Business of Home Podcast

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 and Newport Brass

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Julio Torres
Sabai
Business of Home

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 podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how youthful confidence helped him build his career, why he likes having owner’s reps on the job site, and how formality has changed, but not disappeared from the home.

This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Kohler

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Studio Volpe
Dennis Scully
Business of Home

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

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Leanne Ford
Feel Free Home
Business of Home

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 than a decade. On this episode of the podcast, Rollitt speaks with host Dennis Scully about why dining rooms are so challenging, why now is a good time to get into the antiques business, and why he wants to bring fun back to the home. 

This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Kohler

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Max Rollitt
Dennis Scully
Business of Home

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

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Nathan Turner
I Love Decorating
Business of Home