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 <a href="https://www.ernesta.com/boh" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ernesta</a> and <a href="https://www.kohler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kohler</a> LINKS <a href="https://www.maxrollitt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Max Rollitt</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dennis Scully</a> <a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business of Home</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Max Rollitt has many strings to his bow: He’s a restorer of antiques, a maker of fine reproductions, &lt;i&gt;and&lt;/i&gt; 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 &lt;i&gt;House &amp; Garden&lt;/i&gt;’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. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.ernesta.com/boh" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Ernesta&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.kohler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Kohler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINKS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.maxrollitt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Max Rollitt&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Dennis Scully&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Business of Home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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The celebrated English designer, antiques restorer and maker shares the story of his career

Max Rollitt wants to bring fun back to the home

Host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dennis Scully</a> and BOH executive editor <a href="http://instagram.com/frednicolaus" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicolaus</a> discuss the biggest news in the design world, including <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/pooky-is-acquired" rel="noopener noreferrer">a big lighting acquisition</a>, the AI <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/the-5-ai-questions-every-designer-needs-to-answer" rel="noopener noreferrer">vibe shift</a> 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 <a href="https://www.loloirugs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Loloi</a> and <a href="https://resourcefurniture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resource Furniture</a> LINKS <a href="https://nathanturner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nathan Turner</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Turners-Love-Decorating-Thoughtful/dp/141978398X/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185885346666&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xKSlDfarx0TRrlroP33kMGFRTjSthtoIz84WVeCMnf7yxzjiPftdonm6nygyY21j7L1iyDtwYlGqFuu3k4zNBtYNDUEjbPKfBeZXBTHfLg9aai8-satUVV1X5_oBo6ZADnSwjHar-YwWjVYdupL19w.oCsb87aHNZqEtXQBqoezKgKgiyKZi6kxmL6ZhY_9rp4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=792810300639&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9004368&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=7540302278612829139--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7540302278612829139&hvtargid=kwd-2528772595837&hydadcr=2135_13833863_2448504&keywords=nathan+turner+i+love+decorating&mcid=2097b085f7c736388216435a447990c5&qid=1779941398&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Love Decorating</a> <a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business of Home</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Dennis Scully&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;i&gt;BOH&lt;/i&gt; executive editor &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/frednicolaus" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Fred Nicolaus&lt;/a&gt; discuss the biggest news in the design world, including &lt;a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/pooky-is-acquired" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;a big lighting acquisition&lt;/a&gt;, the AI &lt;a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/the-5-ai-questions-every-designer-needs-to-answer" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;vibe shift&lt;/a&gt; and whether the industry’s beige epidemic is really over. Later, designer Nathan Turner joins the show to talk about his new book, &lt;i&gt;I Love Decorating&lt;/i&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.loloirugs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Loloi&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://resourcefurniture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Resource Furniture&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;LINKS&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://nathanturner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Nathan Turner&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Turners-Love-Decorating-Thoughtful/dp/141978398X/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185885346666&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xKSlDfarx0TRrlroP33kMGFRTjSthtoIz84WVeCMnf7yxzjiPftdonm6nygyY21j7L1iyDtwYlGqFuu3k4zNBtYNDUEjbPKfBeZXBTHfLg9aai8-satUVV1X5_oBo6ZADnSwjHar-YwWjVYdupL19w.oCsb87aHNZqEtXQBqoezKgKgiyKZi6kxmL6ZhY_9rp4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=792810300639&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9004368&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=7540302278612829139--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=7540302278612829139&amp;hvtargid=kwd-2528772595837&amp;hydadcr=2135_13833863_2448504&amp;keywords=nathan+turner+i+love+decorating&amp;mcid=2097b085f7c736388216435a447990c5&amp;qid=1779941398&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;&lt;i&gt;I Love Decorating&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Business of Home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world. Later, designer Nathan Turner joins the show to talk about his new book, I Love Decorating.  

