Best Chango Podcasts (2024)

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Susana Simonpietri of Chango wants to break the cycle of toxic workplaces 1:09:12

2d ago1:09:12

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After an artistic childhood in San Juan, Puerto Rico, interior designer Susana Simonpietri’s early studies took her to Europe and then New York, where she went on to work for some of the industry’s biggest names. Since going out on her own in the wake of the great recession, Simonpietri has built up a team of 30, published her work widely in top sh…

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The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: Why Williams-Sonoma is suing Dupe.com 1:12:52

3h ago1:12:52

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Design Manager’s new acquisitions, why Williams Sonoma is suing Dupe.com, and Amazon’s rumored $20 sofa. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Market. This episode is sponsored by Kohler and Klafs LI…

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The Thursday Show: Is design media too celebrity-obsessed? Plus: The Ticking Tent heads to Brooklyn 57:01

6d ago57:01

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including more fallout from Hurricane Helene, a renovation boom and what a controversial celebrity home tour says about the state of design media. Later, Christina Juarez and Ben Reynaert share the story of their shoppable event, The Ticking Tent. Th…

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Ruggable's 'overnight success' was a decade in the making 52:28

9d ago52:28

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In recent years, Ruggable’s machine washable rugs have become a bona fide hit product, but the company is anything but an overnight success. Founder Jeneva Bell’s story is an agonizing tale of false starts, setbacks and roadblocks—it took almost a decade of effort to get Ruggable off the ground. Today the company employs hundreds across three facto…

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The Thursday Show: Banana Republic quits furniture, Havenly makes a buy. Plus: The state of play in home retail 1:03:32

13d ago1:03:32

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Havenly’s newest acquisition, Banana Republic’s exit from furniture, and why Hearst’s AI deal is drawing backlash. Later, columnist Warren Shoulberg joins the show to break down the state of play in home retail. This episode is sponsored by…

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Mark D. Sikes's muse is America 43:06

16d ago43:06

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Mark D. Sikes came to design as a second career after decades in retail, but he’s made up for lost time. In just over ten years, he’s released three best-selling books, earned a spot on the AD100, and worked for high-profile clients like Reese Witherspoon, Nancy Meyers and Dr. Jill Biden. More recently, Sikes brought his take on classic American st…

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The Thursday Show: East Fork's Alex Matisse on rebuilding after Helene. Plus: Will a wave of silicosis lawsuits upend the engineered stone industry? 58:21

20d ago58:21

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including a quick end to the dockworkers strike, the shuttering of an online antiques site, and a look at whether a wave of silicosis lawsuits will upend the world of engineered stone. Later, East Fork CEO Alex Matisse joins the show to talk about He…

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From coronations to red telephone booths, Watts 1874 is a textile brand intertwined with British history 51:49

24d ago51:49

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Watts dates back to the late 19th century, when three architects banded together to start a company that made fabrics and decor for both the church and residential use. Over the course of the next 150 years, Watts’ history would be intertwined with Britain’s—it produced garments worn during the coronations of Edward VII, Elizabeth II and Charles II…

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The Thursday Show: Helene hits North Carolina and dockworkers strike. Plus: Nasozi Kakembo's African decor edit 54:31

29d ago54:31

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including this week’s port strike, why Zillow is highlighting climate risks, and Hurricane Helene’s impact on the design community. Later, designer and author Nasozi Kakembo joins the show to talk about her book on African decor. This episode is spon…

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Peter Sallick on Waterworks' next chapter, and the biggest challenge the design trade faces today 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

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Started as a shop for bathroom hardware in the 1970s, Waterworks has grown over the decades into a $200 million kitchen and bath company with national scale. Eight years after being acquired by RH, more growth is on the horizon: RH CEO Gary Friedman has said Waterworks could one day be a billion-dollar brand. On this episode of the podcast, CEO Pet…

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The Thursday Show: David Netto and Paul Goldberger on Rosario Candela, the mastermind behind New York's most desired apartments. Plus: Why brands are pivoting to the trade 1:07:40

1M ago1:07:40

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including last week’s interest rate cut, a card game for design clients, and why a growing number of brands are turning to the trade. Later, designer David Netto and architecture critic Paul Goldberger join the show to talk about their new book on ic…

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Valdese Weavers CEO Blake Millinor can see the future of fabric 1:06:53

1M ago1:06:53

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You may not know the name Valdese Weavers, but you know their product. One of the last large-scale textile mills in America, Valdese produces fabric for everyone from retailers like Arhaus and RH to brands like Kravet and Thibaut. On this episode of the podcast, Valdese Weavers president and CEO Blake Millinor speaks with host Dennis Scully about h…

