Design Time

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Domino editors host this weekly podcast, which spotlights creative strategies for making your home (and every day) feel more special, personal, and fun—from insider tricks on how to tackle your next renovation project to easy updates that instantly refresh a space—through candid conversations with Domino’s editors and community of experts.

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66 episodes
Updated Dec 8, 2022

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Oct 28, 2021 · 28 min
Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on the Best Investments to Make for Your Forever Home and Turning Failures Into Lessons in Design and Life
You likely know Bobby Berk as the resident design expert and Emmy-nominated host of Netflix’s Queer Eye, but he’s actually been cultivating his style for decades with stints at Bed Bath & Beyond and Restoration Hardware. Today he runs his own bespoke interior design practice for residential, commercial, and hospitality clientele and has teamed up with A.R.T. Furniture and Tempaper to launch exclusive designs. Listen in as Bobby reveals his special secret sauce for doing it all
Oct 21, 2021 · 30 min
Textile Designer Heather Taylor on the Formula She Uses Every Time She Sets a Table and What Extras She Keeps Stocked in Her Linen Closet
For Heather Taylor, creating a beautiful table isn’t so much about the items on top of it as it is the feeling. After noticing a lack of tasteful linens on the market, she returned to her knitting roots in 2013 and began making her own textiles, which now grace the tables of the chicest dinner parties and are stocked in beautiful home shops around the world, including her own brick-and-mortar space in Los Angeles. With new collaborations with West Elm, Clare V., and D
Oct 14, 2021 · 30 min
Oh Happy Day!’s Jordan Ferney on Her Love of Quirky Vintage and the Instagram Hack She Uses for 3-D Renderings
You likely know Jordan Ferney from the delightful party shop and website Oh Happy Day!, as well as the innovative and ’gram-worthy color experience Color Factory. Her unique approach to design stands out from the pack—and she introduces clever decorating hacks in her very own Domino column. Surrounded by an abundance of creative DIY projects and vintage finds, Jordan shares her studied tips for sourcing out-of-the-box pieces that express her personal style and her unconventional wisdom, which
Oct 7, 2021 · 55 sec
Design Time: Trending Forward Trailer
In design, the top tastemakers know that good style has the power to create the next big thing. Domino’s new Design Time podcast, Trending Forward, is all about people who push the limits of what exists to create something new and better, something that ignites a spark in others. Join me, Domino contributing editor Ben Reynaert, for a special series that will take you on a journey to what’s next. From sourcing exciting new products to discovering unexpected c
Jul 22, 2021 · 36 min
Aya Kanai on the Shelf Life of a Trend and the Future of Visual Search
Aya Kanai’s distinct style and perspective comes from years of working at some of fashion’s most exciting publications and brands, and her creative approach leans on her decisive instinct that’s as artful as it is personal. By leveraging her experience first as an editor on the launch team at Teen Vogue and then at such magazines as Nylon and Cosmopolitan—and more recently as editor in chief at Marie Claire—in her new role as Pinterest’s head of content and
Jul 15, 2021 · 42 min
Ellen Bennett on Dreaming Big and Always Following Your Passion for What’s Next
Ellen Bennett likes to speak in mantras. As founder and CEO of apron and kitchen accessories company Hedley & Bennett, Ellen has had an incredibly inspiring path to success. Her new book, Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen!, is for all the entrepreneurs out there who have dared to dream. It’s a fresh take on a business book, crafted with the tone of your friend giving you a pep talk, and it’s packed with sage advice, vibrant illustrations, a
Jul 8, 2021 · 34 min
JJ Martin on Building a World of Pattern and Color, and Using Your Intuition in Vintage Hunting and in Life
JJ Martin has created a brand and a life that radiate color. Her expressive collection, La DoubleJ, includes ready-to-wear, accessories, home, bedding, and tabletop. It is a dynamic reflection of JJ’s life in Italy and the evolution of her very personal journey to success. She launched her business from Milan, selling vintage fashion and accessories, alongside her career as an American journalist reporting on fashion, design, and travel for a hit list of the best international
Jul 1, 2021 · 31 min
Newly Crowned Design Star Carmeon Hamilton on Her Top Tips for Rental Renos, Shopping for Vintage Finds Online, and Crafting a Next Gen Design Show
Carmeon Hamilton has had a big year: winning HGTV’s Design Star: Next Gen, landing her own TV show, and taking on so many exciting new projects with her interior clients and brands. Big green energy and plants are a huge part of Carmeon’s work—she incorporates them into almost every project, and on- and offscreen she creates spaces that are personal, layered, highly curated, and alive! At the core of her design practice, Nubi Interiors, is the passion for creating spaces tha
Jun 24, 2021 · 39 min
Oh Joy! Founder Joy Cho on What She Learned From Her Seven-Year Home Reno Project and the Ombré Bathroom Tile Going Viral on Pinterest
Joy Cho of Oh Joy! is a graphic designer, author, product designer, O.G. lifestyle blogger, Pinterest super-influencer, and Domino’s Summer issue cover star. Her Los Angeles home, built from the ground up, was years in the making—a collection of buildings that includes a dreamy A-frame house that serves as a hybrid creative space, photo studio, and guest quarters for visiting friends and family. Known for a signature aesthetic that leans on color-blocking, pattern, whimsy, and bold creativity
Apr 1, 2021 · 34 min
Kevin Sharkey on His Color-First Approach to Organizing, Spending the Last 26 Years Alongside Martha Stewart, and the Evolution of His Epic Closet
There is a certain level of polish and style associated with organizing the Martha Stewart way. There’s a reason for this, and much of it traces back to Kevin Sharkey. Kevin is the executive vice president and executive director of design for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and for more than 25 years he has been Stewart’s right hand and creative confidant. He is a visionary decorating editor, a creative mind, and one of the most organized people I know. His apartment in Manhattan features a
