Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Diana Wagenbach, founder and principal designer of Studio W, a full-service residential architectural and interior design studio based in Hinsdale, Illinois. With a background in business and years of experience in the design industry, she launched her firm in 2020 and has since built a reputation for her timeless, bespoke approach to design, and is recognized as a Feature Designer in the AD Pro Directory. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Diana's Background 24:45: Guest Vice 25:53: Confession #1: I Went Undercover to Save $50k 42:01: Confession #2: Fossilized Hoarding House 50:15: Guest Questions 56:01: What Made Diana Feel
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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Jenny Brown, founder of Chicago-based Jenny Brown Designs. She launched her studio in 2010 after nearly a decade working with high-end residential design firms in both Chicago and San Francisco. Since then, she’s worked on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, and is known for interiors that feel traditionally rooted yet fresh, creating spaces that are both chic and inviting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Jenny's Background 19:00: Guest Vice 25:41: Confession #1: The Other Woman 42:07: Confession #2: Design to Daycare 55:56: Guest Questions 73:32: What Made Jenny Feel
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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Zoe Lowres, co-founder of Programa, our amazing partner and sponsor. Zoe originally started her career in marketing before following her creative side into interior design, studying at Billy Blue College of Design and going on to work in both residential and hospitality design in Melbourne, Australia. With experience both inside design studios and now building tools for the industry, Zoe brings a unique perspective on the creative and operational sides of running a design business, and we’re excited to have her here today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Zoe's Background 20:04: Guest Vice 21:37: Confession #1: The Lockdown Leak 28:07: Confession #2: A Hostage Situation 47:13: Guest Questions 67:12: What Made Zoe Feel
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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Amy Vermillion, designer and founder of Charlotte-based Amy Vermillion Interiors. Amy is recognized for her expertise in renovation and new construction and her mastery of color, texture, and scale. Her work has been celebrated regionally and nationally, featured in The New York Times Magazine, and she’s a two-time Contractor of the Year Award winner. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Amy's Background 36:26: Confession #1: Labor Stalled My Install 43:13: Industry Talk 56:39: Guest Questions 68:30: What Made Amy Feel
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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal of Rue Magazine, a leading voice in approachable, beautifully curated interior design. For over a decade, Kelli has helped shape Rue’s signature voice, and is also the author of Home with Rue: Style for Everyone, a guide packed with expert tips, designer insights, and hundreds of stunning interiors to help readers create spaces they truly love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelli's Background 14:43: Guest Vice 19:28: Confession #1: America's Most Wanted 35:19: Confession #2: The Runaway 43:40: Guest Questions 75:42: What Made Kelli Feel
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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, I’m sharing them with you.
This isn’t about design trends or technical advice—it’s about the real experiences you never hear about. In each episode, my guests and I react to anonymous listener confessions, swapping outrageous stories that reveal the unexpected challenges and joys that come with designing for high-end clients. From chaotic installs to deadline disasters, it’s the kind of gossip we usually save for happy hour.
Whether you’re an industry insider or just love juicy behind-the-scenes stories, Confessions of an Interior Designer will make you laugh, gasp, and feel like you’re right there in the thick of it with us.
What to Expect:
* Anonymous confessions from the design world, discussed and dissected.
* Candid conversations with interior designers and industry insiders.
* Real, funny, and raw moments you won’t hear anywhere else.
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