Business of Home Podcast

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a tariff update, the IIDA’s future readiness report , and a look at the biggest stories of the year (so far). Later, Monika McCommon of The Home Influencers joins the show to talk about her new platform.  This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi LINKS The Home Influencers Business of Ho...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a new hub for home influencers , what makes for a great design portfolio and the final piece of RH’s European strategy. Later, Michael Smith joins the show to talk about his first collection for Zoffany.   This episode is sponsored by Joon Loloi LINKS Michael Smith for Zoffany Business...

Drew Michael Scott grew up on YouTube, starting his first channel at age 12. Almost two decades later under the moniker Lone Fox, he’s become one of the biggest voices in DIY and design on the platform with nearly 2 million subscribers—not to mention his 1.5 million on Instagram. Drew doesn’t pretend to be an interior designer—he loves to learn alongside his audience, and embraces the journey, cli...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Charles Cohen’s great escape , Bed Bath & Beyond’s third acquisition in three months and the rise of the owner’s rep . Later, CEOs Andy Singer and Rohan Blacker join the show to talk about why Visual Comfort bought Pooky. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport Brass LINKS Visua...

The last time Fireclay Tile CEO Eric Edelson was on the podcast, he shared the story of how he took over the company and, in a Jerry McGuire moment, turned its business model upside down. Six years later, and Fireclay has grown considerably, and Edelson has been on an acquisition spree, recently picking up Fox Marble, a sizeable Bay Area area fabrication and installation firm.   On this episode of...

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including RH’s latest earnings report , Louis Poulsen’s new ownership, and why everything is hidden in the new luxury kitchen . This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport Brass LINKS Business of Home

Founded in London in the 19th century, Liberty has always been known for its embrace of bold and daring style. Oscar Wilde called it “the chosen resort of the artistic shopper,” a reputation that stuck for 150 years—today, Liberty is one of the most-visited stores in London. In recent years, the brand has been known more for fashion than home, but head of design for Liberty Interiors Genevieve Ben...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a sweeping new tariff proposal, uncertainty at New York’s A&D building and whether Google Lens is ruining vintage shopping . Later, comedian Julio Torres and Sabai founder Phantila Phataraprasit join the show to talk about their unique collaboration. This episode is sponsored by Loloi...

Steven Volpe’s headquarters are in San Francisco, but his work has an international appeal—partially a product of the four years he spent in Paris as a young man, soaking up the city’s architecture and design. Today he runs a team of twenty, taking on projects around the world. Volpe’s serene, timeless work is widely published, and he’s a regular presence on the AD100. On this episode of the podca...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including change at the top at MillerKnoll, how the AI boom is shaking up San Francisco’s housing market and a surprising new luxury amenity. Later, designer Leanne Ford joins the show to talk about her new book, Feel Free Home . This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Newport Brass LINKS Leanne...

Max Rollitt has many strings to his bow: He’s a restorer of antiques, a maker of fine reproductions, and an interior designer. Out of a restored barn in rural England he runs all three parts of his business with a combined showroom, design studio, and upholstery workshop. Rollitt’s endeavors are well-covered by the British press, and he’s been featured on House & Garden ’s Top 100 list for more th...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a big lighting acquisition , the AI vibe shift and whether the industry’s beige epidemic is really over. Later, designer Nathan Turner joins the show to talk about his new book, I Love Decorating .   This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource Furniture LINKS Nathan Turner I Love D...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including an executive shake-up at Holly Hunt , the shutdown of Houzz’s shopping site and dispatches from New York Design Week. Later, Susan Clark of Radnor shares her take on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture.  This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource Furniture LINKS...

Born in rural Massachusetts to a family of makers and tinkerers, Charles de Lisle grew up obsessed with how things work. After finding his way to the San Francisco Bay Area, he got involved with the design scene, first launching a line of lamps, then helping to start a commercial firm. Eventually de Lisle went out on his own, and has earned acclaim for his residential work, including placement on...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including big news from ICFF , a surprise foam shortage and why sleeper sofas are making a comeback . Later, Julia Haley Montanez joins the show to talk about New York's design week.   This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource Furniture LINKS Julia Haney Montanez The Design Release ICFF Bu...

Leyden Lewis is a New Yorker—he grew up in Brooklyn, went to Parsons and made his way into the design industry, where his work quickly found an audience through a room in the Kips Bay Show House. Today, Lewis is an AD100 designer—his widely published work draws on modernism, traditional craft, and an obsession with art in all its forms. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Sc...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a check-in on the housing market, RH’s debut in Milan , and whether contemporary kitchens have gotten too slick. Later, designer Sarah Sherman Samuel joins the show to talk about her new book.   This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource Furniture LINKS Sarah Sherman Samuel Sarah...

My guests this week are Rodman Primack and Rudy Weissenberg, the couple behind design firm Ago Interiors and collectible design gallery Ago Projects. The business started with Primack, whose career has jumped between art and design, including stints working for Christie’s, Gagosian, and Peter Marino—not to mention his own AD100 firm. Weissenberg, whose background is in finance and TV, joined the b...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including bankruptcy for Wren Kitchens , a Charles Cohen update , and the most valuable design auction in U.S. history. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Spring Market.   This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea House LINKS Business of Home

Alison Kenworthy and Michael Koenigs are the married couple behind YouTube sensation Homeworthy. Both came from the television world—she was a producer on  Good Morning America , he worked as an executive producer creating shows for ABC, Disney and Hulu. But in 2019, Kenworthy left it all behind to launch Homeworthy, initially filming home tours on her own with an iPhone. After a slow start, it to...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the rise of the wealth tax, an update on the tariff refund process, and whether being featured in a magazine still matters. Later, interior designer Chloe Redmond Warner joins the show to talk about her new book, This Must Be the Place .  This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelse...

Founded in the 1980s by designer Mark Moussa, in four decades Arteriors has grown from a boutique decor company into a global brand focused on the trade. CEO John Hart joined the company in 2024, after the Covid home boom had faded away—he’s revamped the C-suite, re-focused Arteriors on product, and is looking to make a big splash at High Point Market this spring.    In this episode, Hart speaks w...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the rise of AI consultants , a check-in on tariffs and inflation and how designers are capitalizing on the wellness revolution . Later, Artemest CEO Marco Credendino joins the show to talk about the brand's plans for Milan Design Week. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea Hou...

Though Sarah Robertson was drawn to design from an early age, she took a more practical route at first, earning an MBA from Northwestern and then working as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. But eventually her creative side won out: after purchasing properties and renovating historic homes in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood with her mother, she left consulting behind and launched Studio Dearb...

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including fuel surcharges, the impact of tariffs and LA’s most tasteful burglar . Later, Ernesta CEO John Foley joins the show to talk about his latest fundraise .  This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Chelsea House LINKS Ernesta  Business of Home