had a 17,000-person wait list when it launc…

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Ashley Graham on Moving to the Suburbs, Having a Beige Sofa (With Three Kids!), and Wanting to Be a DIY Girl 21:53

2y ago21:53

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In our season finale, Ashley Graham proves that her rebellious nature extends far beyond the runway. Not only has she fearlessly led a body-positivity revolution and redefined the word supermodel, she’s a mother of three boys (that includes twins!) and a new homeowner who just put a stylish spin on her lush backyard thanks to Affirm. Listen in to h…

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Floral Designer Ryan Norville on Being a Rebel Unintentionally, the Flower She Avoids at All Costs, and How to Take a Bodega Bouquet Up a Notch 42:36

2y ago42:36

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You’ve probably seen Ryan Norville aka @OatCinnamon’s otherworldly floral creations while scrolling through your IG feed. Maybe it was her pearlescent spray-painted stems that caught your eye, or a neon-colored installation at an event for one of your favorite brands—her arrangements aren’t easily forgotten. Listen in as we chat about how she went …

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Dusen Dusen’s Ellen Van Dusen on Her Unconventional Design Background, the Color Combo She’s Not a Fan of, and the Enduring Appeal of Stripes 33:58

2y ago33:58

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If you’re a design lover (or just a person in the world), you have surely seen Ellen Van Dusen’s bold, geometric work hanging from towel racks or adorning beds. (At Domino, we’ve photographed the Dusen Dusen quilted bedding set more times than we can count!) Last year, The New York Times’s T magazine named her one of the 12 talents shaping the desi…

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Interior Designer Tiffany Howell on Using Playlists as Mood Boards, Vintage Britney Music Videos, and Collaborating With Celebrity Clients 39:12

2y ago39:12

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Interior designer Tiffany Howell is no stranger to working with big names. She got her start in the music industry, where she produced videos for Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez. Then in 2016 she launched her design studio, Night Palm, and since then has spun her signature style (think: soulful vintage and lots of glam) into the homes of actress …

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Megababe Founder Katie Sturino on Wallpapering Her Ceiling and Shopping for Size-Inclusive Furniture 42:26

2y ago42:26

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Katie Sturino is as rebellious as they come. She’s the founder of Megababe, a company near and dear to our hearts (and armpits and inner thighs), and she’s also the author of Body Talk, the body-positivity bible. If you’ve been following her as long as we have, you know that she first gained Internet fame as the mom of Toast the dog. In this episod…

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Christian Siriano on Breaking Down Fashion Barriers, the Best White Paint, and Designing Rooms Exactly the Way He Wants 37:07

2y ago37:07

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In our first episode of The Rebellious Ones, we’re chatting with Christian Siriano, a fashion and interior designer who knows what he wants in paint colors—and in life. He was the youngest-ever winner of Project Runway. He now runs an über-successful fashion line and dresses people like Billy Porter for the Oscars, Michelle Obama for the DNC, and O…

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Design Time: The Rebellious Ones Trailer 0:51

2y ago0:51

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What is a rebel? Is it someone who paints a room all black? Or is it a person who engages in tiny acts of resistance every day? Wait—am I a rebel? Join me, Julie Vadnal, Domino’s deputy editor, for Design Time: The Rebellious Ones, where I try to answer those questions and so many more. This season, starting in June, I’m going to be talking to rebe…

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Jonathan Adler on Creating His Signature Glamorous Style and Turning It Into a Design Dynasty 22:53

2+ y ago22:53

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You know a Jonathan Adler piece when you see it. If you close your eyes, you can envision his original classic white vase—you know the one, covered in lips. With cheeky decorative goods, including his self-described groovy lighting and medicinal canisters, as well as statement-making velvet sofas, Jonathan’s work screams “having fun with glamour.” …

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Plant and Interior Stylist Hilton Carter on Finding Your Plants’ Perfect Light and How to Start Bringing the Outside In 29:26

2+ y ago29:26

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Hilton Carter is on a mission to change the way the world thinks about plants. After working as a filmmaker, Hilton discovered the power of plants in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, while filming a commercial. Since then, he’s incorporated lots of greenery into his living spaces all over America, including Los Angeles, New Orleans, and now Baltimore, whe…

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Stylist and Shop Owner Beverly Nguyen on the Hunt for Unexpected Homewares Around the Globe and Her Must-Have Kitchen Tools 30:42