Mar 25, 2021 · 34 min
Jeremiah Brent on the Rituals of Family Life, the New Neutral Paint Color He Can’t Live Without, and the Budget-Friendly Reno Hacks He Learned on TV
Jeremiah Brent is on a mission for the original. Known for his megawatt career and likable television personality, Jeremiah’s design approach is rooted in the ritual of living in a home you love and comfort without sacrificing an ounce of style. Despite his visual point of view being highly appealing, he is incredibly thoughtful about what he buys, instinctual, and generous. Natural materials, sculptural lines, and collected vintage mingle in a way that is artistic and uniquely his. Alon
Mar 18, 2021 · 43 min
Chef Sophia Roe on Redefining the Pillars of Wellness and Unlocking Genuine Connections Through Design
Sophia Roe wants us all to have a conversation. By inspiring an open dialogue, she’s bending the idea of what wellness really means, pushing the boundaries of every industry she touches. Most recently, it has been through her Vice TV series, Counter Space, which weaves a narrative around where culture, food, community, sustainability, racial justice, and storytelling meet. Beyond cooking delicious, beautiful food and lending focus to its impact on health and well-being, Sophia
Mar 11, 2021 · 31 min
London-Based Designer Beata Heuman on Fearlessly Throwing Out Design Rules, Why British and Scandi Design Play Well Together, and How to Make Every Room Sing
Swedish-born and London-based designer Beata Heuman believes interiors should really sing. They should tell your personal story and be a reflection of the lives lived within a space and of the places and personalities that have inspired the journey to get you there. Beata is a rising star in the British design world—known for her bright and fearless interiors but also as a smart and open-minded product designer. Her Shoppa web shop sells everything from her fantastical and wildly patterned fa
Mar 4, 2021 · 32 min
Chris Loves Julia’s Julia Marcum on What She’s Learned After Six Kitchen Renos and the Hack That Will Save Your Budget
Julia Marcum has built her career around the concept of love. Her popular blog, Chris Loves Julia, launched as a personal creative diary of renovation, home, marriage, and family—all of the very real parts of life that impact how you truly live in your home. Her deep passion for the process of renovation and documenting all the little details—the earned sweat equity and mishaps that happen in the journey of making spaces better and more personal—gives her content an approachability t
Feb 25, 2021 · 37 min
Loeffler Randall’s Jessie Randall on Renovating Her Kitchen During Quarantine and Her Forever Love of Ditzy Florals and Sun-Washed Gingham
Loeffler Randall’s Jessie Randall has a spot on the timeline of Domino’s history. The O.G. Domino cover featuring her Brooklyn home with the “For Like Ever” poster launched a thousand Pinterest boards and Etsy shops, and that story is still circulating today. Jessie’s love of sun-faded neutrals, ditzy florals, and reimagined gingham finds its way into her collections, and she shares those inspirations on her Instagram feed. Her brand is embarking on a new chapter this month, with Loeffler Ran
Feb 18, 2021 · 40 min
Designer Matilda Goad on Creating Spaces That Are Instant Mood Lifters and the Best Budget–Friendly Materials to Elevate Your Home
British designer Matilda Goad’s products are just the dose of joy we all need in our homes right now. Her collection of tabletop and brightly hued accessories is a fabulously low-commitment way to inject new energy into our spaces: wavy rattan lampshades, scallop-edged napkins, and planters in a spectrum of appealing colors. Matilda’s love for elevating everyday items informs everything she touches. Her own home in London is equally bold and chock-full of ideas—a checkerboard-pattern til
Feb 11, 2021 · 39 min
Reath Design’s Frances Merrill on Fearlessly Mixing Color and Pattern and the Most Overlooked Spaces in Our Homes
Frances Merrill of Reath Design draws inspiration from seemingly unlikely sources—a favorite item of clothing, a textile from an antiques mall, or a piece of furniture handed down from a friend. Frances got her start designing spaces for Commune, and her warm, cozy, and layered interiors radiate personality—they are, like Frances herself, a bit of California style by way of Greenwich Village. Her use of color has become a signature and feels familiar and welcoming yet always surprising. <
Feb 4, 2021 · 32 min
Estelle Bailey-Babenzien on Marrying Sustainability for All With Environments That Build Community and Connections
Estelle Bailey-Babenzien is the cofounder and creative director of fashion and lifestyle brand Noah and Dream Awake Design. She’s responsible for building the Noah brand and retail environments, including its downtown New York City flagship, shops within Dover Street Market in Los Angeles and London, and locations in Osaka and Tokyo. The company donates a portion of its profits to causes it cares about. Estelle’s interiors prioritize fabric, a meaningful lifestyle, and conscious consumerism,
Jan 28, 2021 · 37 min
Zio and Sons’s Anthony D’Argenzio on Savvy Career Pivots and How to Achieve a Reno That Honors the Past With an Emphasis on Cozy
Anthony D’Argenzio of Zio and Sons has evolved from stylist, photographer, designer, and content creator to renovation expert, developer, and real-estate visionary. As a frequent contributor to Domino, he’s documented his journey of restoring and refreshing historic spaces in New York’s Hudson Valley and creating a series of enviable short- and long-term residences that he rents via Airbnb. Anthony understands how to maintain the beauty, patina, and integrity of a space while updating it for
Jan 21, 2021 · 31 min
Studio McGee Founder Shea McGee on Her Go-To Timeless Materials and Finding the Neutral Tones That Elevate Any Space
Shea McGee’s hit Netflix show, Dream Home Makeovers, just launched its second season, highlighting her talent for creating spaces that strike that perfect balance between aspirational, attainable, and highly livable. In the series, Shea and her husband, Syd, take us into the day-to-day life of Studio McGee, their design, interiors, and commerce business located in Lehi, Utah, south of Salt Lake City. Along with their highly successful collections for Target; a best-selling book,

