Confessions of an Interior Designer

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner wraps up an incredible first season with a compilation of some of the juiciest and most unforgettable confession moments. Caroline reflects on the journey of creating the podcast, the overwhelming support from listeners, and the incredible stories that have shaped this season. She shares her excitement...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Elizabeth Kruger , the founder of Elizabeth Kruger Design. With over a decade of experience in new construction, large-scale renovations, and full home furnishing projects, Elizabeth has built a name for herself in the industry. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor,...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Lauren Taylor , an interior architecture and lifestyle photographer known for capturing the soul of beautifully designed spaces. Lauren shares her journey from fine art photography to working with top interior designers, the ethical challenges of sharing work online, and her thoughts on...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Kristin Cali Schloemer , owner and founder of Calia Stone Boutique, a Chicago-based showroom redefining the natural stone industry with glam, expertise, and sophistication. Kristin shares her journey from interior design school to running her own stone boutique, navigating the challenges...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Iga Soszynska , the founder of Designed by So, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Los Angeles. With a background in interior design, branding, and business strategy, Iga helps designers build strong, scalable businesses with a focus on marketing and process improvement. In this episod...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Shannon Sharpe , a Chicago-based design and lifestyle writer with nearly two decades of experience in the publishing world. Shannon shares her unconventional journey from marketing to journalism, eventually finding her passion in design writing. With bylines in Luxe Interiors & Design , A...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Dee Thompson . From IT consultant to construction mogul: discover how Dee transformed her career and built Urbane Home, a thriving woman-led construction and design company. Despite initial self-doubt, Dee's journey showcases how she leveraged her IT project management skills to navigate the...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Maddie Asebrook ! Ever wondered what happens when a fashion industry professional switches lanes to interior design? Maddie's compelling journey from fashion to becoming a successful design rep in Chicago reveals fascinating insights about industry evolution and cultural shifts. -------------...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner welcomes Shannon Claire , a talented interior designer from D.C. Shannon shares her journey from studying British literature to becoming a successful interior designer with a small but impactful firm. They discuss the challenges of transitioning careers, running a remote team, and creating boundaries in...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner welcomes Anna Knight , the founder of Anna Knight Interiors, based in Oak Park, Illinois. Anna shares her inspiring journey from a law career in Manhattan to creating stunning high-end residential renovations. They delve into Anna’s experiences navigating a major career transition, balancing motherhood...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, I’m joined by Madison Malaga, co-owner of CM Interiors, an incredible design firm she runs with her mom. Madison brings a unique perspective on balancing creativity, business, and family in the design world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Got a juicy confession or design dilemma...

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today’s episode is with Gracie Miller, an incredible interior designer and my right-hand woman at CTI. Excited for you to all love her as much as I do! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quic...

Welcome to another scandalously entertaining episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! This week we’re serving up bold career moves, shocking client requests, and a moral dilemma that’s still haunting one designer today… I’m joined by  Robert Gigliotti  - the incredible content creator, model, and interior decorator - who shares  so  many pearls of sparkly wisdom, as wel...

Welcome to another scandalously entertaining episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! I’m your host, Caroline Turner, and today we’re diving into the drama, creativity, and lessons that come with life as an interior designer. From a Silicon Valley penthouse project gone awry to a discount-obsessed nightmare client, this week’s stories prove that every space has its sins -and we’re here to...

Welcome back!! We are BUZZING with excitement and completely obsessed with all your amazing feedback since our launch. Today’s episode is packed with drama, inspiration, and plenty of laughs – and I can’t wait for you to hear it! This week, I’m joined by the endlessly talented interior design consultant and stylist Darwin Fitz. From dodging veterinary school to becoming a landscape design star and...

Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer , the behind-the-scenes podcast that spills the juicy secrets of the luxury interior design world! I’m your host, Caroline Turner , and for our very first episode I’m joined by Paige Wassel : celebrity interior stylist, content creator, and founder of Was the Store.  Together we dive into one of our most jaw-dropping listener confessions, “The Af...

Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer ! I’m Caroline Turner , your host, here to pull back the velvet drapes on the secrets, scandals, and stories of the interior design world. In this very first solo episode, I’m spilling my own confessions - because it wouldn’t be fair to dish out the drama without sharing some of my own. From an unforgettable under-the-desk moment during my early days...

Welcome to  Confessions of an Interior Designer , the weekly podcast that uncovers the hilarious, chaotic, and downright shocking realities behind the luxury interior design industry. I’m your host, Caroline Turner—luxury interior designer and founder of Caroline Turner Interiors in Chicago. With over 10 years in the field, I’ve gathered stories from every corner of the design world, and now,...