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Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
In this episode of the Art and Business of Interior Design, Southern Living Magazine published an article featuring interviews with several interior designers. The article focuses on nine home décor trends they predict will decline in popularity in 2025. These trends include quick fixes, impersonal spaces, ubiquitous accessories, all-neutral palettes, fast furniture, excessive technology, trendy tile, overused textiles, and fleeting design choices. The designers express a desire for more personalized, sustainable, and timeless design, emphasizing quality over quantity and enduring style over fleeting trends. The article ultimately advocates for individual expression and lasting design aesthetics.
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This episode's sponsor is: Sho and Co
Southern Living Magazine Article:
9 Home Trends Designers Can't Wait to Say Goodbye to in 2025

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
In this episode of The Art & Business of Interior Design we provide a short recap of lessons learned in 2024 before we go silent for the holidays. As we usher in 2025, we have plans to bring you video of our podcast from our YouTube Channel.
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Co-host: Shoshanna Shapiro, Principal Designer, Sho and Co

Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
In this episode of the Art & Business of Interior Design, hosts Ryan and Shoshanna Shapiro dive into the transformative power of interior styling for photography. Whether you’re an interior designer prepping for a portfolio shoot, a photographer capturing a client’s vision, or a homeowner showcasing your space, this episode is packed with expert tips and actionable advice to elevate your results.
Ryan shares insights from behind the lens, while Shoshanna offers a designer’s perspective on crafting impeccable details that tell a story. This episode will empower you to create stunning imagery that captures the essence of any interior.Ryan ShapiroInteriors PhotographerRyan Shapiro Photographyhttps://www.ryanshapirophotography.comShoshanna ShapiroPrincipal and Award-winning Interior DesignerSho and Co https://www.shoshannaco.com

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
In this episode of the Art & Business of Interior Design, learn to navigate an often difficult conversation , the art of negotiating higher design fees. Our hosts discuss the article, Negotiating Higher Interior Design Fees with Confidence, by author Laurie Laizure.
Ryan ShapiroInteriors PhotographerRyan Shapiro Photographyhttps://www.ryanshapirophotography.com

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) recent federal layoffs are impacting various sectors in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, including the interior design industry. The DMV area, home to approximately 20% of the 2.4 million civilian federal workforce, is experiencing significant changes due to these reductions.Brought to you by: Ryan Shapiro Photography

2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode of the Art & Business of Interior Design, our hosts discuss the article titled "Trump-Era Global Home Decor: Five Defining Shifts," analyzes the significant changes impacting the international home decor industry following the trade policies enacted during Donald Trump's presidency. The piece outlines five key shifts, including the effects of tariffs on Chinese goods, the increasing prominence of India and Brazil as alternative manufacturing hubs, currency devaluations among BRICS nations, and the reshaping of trade routes and regulations. Ultimately, the article serves to inform businesses and consumers about the new landscape of global home decor, emphasizing the need to adapt to these dynamic economic and political forces from 2024 leading into 2025.Brought to you by: Ryan Shapiro PhotographyArticle: Trump-Era Global Home Decor: Five Defining Shifts

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