2+ y ago30:42

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As a fashion stylist, Beverly Nguyen has become known for her high-low design philosophy and cutting-edge editorial shoots. Having managed the studio of Kate Young, noted stylist to the stars, Beverly has developed an eye for what’s cool, exciting, and next. This past April, she made a foray into interiors and founded Beverly’s, one of New York Cit…

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Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on the Best Investments to Make for Your Forever Home and Turning Failures Into Lessons in Design and Life 28:49

3y ago28:49

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You likely know Bobby Berk as the resident design expert and Emmy-nominated host of Netflix’s Queer Eye, but he’s actually been cultivating his style for decades with stints at Bed Bath & Beyond and Restoration Hardware. Today he runs his own bespoke interior design practice for residential, commercial, and hospitality clientele and has teamed up…

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Textile Designer Heather Taylor on the Formula She Uses Every Time She Sets a Table and What Extras She Keeps Stocked in Her Linen Closet 30:42

3y ago30:42

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For Heather Taylor, creating a beautiful table isn’t so much about the items on top of it as it is the feeling. After noticing a lack of tasteful linens on the market, she returned to her knitting roots in 2013 and began making her own textiles, which now grace the tables of the chicest dinner parties and are stocked in beautiful home shops around …

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Oh Happy Day!’s Jordan Ferney on Her Love of Quirky Vintage and the Instagram Hack She Uses for 3-D Renderings 30:02

3y ago30:02

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You likely know Jordan Ferney from the delightful party shop and website Oh Happy Day!, as well as the innovative and ’gram-worthy color experience Color Factory. Her unique approach to design stands out from the pack—and she introduces clever decorating hacks in her very own Domino column. Surrounded by an abundance of creative DIY projects and vi…

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Design Time: Trending Forward Trailer 0:55

3y ago0:55

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In design, the top tastemakers know that good style has the power to create the next big thing. Domino’s new Design Time podcast, Trending Forward, is all about people who push the limits of what exists to create something new and better, something that ignites a spark in others. Join me, Domino contributing editor Ben Reynaert, for a special serie…

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Aya Kanai on the Shelf Life of a Trend and the Future of Visual Search 36:55

3y ago36:55

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Aya Kanai’s distinct style and perspective comes from years of working at some of fashion’s most exciting publications and brands, and her creative approach leans on her decisive instinct that’s as artful as it is personal. By leveraging her experience first as an editor on the launch team at Teen Vogue and then at such magazines as Nylon and Cosmo…

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Ellen Bennett on Dreaming Big and Always Following Your Passion for What’s Next 42:44

3y ago42:44

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Ellen Bennett likes to speak in mantras. As founder and CEO of apron and kitchen accessories company Hedley & Bennett, Ellen has had an incredibly inspiring path to success. Her new book, Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen!, is for all the entrepreneurs out there who have dared to dream. It’s a fresh take on a bus…

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JJ Martin on Building a World of Pattern and Color, and Using Your Intuition in Vintage Hunting and in Life 34:46

3y ago34:46

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JJ Martin has created a brand and a life that radiate color. Her expressive collection, La DoubleJ, includes ready-to-wear, accessories, home, bedding, and tabletop. It is a dynamic reflection of JJ’s life in Italy and the evolution of her very personal journey to success. She launched her business from Milan, selling vintage fashion and accessorie…

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Newly Crowned Design Star Carmeon Hamilton on Her Top Tips for Rental Renos, Shopping for Vintage Finds Online, and Crafting a Next Gen Design Show 31:55

3y ago31:55

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Carmeon Hamilton has had a big year: winning HGTV’s Design Star: Next Gen, landing her own TV show, and taking on so many exciting new projects with her interior clients and brands. Big green energy and plants are a huge part of Carmeon’s work—she incorporates them into almost every project, and on- and offscreen she creates spaces that are persona…

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Oh Joy! Founder Joy Cho on What She Learned From Her Seven-Year Home Reno Project and the Ombré Bathroom Tile Going Viral on Pinterest 39:19

3y ago39:19

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Joy Cho of Oh Joy! is a graphic designer, author, product designer, O.G. lifestyle blogger, Pinterest super-influencer, and Domino’s Summer issue cover star. Her Los Angeles home, built from the ground up, was years in the making—a collection of buildings that includes a dreamy A-frame house that serves as a hybrid creative space, photo studio, and…

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Kevin Sharkey on His Color-First Approach to Organizing, Spending the Last 26 Years Alongside Martha Stewart, and the Evolution of His Epic Closet 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

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There is a certain level of polish and style associated with organizing the Martha Stewart way. There’s a reason for this, and much of it traces back to Kevin Sharkey. Kevin is the executive vice president and executive director of design for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and for more than 25 years he has been Stewart’s right hand and creative c…