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The Thursday Show: Leanne Ford on the pleasures of staying small and slowing down. Plus: Has RH turned a corner? 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Asad Syrkett’s forthcoming departure from Elle Decor, RH’s latest earnings call and why millionaire renters are on the rise. Later, designer Leanne Ford joins the show to talk about her new book, The Slow Down. This episode is sponsored by …

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Peter Dunham takes Manhattan 58:12

2M ago58:12

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By day, Peter Dunham runs a busy design firm, but he’s also the owner of one of LA’s most notable showrooms—Hollywood at Home. The last time Dunham was on the podcast, he was navigating the confusions of Covid. Now he’s going bicoastal and opening a new showroom in New York under his own name. On this episode of the show he speaks with host Dennis …

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The Thursday Show: Tori Mellott's take on Southern style. Plus: How paint colors get their names 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including more challenges for furniture brands, whether the American dream still includes a house with a white picket fence, and a look at how paint colors get their names. Later, Tori Mellott joins the show to talk about her new book, Southern Inter…

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Nicole Hollis's superpowers 55:55

2M ago55:55

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A veteran of the hospitality world, Nicole Hollis was part of the team that developed the W Hotels before going out on her own and pivoting to residential work. Over the course of two decades, Hollis built up an impressive firm, with a team of nearly 100 working out of her San Francisco office. Hollis herself has won numerous accolades for her work…

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The Thursday Show: Mieke ten Have and the art of styling. Plus: How brown became the color of wealth 52:48

2M ago52:48

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the ongoing controversy over quartz countertops, why college students are embracing luxury design for their dorms, and how brown became the color of wealth. Later, stylist Mieke ten Have joins the show to talk about her new book. This episo…

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The Thursday Show: The new rules of real estate. Plus: Kaiyo shutters 56:31

2M ago56:31

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including Kaiyo’s abrupt closure, Ikea’s new secondhand marketplace, and a look at why Crypton is suing Williams Sonoma. Later, New York Times real estate reporter Debra Kamin joins the show to explore how a massive legal ruling has reshaped the way …

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Blackberry Farm: The story of tragedy and resilience behind the design world's favorite Southern retreat 57:20

2M ago57:20

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A luxury resort tucked away in the foothills of Tennessee’s smoky mountains, Blackberry Farm defies easy categorization. Spread across thousands of acres, it encompasses everything from world class restaurants and spas to a fly fishing program, equestrian facility, farmstead and larder. Blackberry Farm also boasts a surprisingly robust design depar…

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The Thursday Show: Jenni Kayne's adventures in home and hospitality. Plus: Is the DCOTA headed for auction? 59:21

2M ago59:21

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including Perigold’s plans for brick-and-mortar stores, a housing check-in, and why the DCOTA is back on the auction block. Later, fashion designer Jenni Kayne joins the show to talk about her home line and her new hospitality venture. This ep…

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Jamie Bush's firm is the biggest it's ever been. He's loving it 1:12:18

3M ago1:12:18

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Born in New York, Jamie Bush studied architecture in New Orleans before finally making his way to Los Angeles, where his career took off. His multifaceted work is regularly featured in national magazines, and his firm is featured on the both the AD100 and Elle Decor’s A-List. On this episode of the podcast, Bush speaks to host Dennis Scully about w…

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The Thursday Show: Accessible design is in demand. Is the industry ready? Plus: Another big retailer goes bankrupt 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including another retail bankruptcy, why donating furniture is so challenging, and a look at how designers dress. Later, Rob Van Varick of Michael Graves Design joins the show to talk about the company's new accessibility collection with Potte…

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The Tea Party - Middle Eastern Folk & Rock 1:13:01

3M ago1:13:01

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A special edition of the show focusing on the Canadian rock band The Tea Party and their experiments blending non western instruments into their brand of folk rock - dubbed by the press as “Moroccan Roll”. Featuring Indian, Turkish and other eastern instruments and unique re-imaginings of Tea Party songs - along with special intervierws from the ba…

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Meet the Amish furniture company that works with Sasha Bikoff, The Met and the FBI 47:20

3M ago47:20

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Ernie Hershberger is the founder and CEO of the furniture brand Abner Henry. Born and raised in an Amish community in Fredericksburg, Ohio, Hershberger grew up in his family’s century-old cabinetry workshop before launching his own furniture business. Over time, he got into the higher-end, custom side of the market and Abner Henry became a source f…

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The Thursday Show: Is the housing market finally heating up? Plus: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is back 1:13:20

3M ago1:13:20

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the return of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, some AI experiments from Houzz, and what a stock market crash might mean for designers. Later, real estate analyst Jonathan Miller joins the show to talk about whether the frozen housing ma…

