Confessions of an Interior Designer

Welcome to the final episode of Season Two! Caroline takes the mic this week for a solo episode, sharing this season's final confession and reflecting on her journey as a designer and business owner. She answers questions about starting your own business, what risks are worth taking, and what the best (and worst) bosses can teach you. Plus a bonus round of Red Flag, Beige Flag, Green Flag. -------...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Kelsey Kline Haywood, founder of Chicago-based Kline Interiors. Raised in a family of builders, Kelsey brings a grounded, intuitive approach to design—valuing structure, restraint, and the reality of daily life. From her own 1920s Chicago bungalow to her client work, her spaces are made to be beautiful yet li...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we are joined by Tom Stringer , founder of Tom Stringer Design Partners and a 25-time award winner of the American Society of Interior Designers’ Design Excellence Awards. Known for his blend of classic style and worldly sophistication, Tom creates interiors that are personal, elegant, and vibrant. His global travels inspire...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we are joined by Chandler Prewitt , a New Mexico–based designer whose work is deeply rooted in place, materiality, and art. After formative years in San Francisco working alongside leading designers, he returned to the Southwest in 2013 to establish his own studio. His background spans interior design, home staging, project...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by James Hunter , design director for The Wiseman Group. With formal training in art education and textile & surface design, he brings a strong sense of scale, color, and proportion to his work, and a perspective shaped by extensive travel and time spent living all around the country. He has been widely publ...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Diana Wagenbach , founder and principal designer of Studio W, a full-service residential architectural and interior design studio based in Hinsdale, Illinois. With a background in business and years of experience in the design industry, she launched her firm in 2020 and has since built a reputation for her ti...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Jenny Brown , founder of Chicago-based Jenny Brown Designs. She launched her studio in 2010 after nearly a decade working with high-end residential design firms in both Chicago and San Francisco. Since then, she’s worked on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, and is known for interiors that f...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Zoe Lowres, co-founder of Programa, our amazing partner and sponsor. Zoe originally started her career in marketing before following her creative side into interior design, studying at Billy Blue College of Design and going on to work in both residential and hospitality design in Melbourne,...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Amy Vermillion , designer and founder of Charlotte-based Amy Vermillion Interiors. Amy is recognized for her expertise in renovation and new construction and her mastery of color, texture, and scale. Her work has been celebrated regionally and nationally, featured in The New York Times Magazine, and she’s a t...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal of Rue Magazine, a leading voice in approachable, beautifully curated interior design. For over a decade, Kelli has helped shape Rue’s signature voice, and is also the author of Home with Rue: Style for Everyone, a guide packed with expert tip...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Sarah Annand, an artist and textile designer, and founder of OAT Studio. Her textiles are created with an architectural influence, and designed and made in Australia. With a background in art, photography, and over a decade in the textile industry, her work reflects a lifelong fascination w...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! This episode is a special one. Gracie and Caroline have a candid (and a little bit emotional) conversation about the past, present, and future. Favorite memories, least favorite memories, and everything in between. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner by Hema Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio. After starting her career as an attorney, Hema transitioned into fashion, spending years styling A-list celebrities and major campaigns before moving into interior design in 2021. She now leads residential and commercial projects across the country through Sagr...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Corey Lohmann, principal designer and founder of Corey Lohmann Design. With more than two decades in luxury interior design, and an international portfolio, Corey draws a unique inspiration from her travels, infusing global influence with a deep appreciation for historic details. ----------...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Tyka Pryde — an interior designer and Emmy-nominated production designer with eight seasons as lead Art Director on Netflix’s Queer Eye and credits across every major network. Tyka approaches interiors through beauty, wellness, and individuality, working across television, residential, and...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Meghan Jay , a designer who blends bold color, global inspiration, and a love for pieces with real history. She’s the founder of her namesake studio, known for interiors that are joyful, personal, and full of whimsy. When she’s not designing, you’ll often find her hunting for vintage treasu...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Jenna Peffley , an interior, lifestyle, celebrity, and travel photographer, as well as a an artist and brand strategist. Jenna’s work has been featured in publications such like Architectural Digest , House Beautiful , Veranda , and Vogue Living , showcasing her expertise in photography, bran...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Audra Kiewiet de Jonge , founder of Art/Artefact, a nationally recognized art advisory and design practice that places exceptional art collections at the heart of every project. Audra brings a unique art-first perspective rooted in her training as a painter and art historian, curating interio...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Lauren Lothrop Caron , founder of Studio Laloc, a Seattle-based interiors firm celebrated for its richly layered, timeless spaces. Lauren shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, why she believes every home deserves soul and depth, and how she balances classic design principles...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Maegan Blau , founder of Blue Copper Design, a Phoenix-based designer known for her vibrant, modern take on accessible and inclusive spaces. Maegan shares her journey from navigating her own wheelchair-accessible home renovation to building a design philosophy rooted in creativity, adaptabili...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Sarah Lyon, a writer, editor, stylist, and design-obsessed creative whose work has appeared in Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Domino, and more. Sarah shares how she carved out a career at the intersection of interiors and storytelling, why she loves highlighting real homes, and what she’s...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Abigail Morris , founder of Abigail Morris Interiors, known for her warm, layered spaces and thoughtful, client-centered approach. Abigail shares her journey from design school to running her own studio, what she’s learned about setting boundaries, and how she approaches projects with both cr...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Laura Lester , founder of Lester Fine Art, an advisor specializing in modern, post-war, and contemporary art. With nearly 20 years of experience in New York and Chicago, Laura has advised private collectors and interior designers, curated major exhibitions, and served on the Women’s Board...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Erin and Matt of Kismet House . Together, the pair share how they balance design, family, and their very different approach to both their personal and professional challenges. Erin opens up about her journey from hobbyist decorator to the founder of Kismet House, the power of vulnerabilit...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Zoë Feldman , founder and principal designer of Zoë Feldman Design , a Washington, D.C. based interior design firm celebrated for its sophisticated, sustainable, and personality-driven spaces. Zoë opens up about her path from working under Alexa Hampton to building her own nationally reco...