Beyond the Design

Duncan Smith on Upcycling, NYC Sidewalk Treasures, and Giving Discarded Objects New Life

Duncan Smith’s fascination with discarded items began in childhood, where he collected strange trinkets, wood shop scraps, and small shells in his father’s old cigar box.

When the World Was Already Mapped, He Built His Own from Thousands of Nails - Valentin Renner

The Journey Long before finding his place in the art world, Valentin Renner dreamed of becoming a geographical explorer. Learning early on that the physical world had alr

Evolutionary Environments: Karen Asprea on Natural Materials, Human Scale, and Emotional Storytelling

At its core, Karen Asprea’s design philosophy asserts that interior design is a living, continuous conversation between human beings and their physical surroundings. Reje

Living Art in the Home: The Plant Daddies on Curating Exotic Trees, Custom Vessels, and High-End Plant Design

Lucarelli and Dane. Dane’s connection to organic materials started early in life while working for his father, a cooking professor, before transitioning to a greenhouse i

Why Living With Style Is About Lifestyle, and Integrity with Brittany Farinas

Brittany Farinas’s connection to design began at six years old while spending time in the furniture showroom where her mother worked. By age 21, while attending college a

Crafting Quality in the West: Jeremiah Young on Architecture, Scale, and Timeless Interior Design

Jeremiah Young’s path to becoming the principal designer and owner of Kibler & Kirch was anything but conventional. Having moved constantly as a child—living in 17 differ

Designing Beyond Trends: Amy Courtney on Crafting High-Quality, Bold Interior Spaces

Amy Courtney’s entry into interior design wasn’t an intentional career detour—it was the environment she grew up in. Raised in New Rochelle, New York, by a mother who was

Noz Nozawa on Spatial Freedom, Creative Boundaries, and Designing for Joy

Noz Nozawa’s awareness of how spatial environments shape human emotion began during a challenging childhood. Growing up in a difficult domestic situation where she was no

Timeless Soul with Kara Childress

Kara Childress’ illustrious career in interior design has spanned over four decades, tracing back to her professional beginnings in 1984. Operating long before the advent

Deke Rogers on Timeless Antiques, the Layered Design Philosophy, and Living History

In this episode, Deke Rogers shares the thoughtful philosophy and hands-on approach that have made him one of the South’s most respected voices in antiques, interiors, an

Orchestrating Space with Kari Bennett

Kari Bennett’s professional evolution is a compelling story of shifting from purely creative instincts to high-level systemic mastery. In the earlier chapters of her care

Vern Yip's Philosophy of Purposeful Spaces

In this episode, Vern Yip shares the exact tactical methods, operational frameworks, and professional philosophies that define his approach to spatial creation. He challe

Spaces That Breathe with Lauren Thomsen

Lauren Thomsen’s profound connection to architectural environments began with a deeply formative childhood event when she was just seven years old. After her family made

Scott Hudson on Henrybuilt, Master Carpentry, and Whole-House Engineering

Scott Hudson’s creative lineage is deeply rooted in American craftsmanship, carrying the name of his grandfather, Henry, who was originally a farmer turned carpenter-buil

Outlining the Human Space with Laura Tribbett

Laura Tribbett’s evolutionary path into interior design had a remarkably early and structured beginning in the public school system of suburban Twin Cities, Minnesota. In

The Design Alchemist, the journey of Marcel Wanders

Marcel Wanders' journey into the world of creation began long before he or the world around him even had a word for "design". Growing up in the Netherlands, where his par

The Editorial Eye: Michelle Morgan Harrison on Fashion, Ground-Up Construction, and Timeless Interiors

Michelle Morgan Harrison’s creative trajectory began not in design studios, but in the fast-paced world of 1990s print fashion journalism. An intersectional internship be

Susan Weiss: Curation, Craftsmanship, and the Art of the Architectural Journey

Susan Weiss’s career is a masterclass in how early environments shape creative destinies. Growing up the daughter of Harold Bailey—an architect, avid collector, and adven

From HGTV to High-End Design: The Evolution of Britany Simon

Britany Simon’s path to interior design was paved early on, influenced by her father’s career as a residential developer. As a child, she was constantly building and deco

Jamie Drake: 40 Years of Bold Color, Philanthropy, and Iconic Design

Jamie Drake describes his aesthetic in a single sentence as "urbane, sophisticated, energetic, visually intriguing, and always has a touch of wit". His professional philo