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Host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dennis Scully</a> and BOH executive editor <a href="http://instagram.com/frednicolaus" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicolaus</a> discuss the biggest news in the design world, including <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/holly-hunt-shakes-up-executive-team" rel="noopener noreferrer">an executive shake-up at Holly Hunt</a>, the shutdown of <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/houzz-s-shopping-site-winds-down-cohen-defaults-on-d-d-building-mortgage-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer">Houzz’s shopping site</a> and dispatches from New York Design Week. Later, Susan Clark of Radnor shares her take on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture. 
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.loloirugs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Loloi</a> and <a href="https://resourcefurniture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resource Furniture</a> LINKS <a href="https://www.radnor.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Radnor</a> <a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business of Home</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Dennis Scully&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;i&gt;BOH&lt;/i&gt; executive editor &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/frednicolaus" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Fred Nicolaus&lt;/a&gt; discuss the biggest news in the design world, including &lt;a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/holly-hunt-shakes-up-executive-team" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;an executive shake-up at Holly Hunt&lt;/a&gt;, the shutdown of &lt;a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/houzz-s-shopping-site-winds-down-cohen-defaults-on-d-d-building-mortgage-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Houzz’s shopping site&lt;/a&gt; and dispatches from New York Design Week. Later, Susan Clark of Radnor shares her take on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.loloirugs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Loloi&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://resourcefurniture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Resource Furniture&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;LINKS&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.radnor.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Radnor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Business of Home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world. Later, Susan Clark of Radnor shares her take on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture. 

The Thursday Show: What happens next at Holly Hunt? Plus: Susan Clark of Radnor on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture

Born in rural Massachusetts to a family of makers and tinkerers, Charles de Lisle grew up obsessed with how things work. After finding his way to the San Francisco Bay Area, he got involved with the design scene, first launching a line of lamps, then helping to start a commercial firm. Eventually de Lisle went out on his own, and has earned acclaim for his residential work, including placement on the AD100. On this episode of podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why he loves clients who are risk takers, how a chance encounter with a Michael Taylor room changed his life, and why he likes to be called a decorator, not a designer.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.ernesta.com/boh" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ernesta</a> and <a href="https://www.kohler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kohler</a> LINKS <a href="https://www.charlesdelisle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Charles de Lisle</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dennis Scully</a> <a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business of Home</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Born in rural Massachusetts to a family of makers and tinkerers, Charles de Lisle grew up obsessed with how things work. After finding his way to the San Francisco Bay Area, he got involved with the design scene, first launching a line of lamps, then helping to start a commercial firm. Eventually de Lisle went out on his own, and has earned acclaim for his residential work, including placement on the AD100. On this episode of podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about why he loves clients who are risk takers, how a chance encounter with a Michael Taylor room changed his life, and why he likes to be called a decorator, not a designer.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.ernesta.com/boh" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Ernesta&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.kohler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Kohler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINKS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.charlesdelisle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Charles de Lisle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Dennis Scully&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Business of Home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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The San Francisco Bay Area-based decorator shares the story of his career.  

Charles de Lisle is a decorator, not a designer

Host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dennis Scully</a> and BOH executive editor <a href="http://instagram.com/frednicolaus" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Nicolaus</a> discuss the biggest news in the design world, including <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/icff-moves-to-november-in-2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">big news from ICFF</a>, a surprise <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/what-a-foam-shortage-means-for-furniture-prices" rel="noopener noreferrer">foam shortage</a> and why <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/sleeper-sofas-are-making-a-comeback" rel="noopener noreferrer">sleeper sofas are making a comeback</a>. Later, Julia Haley Montanez joins the show to talk about New York's design week.  
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.loloirugs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Loloi</a> and <a href="https://resourcefurniture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resource Furniture</a> LINKS <a href="https://www.instagram.com/interiordecline/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Julia Haney Montanez</a> <a href="https://www.thedesignrelease.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Design Release</a> <a href="https://icff.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ICFF</a> <a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business of Home</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Dennis Scully&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;i&gt;BOH&lt;/i&gt; executive editor &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/frednicolaus" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Fred Nicolaus&lt;/a&gt; discuss the biggest news in the design world, including &lt;a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/icff-moves-to-november-in-2027" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;big news from ICFF&lt;/a&gt;, a surprise &lt;a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/what-a-foam-shortage-means-for-furniture-prices" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;foam shortage&lt;/a&gt; and why &lt;a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/sleeper-sofas-are-making-a-comeback" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;sleeper sofas are making a comeback&lt;/a&gt;. Later, Julia Haley Montanez joins the show to talk about New York's design week.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.loloirugs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Loloi&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://resourcefurniture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Resource Furniture&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;LINKS&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/interiordecline/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Julia Haney Montanez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thedesignrelease.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;The Design Release&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://icff.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;ICFF&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.businessofhome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Business of Home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world. Later, Julia Haley Montanez joins the show to talk about ICFF, Wanted, and New York's design week.  

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