Susan Ferrier on finding the strength to start her own firm after 18 years of acclaim at someone else's
Susan Ferrier’s career is somewhat unique in that she reached acclaim working for another firm—in this case, architect Bobby McAlpine’s. She spent nearly 20 years there, winning awards and building the design side of the business into a powerhouse. In 2018 Ferrier finally went out on her own, and has quickly built up an impressive firm, collaborating with Baker on a collection and creating rich, layered interiors inspired by a global palette. On this episode of the podcast Ferrier speaks with host Dennis Scully about how rising industry costs have made it harder to do great work, how she uses AI, and why her secret to success is being fortunate, prepared, and always saying yes.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Blu Dot LINKSSusan FerrierDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Inside Chairish's $85 million deal. Plus: Is ChatGPT getting good at design?
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Wayfair’s surprising quarter, HGTV’s cancellation spree and how good ChatGPT is getting at design. Later, the founders of Chairish, Anna and Gregg Brockway, discuss their company's acquisition by Auction Technology Group.This episode is sponsored by ErnestaLINKSChairishBusiness of Home
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Salvesen Graham is taking English style to new places
Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham first met at university, then went in different directions: Graham worked for Cindy Leveson and Salvesen for iconic English decorator Nina Campbell. Then in 2013, they came together to launch their own firm. Since then, Salvesen Graham has become known for creating English interiors with a fresh, approachable feel—spaces full of layered pattern, quiet color, and a touch of nostalgia. The two have also launched a product line, including a fast-growing fabric business which is set to expand here in the U.S. On this episode of the podcast they speak with host Dennis Scully about the differences between American and British clients, why they don’t mind being known for a house style, and why they entered their partnership slowly and deliberately—and how that’s helped it stand the test of time.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Blu Dot LINKSSalvesen GrahamDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Why Arhaus is suing RH. Plus: Arte is betting on the D&D Building
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, a recap of Vegas Market, and why Arhaus is suing RH. Later, Philippe Desart, managing director of wallcoverings brand Arte, joins the show to talk about betting on the D&D Building for a New York flagship. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSArteBusiness of Home
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From social media stardom to vintage resale, Rarify's founders are building a new kind of design brand
Jeremy Bilotti and David Rosenwasser met at Cornell’s architecture school and bonded instantly over their shared love of modernist design. Over the past 10 years, they’ve built Rarify into a unique and multifaceted company, one that combines vintage resale, e-commerce, a contract furniture dealership, and a retail store in Philadelphia—not to mention a popular Instagram account that draws millions of views for its deep dives into the past, present and future of great furniture.On this episode of the podcast, Bilotti and Rosenwasser tell host Dennis Scully how a $120,000 sale to a collector in the Philippines gave them the seed money to get started, why they’re looking to break up what they call the “commercial furniture mafia,” and why their ultimate ambition is to take what Knoll was in 1948 and remake it for the modern day. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSRarifyDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.
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