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How Hector Finch is winning on the 'slow and steady' route 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Hector and Emma Finch are the married couple behind the British lighting company Hector Finch. Started as an antiques business, the two have stayed true to their roots, producing a line of lighting inspired by classic early 20th century pieces. Today, the company's products are sold all over the world, including top showrooms in the U.S. In this ep…

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The Thursday Show: Inside Studio Designer's MyDoma deal. Plus: How many interior designers are there? 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a massive retail bankruptcy, the health of the high-end real estate market and the vanishing American porch. Later, Keith Granet of Studio Designer and Sarah Daniele of MyDoma join the show to discuss the deal that brought their two …

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How Olive Ateliers became the industry's buzziest vintage source 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Laura Sotelo, Kendall Knox, Ben Knox are the founders of the buzzy brand Olive Ateliers. In 2021, as a side hustle, the three friends started sourcing vintage pieces from all over the world and curating them into biweekly “drops” in Los Angeles. Almost immediately, there were lines around the block, their site took off, and Olive Ateliers developed…

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The Thursday Show: Do clients want 'unoriginal' bathrooms? Plus: The fight against megamansions 54:07

3M ago54:07

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a cyberattack on Bassett, a design software acquisition, and the fight over megamansions. Later, the founders of bathroom renovation startup The Unoriginal Bathroom Co. join the show to discuss their new venture. This episode is spon…

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Jomo Tariku on what it takes to change the canon 52:16

3M ago52:16

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Jomo Tariku’s life and career have followed a winding path, from his childhood in Ethiopia to a design degree in Kansas and a stint in data visualization at the World Bank. Today, he’s internationally recognized as a furniture designer, with pieces in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art a…

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The Thursday Show: Designer Susan Wintersteen on founding Savvy Giving by Design. Plus: Fortress is back with a new foreclosure plan for Cohen Brothers Realty 54:20

4M ago54:20

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BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including Etsy’s return to its artisan roots, surging home insurance premiums and key business lessons from the 50 States Project. Later, designer Susan Wintersteen joins the show to talk about founding Savvy Giving by Design. This episode i…

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Where Alex Shuford of Rock House Farm sees the next big opportunity 58:11

4M ago58:11

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When Alex Shuford-CEO of Rock House Farm, the family of brands that includes Century, Hickory Chair, and Highland House-was on the podcast last year, he was optimistic about 2024. Halfway through the year, his optimism remains intact, and once the smoke clears from the elections in the fall, he thinks the combination of pent-up demand and a generat…

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AFRO-JAZZ + FUNK + AFROBEAT [World Vibe] 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

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Getting deep into afrobeat and funky jazz covers of Fela Kuti’s music - this edition of the show keeps it heavy with brass and percussion, tribal folktronica and live big band tunes! Showcasing some of London's and Brazil's afrobeat collectives + much more. TRACKLISTING: Antibalas - Tattletale (Part 2) Abayomy Afrobeat Ensemble - Malunguinho Comadr…

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The Thursday Show: Apartment Therapy CEO Maxwell Ryan on winning the new search game. Plus: Financial trouble continues for the D&D Building 48:54

4M ago48:54

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BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including he latest in the Kim Kardashian copycat lawsuit, a look at the D&D building’s new financial troubles, and a mid-year report card for home retailers. Later, Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan joins the show to talk about winning…

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What happens when you take a showroom on the road? 52:20

4M ago52:20

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This spring, Thomas Lavin and Jobi Blachy of Quintus decided to experiment with taking their showrooms on the road, staging pop-up events in Southern California for local designers. The events were a success, and now they’re planning more—as well as a host of other concepts for connecting with the next generation of the trade. On this episode of th…

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Bernhardt's CEO: 'Furniture is a fashion business' 59:00

4M ago59:00

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Founded in 1889, Bernhardt one of the oldest family-owned furniture companies in America (if not the oldest). However, under CEO Alex Bernhardt Jr.’s leadership, the company hasn’t leaned on its heritage—instead, it’s focused on aesthetics and staying ahead of the design curve. On this episode of the podcast, Bernhardt speaks about why he’s not str…

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The Thursday Show: The story behind Thibaut's acquisition of Rosemary Hallgarten. Plus: The future of the family decorator 1:06:30

4M ago1:06:30

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including supply chain snarls that some are calling "Covid Junior," out of control home prices and the future of the family decorator. Later, Rosemary Hallgarten and Thibaut CEO Rick Kilmer join the show to talk about the deal that will see th…

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Why The World of Interiors publishes everything from pigsties to palaces 44:01

4M ago44:01

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Emily Tobin joined The World of Interiors in 2021 and has since earned a promotion to the top spot. Her mission is to preserve what makes the cult favorite magazine so delightfully unique while also delicately bringing it into the digital age. On this episode of the podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about the story behind Hamish Bowles’ t…