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Jeremiah Brent on the Rituals of Family Life, the New Neutral Paint Color He Can’t Live Without, and the Budget-Friendly Reno Hacks He Learned on TV 34:58

3+ y ago34:58

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Jeremiah Brent is on a mission for the original. Known for his megawatt career and likable television personality, Jeremiah’s design approach is rooted in the ritual of living in a home you love and comfort without sacrificing an ounce of style. Despite his visual point of view being highly appealing, he is incredibly thoughtful about what he buys,…

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Chef Sophia Roe on Redefining the Pillars of Wellness and Unlocking Genuine Connections Through Design 43:17

3+ y ago43:17

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Sophia Roe wants us all to have a conversation. By inspiring an open dialogue, she’s bending the idea of what wellness really means, pushing the boundaries of every industry she touches. Most recently, it has been through her Vice TV series, Counter Space, which weaves a narrative around where culture, food, community, sustainability, racial justic…

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London-Based Designer Beata Heuman on Fearlessly Throwing Out Design Rules, Why British and Scandi Design Play Well Together, and How to Make Every Room Sing 31:21

3+ y ago31:21

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Swedish-born and London-based designer Beata Heuman believes interiors should really sing. They should tell your personal story and be a reflection of the lives lived within a space and of the places and personalities that have inspired the journey to get you there. Beata is a rising star in the British design world—known for her bright and fearles…

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Chris Loves Julia’s Julia Marcum on What She’s Learned After Six Kitchen Renos and the Hack That Will Save Your Budget 32:54

3+ y ago32:54

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Julia Marcum has built her career around the concept of love. Her popular blog, Chris Loves Julia, launched as a personal creative diary of renovation, home, marriage, and family—all of the very real parts of life that impact how you truly live in your home. Her deep passion for the process of renovation and documenting all the little details—the e…

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Loeffler Randall’s Jessie Randall on Renovating Her Kitchen During Quarantine and Her Forever Love of Ditzy Florals and Sun-Washed Gingham 37:27

3+ y ago37:27

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Loeffler Randall’s Jessie Randall has a spot on the timeline of Domino’s history. The O.G. Domino cover featuring her Brooklyn home with the “For Like Ever” poster launched a thousand Pinterest boards and Etsy shops, and that story is still circulating today. Jessie’s love of sun-faded neutrals, ditzy florals, and reimagined gingham finds its way i…

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Designer Matilda Goad on Creating Spaces That Are Instant Mood Lifters and the Best Budget–Friendly Materials to Elevate Your Home 40:47

3+ y ago40:47

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British designer Matilda Goad’s products are just the dose of joy we all need in our homes right now. Her collection of tabletop and brightly hued accessories is a fabulously low-commitment way to inject new energy into our spaces: wavy rattan lampshades, scallop-edged napkins, and planters in a spectrum of appealing colors. Matilda’s love for elev…

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Reath Design’s Frances Merrill on Fearlessly Mixing Color and Pattern and the Most Overlooked Spaces in Our Homes 39:09

3+ y ago39:09

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Frances Merrill of Reath Design draws inspiration from seemingly unlikely sources—a favorite item of clothing, a textile from an antiques mall, or a piece of furniture handed down from a friend. Frances got her start designing spaces for Commune, and her warm, cozy, and layered interiors radiate personality—they are, like Frances herself, a bit of …

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Estelle Bailey-Babenzien on Marrying Sustainability for All With Environments That Build Community and Connections 32:54

3+ y ago32:54

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Estelle Bailey-Babenzien is the cofounder and creative director of fashion and lifestyle brand Noah and Dream Awake Design. She’s responsible for building the Noah brand and retail environments, including its downtown New York City flagship, shops within Dover Street Market in Los Angeles and London, and locations in Osaka and Tokyo. The company do…

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Zio and Sons’s Anthony D’Argenzio on Savvy Career Pivots and How to Achieve a Reno That Honors the Past With an Emphasis on Cozy 37:57

3+ y ago37:57

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Anthony D’Argenzio of Zio and Sons has evolved from stylist, photographer, designer, and content creator to renovation expert, developer, and real-estate visionary. As a frequent contributor to Domino, he’s documented his journey of restoring and refreshing historic spaces in New York’s Hudson Valley and creating a series of enviable short- and lon…

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Studio McGee Founder Shea McGee on Her Go-To Timeless Materials and Finding the Neutral Tones That Elevate Any Space 31:58