Design Time

Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on the Best Investments to Make for Your Forever Home and Turning Failures Into Lessons in Design and Life

Textile Designer Heather Taylor on the Formula She Uses Every Time She Sets a Table and What Extras She Keeps Stocked in Her Linen Closet

Oh Happy Day!’s Jordan Ferney on Her Love of Quirky Vintage and the Instagram Hack She Uses for 3-D Renderings

Design Time: Trending Forward Trailer

Aya Kanai on the Shelf Life of a Trend and the Future of Visual Search

Ellen Bennett on Dreaming Big and Always Following Your Passion for What’s Next

JJ Martin on Building a World of Pattern and Color, and Using Your Intuition in Vintage Hunting and in Life

Newly Crowned Design Star Carmeon Hamilton on Her Top Tips for Rental Renos, Shopping for Vintage Finds Online, and Crafting a Next Gen Design Show

Oh Joy! Founder Joy Cho on What She Learned From Her Seven-Year Home Reno Project and the Ombré Bathroom Tile Going Viral on Pinterest

Kevin Sharkey on His Color-First Approach to Organizing, Spending the Last 26 Years Alongside Martha Stewart, and the Evolution of His Epic Closet

Jeremiah Brent on the Rituals of Family Life, the New Neutral Paint Color He Can’t Live Without, and the Budget-Friendly Reno Hacks He Learned on TV

Chef Sophia Roe on Redefining the Pillars of Wellness and Unlocking Genuine Connections Through Design

London-Based Designer Beata Heuman on Fearlessly Throwing Out Design Rules, Why British and Scandi Design Play Well Together, and How to Make Every Room Sing

Chris Loves Julia’s Julia Marcum on What She’s Learned After Six Kitchen Renos and the Hack That Will Save Your Budget

Loeffler Randall’s Jessie Randall on Renovating Her Kitchen During Quarantine and Her Forever Love of Ditzy Florals and Sun-Washed Gingham

Designer Matilda Goad on Creating Spaces That Are Instant Mood Lifters and the Best Budget–Friendly Materials to Elevate Your Home

Reath Design’s Frances Merrill on Fearlessly Mixing Color and Pattern and the Most Overlooked Spaces in Our Homes

Estelle Bailey-Babenzien on Marrying Sustainability for All With Environments That Build Community and Connections

Zio and Sons’s Anthony D’Argenzio on Savvy Career Pivots and How to Achieve a Reno That Honors the Past With an Emphasis on Cozy

Studio McGee Founder Shea McGee on Her Go-To Timeless Materials and Finding the Neutral Tones That Elevate Any Space