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The Thursday Show: Mitchell Owens wants to make antiques fun again. Plus: RH reports a loss 58:06

5M ago58:06

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including RH earnings, the latest AI design tools, and Tom Dixon’s unconventional strategy for fighting knockoffs. Later, journalist Mitchell Owens joins the show to talk about his new job as editor in chief of The Magazine Antiques. LINKS The…

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Markham Roberts keeps calm and decorates on 45:46

5M ago45:46

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An accomplished interior designer who cut his teeth working for the legendary Mark Hampton, Markham Roberts is known for rooms as refined as they are lively. His work has been widely recognized by the press, and he’s a regular on Elle Decor’s A-List and the AD100. On this episode of the podcast, Roberts speaks with host Dennis Scully about why clie…

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The Thursday Show: Oka shutters, St. Frank is acquired, and Carpenters Workshop Gallery faces serious accusations 44:08

5M ago44:08

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the shuttering of Oka, serious accusations against Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery, a new Havenly acquisition, and an “adventure” with RH CEO Gary Friedman. LINKS Business of HomeBy Business of Home

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From historic renovations to TikTok, The Brownstone Boys do it all 52:04

5M ago52:04

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Together, Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon—better known as The Brownstone Boys—have a unique hybrid business: a busy renovation firm that tackles historic restorations in New York City, and a fast-growing media presence that includes brand deals, TV appearances, and now, a new book. On this episode of the podcast, they speak with host Dennis Scully…

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The Thursday Show: Another case of photo theft. Plus: The latest in fabric with The Textile Eye's Saana Baker 59:42

5M ago59:42

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including another photo theft scandal; the rise of branded residences, and why designers are having second thoughts about e-commerce. Later, Textile Eye editor Saana Baker joins the show to discuss trends and takeaways from spring fabric fairs…

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Verellen's secret weapon? Treating customers like guests 48:29

5M ago48:29

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Tom Verellen took a winding route to get where he is, one that took him from his native Belgium to Ohio, through a fabric importing business and finally to North Carolina. Today the company that bears his name, Verellen, is lauded as one of the industry's most imaginative furniture makers, with a collection that balances quality, sustainability and…

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The Thursday Show: Elle Decor unveils its A-List. Plus: Grant Trick's new partnership 56:37

5M ago56:37

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including a deep dive into the world of design newsletters, a cyberattack on Christie’s, and Elle Decor’s new A-List. Later, upholsterer Grant Trick joins the show to discuss a new partnership. LINKS Grant Trick Business of Home…

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The Thursday Show: Takeaways from New York's design week. Plus: Bellacor shutters, Burke Decor struggles 54:36

5M ago54:36

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including including an e-commerce collapse, Williams Sonoma’s latest numbers, and a viral home tour show that’s taking viewers into some unexpected rooms. Later journalist Stephen Treffinger joins the show to recap New York's design week. This…

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Projects, products, parties: Why Buchanan Studio loves to design them all 55:35

6M ago55:35

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Angus and Charlotte Buchanan are the husband-and-wife team behind London-based interior design firm Buchanan Studio. By taking a holistic approach to design, the pair have built a unique business that tackles everything from residential projects to products to events. Their inventive work has been recognized by press around the world, and their you…

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The Thursday Show: What's behind the custom furniture boom? Plus: Wayfair opens its first store 56:57

6M ago56:57

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including earnings reports from Arhaus and 1stdibs, highlights from Legends, and what’s behind a surge in custom furniture. Later retail columnist Warren Shoulberg joins the show to chat about Wayfair's first venture into physical retail. This…

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Inside the world of elite contracting with Josh Wiener of SilverLining 1:11:10

6M ago1:11:10

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Once an aspiring actor, Josh Wiener did small painting jobs to make a living while he auditioned for roles. Over time, contracting became his sole focus, his business and his passion, and today his company, SilverLining, is one of New York’s most prominent residential firms, collaborating with architects and designers like Peter Marino, Bunny Willi…

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Afrobeat + Eastern Reggae + Psychedelic Mixed [World Vibe] 1:00:16

6M ago1:00:16

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We are back with another mixed bag of Afro Eastern Reggae Psychedelica! It's been a while since uploads! https://linktr.ee/Clandestino TRACKLISTING: Zap Mama - Take Me Coco Gitkin - Spug Life Balkan Beat Box - Gross (feat. Boom Pam) Newen Afrobeat + Sean Kuti - Zombie (live) Gitkin - Cancion De Aplauso Spy From Cairo - Beirut Skank Baba Zula - Ozgu…

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