Business of Home Podcast

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and managing editor Haley Chouinard join 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.  LINKSMichael Diaz GriffithDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

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 & BoardLINKSSuzanne LovellDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

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.  LINKSThinkLabDesign Nerds AnonymousDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

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 & BoardLINKSWilliams LawrenceDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

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.  LINKSDennis ScullyBusiness of Home 

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 & BoardLINKSAsad SyrkettElle DecorDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including LVMH taking its employees to sustainability school, RH’s earnings call, and a new wave of designers getting into the vacation rental business. Later, Peloton CEO John Foley discusses his new direct-to-consumer rug brand, Ernesta.This episode is sponsored by Crypton.  LINKSErnestaDennis ScullyBusiness of Home Crypton

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, from a check in on New York Design Week to a blue sofa that went viral on TikTok. Later, designer Shea McGee joins the conversation to discuss her new MasterClass. This episode is sponsored by Daniel House Club.  LINKSStudio McGeeDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

The daughter of legendary English decorator Nina Campell, Rita Konig grew up in the trade. After authoring a runaway hit book, Domestic Bliss, she struck out on her own, and has built a brilliantly multifaceted career as a writer, designer and streaming star on the online education platform Create Academy.  On this episode of the podcast, Konig talks about reaching an audience beyond her core clients, whether RH can succeed in England, and lessons the British and American design industries can learn from each other.This episode is sponsored by The Shade Store and Loloi RugsLINKSRita KonigDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, from Warren Buffet's breakup with RH stock to what really happened with Jean de Merry. Later, Harbinger's Joe Lucas breaks down the latest developments in LA's design scene.  This episode is sponsored by Daniel House Club.  LINKSJoe LucasHarbingerDennis ScullyBusiness of Home