3+ y ago31:58

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Shea McGee’s hit Netflix show, Dream Home Makeovers, just launched its second season, highlighting her talent for creating spaces that strike that perfect balance between aspirational, attainable, and highly livable. In the series, Shea and her husband, Syd, take us into the day-to-day life of Studio McGee, their design, interiors, and commerce bus…

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Sweeten Founder Jean Brownhill on the New Rules of Renovation and the Materials to Get You There 38:30

3+ y ago38:30

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Jean Brownhill, founder and CEO of Sweeten, really understands homeowners’ needs when jumping into a renovation project. She learned by personal experience both as an architect and a first-time homeowner while renovating her brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. After learning from a mis-hired contractor and her own mistakes, and seeing an op…

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Domino’s Resident Moms on Living With Kids 24-7 and How They’re Making Home Ultra-Functional (and Fun!) 30:38

3+ y ago30:38

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For our last episode of 2020, Jessica Romm Perez and Domino editors Kate Berry and Alex Redgrave sit down for a special chat about all things kids. The team was so excited to launch Domino Kids this year and support families with hardworking ideas and fun. Our theme, “Kids Rule the House,” would actually become a reality—and the team quickly saw th…

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Commune Design Cofounder Roman Alonso on Building a Community of Resources and Creating Spaces That Make You Feel Your Best 28:57

3+ y ago28:57

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Roman Alonso and his Los Angeles–based creative studio, Commune Design, have had a hand in defining what many associate with the modern California aesthetic. Layered, collected, built to last—these are the signatures of Commune’s work. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Roman defined his career as a visionary creative, working across fashion, interiors, a…

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Beloved Designer Nate Berkus on the Most Elevated Way to Stretch Your Budget and the Design Shift He Sees for 2021 31:13

3+ y ago31:13

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Nate Berkus is a role model in so many senses of the word. As an interior designer, megawatt TV celebrity, businessman, and industry thought leader, he’s changed the course of how designers think about what’s possible in their careers. Nate’s aspirational approach to interiors is communicated in language that is attainable, accessible, and uniquely…

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Past and Current Cover Stars Sarah Sherman Samuel and Leanne Ford on the Idea of Going Home and Renovation as Art 31:22

3+ y ago31:22

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On a very special episode of Design Time, we were able to get two of our contributors—Sarah Sherman Samuel, our cover star from last winter’s Renovation issue, and our newly anointed cover star, Leanne Ford—to talk about the concept of coming home, which is something we have all done in some capacity this year. Their hilarious, heartfelt chat is fi…

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Designer Amber Lewis on the Most Crucial Step to Any Renovation and Her Materials Playbook 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

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Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors has had a really big year. Team Domino is constantly talking about her expert renovations and calming, light-filled spaces—and her three shops in Los Angeles have seen incredible growth this year, as everyone has been focused on nesting. Amber’s recent best-selling book, Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All So…

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Ina Garten on Her Pantry Essentials, What Comfort Means Right Now, and How to Make Every Day Feel Like a Celebration 31:49

3+ y ago31:49

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It’s 2020, and Ina Garten needs no introduction. Her passionate following hit a peak during lockdown, when the food-world superstar began sharing viral videos of her life at home with her husband, Jeffrey, and imparting her knowledge on what to cook, how to organize, and how to live during these challenging and unusual times. Her Instagram fan base…

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Design Powerhouse Couple Yolanda Edwards and Matt Hranek on Their Favorite Things to Collect, the Beauty of a Prefab Home, and the Road Less Taken 36:35

3+ y ago36:35

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Matt Hranek and Yolanda Edwards are what most would call a creative power couple. Throughout their careers, they have worked together and separately for some of the most dynamic and inspiring publications, documenting their travels, food, and homes for digital and print, and solidifying a loyal following that trusts their every move. Each recommend…

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Ayesha Curry on Storytelling Through Design and Building an Inclusive Vision 29:07

3+ y ago29:07

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Despite the uncertainty around us, it’s been quite a year of accomplishments for Ayesha Curry. While gracing the cover of Domino’s Fall Style issue, the food enthusiast, philanthropist, and mother of three released her second cookbook, New York Times best-seller The Full Plate: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families With No Time and a Lot to Do; …

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Talented Duo Forbes Masters on Dramatic Spaces and the Future of Digital Design 19:47

3+ y ago19:47

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Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters of design firm Forbes Masters are a creative team focused on a personal approach to design, diving into their clients’ passions, personalities, and style before embarking on a plan for interiors. They are all about innovating the design process, pushing their craft forward with digital design, social media, and their …

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